Water Pump - Leaks Coolant

90audi05
Subject: Water Pump - Coolant Leak

80/90 Model Year 1988-1990

Model(s): (With 4 cyl. 3A engine)
Group: 19

Number: 90-04

Date: 07/31/90
Cause: Water pump housing gasket leaks coolant.


Production: - Use of asbestos free gasket material on water pump housing seal.

- Improved housing seal surface.

As of: January 1989
VIN: 89_KA152699

Catch basin changed from plastic to metal.

As of: August 1989
VIN: 8A_LA039669

Service: If coolant leakage occurs at the coolant pump housing flange - DO NOT REPLACE THE WATER PUMP, ONLY REPLACE THE SEALING GASKET!