Aux rad leaking - something for the professionals?

[Jez]

Hi all,

Has anyone attempted to change their auxilary rads themselves? My offside one has started to leak, so thought it might be something I could have a go at. I'm reasonably good with a spanner - done a few engine and gearbox swaps on old golfs etc.

Audi are asking for £300+ vat for labour. Mind you, I'm sure an independant will better that, but is it a right PITA and something I should leave to the professionals?

Any commenst welcome

Jez

[BlingBling]

If you know you way around a toolbox then it is not a difficult job. The front bumper needs to be removed. It would be a good idea to replace the snub mounts at the same time. A copy of Elswin, electronic manual, will guide you through the repair.

[dantheman]

Where would I be able to get a copy of the electronic manual?

DTM

[Scotty]

Has your dealer approached Audi UK for financial assistance on this. It's a common fault and you may find they'll assist with some of the cost.

[Jez]

My local dealer suggested talking to Audi UK to see if there was any chance for a good will gesture. The guy on the end of the phone at Audi said any financial assistance would be based on the age/mileage of the car and loyalty, i.e. has it always been serviced at a main dealer, was the car purchased from a main dealer etc. The car is now 5 years old, I've only had it since December last year and the last service was done at an independent garage. I didn't fancy my chances and wanted the car fixed asap.

Dialynx are about 15mins from me and they looked after my old B5, so I gave Keith a call and his quote to supply and fit both rads was not much more than what Audi quoted me just for labour! Car's now fixed Each time I've been at Dialynx I see a rather interesting vehicle - this time was a twin turbo B6 S4 hill climb car...

[R33]

My front NS appears to be leaking a bit, how much has this cost people to do the whole job including parts? I have a good local independant that should be able to do it no probs. Do I need to get them both done or just the one?

[R33]

Also when I add coolant, and don't spill any I can see some very slowly dripping from the bottom of the reservoir onto the side of the engine, could it be a cracked reservior that dripping down the engine onto the undertray and onto the floor or is this some kind of overflow?