Hi all.
I have 2007 V6 3.6 and asked about coolant loss a while ago.
I went back to dealer to check the leaking and other issue (steering column issue) and they said nothing wrong with coolant system and the leaks may be from the A/C condensation drips.
It was not the A/C condensation after watching the coolant level and stains under body for last 3 months.
I have narrowed down the leaking areas to the front pulley area but the leaking was not from the alternator and the dripping starts from above the alternator.
I guess, in this case, the cause of leaking might be the water pump?
I checked all the hoses but couldn't find any leak on hoses nor the overflow tank.
So..I am trying to replace the water pump and the coolant as the color of coolant seems like engine oil not in pink color at all..
Maybe the previous owner never have changed it until it reached 110,000KM.
Here are some questions that I need your help.
1. I found that the replacement of water pump is not that hard after searching this forum. So if the cause of leaking is the water pump, do I just need to change the water pump alone? Do I need to also purchase any o-rings or anything? I saw the part number for the water pump is 022-121-011-A.
2. I am also trying to purchase G12 coolant but from vwpartsnation from the states I can only see G13. Would that be ok if I use G13 instead of G12? Or any recommendation in Australia market for compatible parts?
3. How many litre do I need to fill up the G12(G13)+distilled water for the coolant system?
Please help and thanks in advance for your help.
Jin.
I have 2007 V6 3.6 and asked about coolant loss a while ago.
I went back to dealer to check the leaking and other issue (steering column issue) and they said nothing wrong with coolant system and the leaks may be from the A/C condensation drips.
It was not the A/C condensation after watching the coolant level and stains under body for last 3 months.
I have narrowed down the leaking areas to the front pulley area but the leaking was not from the alternator and the dripping starts from above the alternator.
I guess, in this case, the cause of leaking might be the water pump?
I checked all the hoses but couldn't find any leak on hoses nor the overflow tank.
So..I am trying to replace the water pump and the coolant as the color of coolant seems like engine oil not in pink color at all..
Maybe the previous owner never have changed it until it reached 110,000KM.
Here are some questions that I need your help.
1. I found that the replacement of water pump is not that hard after searching this forum. So if the cause of leaking is the water pump, do I just need to change the water pump alone? Do I need to also purchase any o-rings or anything? I saw the part number for the water pump is 022-121-011-A.
2. I am also trying to purchase G12 coolant but from vwpartsnation from the states I can only see G13. Would that be ok if I use G13 instead of G12? Or any recommendation in Australia market for compatible parts?
3. How many litre do I need to fill up the G12(G13)+distilled water for the coolant system?
Please help and thanks in advance for your help.
Jin.