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Seriously bad start to my ED30 ownership - Help needed

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Hazy:
I've asked the radiator to be looked at and they're saying it's fine. I even still have the first 'iVHC' video VW sent me saying the leak was investigated further from the pump but no issues had been identified. But I do still have my doubts...

I think I'll call them later and ask for the car back. I'll tell them I'm just getting a second opinion and from a trusted garage and if they confirm the fault is what they say it is I'll go back (if factoring the free car etc works out cheaper than having it done by said trusted garage).

Can anyone recomend a specialist in Northamptonshire area who can do a free diagnostic? I know there's VRS but never had any dealings with them before. I'm not sure if I should risk the distance taking it to vagtech in Milton Keynes.

olethalb:
get on the tfsi or mk5 owners fb page you'll get more attention, i've never used VRS personally but been there and Will knows his stuff and is a nice guy to talk to, maybe worth ringing a few companies to see what they advise and asking Alex at AKS for his opinion he knows his TFSI's inside out  :happy2:

Andy:
If the coolant is taking a week or so to empty then it will be fine to drive to another garage but take a bottle of water just in case.
Trouble with the dealers is they don't check the basic first..never heard of a head going on a ed30..As mentioned give Alex a ring and have a look at it

Hazy:
Thanks for the help so far guys. Called VRS who said absolutely no chance it'd be the head cylinder, especially if my thermostat never went above 90... They want me to come in at 3pm for tests but the problem is is that they say if they identify the pump/belt problem as before they'd charge me for the work and I'd have to go through a lot of hassle asking VW to refund my 349 I spent there on a 'poor job' as the guy from VRS put it.

Alex @ AKS is too busy atm, just tried calling :(

Coolant is taking 1-2 days depending on the amount of driving I do.

Ugh this is horrible.... Do you guys think me keeping coolant on me and topping it up every day or two is going to be okay or will it potentially cause more damage..?

Andy:
Pick the car up from the dealers and book it in with Alex and as you mentioned carry a bottle of water  to top it up

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