bottom radiator hose broken :(

[aviel131]

hello
i tried to remove the water hose coupling from the bottom radiator hose to replace it with new one and its broken my radiator bottom hose
can i fix it somehow?

this one:

 

[<tuffty/>]

Buy a new one mate as per this other thread you started about the same issue...
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/209336-coolant-leak-flange.html

Broken is broken in this case mate... for the price of a new one just buy a new one... its a non fixable part... you can replace the o-ring connecting it to the radiator but thats it... if its leaking from the tap then its scrap...

<tuffty/>

 

[aviel131]

Chinese radiator will do the job?

 

[aviel131]

does i need to take the bumper off??

 

[<tuffty/>]

No idea... do you have a link?

The part from a dealer is £5...

<tuffty/>

 

[<tuffty/>]

does i need to take the bumper off??

To change a radiator I believe you need to remove the bumper and front panel to have enough room to remove whereas a £5 part from a dealer will be fixable while the car is on a jack... your call dude

<tuffty/>

 

[aviel131]

you didn't understand me
the radiator pipe is broken not the flange

 

[<tuffty/>]

you didn't understand me
the radiator pipe is broken not the flange

No mate... you are right I didn't understand you, sorry... having re-read your post I now see what you mean...

Do you have a link to the radiator in question? its a difficult one to answer... I would imagine there are a few pattern parts that are of chinese origin so may not be that bad...

<tuffty/>