[Paul R Luevano]

What I just sent to the 20V list:

OK, as suggested, my overheating issue was the radiator fusible link.  While it
"looked" ok, when I removed it, it was in 2 distinct parts.

Not having a "proper" replacement on hand, I went to the FLAPS, and picked up a
generic "GM Fusible link" for like $1.99.  I cut it to size (even had enough to
make a spare) and inserted it in place.  Fan works like a champ now.

The spare:
http://www.clarity.net/~paul/audi/temp/fusible_link1.jpg

Installed (sorry out of focus, took it this am at 6:30 on my way to work,
<yawn>):
http://www.clarity.net/~paul/audi/temp/fusible_link2.jpg

Now a question, think this is good enough, or should I go ahead and get the
"proper" Audi one?  Also, should I be concerned the link blew in the first
place?  Or should I just write it off at being 10 years old?


> 1990 200 TQA.    Overheated today because fan didn't come on. Problem was
> ground wire from fan to fusible link.  It appeared to have never been
> soldered, only held in by crimp and molded cover but could have been just
> corrosion. I'll check/replace all connectors and clean up at fusible link.
> I would fuss, but hey, the car is 10 years old.

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