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CSF 3159 Radiator

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Overview of CSF 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core Radiator

The CSF 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core Radiator (Part Number 3159) is engineered for reliable cooling performance in select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Designed specifically for models such as the Audi Golf, Jetta, TT, and TT Quattro, this radiator combines durable materials with precise dimensions to ensure proper fit and function.

  • Core thickness: 1 1/4 inches
  • Core width: 16 3/16 inches
  • Core length: 25 9/16 inches
  • Aluminum core with plastic tanks
  • Cross flow design for efficient heat dissipation
  • Inlet and outlet diameter: 1 1/4 inches, positioned on the left
  • Single core row construction
  • OEM style quick-connect inlet

Details on the 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core Product Line

The CSF 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core line features radiators built with an aluminum core paired with plastic tanks, offering a balance of lightweight construction and corrosion resistance. This product line emphasizes OEM-style design elements, including quick-connect inlets, to facilitate straightforward installation and maintain compatibility with original vehicle cooling systems. Part number 3159 exemplifies these characteristics, tailored for specific Audi and Volkswagen models.

Technical Description and Specifications

This radiator features a single-row aluminum core measuring 1 1/4 inches thick, 16 3/16 inches wide, and 25 9/16 inches long. The cross flow design enhances coolant flow across the core, improving heat exchange efficiency. Both the inlet and outlet have a diameter of 1 1/4 inches and are located on the left side, matching factory configurations. The plastic tanks are designed to withstand typical operating conditions while reducing overall weight. The radiator does not include a cap and weighs approximately 12 pounds, with packaging dimensions of 33 inches in length, 19 inches in width, and 7 inches in height.

Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications

  • Replacement radiator for Audi Golf models requiring a 1-row aluminum core
  • Cooling system component for Volkswagen Jetta with cross flow radiator design
  • Suitable for Audi TT and TT Quattro models needing OEM-style plastic tank radiators
  • Addresses overheating issues related to radiator core damage or leaks
  • Resolves coolant flow restrictions caused by clogged or corroded radiators

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Ensure compatibility with vehicle make and model before installation
  • Use OEM-style quick-connect fittings for inlet connections to simplify installation
  • Inspect hoses and clamps for wear and replace as necessary during radiator installation
  • Bleed the cooling system properly after installation to prevent air pockets
  • Verify inlet and outlet positions match vehicle specifications to avoid fitment issues

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

The CSF 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core Radiator (Part Number 3159) is manufactured to meet OEM standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, CSF products typically undergo rigorous quality control to ensure reliability in automotive cooling applications. This radiator is free of hazardous materials and designed for long-term service in compatible Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.

BrandCSF
Part Number3159
Box Height (in)7
Box Length (in)33
Box Weight (lbs)12
Box Width (in)19
Cap IncludedNo
Core Length25 9/16
Core MaterialAluminum
Core Thickness1 1/4
Core Width16 3/16
Down Flow Or Cross Flow TypeCross Flow
Hazardous MaterialNo
Inlet Diameter1 1/4 Left
Inlet Length (in)16 9/16
Inlet Width (in)1 9/16
Outlet Diameter1 1/4 Left
Outlet Length (in)16 9/16
Outlet Width (in)1 9/16
Radiator Core Row Quantity1
Tank MaterialPlastic
Tech NoteO.E.M style plastic tanks & Aluminum core;with quick-connect inlet & outlet pipe.

This part fits 72 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2006AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2006AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2006AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2006AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2006VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2006VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTT QuattroConvertible3.2LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005AudiTT QuattroCoupe3.2LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2005VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTT QuattroConvertible3.2LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004AudiTT QuattroCoupe3.2LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2004VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2003VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2002VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001AudiTTConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001AudiTT QuattroConvertible1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2001VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000AudiTTCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000AudiTT QuattroCoupe1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
2000VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
1999VolkswagenGolf2.8LV6GASN/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
1999VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4GASN/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
1999VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
1999VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6GASN/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
1999VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4GASN/AOE style design ensures optimal fitment and performance.; 1 Row Plastic Tank Aluminum Core

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1J0 - 121 - 253 AD1J0 - 121 - 253 S226529328012265CU2265CU2932VW3010103VW3010141VW3010143

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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