Advice needed - Overheating

[cupraajy]

cupraajy - no worries, i'm about 95% sure its the pump as they can just go at any time really. crap plastic things

alex - yeah like i said, yours is about 99% likely to be water pump if not 100%. £295 isnt bad price for the work, as parts alone are around £150 from stealers.

hope my previous experience has helped the 2 of you

Thanks for ur advice! i know that 40K is only a guide u should go by! going to get a price for the kit at lunchtime!

£295 isnt a bad price at all for a specialist! i was qouted more from a local garage!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Cheers Ian, hopefully it is the pump, Im dreading getting a call saying its the head gasket as im on the bones of my arse at the min.
I was impressed with the price also, and I know they do a good job.

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Thanks for ur advice! i know that 40K is only a guide u should go by! going to get a price for the kit at lunchtime!

£295 isnt a bad price at all for a specialist! i was qouted more from a local garage!

Keep me updated mate, were in the same boat at the minute.

 

[ian_cupra]

hope the 2 of you get sorted good luck and lets hope there is nothing more in it

 

[cupraajy]

well got the thermo changed lastnight....and you were right it was the water pump! lol

got a price from seat to do all the work including belts and tensioners...... £397 fitted....the parts are only 135 plus VAT....Alex you got a good qoute there bud!

Thanks for all ur help and sugestions!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Unlucky mate, was hoping you'd get away with the thermo.
At least theyve identified the problem.
Sounds like I did get a good price, its a shame your not closer, you going to take it to Seat? Make sure they replace the pump for one with a metal impeller instead of the crappy plastic one.

I dropped mine off at awesome last night, what a palava, its 10 miles from my house!
My mate turned up to give me a tow, managed to get about 5 miles then the hitch snapped, so called green flag, who told me they would have someone out within the hour.. didnt turn up. So had to risk it and stop every 4 minutes for the last 5 miles. It took forever.

 

[cupraajy]

Unlucky mate, was hoping you'd get away with the thermo.
At least theyve identified the problem.
Sounds like I did get a good price, its a shame your not closer, you going to take it to Seat? Make sure they replace the pump for one with a metal impeller instead of the crappy plastic one.

I dropped mine off at awesome last night, what a palava, its 10 miles from my house!
My mate turned up to give me a tow, managed to get about 5 miles then the hitch snapped, so called green flag, who told me they would have someone out within the hour.. didnt turn up. So had to risk it and stop every 4 minutes for the last 5 miles. It took forever.

Well we are assuming that its the pump.....but going to TRY and get it booked into a garage tonight! im going to get all the parts today from the stealers and pay the garage to fit them....well thats the plan anyway! lol

I was just away to ask how you got the car to the garage.....im really not wanting to risk driving it!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Well we are assuming that its the pump.....but going to TRY and get it booked into a garage tonight! im going to get all the parts today from the stealers and pay the garage to fit them....well thats the plan anyway! lol

I was just away to ask how you got the car to the garage.....im really not wanting to risk driving it!

Thats what I would do If I was taking it somewhere that wasn't a dealership/ specialist, just to make sure they weren't skimping on cheap replica parts.

Its all just hassle though isnt it, Id just got the car back for 2 days from the bodyshop.. it was away for two weeks!..

Well, atleast I got 2 days driving out of it

 

[cupraajy]

id love to take it to a specialist...but i really cant afford to right now! ive got all the part number so it shouldnt be a problem getting them....just hope there in stock!

Its always the same isnt it?! fix one thing...something else brakes!

Well let me know how u get on with ur car when u get it back! hopefully it will all be fine!

Cheers

Andy

 

[ian_cupra]

unlucky cupraajy, thought as much though, yeah make sure you get the metal impellar water pump though, as it will only happen again if you dont

 

[cupraajy]

unlucky cupraajy, thought as much though, yeah make sure you get the metal impellar water pump though, as it will only happen again if you dont

Im going to double check today that the part number i got is the pump with the metal impellar!

Thanks for you help

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Will do Andy, keep us updated mate.

 

[ian_cupra]

hey no worries, hope you can find a better price for someone to fit the kit though mate, i'm lucky as did it myself and some help from my brother

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Sounds like you were right Ian!
Awesome have just called, the waterpumps in pieces!

 

[cupraajy]

just got a call back....car is booked in next tuesday for the work.....tensioners, belt, water pump and (hydraulic pulley?!) 4 hours labour.....£300....chuffed with that!

Alex....at least that was the problem!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Bargain Andy, result there!
There keeping the waterpump for me to take a look at, so ill get some pics!

 

[ian_cupra]

Sounds like you were right Ian!
Awesome have just called, the waterpumps in pieces!

i dont wanna say told you so but TOLD YA SO

glad they have found the problem, hopefully they can have it back together quickly for you

 

[AlexGSi2000]

I was informed about an hour and a half ago by Awesome, the cars done!
Road tested and its all fine again!
So sounds like youll be ok too once youve had yours done Andy.
Cant believe the turnaround, they certainly dont hang about!

 

[ian_cupra]

did mine in about an hour second time round

glad its all sorted though mate, thankfully i was right

 

[cupraajy]

I was informed about an hour and a half ago by Awesome, the cars done!
Road tested and its all fine again!
So sounds like youll be ok too once youve had yours done Andy.
Cant believe the turnaround, they certainly dont hang about!

Glad to here that bud....that is impressive!
my mate has booked me in for 4 hours labour!

Will keep u posted!!