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    VW Polo Water pump

    Hey guys. So i've had my water pump crap itself. Went to VW and was quoted $900 just for the part, which is steep. Tried to find a non genuine part, problem is everywhere is showing a different part. Supercheap auto and repco websites have like 3 different pumps, and i don't know which one it actually is. Anyone have any suggestions?

    Car is a 2012 VW Polo GTI 1.4TSI

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    Yeah I wouldnt go to Repco or Supercheap for anything like this unless you have a super common car like a Camry or Falcon etc.

    RunAutoParts is where I get a lot of my parts and filter etc and they only deal with European car parts. They are saying this is the part # for a 2012 Polo GTI 1.4 water pump.

    TOPRAN Water Pump 113 791
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas_R View Post
    Yeah I wouldnt go to Repco or Supercheap for anything like this unless you have a super common car like a Camry or Falcon etc.

    RunAutoParts is where I get a lot of my parts and filter etc and they only deal with European car parts. They are saying this is the part # for a 2012 Polo GTI 1.4 water pump.

    TOPRAN Water Pump 113 791
    Legend, thanks mate. I just purchased it for $350 off there, $550 cheaper than VW

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reecy123 View Post
    Legend, thanks mate. I just purchased it for $350 off there, $550 cheaper than VW
    Better in your pocket than VW's pocket.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reecy123 View Post
    Legend, thanks mate. I just purchased it for $350 off there, $550 cheaper than VW
    Good to know!

    Did you replace the pump by yourself?
    How did you go?
    Do you need a torque wrench to put it back?

    How did you go?

    Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by LFO View Post
    Did you replace the pump by yourself?
    How did you go?
    Do you need a torque wrench to put it back?
    I did the pump on our Gti, got a Quinton Hazel replacement from Mick's Auto Parts in Ireland for $310
    It's a pain in the arse job to do. Numerous pipes, belts, covers and even an engine mount needs to be removed.
    You don't need a torque wrench, but you need a combination of:
    Jack
    Axle stands
    Phillips screwdriver
    Metric socket set
    Torx set
    Double inhex set
    Vagcom cable to relearn the clutch on the pump pulley.

    It's a job best done by someone else.
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    Thank you for your detailed response.
    Yes, I agree it looks like a job best done by someone else!

    I found a YouTube showing some of the process, not very good but it shows the steps: VW Polo water pump and thermostat housing replacement - VOLKSWAGEN - YouTube

    What is the "Vagcom cable to relearn the clutch on the pump pulley" for? The video seems to just tension the belt with torque wrench. A bit of a guess as they don't actually show any detail.

    Still undecided on how I will go. The local VW "stealership" quoted $1,050 all included.
    Pump itself from OEM is around $220.

    I already bought a VW G13 coolant (~$50!!) to top up now and then.
    Maybe I will just keep a watchful eye and refill as needed ... and procrastinate on what to do !!

    Thank you again.

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