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I've been toying with the idea of compiling a list of useful info and procedures for the RS6. The aim is to get as complete a list as possible and have it made a sticky so we can all find it easily. I've made a start. if you can think of any then please add them to the list.

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Considering a warranty? Think it makes you safe? Read this first:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=126229&p=861720


Online Parts Catalogue
NOW NOT FREE! http://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+rs6+rs ... /2004-290/
or
http://ifinterface.com/page/page3.php?langid=1


Useful part numbers:

VAG electrical connecters:
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=107895

ATF equivalence list: These are all the same fluid, made by the same manufacturer, but the price varies depending on where you buy it.
ZF Lifeguardfluid5 (ZF No. S671 090 170):
Pentosin ATF1
Audi / VW Oil No. G 052162 A1 / A2 / A6
BMW Oil No. 8322 9407807
Citroen Oil No. Z 000169756
Jaguar Oil No. JLM 20238
Mercedes Benz Oil No. A 0019892203
Peugeot Oil No. Z 000169756
Porsche Oil No. 999.917.547.00

Aero wiper arms (allroad):
Fronts:
Driver's side arm: 4B2 955 408C (RHD!)
Passenger side arm: 4B2 955 407C (RHD!)
Wipers: 4B2 955 425C (x2)

Rear:
VW Touran rear wiper arm 1T0 955 707A
VW Touran rear wiper blade 7E0 955 425
VW Touran rear wiper cover trim 6Q6 955 435B
[optional]Wiper motor that parks on the right: Euro Car Parts n°487440510

Subby Aerial
VW Sharan antenna 7M0 035 849E


Spark plugs
NGK PFR7Q - use others at your peril

Oil information
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=92771

N75, N112, N249 and DV
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3829/vacuumparts.jpg F*ck imageshack and its randomly disappearing images.

http://i.imgur.com/78qx0EW.jpg

ZF Gearbox service kit - strainer / filter and gaskets and optionally oil
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=133598

Brakes
Brake pads:
Mintex (road) MDB2601 - Fronts
Mintex (road) MDB2673 - Rears
*These pads aren't for everyone. They won't stand much abuse so if you do harder driving you will probably want something that performs better.

Brake fitting kit
Fronts: Audi 3D0 698 269 (2 req'd)

LED light upgrade
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 2&start=92

Battery
110Ah
Varta 610402092 (610 402 092)
VA0 DE 000 915 105 AK
Dimensions: 394mm long, 175mm wide, 190mm high.

Rear Crank Oil seal
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=123197
077 103 171N - Seal with flange
070 103 051A - Seal Only
Seal Only equivalent - CORTECO CO20033872 - Crankshaft seal

Handbrake cable with adjuster
4B0609721P or 4B0609721AA (NLA)
This part can be used: Quinton Hazell part no BC3861, which cross-references to Audi Part Number 4B0609721S.

TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring system
TX-S001 Direct Fit TPMS Sensor - https://tpmszone.co.uk/product/tx-s001- ... ms-sensor/

MAF seals alternative
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=145210

Suction jet pump
058 133 753D
Pierburg 7.02074.75.0

Radiator hose clip
1J0121142 or Febi 31799


Useful tutorials

AC not blowing cold diagnostics
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=142927

N/S front driveshaft seal replacement
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=132807

Master cylinder
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=134128

F125 Gearbox switch replacement RS6
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=116756

RS6 Timing belt replacement DIY
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=116746
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 46#p622346
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 87#p648387
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 41#p744841

Power steering pump replacement
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=135392

Serpentine / Poly V / fan belt replacement & alignment
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=135394

Drop subframe and weld exhaust flexi
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 49#p830949

Cam chain tensioner
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=120552&p=798508

ATF & Oil cooler union repair
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=113332

G62 coolant temperature sender replacement
http://www.flickr.com/photos/surgenor/s ... 29/detail/

High Pressure Sensor (G65) Replacement (Air conditioning)
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=98058

Wiper linkage removal / refitting
http://www.flickr.com/photos/surgenor/s ... 781/detail

Isofix retrofit
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=101634

CV boot replacement
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=98338

Gearbox rear flange seal
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=93938

Control arms
http://www.ehow.com/how_5450488_change- ... attro.html

Bumper & intercooler:
see Cambelt DIY for bumper removal guide.
http://tiny url.com/3bfcb35 - Bumper and intercooler removal / repair - broken site
See here instead: http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=116102
http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Audi/C5/4.2T/RS6bumper.pdf
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84536 - Intercooler repair

Rear Bumper and Parking Aid sensors
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=82315

Bilstein / H&R installation:
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?na ... ic&t=81926

Spark pugs
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=80205

Starter motor
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 7&start=17

Lambda sensors / Precat gutting
http://tinyurl.com/7r8obv4

Brake Light Switch
http://www.flickr.com/photos/surgenor/s ... 52/detail/

Door lock microswitch fix
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=92726

Door card removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx-BfcuK8b4
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 24#p645824

Failed Indicators / Hazard warning switch replacement
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 1&start=18

Vibrating pedals fix
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 86#p671286

Oil cooler thread fix
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=113332

Front seat removal
viewtopic.php?p=863262#p863262


Useful sites
http://www.vagcat.com/epc/ - VAG parts catalogue with diagrams. You need to create an account.
http://www.vaglinks.com - lots of parts and procedures on here.

Useful tidbits
Rear badge position
viewtopic.php?p=962376#p962376

Air con diagnostic mode

Shoppinit wrote:Right, this is what you do:

Ignition on
Press and hold recirculate (the top one)
Press and release the up arrow (vents)
You should see C on the left display and 06 on the right. Or similar numerical value.
Use the driver's passenger side temp +/- buttons to navigate to channel 34 and press recirc to select. On the right the coolant temp will be displayed.

Tracking info
http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=120469


Key Fob remote matching

Shoppinit wrote:Put new batteries in remote.

Press any button on fob.

Within 10 seconds lock or unlock driver's door with key.

If that doesn't work you will need to follow the Vagcom procedure.


Oil system pressurising after long time standing
Pull fuse 29 and turn the engine over for about 5 seconds to prime the pump. Put fuse back in and start normally.

RNS-D service menu
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/satellite- ... tions.html - Sadly the images are missing

Headlight adjustment procedure with Vagcom / VCDS - Xenon Range

Shoppinit wrote: 1. Connect to xenon range (55)
2. Go to basic settings
3. Select group 001 then GO. It'll say 'adjust headlights' or something similar in the measuring blocks
4. Physically adjust the headlights (obviously you need the proper gear for this and the car needs to be level)
5. Go to group 002 and GO
6. You're done.

Known Gearbox rebuilders
£1600 gearbox rebuild all in, apparently. Awaiting feedback: http://www.autotransuk.com


JT Automatics in Erith possibly used by AMD
Chester Automatics possibly used by Unit20
Sussex Auto Transmissions, ZF UK authorized partner.

RichB888 wrote:Automatic Transmissions of Preston.. Avoid.

Very helpfull, thanks!

Good idea
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Also what is the recommended spark plug gap? no mention of it in the thread and various forums suggest various gaps.

The PFR7Q come preset. I don't touch them.

In fact, it is explicity forbidden to change the gap on the packaging; I know cos I'm looking at one now

Anyone know of a good brake tutorial?

I will also add the following:

Brake pads:
Mintex (road) MDB2601 - Fronts
Mintex (road) MDB2673 - Rears

Brake fitting kit
Fronts: Audi 3D0 698 269 (2 req'd)

Anyone know the pagid part numbers?

Shoppinit wrote:Anyone know of a good brake tutorial?

not tried this - but looks pretty comprehensive http://www.yellowdogracing.com/Audibrakes.htm

Good link. Cheers. I'll put it on the list.

Bump

This is a great idea guys, sorry I dont have anything to contribute yet, but if there is anywhere which has engine part diagrams (such as the ones you posted the other day for my coolant leak Shoppinit - thanks!). A link to that would be really useful!

Done

Thanks a mill! I can already see the terrible implications that site will have on my day job productivity!

What about MAFs and N75 valve? Not sure if these are preventative maintenance type jobbies, I just know they seem to pop up a lot, but if the are a 'how to' would be nice?

This is kinda covered in the plug change tutorial. The biggest part of the plug change job is getting the airbox off.

When the airbox is off, the N75 is exposed. And the MAFs are on the airbox so easy to change.

in that case, double props Shop