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Old 1st July 2013, 03:16 AM
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Hey Guys,

I've just had bad news that i need to change the Radiator for my 1998 A8. The trouble is that in Oz parts for the D2's are really hard to come by. I did managed to find one being wrecked, however it has frontal collision so the radiator is stuffed!!
My best choice is to look for a replacement in the UK, which has abundance of parts, however with its size, shipping to Oz won't be cheap!
The part number i need is 4D0121251F, however i managed to track one from a 2002 S8 which i believe is part number 4D0121251R. Does anyone know whether this will be compatible?

Thanks for any input or advice in advance

Cheers,
Steve
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Old 1st July 2013, 10:33 AM
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talk to A8 parts our forum sponsor on +44 1642 783537 and they should be able to help check that but also they have sent plenty of parts to Aus at a reasonable cost
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Old 2nd July 2013, 11:05 AM
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Thanks mate, spoke to boys at A8 parts and my part is sorted and its now on its way Down Under!!
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Old 3rd July 2013, 09:08 AM
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good work! we want pics!!
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Here are some candid pics - Winter in Melbourne now so car haven't been washed in a few weeks!!







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Old 23rd July 2013, 08:03 AM
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Welcome. Looks like you need a lower right bumper grille as well. I'm sure A8parts can find one of those

The wheels are intriguing, from an A3 maybe? And what size are the wheels & especially tyres, they look a bit small......
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The wheels might be OK but tyres definitely look too low profile
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The wheels might be OK but tyres definitely look too low profile
Keeps the 0-60 times low

225x40x18 at a guess but might even be 17's they look tiny.
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This is what 17's look like, with the "correct" size tyre (winters in this case). 225/55R17 IIRC.
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1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
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Old 24th July 2013, 10:38 AM
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Wheels are actually OEM B6 S4 18" rims with 235/40 Tyres. I do know what you mean, it does kinda look small on the large A8
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