Imo000

2.0 TDI and the flange is plastic but it breaks because leaking oil from the secondary fuel pump swells up the O ring of the coolant flange and cracks it.

Donster

You seem to have confused ethylene glycol (which is in engine coolant) with methanol (which is a fuel additive). Both are poisonous (actually their metabolites are poisonous) but ethylene glycol is sweet tasting and primarily causes renal failure. Methanol isn't sweet, is much more poisonous, and causes blindness.

It's best in any case to go air-cooled.

Dodaleca

I don't see any references to any Porsche qualifications on the labelling.

Donster

???
Do you mean other than the part that says "recommended for use in Audi, VW, Porsche and other newer model foreign cars"?

Dodaleca

NO I mean in reference to a specific performance test or standard as opposed to a generic recommendation (a Porsche reference similar to meeting Volkswagon's standard VW TL 774F).


I was expecting to see something similar to a manufacturer specific test standard referenced similar to what you'd see on motor oil (i.e. meeting Porsche standard A40 or C30).

gsxr_fvr

Alright so I used this coolant yesterday and already drove around 200 kms and everything's still intact & performs as it did before. I am happy that those who cant make 9-5 parts hours at the dealer at least there's an option at crappy tire to buy this OEM spec coolant in case of emergency.

theiceman

i'm not sure what they were thinking either , but they were obviously thinking the same thing for the cracked valve cover, whistling PCV , failing thermostat, and leaking oil filter housing.

at least they made the HPFP cam follower out of steel ... that should be solid right ? ... oh wait ..

theiceman

on the 2.0 T its the oil leaking out of the vacuum pump that causes similar issues, but mine just outright disintegrated. I had nothing better to do on a Friday night in 35 C degree weather anyway ,..

Gregster

Well you can always call the parts counter and have them leave a jug of coolant or whatever you need at the reception desk for pick up after 5. Ask for a calendar as well!

I love how the updated 2.0T had updates like a roller cam follower and self stretching timing chain/ tensioner

Imo000

At least on your engine it's not a few mm from the firewall that makes it a real PITA to replace. Should have done it and I replaced the automatic transmission with a manual. Oh well.

theiceman

Umm yes it is ...

breakfast

the stuff made for specific varieties works just fine.

lol @ having a specific oem "spec" listed on the bottle.

theiceman

it is very common for aftermarket products to state what OE spec they meet or exceed on the packaging. Go look at a bottle of brake fluid.

PPo

Ya know... you are right!! I did confuse the two. I forget which one made me blind, and which one forced me to install aftermarket kidneys. The aftermarket kidneys are titanium so they are lighter, and the new design allows for more overall flow. I replaced my liver with a K&N, so if I drink too much I just pull it out and wash it.

Torontoworker

Text to voice technology works well then?