Dave Bayer wrote:
>
> Mike Catlin wrote:
> >
> > The Parts Connection ( http://www.thepartsconnection.com/specials.htm )
> > has these listed as a weekly special:
> >
> > "Auxiliary Water Pump-(Turbo Cooling)-Bosch:          $129.95
> > (034 965 561C)  Most Audi Turbo Models"
>
>         It's $50 cheaper than the busdepot has them. They
> are probably even cheaper at a VW dismantler (used on all
> VR6s) and you will get the rubber donut it sits as well.
> I don't know the life span of one of these pumps so a used
> one might not be a good idea...
>
> dave

Most European car makers offer a Scandinavian option Aux coolant pump,
usually for cars with small engines. Apparently in arctic conditions
engines turn a lot slower and heaters blow cold air. The Aux coolant
pump pushes hot coolant under pressure into the heater core providing
needed hot coolant regardless of water pump RPM. I installed an Aux
coolant pump from a BMW 318i in the heater hose to my Syncro's heaters
and now the heater discharge will "burn" your hand at idle in NY state
winter weather! I usually just drive with the rear on speed 1 and the
front only using ram air.

Regards,    John