Tom, I would replace the water pump and thermostat. Make sure the thermostat is genuine VW. This is a must. I highly recommend a German water pump also. I have had a lot of trouble from the Italian made version. While you have the old one out, compare the impeller-to-body clearances. Hopefully you will see a huge difference between old and new. -- Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ |
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