Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

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janherko
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Joined: Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:48 am
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
In: Viper Green
With a: Manual box
Options: Alcantara, Bi-xenons, Full LED interior, Metal pedals, Sensors, RNS 510, 18" Interlagos piano black, Pearl black foldable mirrors, Winter pack, Pirelli PZero Nero 235/40, Pipercross air filter, New complete pistons, New K03 BorgWarner turbo, Full LED tail lights, Full LED front indicators
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by janherko »

Dear Rocco folks,

can anyone please advise me on what is the best replacement option for the 1.4 TSi engine water pump?
I´ve just experienced the infamous coolant/water leak, had the pressure test carried out with result of malfunctioning water pump and suggestion to replace it...the OEM no. is 03C 121 004 J, original costs cca 270 EUR if delivered through my VW garage...
My car is 07/2009, 107 400km
Is there any other way to get this part cheaper online?
I´m in Slovakia, maybe some UK/German suppliers would be able to ship it out, too...
Many thanks
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janherko
Posts: 102
Joined: Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:48 am
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
In: Viper Green
With a: Manual box
Options: Alcantara, Bi-xenons, Full LED interior, Metal pedals, Sensors, RNS 510, 18" Interlagos piano black, Pearl black foldable mirrors, Winter pack, Pirelli PZero Nero 235/40, Pipercross air filter, New complete pistons, New K03 BorgWarner turbo, Full LED tail lights, Full LED front indicators
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Re: Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by janherko »

I´ve done some research, there are a few specialists in water pumps like Quinton Hazell, Geba, etc., the cost difference between them and the original part from my authorized VW service is negligible...
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maisbitt
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
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Re: Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by maisbitt »

Have you checked if the relevant VAG part/s are cheaper at a Skoda garage? The price disparity between VW and Skoda for the exact same parts can be quite big.
2013 - Tornado Red MK7 Golf GTD on order
2011-2013 - Rising Blue 170GT
2009-2011 - Pewter Roc 140GT
2007-2009 - Tornado Red Golf 170TDI GT
2005-2007 - Black Pearl Golf 140TDI GT
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janherko
Posts: 102
Joined: Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:48 am
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
In: Viper Green
With a: Manual box
Options: Alcantara, Bi-xenons, Full LED interior, Metal pedals, Sensors, RNS 510, 18" Interlagos piano black, Pearl black foldable mirrors, Winter pack, Pirelli PZero Nero 235/40, Pipercross air filter, New complete pistons, New K03 BorgWarner turbo, Full LED tail lights, Full LED front indicators
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Re: Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by janherko »

yes, you`re right...I`ll try to check out some different Skoda dealers around here, the thing is my VW dealer is a Skoda dealer, simultaneously...so I doubt there would be any significant difference...
thanks anyway
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Starshaped
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Re: Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by Starshaped »

Not really VW and Skoda dealers are linked to the same system,the retail prices are the same.
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alexandruvlad
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Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:38 am
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In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Location: Bucharest, Romania

Re: Water pump replacement 1.4 TSi 160PS

Post by alexandruvlad »

They have an exchange program actually (product number ends in "X") - really interesting and offers a bargain deal
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