Looking for some help and to see if anyone else has encountered any problems.
I'll post the raw data below the story.
It started in July, a slow coolant leak. It was troubleshot by the dealer to a pump in the coolant system. The part was ordered, and by my next regular service in December, the pump still had not arrived. At this time, I was adding coolant about every 1,000 miles.
During the regular servicing in December, it was determined it was a leaking water to the radiator, so it was replaced at the time. By this time, 8,000 miles have elapsed since the start of issues in July.
After the repair, I was adding coolant about every 75-100 miles. VW had my car for 7 weeks, a VW Engineer was contacted by the dealer and it was suggested the coolant bottle be replaced. The bottle was replaced, I was able to enjoy 338 miles of driving before the next coolant loss.
Another line blew, the engine overheated and had smoke pouring out, the car was towed back to VW.
Inlet water hose to the heating core was replaced, before it blew again after 575 miles and a second overheat with smoke, and a tow back to the dealer.
After the second overheat and two to VW, they've found coolant leaking into the EGR cooler and the car is now throwing codes for the DPF.
Has anyone ran into anything like this before?
I'll post the raw data below the story.
It started in July, a slow coolant leak. It was troubleshot by the dealer to a pump in the coolant system. The part was ordered, and by my next regular service in December, the pump still had not arrived. At this time, I was adding coolant about every 1,000 miles.
During the regular servicing in December, it was determined it was a leaking water to the radiator, so it was replaced at the time. By this time, 8,000 miles have elapsed since the start of issues in July.
After the repair, I was adding coolant about every 75-100 miles. VW had my car for 7 weeks, a VW Engineer was contacted by the dealer and it was suggested the coolant bottle be replaced. The bottle was replaced, I was able to enjoy 338 miles of driving before the next coolant loss.
Another line blew, the engine overheated and had smoke pouring out, the car was towed back to VW.
Inlet water hose to the heating core was replaced, before it blew again after 575 miles and a second overheat with smoke, and a tow back to the dealer.
After the second overheat and two to VW, they've found coolant leaking into the EGR cooler and the car is now throwing codes for the DPF.
Has anyone ran into anything like this before?
| Description | Date | Odometer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Coolant | 7/7/22 | 95,013 | |
| Add Coolant | 7/22/22 | 96,017 | |
| Add Coolant / Inspection at VW | 7/27/22 | 96,227 | |
| Add Coolant | 8/31/22 | 97,855 | |
| Add Coolant | 10/3/22 | 99,765 | |
| Add Coolant | 10/14/22 | 100,713 | |
| Add Coolant | 11/14/22 | 101,817 | |
| Add Coolant | 12/9/22 | 102,986 | |
| Water Hose Replacement | 12/19/22 | 103,547 | During inspection, found vehicles coolant pipe is leaking coolant. Cleaned and pressure tested the system to confirm the pipe is infact actively leaking. Replaced the coolant pipe to correct, cleaned coolant, filled and re pressure tested, no further leaks present. Allowed vehicle to run to ensure no air pockets are in the system. |
| Add Coolant | 12/24/22 | 103,751 | Empty Reservoir |
| Add Coolant | 12/26/22 | 103,837 | Empty Reservoir |
| Add Coolant | 12/27/22 | 103,848 | |
| Repair | 1/4/23 | 103,919 | Coolant System Bleed Pressure tested the cooling system, no external leaks present. System held pressure for several minutes with no external leaks present. Visually inspected, no leaks are present at this time. Bled cooling system twice with vw scan tool to ensure no air pockets are left in the system, test drove vehicle 20+miles, marked coolant bottle where levei was prior to driving, vehicles coolant level |
| Inspection | 1/16/23 | 104,404 | Inspection After Massive Coolant Leak - No Issues Found by VW |
| Add Coolant | 1/18/23 | 104,598 | Empty Reservoir |
| Add Coolant | 2/22/23 | 105,419 | Empty Reservoir |
| Add Coolant / Drop Off at VW for Repair | 3/2/23 | 105,701 | Empty Reservoir |
| Repair | 4/20/23 | 105,837 | Replace Coolant Bottle Cover & Tank Pressure & Leak Checks with Dye Pressure tested the cooling system, no leaks found. scanned for faults, no faults pending or present. Opened VTA case with vw with concerns and history and was advised to pressure test the system while the engine is hot and allow the engine to cool down fully allowing the cooling system to be tested under all temps. If no leaks are present during this test, advised to replace the coolant bottle and cap and retest. Replaced the coolant bottle at no labor charge and added dye. test drove the vehicle over 100 miles, and inspected after every drive, no leaks or dye present Have customer return in 1000 miles for re inspection if needed to see source of leak with the coolant dye. |
| Add Coolant | 4/21/23 | 105,892 | |
| Add Coolant | 4/24/23 | 105,944 | |
| Add Coolant / Engine Overheat | 4/30/23 | 106,175 | Reservoir Empty |
| Tow / Add Coolant / Inspection | 5/1/23 | 106,178 | Inlet Water Hose Replacement verified concern, pressure tested the cooling system, as soon as the system was under pressure, found the inlet water hose is cracked and spraying coolant in the engine bay. Replaced the inlet hose, cleaned engine bay and underside completely. pressure tested the system again, no leaks present, system is currently holding pressure as needed. Advised customer after test drive, can feel the heat is mildly warm and may eventually blow cold air from heater core failure. Advised customer vehicle will need a heater core. |
| Add Coolant / Engine Overheat | 5/14/23 | 106,758 |
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