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VW Golf VI TSI 1.2 leaking water from engine.
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On a VW Golf VI 1.2 TSI (EA111 or early EA211 engine), coolant leaks are quite common, and the exact source depends on where the water (coolant) is appearing.
Here are the main suspects for leaks on these engines:
1. Water pump / thermostat housing unit
On many Golf VI 1.2 TSI engines, the water pump and thermostat are part of a single plastic module on the side of the engine (usually timing belt side).
The plastic housing can warp or crack, and the seals fail, especially after ~80–120 000 km.
If the leak is near the timing belt area, this is the #1 suspect.
2. Plastic coolant flanges
VW used plastic coolant connectors/flanges at the back or side of the cylinder head. They can split or the O-rings can degrade.
Look for wet areas at the rear of the head or under the intake manifold.
3. Radiator or radiator end tanks
If the leak is toward the front, the radiator's plastic side tanks may be cracked or corroded at the seam.
4. Heater core pipes
Small leak at the firewall area, often visible only when the engine is hot and pressurised.
5. Head gasket (less common on these, but possible)
Usually other symptoms appear: overheating, white smoke, bubbles in expansion tank.
6. Auxiliary hoses and quick-connect fittings
VW quick-connect fittings have O-rings that harden and leak over time.
What you can do next:
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank and top up only with VW G12++/G13 compatible coolant.
Pressure-test the cooling system when the engine is cold — this often makes the leak show up clearly without running the engine.
Look for pink/white dried coolant residue — VW coolant leaves a clear mark when dry.
If it’s from the water pump/thermostat housing, replacement is the only permanent fix.
If you tell me where exactly the water appears under the engine — e.g., timing belt side, gearbox side, or front radiator area — I can narrow it down to the most likely single cause.
Where on your Golf is the leak dripping from?
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