[s-cars] Radiator Replacement

[Tom Green]

That $220 ebay choice sounds much like my suggestion;  However, it was  
not an all-metal
radiator.  What is offered by San Diego Audi is an Audi brand  
part.  : )  Who the actual
manufacturer is does not matter any more than who made the original  
part on your vehicle.
It is backed by Audi as a genuine replacement part.


On Sunday April 28, 2013, at 10:38 AM,  Paul Luevano  
<paul at clarity.net> wrote:

> 	Thanks for the feedback both on and off list.  I'm still torn, I seem
> to have three options.  Keep in mind this is a car I don't plan on
> getting rid of, so I would like any fix to be as permanent as  
> possible.
>  Like, I think this radiator lasted 18 years, I'd like the new one to
> last just as long.
>
> 	Options:
>
>     Nissen from  http://www.autohausaz.com for $125.
>
>     All metal from EBay for $220.
>
>     Or unknown brand from http://genuineaudiparts.com for $271.67
>
> 	List thoughts?
>
> 	And while I understand this is a straightforward job, if anyone has a
> pointer to a procedure, I would appreciate it. I am pretty good with a
> wrench (I have done the timing belt on this car), but I like to have a
> procedure to follow!   :)
>
> 	Other than a lower radiator hose, anything else I should replace  
> while
> in there?
>
> 	Thanks!
>
> Paul Luevano
> Wayland MA