Whistle sound from GTI engine... Water Pump Failures

[T Go]

Ahhhhhhh sh*t.....
I've got the high pitch whistle sound....

Is there a general consenus on whether a new water pump is being fitted now or not? Or if they're saying to leave it?
As I've got mine Blufinned, I want to try and avoid the dealer if need be....

Thanks guys.

[walbjj]

Just take it to ur dealer and tell them that you have a high pitched whistle noise. They will either acknowledge the fault as its occurring at such a common rate, in fact, it's known internationally as USA owners refer to it as well. Having a tune shouldn't be an issue as I had my whistle before my dp, intake and tune installed, and when I took it to get the new pump put in, I had all my mods installed. Nothing was said

[Mi16 Man]

Is there an associated smell of coolant coming from these lesser pumps? Strange, am not losing coolant yet it 'stinks' whenever the car gets warm. You can even smell in traffic.

[rayw]

My GTI is less than 1000Km
going in for warranty repair for the water pump whistling sound
not happy

[walbjj]

My GTI is less than 1000Km
going in for warranty repair for the water pump whistling sound
not happy

Mine started at 500km, got it replaced around 1500km and I've now clocked over 17k km with no issues.
It happens. Just get it fixed and see how it goes

[rayw]

Mine started at 500km, got it replaced around 1500km and I've now clocked over 17k km with no issues.
It happens. Just get it fixed and see how it goes

thanks
that is reassuring
I have a faulty light switch that was not picked up at delivery as well
I was begining to doubt the german engineering
or I am simply unlucky
Hopefully this is the last time i am taking it back to the dealer

[endless_01]

just got my gti my12.5 last week and today ive heard this dreaded whistling sound

not even 500km's yet

any word on what the situation is regarding fixes? still best to take it back to the dealer for a replacement water pump?

thanks for any help guys, much appreciated

[SChan]

just got my gti my12.5 last week and today ive heard this dreaded whistling sound

not even 500km's yet

any word on what the situation is regarding fixes? still best to take it back to the dealer for a replacement water pump?

thanks for any help guys, much appreciated

Hi,

Take it to the dealer, they will replace it under warranty. This is a common fault with GTI's. I got mine replaced within a month from the date of delivery!

Cheers,

[mfl]

leaking waterpump second time round

The waterpump on the GTI has starting leaking again, just after being replaced less than 30k kms ago, the original water pump was replaced at just over 15k kms and now the pump has started leaking again at 43k (its been pressure tested and no squealing noise), so just to add to the list of failed a/c compressor, turbo leaking oil ( 3 visits to get the dealer to fix that), rattling waste gate and too many rattles and squeaks.

At this rate its getting almost as bad as my old Commodores.

[jrgti]

Sorry to hear about the incidents. I probably would have taken the car to another dealer earlier. Just can't trust the mechanics at some dealers.

[mfl]

Sorry to hear about the incidents. I probably would have taken the car to another dealer earlier. Just can't trust the mechanics at some dealers.

Actually I have been to two different workshops belonging to the same dealer and to replace this water pump I will be taking the car to another dealer, see what happens.

[walbjj]

Actually I have been to two different workshops belonging to the same dealer and to replace this water pump I will be taking the car to another dealer, see what happens.

i got mine done under warranty at bill buckle no problems and its been fixed for over 23k km.
i basically drove in off the street, they listened to it, booked me in a few days later, replaced a part, which turned out to be a completely wrong part that had nothing to do with the water pump. i drove off that arvo and called them up that afternoon and said its still there, they rebooked me.
i did some research and told them its a water pump issue, they said that might have been their second diagnosis, and had ordered the part. they replaced the pump and its been good since.
bill buckle. mind u, i dont service there tho, but they seem pretty decent, just not the price

[mfl]

, i dont service there tho, but they seem pretty decent, just not the price

thanks, will keep that in mind, just need to get the car back from the panel beater, so I can take it to have the water pump replaced. the GTI not having a good run ......

[mfl]

just an update, the dealer confirmed water-pump needs replacement, but none in Aus at the moment, 10 day back order to get part, so no car for 10 days...

[xenogear]

sorry to bring up an old thread guys,

i bought a brand new gti about 3 weeks ago, less than 600km on the car and the noise has started identical to that mentioned in earlier post.

just wanted to see if the replacement water pump fixed the pitch noise problem permanently for you guys?

i noticed some people have had multiple water pump replacements, wondering if VW have brought out a proper revision?