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Volkswagen Beetle 2008–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT 19-13-02 · NHTSA communication 10121561 · issued Oct 17, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2008–2014
model years
44
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. This document informs of the precaustions necessary if a water pump replacement is necessary.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.