B2 80 sport radiator

Tino · 16-09-17, 11:10 AM

As above I'm in need of a radiator for my 80 b2 sport what you got guys ??

Sie! · 16-09-17, 01:10 PM

I believe it's part number: 811121253E

I had a nightmare of a job getting one, multiple incorrect parts and people telling me their no longer available. I got very lucky and managed to get a NOS one off eBay - they do come up but not very often.

Have a word with ChrisG on here, he has a stunning 80 Sport of the same vintage, he's had the issue too, if anyone can give you guidance on getting one or ones not to get, he's your man.

I believe the B2 and B3 cores are the same, it's the mountings on the radiator that's the issue, the bottom brackets are fine, but on the B2 the top attached by bobbin like rubber mounts, the B3s don't, they have verticals metal mountings.

Good luck!

Tino · 19-09-17, 12:31 PM

Excellent info thanks , I'll buy new once I know engine is sound , does anyone have a decent used one lying around ??

16-09-17, 01:10 PM	#2
Sie! Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 825	I believe it's part number: 811121253E I had a nightmare of a job getting one, multiple incorrect parts and people telling me their no longer available. I got very lucky and managed to get a NOS one off eBay - they do come up but not very often. Have a word with ChrisG on here, he has a stunning 80 Sport of the same vintage, he's had the issue too, if anyone can give you guidance on getting one or ones not to get, he's your man. I believe the B2 and B3 cores are the same, it's the mountings on the radiator that's the issue, the bottom brackets are fine, but on the B2 the top attached by bobbin like rubber mounts, the B3s don't, they have verticals metal mountings. Good luck! Last edited by Sie!; 16-09-17 at 01:14 PM.

19-09-17, 12:31 PM	#3
Tino Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 9	Excellent info thanks , I'll buy new once I know engine is sound , does anyone have a decent used one lying around ??