Coolant pipes
Re: Coolant pipes
We are up to 2 hours 40 mins so far and I am ready to start refitting now
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
I hope this help anyone that’s thinking of doing it them self
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
Pipes are on looking good so far
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
The picture with link pipe is the cut and join pipe the other small pipe I changed the other rubber pipe just in case of any wear under the hose only £13.00 from Audi
Right so that’s all done now refiled antifreeze and water run car up to all most temperature ran out of time as had to pack away tools so will run up to full temperature tomorrow and check for any leaks
Plus what’s the best way to check for air locks is it best to run up to temperature with cap off to let any air out ?
Right so that’s all done now refiled antifreeze and water run car up to all most temperature ran out of time as had to pack away tools so will run up to full temperature tomorrow and check for any leaks
Plus what’s the best way to check for air locks is it best to run up to temperature with cap off to let any air out ?
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
Hi there! I'm new to this forum (and only been an RS6 owner for a year!) but I've now got this problem too! My car went in the the local main dealer (Poole, Dorset) for a service and MOT and has now developed a major leak from these pipes in the offside wheel arch. Audi have quoted silly money to do the job - does anyone know of a reputable and experienced independent garage near me that would be able to do this work for a reasonable price? I'm afraid I'm not handy enough to take on a job like this!
Any help that you guys can offer would be much appreciated! Thanks, Dave
Any help that you guys can offer would be much appreciated! Thanks, Dave
Re: Coolant pipes
There not to bad to do if your cutting and joining them but if your wanting full replacement then ask jim his changed his him self he is in this chat hope this helps
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
-
- 4th Gear
- Posts: 829
- Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:26 pm
Re: Coolant pipes
That's because Audi will have quoted for a complete replacement of the long pipe. The whole job is 4 hose clips, a nut and a bolt. It's the last hose clip, removing and refitting the hose at that end of the pipe that takes 25 hours work. Any competent mechanic should have no problem doing a cut and join job in a few hours.
My next challenge is going to be the oil seals but they may have to wait until next spring.
My next challenge is going to be the oil seals but they may have to wait until next spring.
Re: Coolant pipes
Hi Jim I am luck mine was done in 2016 before I had it but would of been nice if they had of done these too lol never mind Jim did you have much trouble bleeding the coolant mate
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
-
- 4th Gear
- Posts: 829
- Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:26 pm
Re: Coolant pipes
Sort of. Thought I'd got the coolant level correct then luckily my first run was short but long enough for the thermostat to open - soon as that happened I got a low coolant warning.
Topped it up once and didn't have any more problems.
Topped it up once and didn't have any more problems.
Re: Coolant pipes
I did the job during the summer and then did "full test" in Europe covering 1500miles... no issues at all... make sure you test it for any coolant links on the clips/hose ends do recommend to run it for good 20-30miles to see if any leaks develop etc. If not, fill it up and forget about it... enjoy your motor .
2008 RS6 Avant (Monza Silver)
- Stage II MRC tune with gearbox (720PS/850Nm)
- MIJ Powerflow exhaust (non-res)
- H&R ARBs
- Stage II MRC tune with gearbox (720PS/850Nm)
- MIJ Powerflow exhaust (non-res)
- H&R ARBs
Re: Coolant pipes
Yeah I taken it out yesterday for about 5miles plus I ran it up to temperature on my drive before I when out in it stop and got some fuel again lol then gave it a little blast I will check level today
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
Great stuff... enjoy it and if you are around at this w/end's Audi International @Castle Combe, give me a shout .
2008 RS6 Avant (Monza Silver)
- Stage II MRC tune with gearbox (720PS/850Nm)
- MIJ Powerflow exhaust (non-res)
- H&R ARBs
- Stage II MRC tune with gearbox (720PS/850Nm)
- MIJ Powerflow exhaust (non-res)
- H&R ARBs
Re: Coolant pipes
Checked level all good just got back home done about 8 miles in all good still got a bit of antifreeze smell as I did drop a bottle as I was filling it up but no doubt it will burn off over time
If anyone is travelling down and are passing solihull area let me no can meet and follow down
If anyone is travelling down and are passing solihull area let me no can meet and follow down
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
Update lost a bit of coolant so had look and looks like the cut joint pipe leaking it's clip just needs tightening as I was very concerned about over tightening them but I was very nice yesterday driving it
Rs6 c6 Daytona gray (sold)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Rs6 c5 silver (sold)
Seat Cupra mk3 pocket rocket (370bhp)
Re: Coolant pipes
Do you mean the dreaded oil pump shaft seal? Good luck with that one if it isJim Haseltine wrote: ↑Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:45 pmMy next challenge is going to be the oil seals but they may have to wait until next spring.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 102 guests