Re: Radiator Coming Out

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

Thanks!!  I've got it licked now!


> Date:          Thu, 23 Apr 1998 11:43:44 -0400
> From:          four.rings@MCIONE.com
> Subject:       Radiator Coming Out
> To:            Al Powell <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>
> Cc:            Q-list <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>

> Al asked:
> 
> My problems/questions:
> 
> 1)  Is there any way to separate the AC condenser mounted on the
> radiator's front from that radiator, or must I remove both?
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Separate them by undoing two 10mm bolts on top. The bottom of the
> rad dove tails into the condenser.
> 
> #2 follows from #1 - 
> 
> 2)  If I can separate the two, can I also pull the radiator without
> breaking the AC line connection?
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Yes.
> 
> 3)  Do I have to take that AC connection apart ANYway?????
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Absolutely not.
> 
> I think I know the answers - (no) (no) and (yes), but I want to hear
> from someone who has BTDT before I proceed and spend the $100 for a
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Yes, I've done it many times, it usualy less than 10 minutes.
> Oh, the fan and the shroud_stay_on the radiator and come out as one
> piece!
> 
> -- 
> Igor Kessel
> '89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
> '98 A4TQ -- nothing to declare
> Philadelphia, PA
> USA
> 


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