coolant overflow tank

[Livolsi, Stephane]

Hmmmm.. you are right.  I forgot about the sensor.... still, you *might*
be able to get something comparable(perhaps from a VW?) without a huge
price tag.  Personally I am willing to try to save a few bucks by going
this route.  If I can't find anything then I have to fork over the bucks
for new and that's that.  But at least I feel satisfied knowing that I
tried. 
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: 	Tony Lum[SMTP:tlum at flash.net]
>Sent: 	August 29, 2000 5:14 PM
>To: 	Livolsi, Stephane
>Subject: 	RE: coolant overflow tank
>
>At 04:44 PM 8/29/00 -0500, you wrote:
>>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)
>
>Hi Stephane,
>
>I for one would not want to go without the oem part.  One of the sensors 
>for coolant level is in it, and if there is one thing that can easily kill 
>an Audi engine, it is by overheating, especially when you have a turbo motor.
>
>Regards,
>
>
>
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>Tony
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>Berkeley, California, U.S.A.                1985 4000CS Quattro
>Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S Sedan
>QCUSA Member #6885                             1987.5 Coupe GT
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