Blown heater Core '90 80 non-Q

[Al]

Ok, problem solved. When I removed the two fairly new hoses from the heater 
core, the right hand "feed to the cylinder head" literally snapped off. So 
if the core hadn't of blown, the pipe would have failed, sooner than later.
Fortunately both pipes going to the water pump and the cylinder head are at 
the rear of the engine and a few inches apart. However, one is a larger 
diameter than the other.  The hose for the "feed to the cylinder head" fit 
both outlet and inlet. Although the hose is not straight, with a few left 
and right turns, I was able to get it to make an odd ball fit. The only 
interference was with a bracket on the steering gear assy. I moved the hose 
away from the bracket with a couple of cable ties  and will watch the hose 
for any abrasion in the future.

Again, thanks to all, where there's a will, there's a way.

BTW, just got back from Reno, NV. I went to the Auto Museum that hold some 
of the great autos from Bill Harrah's collection. I was fortunate to see the 
original collection, it was huge and filled a very large warehouse. Now the 
collection is just a few choice vehicles, but not as nice as our Auto 
Union - Audis.

Mahalo,

Al
-----Original Message----- 
From: Kent McLean
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Al
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Blown heater Core '90 80 non-Q

Al wrote:
> Thanks Kent.
> Do you remember what your mechanic used? I saw some 45 degree, 3/4"
> copper tubing. That and a couple hose clamps might work. "U" shaped
> would be nice. Does anyone know I.D.? I know most U.S. heater hose is 
> 5/8".

Force 5 Auto in Concord, NH.

--
Kent McLean
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
1990 200 Avant mit V8 conversion
gone: too many to count, including my first, "Bad Puppy"



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