Help recovering from run in with tire!

[astroclimb]

Hi,

Searched forums, didn't find the info. I'm looking for. Short version of long story: family was returning home from wedding in Las Cruses and smacked into a thrown re-tread (you know the big tire shreds that 18-wheelers leave all over the roadway!) at night on I25.

Now my '03 NB TDI is home and front bumper/fenders are off. Besides damage already obvious (e.g. radiator damaged and leaked), I've found there is a radiator support part, apparently made of fiberglass or similar, that is heavily damaged and looks to need to be replaced.

Here's where I need the help: what is that part called? Part number or ??? Also, can anybody help out with a source for getting such a part!

thanks much!!

Todd

P.S. long-time forum reader, I love these forums, but don't contribute much 'cuz I've not done much to my Beetle. I love driving it, tell one of my students who is a Miata fan that my NM is "the most fun on 4 wheels at 45 mpg!".

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by astroclimb

Here's where I need the help: what is that part called? Part number or ??? Also, can anybody help out with a source for getting such a part!

This should help you identify the part and p/n.
http://www.wagenstad.com/

Once you have the part number, Google the p/n for sources (simply enter the part number). Many on here, including myself can provide you with a list of online VW Parts Dealers and Resellers. Always verify the part needed with a source that can cross reference it to your VIN. Also, very possible there has been suspension/steering damage. This should fall under your comprehensive portion of your auto insurance even if you don't have collison coverage, and this could get very expensive.

MORAV

[astroclimb]

Hey MORAV,

Thanks for the quick help. I **think** the part I need is 1c0 805 594 called a "lock carrier with mounting for radiator". Might you or someone else know if this part is fiberglass-like material? Reason I'm asking is that I've found that part number from only a couple of places and none of them have a picture besides what you referred me to on wagenstad.com.

If you or others have good places for getting parts I'd very much appreciate it! Most of what I found on google search for the specific part number are in Germany or Russia....

Thanks again!

Todd

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by astroclimb

If you or others have good places for getting parts I'd very much appreciate it! Most of what I found on google search for the specific part number are in Germany or Russia....

Check through these, the two in red, I have found, typically have the best prices, but I'm telling you, you will find a variation of 50% or more part to part, from seller to seller, i.e. one is low on one thing and high on another:

I've got more, but have them scattered around my computer in different places and haven't gotten around to consolidating them.

Let us know who you find to have the best price, or if you need more help with this. If you need help from the Bentley, let me know, I can scan and put up whatever you need.

MORAV

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[astroclimb]

Hi,

Well, have car back together (mostly), but now come to find that the thermometer that gives outside temperature is not reading/working. Have searched around, have yet to find 1) where is the outside temperature sender actually located? 2) how's it wired into the car?

Any reference info. folks can give would be very useful!

Thanks!

Todd

[CoriBug]

Hi Todd! I can't help you with the thermostat but I'd like to invite you to the Bug-In at Bandimere Speedway this Sunday! Where are you located? The show and race is in Morrison, CO. Good luck with getting your NB back together.

[astroclimb]

Hey thanks for the invite....might be going to CO for another reason so will definitely check it out. We're in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos to be specific.....

Todd

P.S. still looking for info on location of ambient air temp sensor and associated wiring!

[Oldbugman]

Originally Posted by astroclimb

P.S. still looking for info on location of ambient air temp sensor and associated wiring!

On my 2000 1.8T it is located behind the mesh grill just to the left of the left foglight. I can't imagine it would be located differently on a diesel or by model year but what do I know. I'll take a picture and post it when I get a chance

[VDubYah]

Bentley says behind front bumper left side. accessible from under car

[Oldbugman]

First picture is from front,almost to the extreme left of the grille opening.




Second picture is from below front bumper.





2 Pin connector
Pin 1 orange/white wire
Pin 2 blue/black wire

[astroclimb]

Thanks much to you for posting the pics....I knew my question was unusual, but super help and its now working!

Todd

[Oldbugman]

Originally Posted by astroclimb

Thanks much to you for posting the pics....I knew my question was unusual, but super help and its now working!

Todd

WOOT!Glad to be of assistance.