radiator replacement

[Pete Zeman]

Thanks for the help.  I've just been getting frustrated with having all of the shops/online stores quoting me the 10v one and me having to explain the aux fittings.  I was going to reach out to force5 or Shokan once I exhausted my options on a new one.  
I've read on the other forums of people using the 10v w/out the aux cooler but wasn't sure if that was an effective alternative.  
 
Pete
 

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 From: alan cordeiro <alancordeiro at comcast.net>
To: Kneale Brownson <kneale at knitknacks.com>; 200q20v at audifans.com; Pete Zeman <pzeman at yahoo.com> 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: radiator replacement
  
The comment about parts vendors not knowing about the difference in the 1991 200q radiator is right on.

When my radiator went, i ordered a new radiator on line...and when I received it I realized it did tno have the extra fiittings needed to link in the aux radiator.  Wanting to get my car back on the road I just bolted the incorrect radiator on, fuguring if it began to run hotter, it would not be such a bad thing, since my car was always starved for heat in the usual Michigan winter.

I kept the incorrect radiator for four more years.....never had any overheating...and the car continued to starve for heat in the winter....so I beleive I never noticed the lack of the auxilary radiator. YMMV, I live in Michigan, where the summers are never too hot...

Alan

----- Original Message ----- From: "Kneale Brownson" <kneale at knitknacks.com>
To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: radiator replacement


> Have you considered taking the parts to a radiator shop and having it rebuilt?
> 
> The actual OEM radiator has been unavailable for several years.
> 
> You also might look for used from Force5Automotive dot com.  Even a used radiator for an MC could be modified to provide fittings for the auxiliary radiator.
> 
> On 8/27/2012 4:26 PM, Pete Zeman wrote:
>> Hi All -
>>   Been subscribed for a few years and (thankfully) haven't had any problems..until now.  Radiator totally went and I'm looking for a replacement.  Anyone have suggestions out there?  I've tried about 8 different online/local shops and they all say the 20v version is no longer available.  Even tried Audi direct.  Most places can't even distinguish between the 10v and the 20v when I call and it's getting frustrating.  Are there other makes/models that work?  The current rad lasted 22 years :)
>>   Regards,
>> 
>> Pete
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