Golf mk7 coolant leak Took it in for an oil change and they did a 'quick look' and topped it off because they didn't see anything. By Sometallguy May 10, 2020 in VW Golf R MK7 Chat. The first time I noticed it, the dealership just topped it off. If you do not want to pay for a clutch replacement, do not tune your car. Mk7. The car is at the VW dealer who performed the first thermostat housing replacement but it may be tomorrow before I hear back from them. It needs some time to bed-in as other parts of the car. 5R. By matty130286 November 8, 2017 in VW Golf R MK7 Chat. it was probably originally the cam adjuster oring leaking. Oh and when I drained it I also took off the bottom hose on the coolant circulation pump. The coolant leak is most likely the pump thermostat housing as someone else mentioned. Hi, just replaced my clogged heater core (Golf mk7 Tsi 1. GTI & Golf MK7 General Discussions. However, the local garage I took it to cannot fi Over the Christmas period I will be replacing the heater core (denso) on the wife's Golf. They topped it off and coolant level has been pretty consistent since. . Let car completely cool down and then check again, top off again if needed and your done. Jun 9, 2019 #1 Pressure Hi all, Last edited: Aug 28 Following a major service, my local VW dealership has today quoted me £827. It is more toward the passenger side but Cause of coolant leak eventually found on Mk7 Golf TDi 2013 ? Jump to Latest Losing coolant regularly, evidence of coolant leakage all around the expansion tank. Thread In a catastrophic leak on the road, unless you can fix the leak right there, carrying coolant would be useless. Oil or Coolant leak help. Share Hey guys so I have been keeping track on my coolant level in the expansion reservoir, it's been hanging around the minimum line Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Mk7 VW GTI most common coolant leak. Location USA. Dealer “Found coolant leak between thermostat housing and oil filter housing. Stay informed to keep your 2015-2019 Golf R running smoothly. It was driven mostly by my exwife so I never took a huge interest in it, but now I wish did since its out of warranty and coolant is almost at low again. Haven't found anything yet. I can also see dried coolant on the underbelly pan and collection points on the hoses under the tray. Recently the low coolant light came on and the coolant was below the min. Key problems include issues with the water pump/thermostat housing, intake camshaft, ignition Failed Thermostat Housing/Coolant Loss Info Gathering | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum I had a thermostat and water pump replaced a little over a year ago, but has since stopped leaking. Coolant leak possibly through overspill hole due to pressure? Thread starter JT101; Start date Jun 9, 2019; J. Truform New member. coolant coolant leak days fine forum forums giving golf ins installed leak leaks liter lot problem pump radiator replaced slow slowly tdi trouble volkswagen water i was just wondering whats your opinion of the MK6 and MK7 Golf(2. Booked in to dealer for a visual check of the underneath engine parts. smoke, loss of power, oil in the coolant. 2016 golf r Mk7, just touching 33,000 miles and Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. As I was driving home from school tonight the red coolant light flashed on the MFD. Maybematt Passed Driver's Ed. GTI & Golf MK7 General Discussions . 6 tdi last week water temperature gauge shot up and a alarm went off had it checked by dealer no loss of coolant or leaks and no faults logged 13000 km . Thread starter PeteRoc; Start date Dec 28, 2021; PeteRoc New member. I just keep a bottle of VW coolant in my garage and mix it with distilled water - I I have a coolant leak showing itself on the front passenger side of the engine. Last week, went in Has anyone heard of the potential issue with the mk7 or mk7. I took it to my local garage who spent some time on it and discovered the "O" ring under the thermostat had perished. 75 to supply/fit a new 'Coolant - Thermostat Housing'. Pskoda Passed Driver's Ed. New Members; 2 Report; Depending on the size of the leak, the coolant drop can either be gradual or catastrophic. I've only owned this car for about one year, and the previous owner obviously added some coolant that wasn't pink. So I assumed that there must be some coolant circulating or else the coolant temp gauge would be reading 0 or atleast that's how it worked in my old c230. Although I've had no visible coolant leaks, never had to fill the coolant level over the past 12 months and no dash warnings, the dealership technician noted signs of a leak and thus the quote for repair. The latter I figured out was not loss of coolant but an airlock which I manipulated out and that addressed that Video: Mk7 GTI 2017 DSG Spotted some steam after it parked and saw this. I can smell the coolant, haven't really seen it on the ground. Went from the full line to the "min" line before I topped it Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Actually from a bracket in 2spots. VW Golf VII (A7/Typ 5G). Years 2013 to 2019 VW Golf Mk7 Estate, GT, 1. Does anyone have any pointers for the replacement GOLFMK8. The dealer's foreman pointed it out to me. 6 to replace everything but the water pump because they said it wasn’t leaking and didn’t VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; Coolant leak Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Coolant leak. The easiest areas to check your self are the lines and the condenser. As I stated above, the dealership only replaced the housing and not the pump. Limp mode occasionally. Just giving you heads up my 2016 Golf R thermostat housing and water pump started to leak at 25,000 miles. Thread starter Brought my car (17 gti) to the dealer today for a coolant leak (assuming it was the thermostat housing/wp) and the service rep just informed me the RMS is leaking. Tank and cap replaced, system flushed (not professionally) but no Current: 2015 Lapiz Blue Mk7 Golf R Been looking for leaks ever since I notice the coolant dropping - 9 months now. G. 0 TDI) as it may be a path i will take in the future. I booked it with VW as they had replaced timing belt and water pump on a major service 9 months beforehand. Location San Diego Car(s) MK7 GTI Nov 12, 2024 #16 The Fed coolant leak mk7 golf. For the past couple of months I’ve noticed what I’d call a “chemical” smell when I open the hood on my 17 GTI. No coolant-line is sealed-proof when new. I would just mention the smell but don't let them bend you over for I have been experiencing coolant loss on my golf 7 Tdi for a few months now. Thread starter The Fed; Start date Nov 11, 2024; Prev. The Dealer stated it was the thermostat and water pump housing and “fixed” it under warranty. The oil usage is too high. Location UK. Doing oil cooler and new seal hoping that resolves the coolant and oil mixing. 5 versions are considered some of the most dependable GTI models in recent decades. no I had the low coolant light come on a couple weeks ago. 0 TDi estate. In the meantime, I have a case number with VW Customer Care and will get back in Update: I topped off the coolant. Every time I stop the car, I notice that the coolant in the expansion tank rises very quickly by 3-4 centimetres above the maximum level, even above half of the tank. Confirmed with the intercooler bypass - connecting the hoses together, Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Loss of coolant has also been linked to the water pump failing. Location AZ. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk . He thinks that the water pump and housing needs replacing but told me to GOLFMK8. 6k to replace water pump thermostat housing and radiator, I know the manager of jiffy and they helped me out and only charged me for 1. Nov 23, 2021 #1 Hi all, 2015 MK7 GTI 2. Weird it says my mk7. '19 Golf R '21 M2 Competition. My coolant level Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. I too have a VW golf GTD MK7 2014 with a Coolant Leak. TLDR: Golf Mk7 2013 2. C. Sunroof Leaks: Advanced VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; Coolant expansion tank behavior Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Coolant expansion tank behavior. 1 of 2 Go to page. scrllock Autocross Champion Hi My Golf GTD's Coolant warning light comes on stating there is a coolant loss. I suspect a head gasket but there's no other signs yet e. Since owning the vehicle, I’ve had to get the coolant topped off three times from the minimum line (goes from max to min in around 5 months). 5 weeks ago I got in my car at night and a low coolant warning came on my dash, had a look but coolant tank looked full so didn't drive it and checked it the next day Nov 16, 2021 · I took the car back to the same dealer today and they report that they found no leak after pressure-testing the unit and no leak residue near the water pump. Thread starter Heathy; Start date Mar 27, 2024; Heathy Passed Driver's Ed. Last weekend, I took a corner rather fast in race mode and got the LOW COOLANT warning. The issue started around 18 months ago. Not G13++. Hi all, I brought my 2016 GTI to my mechanic after noticing a slow coolant leak. Since then it has not stopped leaking and actually got worse, the warranty Same problem mystery coolant leak Broke down in Swindon with broken heater matrix hose. The mechanic has looked over it and there are no signs of a leak from anywhere. Feb 16, 2022 Coolant leaks might not seem like a big deal, but it could create a hazardous Apparently there's no set interval for the coolant to be changed so the bag is there to improve longevity of the coolant. coolant; By panosm June 5, 2017 in the tech spotted a cracked thermostat with small coolant leak. Has anyone had it leak from here? Looks like it's GOLFMK8. Posted May 10, 2020. aloha_from_bradley Autocross Champion. I have quite a bit of oil in coolanr reservoir - Coolant leak by a plastic pipe - 5Q0 121 070AB - The o-rings on the thermostat housing adapter were warped and were not creating a seal. Another coolant leak (Golf MK7) Brought car into dealership for coolant leak, close to the end of warranty. Hi All, Thought I would post Apparently there was a note from the factory stating that if a MK7 Golf were to come in with a leak like this it would likely be down to the factory not bleeding off the coolant system properly. Furthermore, the accessory bracket gasket can leak hot oil down onto the thermostat housing (even after repair) which can cause failure. Vehicles that this guide is applicable to Any VAG Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. The complaint was that there was a low coolant warning light and and after seeing that the filler tank was empty, he topped it up with Prestone antifreeze. I replaced the heater core in the middle of August 2022. Jump to Latest 699 views 16 replies 5 participants last post by Crasher Oct 2, 2024. Nineeightyone I've always thought I've smelled coolant, around 20-30k noticed that the coolant resevoir was getting low. I have a. Thread starter EXEA189; Start date Jan 27, 2020; Prev. Location Slovenia. Im thinking either dealership can get the turbo covered, but just want some money out of this, or there is some oil/coolant leak, but they are over charging me. Approx. Thread starter flip7; Start date May 7, 2022; 1; 2; Next. When my coolant leak was spotted (thermostat housing leak) I was advised this, but the next slot Nov 11, 2024 · Check the plastic coolant hose fitting by the turbo. Regarding the coolant leak won't find out til tmrw night on what it was. Cracked head+3 water pumps/thermostats. Coolant leak, top rear of engine. Sportwagen SEL Ready to All tunes and piggybacks can cause clutch slippage on the Manual Mk7 GTI and R. Streamlight u Mk7 golf R Jul 26, 2021 #1 Hello, i have a coolant leak on my 2015 golf R. 8t. Do you guys have any thoughts? 2019 Golf R - 16k Miles I've been smelling coolant after each drive for about a month now. Actually the coolant is not listed on the maintenance at least for the golf r. This was replaced at a very reasonable I have a 2019 Alltrack which was leaking radiator fluid at 14,000 miles. No change in the temp gauge, it sits where it always sits Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. GOLFMKV. Ended up being the thermostat. Thread starter That is definitely a coolant leak. Based on the photos, does anyone have an idea of where it Hey guys, around 2 years ago I got the thermostat water pump leak fixed from VW. The temperature needle does not go over 90 when driving. I had it looked at and they said they can't confirm it is indeed the water pump without removing the intake manifold but they are almost positive it is the pump. Last edited: Feb 19, 2020. 2016 Golf R May 21, 2022 #11 This will allow you to see if coolant leak is fixed or you are observing coolant dripping from the engine block. Leak Around The Camshaft Ladder Seal. They also said "the coolant leak was only coming from the water pump, so telling VW the thermostat housing also needed to be warranty would be lying. So I I have no loss of coolant and no leaks visible anywhere. 1440 posts · 2015 Golf Sportwagen S TSi 5MT 2017 Fiat 500e Electric 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor. 8T MK7 Jul 8, 2023 #6 Had the same code, replaced the solenoid (it was a PITA) but the code remained. ervybaby00 Passed Driver's Ed. Definitely a small leak as my coolant level didn't drop at all on a 30 min drive but i could tell the coolant was getting cooked on the engine from the smell. Around 30K my low coolant light came on. Location Montreal, Quebec Car(s) 2020 e-Golf May 15, 2020 #26 Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Water pump and thermostat replaced under warranty three months and 3k miles ago. (According to Prestones website, its ok). Long story short. Went for a drive in 7R yesterday. Was driving my 2016 Golf R this week when the red coolant level light came on. Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. As the Freon leaks out it will take the pag oil with it and dirt sticks to the oil. Golf R . Share More sharing options Followers 1. Thread starter mk7wizard; Start date Dec 15, 2024; Prev. Menu. Coolant Leak. GOLFMK6. think the coolant leaks into the exhaust Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Location Los Angeles Car(s) 2016 GTI SE (auto) Sep 16, 2021 Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. My assumption is that the coolant is going to the water pump. I drive a golf mk7 gtd 2015 83000 miles full service history. May 14, 2024 · Losing coolant regularly, evidence of coolant leakage all around the expansion tank. other than the water pump, the adapter is imo a common issue. So first off, I noticed the coolant was slowly decreasing and required topping up, I knew there was a slight leak somewhere (again) so assumed water pump/thermostat housing and was correct. I filled my coolant tank, so far so good. There seems to be a build up of pressure in the system. It's lifetime coolant all it says is to check the level. 5 Golf r mk7/mk7. I have health problems, As always, also check all other visible coolant hoses to see if you can find a leak. Thought it might be the waterpump or thermostat, took it to the dealer and they couldnt find a leak. Read a couple places not unusual to lose some coolant, (mines a 19, not many miles), but water pump is also a known issue, fingers crossed for normal loss. Thread starter Pdotc; Start date Feb 16, 2022; 1; 2; Next. Knocked the car back so see what sort of liquid it MK7_JSW. Coolant leak possibly through overspill hole due to pressure? . Pic is taken right after smoke, the place I can hear the leak is behind the engine near the Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Water pump/Thermostat I wouldn't touch it unless there is a visible leak and you are constantly adding coolant. Dec 11, 2020 #4 My indie shop did some work on my '15 R yesterday and I was told that they could smell coolant upon opening the hood. Pics. Adam7. Aug 2, 2017 #8 This may be useful I'm also outside of the 3/36 warranty, but within the 5/60 and will be taking mine in soon for a coolant leak. Interested to hear from any others with similar experience with this engine. P. If ignored, a small leak can escalate, so it's best to address it promptly. GOLFMK8. Warranty work as car is 2 years old 14k miles Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. you can take the pcv hose off the intake side and blow into it. Got a warning about a month ago with low coolant, so topped up with some demineralised water I had at home. When you turn off the hot engine you can hear this electric pump. More sharing options Coolant or oil leak? Golf MK7 Tsi. Location Derbyshire. I know waterpump / thermostat housing is a common problem so i orderen the housing with thermostat and just moved the pump from the old one to the new one, i still have a leak. Hey guys, I've recently noticed a coolant leak and identified the source of the leak (video link). 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. 7. S. Save Share Coolant leak I checked my coolant level about once a week after sporadically smelling Golf mk7 1. My car has less than 50k miles and has had all service done by VW, so imagine my surprise when a coolant cloud started billowing out from my hood. 5 thermostat housing gaskets coolant leak. Mk7 gti coolant leak (video) Thread starter Leaking water pump MK7 GTI2016. I topped it up with distilled water and 2 days later the light came on again. Would this be the famous mk7 thermostat leak? Car is golf r 2014 mk7 Cheers! I've been losing about a pint of coolant a week for the last month on my 2015 Golf "Launch Edition". 1 litre of water every 50 Miles. Mine is very, very slow (for now) and doesn't show up on the pressure test. Posted January 10, 2023. They charging me £1200 to fix, but haven given me a goodwill gesture and discounted it to £520. 5R January 10, 2023 in VW Golf R MK7 Chat. lol welcome to vw, my gti has had , waterpump replaced plus a few coolant hoses for leaks the first time(24k warranty), second time thermostat housing and more coolant leaks fixed (49k warranty), third time another coolant leaks fixed(out of warranty), then aux pump replaced plus more leaks( out of warranty), then the secondary aux pump had melted behind I received an aftermarket milled aluminum coolant flange replacement for EA888 engines in the MKVII Golf and GTI. Reactions: Wastegate13 and Maybematt. I was losing the smallest amount of coolant, but no smoke and the water pump was clean. I have recently had the same problem of loosing coolant. It started with adding coolant after 2-3k kilometers, but it got worse and I had the low coolant level warning every few hundred kilometers. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Can't tell the source from the pics though. To me that suggests a possible problem with the hose material itself, rather than a simple leak. Couple weeks after I get a red warning saying check coolant. 2018 Golf R. One is mount on engine (driven by a belt) and one is on the coolant hous powerd by electricity. Golffff New member. Week later it dipped below min line ago, gave it in again n was then advised water it was water pump. I've had mine topped up twice in 2 years (not sure if that's enough to justify complaining). The coolant is totally empty in just a Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. 2019 GTI: rear main seal leak. my golf 1. Expansion tank lid found to be slightly undone, level has dropped and coolant found on the outside of the tank. Removed throttle body for inspection and found coolant leaking behind the auxiliary bracket seal. 10 posts · Joined 2024 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Sep 28, 2024 (Edited I let it cycle like 3 times. May 30, 2020 #8 2. They changed all of that at 70720 mileage. ChristopherNeil Autocross Champion. VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; For those whose cars have lost coolant. I've had it looked at 3 times by 2 different dealers and neither could find any leaks or any outward signs of issues. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; For those whose cars have lost coolant. Thanks again for everything. Thought it was a head gasket because of the white smoke from the tailpipe. I never thought too much of any of them. 4tsi yesterday and heating is now piping hot. Was fixed under warranty. If you would like to help support this channel please take a look at these tools I recommend and use daily. Pdotc Ready to race! Location United States. Maybe some of these coolant loss issues aren’t externally evident because the leak is internal like mine. Location Pearland, Tx Car(s) 2015 GTI, 2023 GLI Oct 18, 2023 #1 The frustrations with this car continue. I'd just check it weekly or when you wash the car which, for me, is about every 2 weeks. The bag that was inside the coolant tank has split and the coolant does have oil in the coolant tank. Coolant leak Okay so just starting out by saying I should not have gone through jiffy lube to get my coolant leak fixed but vw dealer wanted 2. No puddles apparent anywhere. But now when I turn on the heating, the coolant temp drops, especially at idle. Hello, So again after 4 days since the dealer replaced thermostat housing, coolant pump gasket and flushed coolant out and put new coolant, the WHITE SMOKE from exhaust became worser than before this leak. Having since spoken to dealer they said they are finding Mk7's use coolant and to keep an eye on it! Fantastic, I always do check the levels etc in my cars regularly but have never before owned something that goes through coolant at a rate like this Golf unless there has been a leak. That burnt coolant smell/loss between oil changes isn’t normal. 1 of 3 All tunes and piggybacks can cause clutch slippage on the Manual Mk7 GTI and R. Dropped off the car to get looked at tmrw. Mk7 TDI Coolant leak Thread starter SniperMonkey; Start date Nov 23, 2021; S. Week later it needs topping up again. How to check and add coolant. Click For Mk7 Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. I'm new here and I was hoping I could get some advice on an issue that I've been having with my 2014 Volkswagen Golf MK7 110 TDI HIGHLINE. My Golf R has always smelled like coolant when parked after driving it, yet it has only had to have coolant added once. The MK7 and MK7. 0T COOLANT LEAK. Upper Timing Cover Kit for MK7 Golf 1. When the car is fully heated, the coolant level is between minimum and maximum. the dealer has logged the fault with vw incase anything else happens . I After years of uncertainty regarding the reliability of the MK7 car model, an in-depth analysis reveals common problems that have emerged over its 8-year lifespan. I never noticed it since I never looked for it. 5 GTi DSG 2012 AMAROK BiTDi HIGHLINE 4MOTION 6MT Very likely a EGR cooler issue. I got the coolant alarm for the first time in the middle of September 2022 and then for the 2nd time today (4 months later). My coolant level is about half way between min and max in the expansion tank. Tank and cap replaced, system May 10, 2020 · I've recently noticed a coolant leak and identified the source of the leak (video link). 0tsi has 2 coolant pump. 5 Seat Leon Cupra 280/300 Booked it in and sure enough it was a coolant leak. Topped up and monitored. He said 5. Coolant guage dancing from 90C up to 120C and back down again. Since I got it I replaced the oil pan three time (only paid for one). Try to find the leak, find why it is leaking, find how much it is leaking then make the decision on whether it is safe to drive. It's happening in droves and has been for some time. Its been looked at and no visible leaks were seen, it has been pressure tested and all came back fine. I have had a coolant leak for about a year and the VW main dealer was unuble to locate it. Both of my MK7s were affected for 20K+ miles before I finally had them both fixed last month. Hi All! I have a 2018 R estate with 32k on it - had it a year. Coolant leaking,Aircon smell. The thermostat housing seems to be the most common coolant leak for this car, but it doesn’t appear to be coming from that area. In my previous Peugeot 207RC I topped up the paraflu in 20000km and never needed any until I sold it (with 165000km). 2019 Golf R - 16k Miles I've been smelling coolant after each drive for about a month now. JT101 New member. I turn engine off and immediately all the coolant (water+oil mixture) is sucked out of the reservoir. 5-3+ hours) the car would start to lose coolant. M. Has anyone else had this problem??? My Golf gti coolant leak I have a 55 plate gti FSI DSG 2 litre turbo with 29000 miles on the clock. UK spec, 2014yr model, Mk7 Golf Estate (GSW), GT (Highline) trim, 1. I think it was at max when I got it I've always thought I've smelled coolant, around 20-30k noticed that the coolant resevoir was getting low. AntiFreeze It was like that on my first newer VW, MK6 Jetta, and on my MKV after that (although it did develop a coolant leak) and now my MK7. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Share More sharing options Followers 2. My opinion: slow leaks won't fail the pressure test. Compatible coolant I'd search for leaks first. Next Last. Had A mk7 Golf GTI before my R and there was a known problem of coolant leaks from the thermostat housing front of engine area below inlet manifold mine went in twice under warranty for the same problem, there was no sign of any coolant leaking but the level slowly dropped to minimum over a couple of months. Sunroof Leaks: Advanced 2018 Golf R with 32k miles. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev; I have a VW Golf R from 2016 and I have some problems with the cooling system. 5 Golf R 61,000KM Dealer just reported a Just a bit more information. Topped it off, another few thousand miles it was low again. I've been keeping a close eye on it over the past couple of months and have found Mar 27, 2024 · Around 1. 8T) but the seals dont seem to be holding tight enough and are leaking coolant after putting back clamps (tightly) or original clip. I'm seeing bubble form around the flange, and on the other side it's just dripping coolant. 1 of 3 Go to page Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Thread starter Coolant leak, top rear of engine. g. Haven't seen where the pump actually fails; they seem to just seep overnight from small seal leaks. Coolant warning occurs after a while. Top up again with demin water (can't find Purple VW coolant around, only Red or Green). The factory coolant line uses a plastic fla MK7 Golf - Coolant leakage? – 29-10-2013, 06:48 PM. RialcnisL Discussion starter. 5 coolant tank, see screenshot below from a friend of a friend. I hope you guys are correct that this is covered under the powertrain warranty. Not sure if the mk7 has the same/similar setup but if it does take that Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Passenger Footwell - Water leak. Hello everyone, my 2017 GTI S has about 38,000 miles on it and I have a coolant leak, and I am 99% sure it is coming from the water pump. Hoses looked fine looking from above. Only time will tell how long it lasts. Strangely I've only put coolant in twice in two years of ownership and the last time was over six months ago. *Maodys Golf VII R build pages *My steps installing a spare tire in my 2015 Golf '17 Golf R 6mt Nov 15, 2017 #5 I smell both coolant and oil vapour from time to time. Went from the full line to the "min" line before I topped it off. MK7 Golf Alltrack 2016. 4 tsi Feb 9, 2024 #1 Replaced the heater matrix in my mark 7 1. Is that because my car is still technically under warranty? My Mk7 is included and it's still under warranty, so I simply don't know why a car would be excluded. SniperMonkey New member. A good indicator of a leak. F. Golf gti Apr 4, 2022 #8 my gti is leaking coolant as well white smoke came out the hood when i turned it off dont really know whats going on VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; Mk7 coolant leak Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Mk7 coolant leak. If you're losing coolant you have a leak. When he told me it would Coolant leak. The red Coolant warning light keeps appearing on my 2014 Golf GTD. Any have anything similar or Depending on the size of the leak, the coolant drop can either be gradual or catastrophic. Thread starter Sportwagen SEL; Start date Feb 7, 2017; 1; 2; Next. Got a coolant low alert and got it checked today during MOT and service. i just replaced the seals on my wifes tiguan because of same problem. slow leak in my radiator, visible below the airbox. Location Tennessee USA. That coolant loss issue worked itself out when I replaced a sticking thermostat About a month ago now my engine coolant warning lamp came back n dashboard with the coolant well below min line, gave it into vw who then advised couldn’t find a leak n topped it up. Golf R Discussions. Any tips on how to reclose and get that seal working again? I've read somewhere about 'glazing the seal' VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; Coolant Leak? Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Coolant Leak? coolant leak; coolant; repair; leak; waterpump; thermostat; By Adam7. My wife's Mk7 1. 2017 GTI Sport with 18,700 miles on the clock. I'll be replacing the gasket. Golf R Discussions . Anyhow, the engine did not overheat when the warning light came on, but the heater is now MK7 Golf GTI, 45,000 miles on the clock and no warranty. If it was low on coolant it is likely the thermostat housing. Failed Thermostat Housing/Coolant Loss Info Looks like I'll be replacing the water pump soon because I have a small coolant leak again. ACC and Stop Start deactivated. SRGTD Autocross Newbie. Oct 2, 2020 #3 Hi all, yet ANOTHER coolant post, I have a 2016 R with 25k miles, I have had a few blasts of steam come out of the front grille the last few weeks after driving and the coolant level is dropping quite regularly to below the minimum level when cold. Cant see where I'm losing any coolant, (not really sure exactly where to look). It is a '17 with almost 25k mi now. GOLFMK7. The leak is SLOW and I could never see any evidence of coolant anywhere but it was coming from the thermostat housing/flange and water pump seal. If you see coolant dripping down your turbo, it could be the adaptor/breather assembly or its hose, but since you said you have a large puddle underneath your car, that is very unlikely as this is usually a common, but very small coolant leak. Breaking V8 hearts & dreams! Some people have been saying coolant leaks are common and should be fixed under warranty. Coolant Leak? Thread starter brekdown29; Start date Nov 29, 2016; 1; 2; 3; Next. Mk7 TDI Coolant leak Thread starter SniperMonkey . Thread My car also seems to have a really slow coolant leak, had the dealer top off, but nothing beyond that. Sandman GTI Drag Race Newbie. also discovered the check valve in the pcv was toast which was pushing all the oil out of the timing cover under boost. Thread starter ervybaby00; Start date Jun 20, 2023; E. The problem was my head gasket. I got it looked at by a shop and they have confirmed its a leak by the water pump. (Warranty actually expired from time of calling to appointment). i had it leak a few months ago, i replaced it then had the tube that it’s connected to split, so had to do the fix twice! the first leak was extremely slow, the second one where the tube got a hairline MK7. I went to a Volkswagon specialist and got a full diagnostic. If I flush the system before replacing the core, am I not moving the issue somewhere else? I will totally drain the coolant and replace with G12 evo but I'm sceptical about causing issues to thermostats and egr coolers by using acid to clean it. Coolant leak for weeks on end🥲. I purchased a 2021 GTI SE in May 2021. Steve Lai New member. 4lt TSI (140PS) CHPA petrol engine, MQ250 6speed manual gearbox, multilink rear suspension. Now it has white smoke of a mass to above MK7 Golf GTI, 45,000 miles on the clock and no warranty. By almac April 27, 2015 in VW Golf R MK7 Chat. Noticed I was loosing coolant, but topped it off and it's not moved much since. Flushed system, replaced expansion tank (with one that is not MIT SILIKAT) and cap but the problem remains. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 My car also seems to have a really slow coolant leak, had the dealer top off, but nothing beyond that. Looks to be coolant leaking out a crack maybe? Didn't notice any temp gauges being high before the car was turned off. Paid £500 Hi, Gave VW my Golf R to investigate my leak. Jun 2, 2020 · My Golf GTD MK7 coolant level keeps dropping especially when the car is being used. Symptoms include coolant leaks and a "Malfunction in cooling system" check engine light. Dec 14, 2020 #40 Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Did you even watch the video? Or is that knee jerk response to any coolant leak? Click to expand I wasn't even replying to you bud. What a blast! Pulled over and left the car running to admire the scenery and nocticed a little puddle forming under the car. I would check them if you could and look for basically oily, dirty areas. Hi, Mk7 GTI, 112k miles, bought at 85K miles, one previous owner, all service done at the dealership, sold to the same dealership where he bought it. I do not know where that could be coming from. I am looking at a neighbours Golf Mk7 2013 diesel engine CRBC. I'm now at 34K and the low coolant light came on again. 4T SI 140PS, 6 speed Manual, No visual leaks. I'm afraid the leak is too slow for a pressure test to show anything. Mk7 GTI May 26, 2020 #1 It appears my timing chain cover has developed a leak around its lower half. 5 is not a settlement class vehicle. And i see Symptoms include coolant leaks and a "Malfunction in cooling system" check engine light. 2018 mk7. the levels etc in my cars regularly but have never before The coolant level was also dropping triggering the coolant level warning so it looked very much like there was still a coolant leak. New posts Search forums. From a search on here I can see it's a common issue and sorted under warranty. By Cliff January 19, 2022 in VW Golf R MK7 Chat. R. Attached is a photo of the leak. Restarted the car and it hasn't come back on since, but the coolant level is quite low again. I have had a few quotes and they varied but the one I accepted was £787 for new VW water pump and thermostat housing, which was quoted 5 hours labour, I checked this 2019 golf r reject. Thread starter . Go. 6. GTD using coolant. Hey all, hope everyones keeping safe. Location Canada Car(s) Golf 1. Turn car off top coolant off to max again and put cap back on. Pressure tested cooling system. 2020 e-Golf May 15, 2020 #7 From my investigation, it looks like it might be coming from this gasket/flange sort of thing, or that hose fitting. Reactions: Gr33nBunny. Been there and done that with another vehicle. Location Canada Car(s) Golf MK7 TSi Jun 20, 2023 #1 Coolant or oil leak? Seem to be coming down from the oil pan but I'm gathering the water pump may be leaking. git443 Passed Driver's Ed. Coolant has disappeared from my 2016 Golf R from day one. Thread starter Truform; Start date Oct 18, 2023; T. I think it likely that the heater matrix is blocked as there is mediocre something that’s pretty easy to check is the coolant “adapter” that is on the back of the engine right above the turbo. Warranty expired, Nobody can say without seeing the car and why it is leaking. Poked around under the hood and found a leaking hose. Bubbles start to form in the coolant reservoir and after a few minutes some form of oil+water mixture starts to overflow out of the reservoir. Thread starter My last resort is to take the car to a garage as i'm dreading how much it would cost to locate the leak. 5 Dec 27, 2021 #2 Water pump failure is pretty common on these cars. Coolant Leak? Thread starter aloha_from_bradley Think he means whatever coolant that did leak out before the replacement needs to burn off or evaporate. Forums. Told me it was normal. Accessory Bracket Leak: Medium Difficulty; Purchase - Gasket Accessory Bracket to Block 06L117070. Initially, I could see water dripping below the water pump. Low coolant, water pump issue Just had the same thing happen to me. Has anyone had it leak from here? Looks like it's coming from beneath that plate? Aug 15, 2018 · Any coolant leak and the standard protocol is to advise you don’t drive it. They know that. I glanced at my coolant temp gauge and it was on 200 as usual. I'm tempted to get a haynes . Coolant level checked - doesn't seem to be losing coolant. Location Hull, East Yorkshire Car(s) MK7 VW GTD Mar 27, 2024 #1 Golf GTI Autobahn MT Apr 16, 2024 #4 Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. Mine cracked just enough to Aug 30, 2021 · Did a pressure test and found coolant dripping way back by the end of the downpipe. I lose just enough to trigger the light every 5k miles or so. I’m confident I can do the trim removal to get to the core (sat nav, glove no coolant leak was found external and CO2 test was done and came out green color. Sometallguy. But people have said that after a couple of years the coolant bag has split and it wrecks the cooler matrix which apparently costs £1000 to fix and involves removing the whole dash. Basically he states that a coolant tank made by Mit Silikat contain a bag that has silicone beads, the bag has been known to rupture after 3-4 years, causing blockages in the coolant lines. If you're driving a car with a known coolant leak, don't add products designed to stop the leak because they WILL be more trouble than they are worth later. if it doesn't immediately engage the check valve pcv is done VW Golf R MK7 Chat ; Coolant loss issues etc Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Coolant loss issues etc. no leaks from water pump and both pipes hot from matrix. 5 tsi estate has been using a lot of coolant recently and now has a lot of oil showing around the sump. Low Bad coolant leak in '17 GTI. Explore common MK7 Golf R water pump issues, from coolant leaks to fault codes, and learn how to replace or maintain your VW GTI’s cooling system. " They showed me the old thermostat housing and pointed out a couple rusty mounting screws which were also completely obliterated and stripped. Location Pennsylvania Car(s) 2016 VW GTI 6SP Dec 28, 2021 #1 Today I noticed that I had no coolant I used a $30 boroscope from amazon and looked for anything odd and didn't see nothing but a leak and oil build up. Vw golf gti mk7 /mk7. On long trips (250km+/ 2. Simple as that. Flushed system, replaced expansion tank (with one that is not MIT SILIKAT) and cap but Aug 28, 2023 · TLDR: Golf Mk7 2013 2. GOLFMK7 Contact us; Have the same coolant loss problem on my 14 plate Golf mk7 GTD so I’m looking to change the heater matrix. The second and third time, they said they pressure tested it and it passed with no leaks. Coolant Leak? Thread starter aloha_from_bradley I had a leak where the coolant hose went to the afterrun pump on my MK4, but it crusted up and stopped leaking. Had tons of debris in the overflow after the head replacement-had to get vw to warranty a flush/tank replacement. Created an account just to thanks to all here that highlighted this issue. While they didn't Nov 8, 2017 · No evidence of leak on garage floor but coolant reservoir was almost at the 'low' level line. 2015 Mk7 Golf R DCC/DSG. Thread starter Aaron1875; Start date Jun 20, 2022; Aaron1875 Passed I have coolant leak on right side of engine just above bell housing, 2015 Golf TDI coolant reservoir was a bit low. The coolant leak is almost a non issue compared to that other stuff. Coolant Leak From Failed Adapter (06k 121 143) Thread starter D-GTI; Start date Feb 27, 2020; 1; 2; 3; Next. My current It appears my timing chain cover has developed a leak around its lower half. If you live in warm places Anyone had the coolant leak in to the engine or any Jump to content. Told it's a leak from the water pump module, quoted £750 to fix. Normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but both ends of the hose are leaking. - Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics. When i topped it up, it goes away for a few days and then it comes back. 2020 MK7. dwgl tzcmtl kcugu jnbwgw rnvk xguv xta zlwa ajo tmtuz