Oh boy, coolant leak (Type 44)

[Jason Mawhinney]

Just replaced mine last weekend and indeed it is a coolant line.  It takes
some negotiating but it can be replaced with regular wrenches.  It is in
fact a 17mm fitting and I found that removing the cooling hose for the
motor mount was very helpful with getting the proper angle to loosen and
tighten this hose.  From what I can tell, the part number from ETKA for an
'87 is 035 121 497B.  ETKA says the part number is the same for a '90
200q.  Let me know if there's anything else I can tell you.
Good luck!
Jason Mawhinney
'87 5ktq
'86 coupe GT
'85 4kq 20v


   At 06:22 PM 3/12/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>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