coolant overflow tank

[Livolsi, Stephane]

I think that this is one of those things where you have to ask yourself
do I need a coolant overflow tank for an "Audi Type 44", or do I need a
coolant overflow tank that will fit in the space in my engine
compartment?  Why does it have to be the same shape/size as the
original?  I would take the old one to an auto wrecker and look for
something similar, if not exactly the same.  You might luck out and get
one out of a 1999 dodge or VW or something.  I figure that is one of the
ways that I can save money to apply towards the parts that are Audi
specific like headlights.  I respect that some people like to keep their
cars as original as possible and in that case this is not a suitable
alternative.  For the rest of the DIY'ers it could save quite a bit of
money. just my opinion, hope it helps someone.
Stephane Livolsi
Williams Lake, BC, Canada
86 5KTQ (If you don't know what it means, you aren't in the club)

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>From: 	Kwattro at aol.com[SMTP:Kwattro at aol.com]
>Sent: 	August 29, 2000 1:04 PM
>To: 	ssgacc at yahoo.com
>Cc: 	quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: 	Re: coolant overflow tank
>
>In a message dated 00-08-28 22:39:32 EDT, you write:
>
><< Has anyone purchased a NEW coolant overflow tank for a
> type 44?  Sources?  Prices?  I'm on the second used
> one in 3 months and they keep breaking at the small
> hose nipple.  I'd rather just break down and buy a new
> one.  10-15 year old plastic ain't cutting it.
>  >>
>
>
>I just bought a new coolant overflow tank for my GT - a whopping 75$, or 
>about 50 more than an almost identicle VW tank.  Thanks, Audi.
>
>Later!
>Carter J
>Kwattro at aol.com
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