Re: thermostat

[Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

 Phil Rose wrote:

>I just went through the thermostat replacement routine with my '91 200q.
>Here's what I encountered in looking for a replacement (87 C):
>
>Audi dealer: $40 + o-ring;
>local foreign parts place #1: $25 incl. o-ring;
>local foreign parts place #2: $15 incl. o-ring.


Phil...
Your Audi dealer prices look worse than my local one (MAG), which I
calculate is charging list price plus 20%

I bought a thermostat for a 91 200TQ at an out-of-town dealer and the
price, including O-ring was slightly under $30 (87 degrees C, p/n 069 121 113)

First I tried the NAPA dealer and they handed me an 80 degree C thermostat.
 I told them it was not the correct part...I wanted 87 degreeC.  The guy
insisted it >was< the correct part, gesturing toward the book.  I said no
thanks.  Never did ask the price of it.

Dave C.