[V8] Overheating, loss of electric fan 92 V8 4.2

[Ron Wainwright]

Not sure if it was mentioned yet Andrew, or not sure
if the t-stat is there at all...LOL

 But it is a good point. But the history of these cars
says it's the rad.

 Ron

--- Andrew Schlueter <andyschlueter at 4techwork.com>
wrote:

> have you check your t-stat? stuck? not sure if this
> was mentioned yet....
> 
> Andrew W. Schlueter
> '90 V8 Quattro
> '90 Jetta Quattro
> www.hausofdub.com
> ________________________________________
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com
> [v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Dag Bøsterud
> [dag.boesterud at consulgranada.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:05 PM
> To: Tony and Lillie
> Cc: V8 at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] Overheating, loss of electric fan
> 92 V8 4.2
> 
> I disconnected the sensor in the radiator. The fan
> now runs, probably fan
> speed two.
> If driving slowly, the temperature still rises to
> 220-230 F.
> 
> Guess I'll be calling my local Audi-dealer tomorrow.
> My credit card will
> probably have a fit.
> 
> /Dag B.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony and Lillie"
> <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> To: "Ron Wainwright" <ron_01056 at yahoo.com>;
> "MORRALEE David"
> <David.Morralee at alcatel-lucent.com>
> Cc: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [V8] Overheating, loss of electric fan
> 92 V8 4.2
> 
> 
> > I'll absolutely second that one. I have a new
> "make to fit" rad in my car.
> > Can't use the A/C when it's over 85 or so outside.
> I saved avout $100 over
> > a
> > factory one. Is it worth it? Well, I certainly
> don't think so!
> >
> > Tony Hoffman
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ron Wainwright" <ron_01056 at yahoo.com>
> > To: "MORRALEE David"
> <David.Morralee at alcatel-lucent.com>
> > Cc: <v8 at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:46 AM
> > Subject: Re: [V8] Overheating, loss of electric
> fan 92 V8 4.2
> >
> >
> > I agree with SD...sounds like the rads clogged. If
> the
> > rad fan works.
> > & if it is the rad & you need to buy a new
> > one...DON'T I repeat...DON'T get an aftermarket
> non
> > OEM rad. They don't fit! New OE rads are round
> $350 to
> > $400 I think. A few years ago when I replaced one
> on
> > my ol Pearl Beast I paid $320 shipped for an OE
> rad
> > from Chris Semple at force5auto in Concord, NH.
> >
> > Ron
> >
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