Water pump failure

[220bhp]

I have been losing a little coolant lately,and found a leak at the waterpump.So armed with a new o ring I took the pump of,(no simple job) and found that it wasnt the o ring but the pump itself. coolant was leaking from the hole at the side of the pump.
Has anyone had this happen before, I haven't seen it.
Every where shut on a Saturday So I will have to wait till next week,which pisses me of as the car is all in bits,and I am very busy next week.
Where is the best place to buy a pump for a 3b other than the stealers,don;t really want a pattern part.

[Jamo]

This is a common failure on the 3B, i've heard of it before a few times.

[spink]

Last time i got one from a stealer(2 years ago) they were quite reasonable on price.20-30 quid i think.

[QuattroFever]

VAG parts told me that Dealers are the cheapest for an original part

Their surcharge and postage is not worth it.

I know the ABY worked out about £40-45 then £30 surcharge but you get that back when you give em your one.

[s2driveruk]

Yep stealers is the best place I think and I have the exact same prob

If it ever stops raining I might get round to doing it