Water pump OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen

Otherwise, given the information you've shared, I think replacing the pump is a good idea.

I actually just changed the pump on my 2018. With the pump/thermostat assembly, and a collection of specific tools, it cost me ~$900. I was quoted 2k by a dealer so I saved a good chunk of change. All-in-all the job is straightforward, save plenty of headache with disconnecting hoses and wire clips.

My 17 S is sitting at 108k. Only issues I\u2019ve had outside of normal maintenance has been a water pump at 102k and cam magnets at 103k. It\u2019s been the model of reliability and its nearly still as tight as it was when new.

Maintenance is king on these cars. They also need to be driven hard every blue moon as well. I\u2019ve been is38 stage 2 since 42k. Currently at 173k with no issues outside of the standard waterpump which was replaced at 125k.

No problems other than the water pump

Welcome to the club of probably needing to replace your water pump & thermostat housing \ud83e\udee1

2006 Ford Explorer with the V6. Somehow went through four water pumps in one year. Made of the cheapest ticky tacky bullshit.

The only issue is the reliability. Water pump failures are common.

Ford 3.5L water pump with a plastic gear won't last 70,000!

2018 fatlas here. 3.6L 87000km on my second water pump.