A8/D2 Radiator $510.00 ... whew!
 

I am looking to replace my radiator but half a grand is more than I can stand.

Group Purchase ??
OR, hopefully some one has located one at a better price? pc

best price iv seen on new open box on ebay was 350$,i need one too,how much labor is it to replace?

I would plan on changing the lower and upper hoses, and get a new gasket for the electric switch... you don't want to pull it again because it's leaking... I've had to and it's terrible.

-Richard

how much are hoses from the dealer?

not too bad as I recall, and they lasted 18 years, so why not but the good OE ones?
Under $100 for both hoses as I recall.
Don't forget the thermal switch or at the minimum a gasket for it. (New switches don't come with the gaskets at audi FYI)

-Richard

Here is one oem nissens for 230 eur but i dont know if they will ship to usa https://www.pkwteile.de/nissens/1989096

Not anymore. Apparently they realized the price was wrong and jacked it up to 476 Euros.

it's 208eur now plus 100eur shipping to usa(320$)
How many hours of labor anybody?
Tbelt is 5.5h i guess 1/2 of that

My radiator replacement cost me $1,150...not having leaks is surely a nice option tho!