Oh boy, coolant leak (Type 44)

Keith Lawyer lawyerkg at co.laplata.co.us
Wed Mar 12 18:22:32 EST 2003


I've had nagging leak for awhile now.  It likes to dump a bunch after
I've parked the car for work in the morning.  Attempts to re-create at
home have been unsuccessful, and the system even happily held pressure
under my pressure tester.

Tonight I think I spotted the leak, it's a wonderful hose which appears
to a combo of hardline and rubber.  It anchors above my oil filter with
a hose clamp and then goes to..........the turbo??? I think? with
hardline.

Here's the rubber portion:
http://www.superford.org/registry/vehicles/users/33/139/Audi_002.jpg

The wrench is on the hardline where it terminates:
http://www.superford.org/registry/vehicles/users/33/139/Audi_005.jpg

So, now for my dumb questions:
1. does this line actually contain coolant or am I barking up the wrong
tree?
2. where can I get a replacement?  $$$?  Anyone got a part #?
3. how in the world am I gonna replace this thing?  There's zero room to
swing a wrench in there, not sure if a stubby would provide enough
leverage. Appears to be 17mm fitting?

Thanx!
Keith L
'90 200tqa



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