need P/N rad fan fuse - '91 200tq

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Anton wrote:
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 The fuse to the radiator cooling fan has corroded and blown. It doesn't
appear to be another problem. It looks like the fuse has simply gotten
really old and rusty. It is the piece of metal that goes between the two
ground terminals just before connecting to the fan.
 I don't suppose this is something that might be carried at a local parts
store....
Thanks
Anton J. Gaidos, III

1991 200 quattro 20 valve Turbo
1990 90 quattro 20 valve
1985 quattro Turbo Coupe - Top 26 of the Century?
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Anton:  I had this fusible link fail on my '91 200q20v a while back; same 
issue; corrosion from the nastiness coming off the radiator fan, and age.  As 
I recall, it's an 80 amp link, and may be the exact same part as the fusible 
link used by VW on their diesel rabbits.
My local auto parts stores did not carry a fusible link to fit the stock 
location; with some creative manipulation, though, one of the generic $1 
fusible links can be used until you get the factory part.  Last time I 
ordered through a dealer, I bought three (one to use, one for the glovebox, 
one to give away) at about $0.80 each.
Part numbers given on Scott Mockry's site; I'll add them to mine, too.
When mine failed, I posted to the 200q20v list, recommending people buy a 
couple, and do a preventative change of the link.

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/cooling.html#fuse
"The parts fiche shows the fuse box 281 937 505A, fuse N 017 125 3, and a 
mounting bracket of some sort 443 971 845 AM"
Note that Scott says this is a good upgrade for the pre-'91 cars, as the 
stock setup is not fused and may melt down your entire wiring harness, should 
the fan short out (and it does happen).
hth, chris miller, windham nh, c1j1miller@aol.com
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