[Vwdiesel] plastic

[Sandy Cameron]

Does anyone know if the plastic guard over the radiator in the A3
contributes anything to the air flow, or is it only to protect stupid
fingers from the fans?

The one off my 94 has been on a shelf it the garage for at least 10 years.


More:  Noticed the 94 was overheating a bit the other day.
Checked the coolant, OK.

Discovered the radiator and condenser were hanging by the hoses.

The lower support brackets (Hecho en Mexico) had rusted completely away!

Currently held up to the upper cross brace with coathangers and working
fine. Would probably last longer than OEM brackets.
Will get new brackets when the heat lets up.

Sandy
VE3AAC