83 5kt fan resistor

[Tex Terry, II]

This is why I think this is a great list - a "newbie" can learn things
nicely from here.  I will quit bothering you now and respond back after I
get things up and running again.  Thanks, Tex.
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> From: Huw Powell <audi at mediaone.net>
> To: texactii at csonline.net
> Subject: Re: 83 5kt fan resistor
> Date: Friday, June 22, 2001 4:41 PM
> 
> 
> 
> "Tex Terry, II" wrote:
> > 
> > Huw - In reference to the message below:  what is a "90Q" (does this
mean
> > 90 quattro like 5kt means 5000 turbo) and what year would I be checking
(I
> > assume that be type 89 you mean a more recent year model than mine).
> 
> yes, 90Q = 90 Quattro.
> 
> you can simply order the resistor by part number - less work for the
> parts counter person.  Or, ask for the fan resistor for your own year
> and model, or, to make it confusing, for a 1989 90 Quattro...
> 
> > >
> > > Tex, I just looked up the resistor in the 90Q - it is exactly the
same
> > > part number!  This means two things - one, it is very likely to be
> > > readily available at the dealer, and two it should be easy to find at
> > > junkyards.  On the 90Q (and other type 89's I'm sure) it is attached
to
> > > the back of the fan shroud thing.
> > >
> > > "Tex Terry, II" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Huw  -  Thanks for the info below.  I will check and see what I can
> > find
> > > > and let you know how I fare.  All (of everyones) help is greatly
> > > > appreciated.  Tex.
> > >
> > > > > > > according to the family album, the part number for the
radiator
> > > > series
> > > > > > > resistance is 433 959 493 A, and might be 0.9 ohms.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > the bracket that holds it is NLA.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Huw Powell
> > >
> > > http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/
> > >
> > > http://www.humanthoughts.org/
> 
> -- 
> Huw Powell
> 
> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/
> 
> http://www.humanthoughts.org/