Water pipe connection to block of engine

[Jezza-7]

Was driving yesterday and when i came to a stop in traffic i spotted steam coming from the left hand side of the bonnet, i thought it was just car exhaust fumes from in front. When i parked up in the dry i opened bonnet but couldn't see no problem. I let engine run and pulled the throttle cable a little then i saw water spraying very finely towards the radiator, which was causing the steam. Where the adapter is that goes to the block, there are two connections. The top one which im not sure what it is, as in return pipe, has got a slight crack in the metal. Has anyone had a problem like this?

Is it easy to do and where can i get the part from?

Will try get a pic loaded up to show where i mean.

Thanks

James

[Jezza-7]

Right here is the 1st one, you can see a small damp patch on bend joint.



and 2nd

[PeteG40]

looks like yr thermostat housing is goosed. not too bad from vw or gsf and an easy job#

pete

[Jezza-7]

would this be the correct one from gsf?

17951D       THERMOSTAT HOUSING       PO 91>94 (Ex. 1.05 / 1.3 SPi)       16.00

[PeteG40]

think so - you need the bolts too - they are different

[Daryl]

they are only 24 quid from vw

[g40chris]

i have one here if your still coming

[Jezza-7]

Yeah im still coming mate and will have a look. Have PM'd you about tomorrow.

But if i dont get the one from chris I think i will still sick with VW as they are really local and good.

[bbspolo]

any 1 got the part number?

[supercharged spaniel]

i put it in the parts thread in general car chat.