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Performify
September 30th, 2020, 22:44
So, the car's been out of my hands for the better part of nine months. Engine out, engine in, chasing problems, parts, COVID, etc.

Was supposed to get it back today. Final shakedown found a small leak in the radiator. Attempting to fix but would like to source a replacement.

Current best online i can find for OEM is (as usual) AudiUSAParts at $1230.

Hate to keep throwing more money at this car, but it is what it is. If anyone's got a line on a better option please let me know.

I also have a email into Wizard Cooling as recommended in a thread that came up in search, sounds like they're not going to be much cheaper but I'd like to understand if it's significantly uprated may be worth it.

Thanks all.
kevcp
October 1st, 2020, 17:08
I was going to point you to the post on FB from George but I see you have found it..
lswing
October 20th, 2020, 18:26
Looking into the group buy from Wizard also if it happens. He was saying around $800 which would be much cheaper. Damn the OEM price has gone up. I was looking 4 years ago and it was $950...
Performify
October 20th, 2020, 20:25
Prices have indeed gone up.

Current estimate for a retail buyer is $1200. Slightly cheaper than the factory unit, but not nearly as great a deal. But if the cooling capacity and the durability are both significantly improved, and the fitment isn't a nightmare, I'll be really happy.

I have ordered the prototype unit (will be the second one they've built) and we're going to ensure it fits / etc and then will organize a group buy for anyone interested. Should be a few weeks out.
lswing
October 24th, 2020, 19:34
Look forward to hearing how it turns out, yea that's a good price jump. The only issue with the stock radiator is the plastic connections for hose fittings, mine had a small crack under freezing temps.
SteveKen
October 28th, 2020, 22:30
It depends on your level of comfort with a few things, but you can use the radiator from the A6 4.2.

It involves blocking off the after-run pump and switched valve among other things.

Non-hot weather ROW cars use this setup.

I ran it on my converted avant and never had any issues with overheating and turbo-wise, the car was never driven hard and not given time to properly cool before shut down.