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by Superduperaverage
Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst
Replies: 5
Views: 4313

Re: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst

It was just a used car dealer.

Spoke to them this morning and they said that they'd speak to VW regarding the parts - a new header tank and heater matrix, then they'll book it in.
I'll have a look under the car today and see if I can spot any leaks.
Thanks for all your help everyone, I really ...
by Superduperaverage
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst
Replies: 5
Views: 4313

Re: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst

Yeah - feels a little suspect that they didn't pick up on this when they did their inspection.
I'll give them a chance to sort this out. I want a full coolant system flush, and a new heater matrix fitted + them guaranteeing the work for at least 2yrs.
If they can't do that, then I'll be returning ...
by Superduperaverage
Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst
Replies: 5
Views: 4313

Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst

Hey,
So I purchased a 2016 6C GTI 50k, 2 days ago from a dealer.
Picked it up on the Friday afternoon, drove it home, all was well although I struggled to get the cab warm, but I didn’t really pay attention to it at the time. The following morning, I popped to the super market and it was just pure ...