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It is very common to see VW engines with water pump problems. The plastic vanes of the water pump become loose or destroyed causing very poor or non-existent coolant flow.
Do a web search, you will see what I mean.It is very common to see VW engines with water pump problems. The plastic vanes of the water pump become loose or destroyed causing very poor or non-existent coolant flow.
Do a web search, you will see what I mean.We have 2 older Escapes. We bought them used and have had them for nearly 6 years with only basic maintenance required. So yes, I would say they are reliable. They are both 2001 models. The first year is 2001, so you will not find any 2000 models.
We have 2 older Escapes. We bought them used and have had them for nearly 6 years with only basic maintenance required. So yes, I would say they are reliable. They are both 2001 models. The first year is 2001, so you will not find any 2000 models.
I believe you can buy just the motor and attach it to your regulator assembly if you wish. I paid around $45 for 2 motors delivered to my door from a large on-line distributor. The new motors even come with the new mounting hardware as you will have to drill out the original rivets.
Here is sample of what I mean (I do not subscribe to their techniques, but the idea is there)
I believe you can buy just the motor and attach it to your regulator assembly if you wish. I paid around $45 for 2 motors delivered to my door from a large on-line distributor. The new motors even come with the new mounting hardware as you will have to drill out the original rivets.
Here is sample of what I mean (I do not subscribe to their techniques, but the idea is there)