[V8] Thermostat orientation

[Brandon Hoag]

If you're in the market for a radiator, I just bought an actual OE Lauinger
and Reich for $395 shipped, though I'm not home right now to know the name
of the vendor. I compared it with the old one and they're identical, save
for the Audi rings being scraped off. I'm in the process of a new radiator
to remedy my clogged one before she goes in for a timing belt job. Be
aware, though...the radiator mounts are NOT cheap. I just JB Welded my
lower ones and ordered new upper ones, but their MSRP is $52....each.

On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 7:14 AM, Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Freddy,
>   Had the same problem on a v8 once.  Ended up being the "Spiral Noodles"
> that go through the tubes on the heater core (I think they are inside to
> make the heater core more efficient?).  I guess after all those years they
> just break down and clog everything.  I would remove both radiator hoses
> and back flush the radiator.  If some yellowish brown plastic comes out you
> have found your culprit.  You will have to remove the radiator to properly
> flush it out and then on to the heater core (Really fun job).  If you don't
> do this you will be right back where you started very quickly.  Hope this
> makes sense.  Good luck!
>
> --------------------------------------------
> On Sat, 10/10/15, FreddyP <freddyp24 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>  Subject: Re: [V8] Thermostat orientation
>  To: "'club v8'" <v8 at audifans.com>
>  Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 7:51 AM
>
>  Thanks for the replies everyone - it
>  was just one of those moments where you
>  question stuff you know the answer to!  Spring indeed
>  goes in toward the
>  block, in fact although the assembly will allow for reverse
>  orientation, it
>  is pretty clear that it won't flow coolant that way.
>
>  In other news, I am still running hot.  While under
>  way, the temp is high
>  but manageable.  But when stopped and idling it creeps
>  up quite high.  Upper
>  rad hose is very hot to touch and the lower is just
>  warm.  Unfortunately, I
>  am thinking the radiator is plugged - which was my original
>  fear.  Guess I
>  can't complain after 25 years of good
>  service.   I am also due for t-belt
>  service (time not miles) and really starting to think it's
>  all not worth
>  pursuing.  The car has been in the family since day one
>  and it's in great
>  shape - so it will be a hard decision to see it go.
>  Or, I can put a couple
>  grand into it and keep going!
>
>  Cheers -
>  Fred
>  RI
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: V8 [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com]
>  On Behalf Of Fred
>  Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:32 AM
>  To: club v8 <v8 at audifans.com>
>  Subject: [V8] Thermostat orientation
>
>  Please pardon the silly question, but I am at my shop and
>  can't look this
>  up. I am replacing the t-stat in the '90 due to hotter than
>  normal engine
>  temps.
>  Just to be sure, the spring side of the t-stat goes toward
>  the engine,
>  right?  (I know, silly question- but I have learned
>  never to assume anything
>  with the beast!)
>
>  TIA
>  Fred
>  RI
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