1988 90Q additional radiator?

[Richard J. Andrews]

you can do without the aux radiator..
i have put a 4kq radiator in a 90 quattro with no ill affects..
and yes you can remove the a/c compressor, might as well remove
the condensor while you're at it..

HTH!
rich
'86 4kq

At 08:16 PM 9/29/01, you wrote:
>I just discovered that my new old car (1988 90 Quattro, engine code NG) has
>an additional small radiator in the front.  It blocks access to the timing
>belt cover and I will have to remove it.  It's rotten.  Can I simply throw
>it away and plug the hoses?  The A/C does not work.  Would I be running the
>risk of overheating here in Canada?
>Also, I am thinking of throwing away the A/C compressor since it just takes
>up space and adds weight.  Any risks involved?
>Thanks for suggestions.