Radiator Fix, Synthetic ATF

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

> From: "Jerry FIELDS" <Jerry.Fields@ccmail.adp.wisc.edu>
> 
>      Part of the top output tube, a ring about 3/4 inch wide, broke off 
>      inside my hose. Looks like the previous owner over-tightened the 
>      clamp. I moved the clamp as close the radiator housing as possible, 
>      and it appears to be working as a temporaty fix.
>      
>      Do I need to take the radiator into a shop and have a new outlet tank 
>      installed, change radiators, or is there a home fix? Any type of epoxy 
>      or plastic weld that will work? The hose barb, and a little more, is 
>      the part that broke off, and I am concerned that under long trip 
>      conditions, the hose may slide off the remaining part of the outlet.


Jerry - others on this list may advise you as to epoxy-type adhesives 
which *may*/prob'ly will re-attach the part.  I personally do not 
trust such repairs (Anal R'Us) and have had a plastic end cap 
replaced.  Most radiator shops (and of scourse, the dealer) will NOT 
admit they can do this, but the good ones CAN.  Keep asking until you 
find one that can, and pay the $100 or so.  Result: peace of mind.

> From: ang@indiana.edu
> 
> Did anyone have experience with the Mobil synthetic ATF and Castrol 
> synthetic ATF? Which one will be better for Audi's automatic transmission?
> I would like to hear your suggestion.

I personally consider Amsoil's ATF to be top-notch product, and run 
it in my 200T.  Red Line is also great.  I have not run either of 
the other two's ATF, but have used Mobil 1.  If I had to make a choice 
with another brand of ATF besuides Amsoil or Red Line, I would 
go for the one most widely available - tipping the choice to Mobil as 
they're a national chain, and they have a much longer track record 
with synthetics than does Castrol.  BTW - how often do you have to 
mess with your ATF?  Just get the best and keep a spare bottle in the 
garage or trunk.
 

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