Radiator replacement suggestions.....

**rocketheavy** · 10-16-2008 08:05 AM

Should I go to OEM or aftermarket radiator for my 1.8t? Can anyone lead me in the right direction. Anyone have a new one lying around they want to sell me?

**dougyfresh** · 10-16-2008 08:09 AM

OEM
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...=2172@Radiator

or
http://www.purems.com/products/products.php/CA=1450

or
http://germanautoparts.com/Audi/A4/Cooling/168/2

or
http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/pa...02&catalogid=1

**vdubstreets** · 10-16-2008 08:11 AM

I've got a bent one laying around :-D. I went to my friends shop and picked one up its Valeo so I'm pretty sure its oem. i think i spent around 120 which wasn't to much more or much less then how much they were going for online. check out Gap, or Pap-parts or even pag-parts and see what the prices are.

**chadb2434** · 10-16-2008 08:16 AM

I was wondering the same, thanks guys Ive got a small leak in myne

**rocketheavy** · 10-16-2008 08:19 AM

thanks, unfortunately I have an auto so its a bit more pricey. But thanks for the info guys!

**A4Avant02** · 10-16-2008 11:06 AM

I got my radiator from GAP, also for an auto/tip trans. Make sure you replace the o-rings on the trans fluid lines when you replace the radiator.

**rocketheavy** · 10-16-2008 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by A4Avant02

I got my radiator from GAP, also for an auto/tip trans. Make sure you replace the o-rings on the trans fluid lines when you replace the radiator.

thanks for the advice. Which link is GAP? the third or forth? I take it I have to ask for those and they wouldnt come with the radiator?

**A4Avant02** · 10-16-2008 02:36 PM

GAP = Genuine Audi/VW Parts

Yeah just ask for the o-rings, I don't recall the part number.

**rocketheavy** · 10-18-2008 08:15 AM

do i have to take off the bumper?

**Doctor** · 01-23-2010 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by A4Avant02

GAP = Genuine Audi/VW Parts

Yeah just ask for the o-rings, I don't recall the part number.

Where do these o-rings go to...? Any part number...?
I am putting my new radiator on tomorrow or the day after, need to get them for sure, or is it optional...?