quattro Digest, Vol 5, Issue 88

[l.leung at juno.com]

Kevin,

Just to give you an idea, new, a 5K, 100/200 
overflow bottle is about $30 new from Rapid 
Parts (more known for VW). Slight mod (using
a file) had to be done to clear the fan. 
Personnally, I wouldn't buy a used plastic piece
from our cooling systems.

LL - NY


Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:20:49 -0600
From: tom winter <tom at freeskier.com>
Subject: Re: audi 4k engine cooling / interior heating issues
To: Kevin Boykin <bkevind at yahoo.com>, Tom B <dr_hydro at hotmail.com>
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Message-ID: <BC845261.19A3%tom at freeskier.com>
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Kevin - take a very close look at the overflow tank. I had a similar problem
in an '86 4000 that I used to own. The culprit was a hairline crack in the
tank. Once I replaced the tank, it held fluid and my problems went away (the
crack was small and the leak was hidden from view, so it took me awhile to
figure out where my coolant was going).

The tank is easily removed, replaced (20 minutes work time, max). I used one
from a junkyard that was intact. cost was $15.

HTH

Tom W