Can the coolant pipe be flexed enough to slide the valve cover out by just removing the 2 bolts along the cylinder head? Or, is it necessary to also remove/loosen the 2 bolts on the back of each head?...
Can the coolant pipe be flexed enough to slide the valve cover out by just removing the 2 bolts along the cylinder head? Or, is it necessary to also remove/loosen the 2 bolts on the back of each head?...
2003 RS6 l SE Exhaust l Koni Yellow Sports w/stock springs l Lowered 1"F 1.25"R l EPL Tuned l 19 x 9.5 VMR V713 & 265 PSS's l 50% window tint l Protective film on entire hood, bumper and front quarter panels l
Just unbolt the coolant pipe from the passenger head and pry it back carefully. I just did mine and had no issues
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I just did mine as well, and the coolant pipe wasn't as big of an issue for me as the SAI valve thing on the back side of the valve cover. I was able to get it off, but it took some doing. I ended up removing all of the SAI system before I put it back on, so reassembly was a breeze, but it'd be tricky if the valve was still there.
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Mine was done also by experienced Audi mechanic. No problem.
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Removal of front bolt only. No need to remomve anything off the rear of the heads. I found loosening the gas lines at the intake assisted with R&R.
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Perfect!... All good info. Sounds like simply some extra time and effort and it's doable.
This weekend, I plan to remove the subframe to replace the passenger side differential side cover o-ring, replace both valve cover gaskets, and refresh the tranny fluid and filter.
2003 RS6 l SE Exhaust l Koni Yellow Sports w/stock springs l Lowered 1"F 1.25"R l EPL Tuned l 19 x 9.5 VMR V713 & 265 PSS's l 50% window tint l Protective film on entire hood, bumper and front quarter panels l