[s-cars] Another leaking heaterbox seal

[Peter Schulz]

S-listers...

Now that I believe that the occasional wet go pedal foot I experience is due to a compromised heaterbox to firewall seal, I've come to the realization that I will have to remove the heater box to properly reseal it.
Since I'm going through that joy, it would be foolish to not replace the heater core, fan and heater valve.

Based on what I've read here and on QW, sounds like the aftermarket fans from Vemo, Meyle, etc seem to become noisy relatively quickly.
Also seems like the Febi heater core is not the best fit.

I googled the heater core pn and came up with some hits for aftermarket Behr Heatercores, but not familiar with the suppliers.

So it looks like Miramar Audi (Genuineaudiparts.com) is going to get some $ from me for oem parts for the heater core pn 443819030M, blower pn 4A0959101A
and heater valve 4A0819809

Unless someone has a more frugal idea or source.

BTW, there's a new  mfr in the mix going by the name of URO parts..sounds like they might be from the Meyle fold.
I guess they forget to put the E in Euro...


-Peter




-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)