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IMG_0900.jpeg It’s your car Adi. If you want to do the Cambelt and water pump at 10-11 year interval that’s up to you. Surprised there hasn’t been a bang and a fooked engine after 10 years. I will stick to the recommended 4 yearly or 40000 miles interval. I would hate myself if I ruined the engine ...

Hi Suz. I would just add. I also do the thermostat and extra roller that’s not included in the kit every time I do the timing belt. Good point on water pump. To date I have not removed a pump with the plastic impeller. Mine have all been metal. Unit 20 have done my Cambelts and water pumps. Hi allro...

Annual services, oil changes done Cambelt change at the required intervals - 4years or 40,000 miles. Depends on usage. Regular gearbox oil and filter Smooth gear changes Run a full auto scan to check for any DTC,s Cambelt chains and tensioners. Test Drive. If looked after these cars are very reliabl...

Cheers Chris. That’s comforting to know. I did email HEL to check on compatibility. They confirmed they are suitable for the RS6 C5. They also confirmed that the avant and sedan are the same Like you I have gone for front and rear flexible hoses. Ordered them today. 2-3 days delivery. Then get the h...

Cheers buddy. Yes I will get new flexi hoses.
Looked at
Hel
Ebc
Forge motorsport
They all look good

I have opted for HEL stainless steel in carbon fibre look on the outer sleeve. Lifetime warranty.

Cheers Matt. I did my own copper brake lines donkeys years ago. On an escort iirc.
I didn’t know if things had moved on since then.

Will have to get them done soon.

Hi all.
What is the best way to replace our brake pipes.

I presume the originals are steel. But most garages want to use copper. I presume copper is much easier to work with.

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Yeah mate that’s worth a try first. New windscreen can be a bigger problem. All depends on the installation fitter. Had mine done and I wasn’t happy. Had a gap each end. They fitted a A6 screen which isn’t the same size. Shortly after got two pebbles kicked up by a truck in front of me. Then fitted ...

Paul from memory. To remove the mirror you turn the mirror approx 45 degrees acw. With the mirror removed the post remains on the windscreen. From your photo is that the post that has come away from the screen ? It should by bonded to the screen. Which is very secure. Double sided tape etc is not st...

Paul. As Shopp says. Even had a new windscreen. And the fixing comes already bonded to the screen. And it is well and truly bonded. Had to use molegrips in the past to turn the mirror to remove it. Suitable packing used so you don’t damage the plastic. Like when I fitted the “mirror John”, upgraded ...

I used to carry a full size spare wheel. Took up too much space and after a year I never used it. Now I carry a puncture repair kit, air compressor, jack and tools to remove repair and re install the wheel. Haven’t had to use them on mine. But I have helped a few other people out. Original Tyre size...

Hi Paul. My car is RH drive.
I will check my fuse box tally’s with diagram.

Hi Paul. As above fuse 37. According to my owners manual

IMG_0840.png If you zoom in on the photo. The part no is on the box. 077 121 599A. There was some confusion at the time with the last letter. But I was assured that is the correct pump. Bought from Audi Tradition IIRC. Someone on here fitted this pump and recommended it. So I bought one for when an...

I have no idea why, but I had this in my head.
My apologies.