Radiator leaking

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So I tried a repair with a 2 part high temp epoxy on the crack (plastic side). I did not hold. So now it looks like a replacement.

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Pulled the radiator out this weekend kind of a project. Tried really hard not to have to remove the A/C condensor coil - ultimately had to. Lost about 1 Qt of Trans fluid from the radiator and the disconnected line, also about a table spoon or 2 of AC compressor oil. New radiator arrives tomorrow.

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Picture of Project

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Got the new radiator in yesterday, kind of a PITA. I wound up buying it form audiusaparts.com - went with the OEM (not really a aftermarket option, unless you go custom). There is a place in Oregon - Ice Box that will build a custom one for about $1K and 5 - 6 weeks + they would need the old one and quite possibly the car. The one I got was $1069 and was actually built in 2017 (the date code sticker on it). The OEM is available but not sure for how much longer, when I got mine it was 1 of 2 left in the US.