I can see coolant seeping out from around a metal pipe outlet with a
sort of flange bolted to the front of the engine below the number one
cylinder. There's a foot-long s-shaped hose about 1 inch in diameter
that connects up into the main radiator hose. The flange is held to
the block with a M8 bolt (at least it has a 13 MM head), and is behind
the air conditioning compressor. It'll require removing the alternator
and taking the compressor loose to get in there to back out that bolt.

The question is, do I need a gasket or an o-ring, and will I need to
replace the metal pipe flange thingy?

The Jetta is a GL, with the 1.8 L GX gas engine. Auto tranny. 250 K
miles.

I need to get all the parts together to do the whole fix, as I have
use of a garage with tools, etc. after 5:30 Friday nights when the
parts stores are all closed. I need to get a list of the VW part
numbers for this whole subassembly. Can anyone share a blow-up
diagram?

TIA,

Pat

pmoore44 (AT) gmail (DOT) com wrote:

o-ring below it.

Water Pump Housing?
similar to this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-VO...QQcmdZViewItem

I suspect the water pump is bad. If you wish to change it and you have rust
or corrosion in your area then purchase a NEW water pump with it's housing.
Sometimes the little bolts holding the water pump to the housing will break
off if you are not careful. I usually use a torch to get them out and then
retap the holes and use Anti-Seize on the cleaned bolt threads. Those
little hoses might be good to change too along with the thermostat since it
is easier to do. :-)
YES the A/C bracket and P/S bracket will need to be removed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vo...QQcmdZViewItem

If you search you might be able to find better prices..................so
shop around. ;-)

AND repair manuals help too! <g>

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
http://vwdoc1.tripod.com/


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