[David Head]

Its the 10 year old thing - point is, you can get a replacement from Audi fer like
2 bucks. You can also get an 80 amp 'Littlefuse' brand lugged unit thats sealed
from Discount, Pep Boys etc for about 5.00.

Paul R Luevano wrote:

> 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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