Heater core replacement on '86 80 without AC

[Robert M]

  It's pretty easy, really; the tough part is getting the hoses clamped back 
on the new core given the limited amount of space to get your hands in 
there.  I'd certainly recommend replacing the hoses too since you have to do 
83% of the same labor for this job.

   Think I paid about 50 USD for the new core.

  One other thing to watch out for is getting the little cap that covers the 
edge of the core off; on one car I snapped off the tabs and had to glue it 
into place during reassembly.  Not the end of the world, but not sano 
either.

   Luck!
Robert  '87 csq  (Ebay special, 67k, $1550!)

>From: "Eyvind Spangen" <200q20v at bluezone.no>
>To: "Biturbos Qlist S4 / Quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: Heater core replacement on '86 80 without AC
>Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 10:49:26 +0100
>
>Now, the heater core is leaking on my '86 Audi 80. This car has never had 
>any AC, so there is "plenty" of space there. (at least compared to a 
>AC-equipped car)
>Any good instructions on this anywhere on the net, or any BTDT? :)
>
>--
>E. Spangen
>
>
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