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Thermostat has to be replaced after all so, it remains in workshop for another few weeks I suppose. Would've been an idea for him have ordered it last week you'd think? Also, fans are coming on &...

Thanks, fingers crossed :pop:

Just an update: Car may be coming home today minus stat as he didn't order or couldn't get one? I'll know once the rest is done & stat tested again. Annoying as it was meant to be done along with the...

Thanks, handy to know :kiss_rings:

This waiting game sux! I'm still waiting for workshop to get back to me to discuss further possible issues. Doesn't feel like it's actually mine just yet :crutches:

That's a great idea. I do similar with my daily so will do with this too. Once the current work is finished next week. I'll get him to go over car with info I give him so we can work out times to get...

Interesting development: A member of a FB chat group remembered my car from years back when it was @ Volkwerke in Doncaster, back in 2019. After chatting with service section, I managed to get a...

You'd swear that's two different cars the way the colour changes. I've only painted a car once & it was a Mazda 323 many years back that had clear coat damage all over. I'd never tackle one of these....

Looks awesome :razz:

jnrdavo, what effect is used in that pic? Some camera work or photo editing?

I can't put any more pics up as this was the only one I kept from seller's add & had an unexpected surprise straight off the bat. It's @ a VAG specialist down my way getting the engine sorted @...

It ain't coming home until it's all sorted that's for sure. He may come in on Sat to @ least get belt & pump done. No stats available anywhere @ the moment so, hope that doesn't hold things up. I may...

Going through service/repair receipts. I see the water pump & belt was done 5 years back @93k. The pump was cheap as far as I can tell. $112. I know they're multiples of that now & can't see a...

Absolutely. Just want it fixed & move on.

This VAG guy I took it to today was awesome! Knows his stuff with a few accolades. Loves our cars. He reckons pump may have not ever been changed or fitted incorrectly which can damage blades.

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Bittern. Low down on Mornington Peninsula. What I don't get is the fans seem to only come on loud once I stop engine. Also, the pump was changed along with belt only 37k ago :roll:

Had to pop out for work. It's a 2008 S3 8P.

I was actually put onto a VAG specialist near me today by a mechanic I know. Spoke with him & he feels it's the water pump. He's getting me a price...

I just love the fact the car was serviced 1k ago & this happens 10 mins into driving...

T/Belt & pump was done 37k's ago. I'm just awaiting quotes on
a) Thermo
b) Thermo & T/Belt & Pump
c)...

As per last post (I didn't quote you) sorry I didn't get notification so I didn't reply sooner.

I've just returned from a test drive again. Both fans come on strong (really loud) once temp shows...

Sorry for not replying sooner but I didn't get a notification of your reply. I'll check if I have notifications off.

I'll read this now, cheers & very much appreciated. It's certainly a strange...

Just something I find strange. When I pull over after it reaches 100-110 on the gauge needle. The fans running. The gauge drops temp back toward 90deg notch pretty quickly. I can watch it slowly...

I've bought a Topdog 500 of eBay so hopefully it'll get here next week & I'll check codes etc before I lunge into ripping stuff apart ;)

I'm leaning toward getting a Diagnostic Tool next week. I hope that'll tell me real temp readings so I can compare & perhaps it'll throw a code or 2 up? Looking @ a Topdon 500. At least it's sent...

I'm after the OEM part number for the thermostat that sits in housing, not the Thermo housing. I have found the # for the o ring but not the thermo??

The other thing noted was I never get a...

No unfortunately. I'm leaning toward it being the thermostat not opening. The way the gauge acts as in sits @ correct 90deg celsius for 5 mins or so then, climbs steadily to hot. I doubt it's a...