Thermostat Cover Water Pipe Leak

[GBHgpJON]

Early DG engine.....just noticed a leak on the metal pipe from the stat housing to the water jacket/ head, its leaking around the joint.
Is this just a case of a new gasket?....and if so any links/part nos to said gasket.
And was it do???
Noticed it two days into a trip to Brittany.....apart from a sleepless night after finding it, it wasn't a problem, thankfully!!!

E D I T....Found the gasket on the heritage site......
So any tips on fitting....is it worth replacing the o ring t'other end, in case its damaged with all the tugging etc while cleaning gasket end???

[kevtherev]

No as the pipe is "sprung" with a small rubber section in the middle

[GBHgpJON]

Damn.....got all excited then about an easy job.......
Unfortunately its the pipe above, which the dip stick tube 'clips' to.......

[kevtherev]

eh?

point the pipe out here (click to enlarge)



No 17 is the "sprung" section... is this what you meant?

[GBHgpJON]

No 37........gasket I need is not numbered but under No17......

[kevtherev]

Ah I see... I have the other way VW did that above it

yes you might as well change the o ring
The pipe can be troublesome to remove from the pump housing BTW

[GBHgpJON]

The pipe can be troublesome to remove from the pump housing BTW

That was a concern, I managed to get a turn on the top bolt tonight, which has improved things....didnt fancy going anywhere near it in France
Felt more confident on my drive back in Blighty tho....
Gonna see how it goes over the show season......

Thanks fo your help.. ......