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by si.goodwin
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!

That's surprising - as it's the same engine?
What are the differences then?[/quote]

Hmm, not sure but they seemed certain. Anyway, finally got GSF to answe rthe phone today and they claim that theirs will fit both carb and injection, so it must have the extra take off for the manifold, and I guess ...
by si.goodwin
Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!

GSF list the same pipe for all models.

How many outlets does your pipe have? Three or four? Do you have a picture?

I may have a used one spare and will check over the weekend.

Don't have a picture, can post one tomorrow, but it's the one with four outlets, ie two ends and two additional branch ...
by si.goodwin
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!

Hmm, I could only find one on GSF for the injection model.

I managed to get one off a scrapper locally, but the donor was an injection and there is a take-off missing for the inlet manifold. :(

Thanks anyway.

As an update, HeritageVW called me back and said they can get one, it's just a month ...
by si.goodwin
Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Metal cooling pipe - discontinued!

Hi Guys,
My Rocco (1990 GTII, 1.8 Carb) has started spraying coolant out of the metal pipe that goes from near the heater valve down across the front of the engine to the water pump. The pipe is rusty and has sprung two leaks at once so is clearly shot.

Have tried VWHeritage and they don't have it ...