Potential Class Action re Thermostats/Water Pumps

[RUMHAM]

i'm probably up for talking to someone. during my recent 60,000km service i was told my coolant housing passed the pressure test but does have early signs of leaking so they will 'monitor' it. but i gather this is the start of potential big problems, i've been very weary of this waterpump/thermostat housing crap happening to me, would be amazing if we could get something through to VW for us, as I think they successfully did in the USA?

is it worth upgrading the part to something made with better material? i've read about getting an all-metal aftermarket pump as the VW one is just made of plastic? if your part fails are you going to replace it with OEM or try to upgrade to something stronger?

[lenny555]

i'm probably up for talking to someone. during my recent 60,000km service i was told my coolant housing passed the pressure test but does have early signs of leaking so they will 'monitor' it. but i gather this is the start of potential big problems, i've been very weary of this waterpump/thermostat housing crap happening to me, would be amazing if we could get something through to VW for us, as I think they successfully did in the USA?

is it worth upgrading the part to something made with better material? i've read about getting an all-metal aftermarket pump as the VW one is just made of plastic? if your part fails are you going to replace it with OEM or try to upgrade to something stronger?

There is a pump that comes with a 4 year warranty which my mechanic got for me. It's Borsehung I believe.

[gregozedobe]

i'm probably up for talking to someone. during my recent 60,000km service i was told my coolant housing passed the pressure test but does have early signs of leaking so they will 'monitor' it. but i gather this is the start of potential big problems, i've been very weary of this waterpump/thermostat housing crap happening to me, would be amazing if we could get something through to VW for us, as I think they successfully did in the USA?

is it worth upgrading the part to something made with better material? i've read about getting an all-metal aftermarket pump as the VW one is just made of plastic? if your part fails are you going to replace it with OEM or try to upgrade to something stronger?

IIRC it is the complex plastic housing that leaks, not the Waterpump or thermostat themselves. So far I haven't read any reports of a more robust/reliable housing (unfortunately), but some different waterpumps are supposed to be better (not sure which ones, sorry).

[PAPERBOY]

Count us in, I’ve already got thermostat replaced by VW over $1500 for part, then at 120k service oh your water pumps leaking. Took it to Northside Euros, they will replace at next service using non genuine pump that lasts. Said leak is tiny, just keep an eye on it. It’s a 2018 Golf Alltrack. Will never go to VW dealer again, even brakes cost $1000, wtfudge.

[lenny555]

Hi Guys questionare from law firm who may be interested in the case, please follow the link and enter your details and info on failures

Volkswagen & Audi EOI | Adero Law

Thanks

[Righteousness]

Any updates on this?

[RUMHAM]

just filled that survey in, taking my car to the shop tomorrow to assess my situation.

[RUMHAM]

$2300 for this, i think i'm going to sell for an old accord

[petemac110]

$2300 for this, i think i'm going to sell for an old accord

$2,300? Sheesh, that's pricey! I had mine done a few months ago for $1,500 by Pacortech here in Sydney, including replacing the coolant overflow bottle.

[RUMHAM]

i ended up paying the same as you from a different place who give me a lot of confidence in the vehicle.