s4 coolant question for you rocket scientists, and leaky Aux Radiator Poll
05-15-2008, 02:23 AM
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s4 coolant question for you rocket scientists, and leaky Aux Radiator Poll
Poll Part:
Which side was leaking on your car and should I just change them both?
The auxiliary radiator is about $ 212.00 but requires bumper removal.
I also plan on changing the sepentine belt and idler pulley since they are only about $ 60.00 in parts.
Snub mount time also.
Question Part:
I am looking into changing my weepy Aux. radiator myself but the coolant replacement part has me hung up.
It seems to require that you create a negative pressure situation in the system with special tools and metering equipment that seems to suck in the new coolant and evacuate any air bubbles.
There is also a hidden bleeder valve up near the heater core connection that is used to bleed off any remaining air.
I am now wondering if I can do this myself?
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant_2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant_3.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant.jpg">
Thanks
Which side was leaking on your car and should I just change them both?
The auxiliary radiator is about $ 212.00 but requires bumper removal.
I also plan on changing the sepentine belt and idler pulley since they are only about $ 60.00 in parts.
Snub mount time also.
Question Part:
I am looking into changing my weepy Aux. radiator myself but the coolant replacement part has me hung up.
It seems to require that you create a negative pressure situation in the system with special tools and metering equipment that seems to suck in the new coolant and evacuate any air bubbles.
There is also a hidden bleeder valve up near the heater core connection that is used to bleed off any remaining air.
I am now wondering if I can do this myself?
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant_2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant_3.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32714/coolant.jpg">
Thanks
05-15-2008, 04:26 AM
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About the serpentine belt
As mine was just replaced with my engine reseal, they went ahead and replaced the belt (I have 38k miles). I asked that very question, when will I have to replace this next. My service manager said that he wasn't aware of a specific timeframe and it is more of a replace when needed item. Part cost $27.
05-15-2008, 05:36 AM
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not possible( I think) , look where they are..
Auxiliary radiators are on both sides of that big hole in the middle.
Sorry to jack your pic Brit78, but thanks
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/125123/engine_out_1.jpg">
Sorry to jack your pic Brit78, but thanks
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/125123/engine_out_1.jpg">
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05-15-2008, 06:38 AM
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No worries, glad my suffering could help others:) BTW, in that pic
of my poor car, the drivers side aux. radiator appears to be pushed back and potentially angled compared to the passenger side one. Is that common/factory correct? Anyone know?
