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Old May 16, 2013 | 01:20 AM
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Alright guys I need some help here. My A4 has been out of commission for almost two months now and i finally have a bankroll big enough to fix it so, here goes...
I have a 2000 A4 1.8T Quattro, Auto trans w/tiptronic. ATW. Roughly 150,000km.
While driving home from work one day i ran over some debris and just my luck, something went into my clutch (viscous) fan, causing it to decintigrate, firing shards of fan into my rad, most of the 7 litres of coolant to spray onto the ground.
My question then, is this, can anyone help me with a specific list of parts i may need?
Gonna replace the water pump as well, while the front end is apart.
It'd really help me if i had a list of OEM replacement parts so i could gather info about aftermarket ones.

Thanks to anyone with some advice.
 
Old May 16, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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do the timing belt and thermostat while your at is, i mean if your guna be puting the car in service position might as well, besides hiting something may have bumped some timing components, also the serpantine belt while your at it.

You need:

Fan Clutch:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-VW-A4-Quattro-A6-Quattro-S4-Passat-Fan-Clutch-Blade-Brand-New-/160845880317?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AAudi%7CYear%3A2000%7CModel%3AA4&hash=item2573295bfd&vxp=mtr
Radiator:
Discount Body Parts - 2000 audi a4 replacement radiator p2034 - 2000 Audi Replacement Radiator


Timing Belt Kit:
2000 Audi A4 Timing Belt Kit Replacement, OE replacement

Timing Belt tool:
VW Audi Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool Set A4 A6 S4 V6 | eBay

Coolant im not sure if you take g12 or what but heres a link for g12:
Genuine G12 Plus Plus Engine Coolant (1 Gallon) - G013A8J1G - EuropaParts.com
(when you flush the old **** out use distilled water not tap water)

Serp. Belt:
2000 Audi A4 Serpentine Belt - Goodyear 4050510 | StockWiseAuto
 
Old May 16, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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also do a little bit of reasearch on the timing tool im not sure if thats the right one.
 
Old May 16, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Expplucky
also do a little bit of reasearch on the timing tool im not sure if thats the right one.
ATW buddy, you're giving him AHA/ATQ parts. That's basically what you need though, but add on the fan clutch and possibly radiator hoses.
 
Old May 16, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Mad Cow was i off on anything other than the timing tool tho?
 
Old May 16, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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The timing belt kit obviously, also rads and serpentine belts are different between the 2 motors, most likely the fan blades too, basically everything. This is V6 vs I4, there's enough differences.
 
Old May 18, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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thanks for the advice.. timing belt job was done 30,000k ago. Thermostat is probably a good idea though. I'm thinking of getting a new water pump too so do i just need the one gasket with the water pump or is there something i'm not seeing?
And, is putting the car into service position really necessary for replacing the rad?
 
Old May 18, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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You might be able to replace it but since service position is easy to achieve, do it and make life easier. I'd do it anyway - with the damage you had, you're gonna want to check things out - there are wiring harnesses and rubber lines in there that could be damaged.
 
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