Brilliant! Many thanks.
I've got the inspection booked for Weds morning so fingers crossed it goes well and I will have the car shortly after that.
Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and Mats
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EcurieEcosse
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Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Did you get your Avatar pic at Cochem beside the Nurburgring? The reg plates cause me much amusement when I was there last year.Shoppinit wrote:Not sure how useful a RAC inspection will be. MRC or Grizz would be a better option.
Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Yup. But that photo was taken ages ago. Must be at least 5 years ago. Guess that guy's still going.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Went for an RAC report in the end.
It pointed out the minor bits that I had noticed, but in addition the inspector said that there was an oil leak beside the driveshaft on the driver's side. But that he couldn't see what it was as he didn't remove the plastic cover.
From looking on here, it looks like that could be a diff or gearbox oil seal, both of which seem easy enough to sort. Is there anything catastrophic it could be? The gearbox is working fine.
Appreciate it that it's not easy to answer without seeing the car
It pointed out the minor bits that I had noticed, but in addition the inspector said that there was an oil leak beside the driveshaft on the driver's side. But that he couldn't see what it was as he didn't remove the plastic cover.
From looking on here, it looks like that could be a diff or gearbox oil seal, both of which seem easy enough to sort. Is there anything catastrophic it could be? The gearbox is working fine.
Appreciate it that it's not easy to answer without seeing the car
Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Probably the diff oil seal. It's not too difficult to change. It means that you'll have to find it an check the levels. If it's the gearbox that's leaking it's more involved and it's gonna cost you a couple of hundred quid so you might as well just service it as the same time.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Many thanks for your help.
Well, that's the deal done and I'm picking the car up tomorrow night. I'm excited
To paraphrase Lester Burnham from American Beauty:
"The Audi RS6 Avant. The car I've always wanted and now I have it. I rule".
Well, that's the deal done and I'm picking the car up tomorrow night. I'm excited
To paraphrase Lester Burnham from American Beauty:
"The Audi RS6 Avant. The car I've always wanted and now I have it. I rule".
Re: Newbie (Almost) Questions - Rear Badge, Load Cover and M
Congratulations, can't wait to see some photos. 
I can't wait to get mine. Having to wait is killing me.
I can't wait to get mine. Having to wait is killing me.
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