Special tools for engine out

[Superflyte]

I'm preparing to pull the engine and trans from my RS6, and wanted to know if there are any special tools required?

12 point sockets? Special clip release tools? A big set if balls? Anything like that?

I have a hoist, and will be taking tons of pics to create a downloadable pdf for others, since the images on the (awesome) thread on here can't be accessed anymore

[jbourne]

This would be very helpful. I don’t know when my engine’s going to have to come out, but it looks like with the C6 it’s not an if, but a when - either light bulbs, or oil leak, or some hose, or probably just a windshield washer fluid flush, or maybe the neighbour’s car may throw a fit and my engine will have to come out. Will be helpful for that time.

[Jim Haseltine]

Off the top of my head (mainly because I can't remember which tools I bought for the job and which I already had)
Linked tools are no recommendation, just examples
An engine leveller - mine which I already had, is the absolute minimum you can use - and then only after you've upgraded the chains and connectors as the ones supplied are NOT man enough for the V10 and box combination.
Clip pliers - you can't have too many as each clip seems to need a different angle of attack. A remote tool is essential.
Don't think there's anywhere that you actually NEED 12-point sockets but I certainly used mine (both 3/8" and 1/2") when access was restricted.
A decent length 3/8" breaker bar.
Deep offset ring spanner(s) - ISTR it was either a 18mm or 19mm
An excellent vocabulary of swear words
Cat/dog/small child to kick

I'll probably remember more later.

Oh, and installing the right browser extension allows you to see the Photobucket pics. Took me two attempts to find one that works with my version of Chrome.

[Jim Haseltine]

A rotator ratchet is REALLY useful - I've got one of these. Ideal for things like the hose clamps on the intercooler hoses where you haven't much room to use a normal ratchet.