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Oct 20, 2005 | 10:50 PM

CaliA4

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Radiator issues

Has anyone here ever had to have their radiator replaced? I noticed the one on my car isn't stock so I thought I'd ask...

Oct 20, 2005 | 11:40 PM

Jestnomen

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RE: Radiator issues

Can't say I've heard of anyone on this forum replacing it.

Oct 21, 2005 | 12:05 AM

Karl

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RE: Radiator issues

should be replaced if its leaking.. so maybe yours was.. I would highly suggest a Carfax report to see if it was wrecked at anytime.. because I havent heard of any radiators failing on Audi's

Oct 21, 2005 | 03:34 AM

CaliA4

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RE: Radiator issues

I got a CarFax before I bought it and it was never in an accident...

Oct 21, 2005 | 05:00 AM

flyboy

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RE: Radiator issues

I've done mine. the cooling was leaking and I had to put tap water in it then is got cloged with deposits so It stoped working very well. Good price on them tho.

Oct 21, 2005 | 03:55 PM

CaliA4

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RE: Radiator issues

My friend with an 1983 quattro UR had to replace the radiator because he put tap into the coolant which resulted in deposits. Supposedly, you're supposed to use distilled water.