Re: 86 4000 quattro cardboard

[JGOEKE.UNIX11@mailsrv2.eldec.com (JGOEKE)]

To: AUDI

>I've got an 86 4000 quattro with 177k miles, and there are 2 cardboard
>pieces that protect, or direct airflow through the radiator.  What exactly
>is their purpose, and how should I go about repairing them/replacing them?
>Audi wants ~$80 US per piece, and I think it's a bit ridiculous for some
>cardboard.

I have a 84 with 162k, and I just reciently took my cardboard pieces off as
well (they had deteriorated badly).  Before the removal, my temp ran about
2/3 to 3/4 of scale (I thought it was a bit to high :-| ).  After I removed
the cardboard, the temp dropped to 1/3 to 1/2.  I don't know if it is
really running cooler or the sensor is be fooled by more turbulance or
what.  Anyway, I don't plan to replace the cardboard anyway.   ---JCG.