A3 - Repair Project

[GeorgeM]

Good afternoon,

I've had a slight incident with my Audi and it got a bit damaged by a post. The sump has been damage and oil leaked out of it and the radiator has been rendered useless alongside with the fan and brackets.

I have been trying to find an Audi A3 8V front end which I can use to restore my car but it's proving to be more difficult than I initially believed. I've found this Audi A3 -https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/audi-a3-8v-black-edaition-sline-front-end-2013-2014-2015-2016-2017-tdi-tfsi/1271145782 for sale quite close to me, it's all great apart from the fact that it's black and mine is silver but the painting I believe I can sort out.

What I'm not sure of is if the rad pack from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2015) would fit my Audi A3 1.6 TDI (2014).

Also could anyone give me any tips on where and what to look for when buying a front end and where would it be the best place to look ?

Kind regards,

George

[Steve Q]

Hi George welcome to the forum :)

You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

Sorry to hear you've had an accident. I believe the radiators are different between the 1.6 and 2.0. have you tried any local breakers yards? 

Or even eBay to get the parts individually. What you'll need is the bumper, brackets, reinforcement bar, radiator brackets. 

Hope IV helped 

Cheers

Steve 

[GeorgeM]

Good Morning Steve,

Thank you for your advice, I've spoken with some people working for Audi Servicing and they have said the same thing. Saying that the radiator pack from a 2.0 would differ to a 1.6 TDI.

It is quite difficult to find a front end from a 1.6TDI as they aren't as popular. 

I've tried all breaking yards around the country and didn't find the 1.6TDI 8V front end yet, they seem to be sold very quickly as soon as they come on the market.

Would anyone know the parts which make up a Radiator Pack ? 

Would you think that I would be able to purchase a radiator pack (part by part) and then fit it with a slam pack from the 2.0 I've shown above ?

Thank you,

George

[Steve Q]

You're welcome :) 

In terms of breakers yards. I use HM spares in leicester, they often have a3's in a d they're a decent bunch who work there :) you can contact them on 0116 2666660.

The bumper and slam panel will fit it. would then just be a case of getting the correct radiator and brackets but I'm unsure on the exact ones though. Sorry. 

Hope I've helped 

Cheers

Steve 

[GeorgeM]

I see, thanks again. Just spoken with my mechanic and he's told me that if I were looking at doing my own radiator pack it would have to include (Coolant Radiator, Fan, A.C. Radiator, brackets and hoses) 

Not sure if that would be more expensive part by part but I'll make up a list. Next time somebody will ask they can check my thread haha

Thanks,

George

[GeorgeM]

Radiator Pack
Part Name		Part No.		PL Cost
L/LWR RADIATOR BRKT		1K0 121 367 F		£2.71
R/LWR RADIATOR BRKT		1K0 121 367 F		£2.71
L/UPP RADIATOR BRKT		5Q0 121 367 D		£12.68
R/UPP RADIATOR BRKT		5Q0 121 367 D		£12.68
L/RADIATOR AIR GUIDE		8V0 121 283 A		£8.24
R/RADIATOR AIR GUIDE		8V0 121 284 A		£8.24
RADIATOR		5Q0 121 251 EC		£133.13
AUX WATER RADIATOR		5Q0 121 251 EL		£142.91
FAN SHROUD		5Q0 121 205 A		£75.59
LOWER RADIATOR HOSE		5Q0 122 051 AR		£35.77
UPP ADD RAD HOSE		5Q0 122 101 BE		£12.22
LWR ADD RAD HOSE		5Q0 122 051 BA		£9.15
UPP RADIATOR HOSE		5Q0 122 101 BP		£52.89
FAN / FAN RING		5Q0 121 203 DD		£422.68
				£931.60

[Steve Q]

Wow!.that's a lot! Baring in mind this doesn't include the bumper or any.other parts! 

[GeorgeM]

I know, I managed to find a whole rad pack for around £500 - second hand but with only 29k miles.

Would you have any idea how much it would cost for me to get a bonnet and front bumper painted in Silver (original colour - White).

Thanks,

George

[Steve Q]

2 hours ago, GeorgeM said:

I know, I managed to find a whole rad pack for around £500 - second hand but with only 29k miles.

Would you have any idea how much it would cost for me to get a bonnet and front bumper painted in Silver (original colour - White).

Thanks,

George

I think you'd be looking around the £500 mark. That's if it's been done properly, ie painted on both sides etc. 

Cheers

Steve 

[gavala98]

Hi can anyone  help I got a 2007 audi a3 will a 2.0 parts fit my 1.6 

[Steve Q]

10 hours ago, gavala98 said:

Hi can anyone  help I got a 2007 audi a3 will a 2.0 parts fit my 1.6 

What parts? 

[gavala98]

Front shocks

[Magnet]

Surely you aren’t intending to use second hand schlock absorbers Gavin ? Can’t think of any other reason why you would ask. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Steve Q]

5 hours ago, gavala98 said:

Front shocks

Just buy new. Definitely not worth the risk with second hand. Plus It'll depend on spec as to what suspension you have. 

[gavala98]

43 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Just buy new. Definitely not worth the risk with second hand. Plus It'll depend on spec as to what suspension you have. 

I got standard  on mine 1.6 spots back iv order a new 1 but got to wait 2weeks so my m8 got 1 off his 2.0 sportsback  just need the car on the Road for work 

[Steve Q]

7 hours ago, gavala98 said:

I got standard  on mine 1.6 spots back iv order a new 1 but got to wait 2weeks so my m8 got 1 off his 2.0 sportsback  just need the car on the Road for work 

You're best ordering them in pairs. As one old one and one new one could affect the handling. 

[gavala98]

Nice 1