Re: All Metal Rads..... Hmmmmmmm

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 02:15 PM 2/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Just got off the Phone with Jim at Imparts (800/325-9043) and they have a 
>All Metal 3 Row Modine Rad that is a drop in part (33% more cooling area) 
>for all the type 44 cars (84 and up 5K,100,200) for $250 plus shipping 
>this rad carries a LIFETIME warranty... You read right LIFETIME.
<snip>

The radiators from the early ('84, '85) 5k non turbo cars, are NOT the same
as the later turbo cars.  I tried to save a few buck this summer, and
swapped in one from the '84 5k I use to have.  Needless to say, I did the
job again a little later because I didn't like the fan housing not fitting,
and having a smaller radiator in a boosted car.  Also, the bigger radiator
will fit into the earlier cars, but fan housing modifications are neccesary.
Again, BTDT.

Anyway, $145 is a great price for a all steel radiator.  Heck, it's a good
price for a plastic radiator.  Warranteed for 2 years, but with proper care,
will last as long as most of us keep these cars.



Regards,


John Karasaki

Audi Quattro Fanatic