a4 running hot
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Today I just bought an 1997 A4 2.8 non turbo. It only has 75k miles om it and thought I got a great deal. When driving it home I thought it was running hot because the water temp guage was at 3/4. I pulled over and the electric fan was working, water pump was not leaking and seemed fine.Even though it was 114 out in the AZ heat it just seemed hot.When I got home I turned on he heater and it cooled down to middle of guage at an idle. So I'm thinking I got taken and the water pump is going out. Anyone have any ideas of what else it could be and where can I find step by step of replacing water pump. Anyone try it before?
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Agreed on all counts. What sucks about the 2.8 in this case is that it's an assload of work to change a cheap part. Prepare to remove the front of your car to get to it. It's not difficult at all - just takes time. Plan a full day of work and get ahold of a shop manual to help you along the way.
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