EA888 Engine Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Leakage Coolant Repair Guide
Models involved: Magotan; new Magotan 1.8T/2.0T; CC; Sagitar 1.8T; new Sagitar 1.8T; Golf GTI
User Complaints/Dealer Diagnosis
Complaints from users: The coolant in the coolant tank is often lacking and needs to be replenished frequently.
Fault phenomenon: The dealer inspected on site and found that the turbocharger water inlet pipe was leaking coolant.
On further inspection, it was found that coolant was leaking from the connection of the supercharger inlet pipe.
Technical background
Cause of failure: The rubber material of the water inlet hose has a large compression permanent deformation, which is much higher than the standard requirements, resulting in poor sealing and leakage.
Improve the first engine number: 2.0T/CGM138675, 1.8T/CEA127262.
Solution
Replace the modified turbocharger water pipes.