It was time for that 90k maintenance, so I brought it to the shop and originally had just planned on doing the reg maint, but something new came up before this. It recently has gotten pretty cold over here in Germany and when I start my car, I hear a whining noise. It stops once it's heated up. Upon starting the job, I decided to drop the engine, because 1. EGT sensors and 2. gasket leaks 3. checked on everything else since I found so many problems, just from starting a timing belt job. The only thing that I haven't order and I'm not quite sure is a problem is the power steering pump (could this be the whining noise?) I'm in the back with the mechanic and he's saying, that it might be the power steering pump that's causing the whining. I have no idea. It could be 100 different things, but some input from the experts here would be greatly appreciated. (o2 sensors are good)
On a side note, I noticed that a lot of random ass screws and nuts are missing from various locations, so I'm having all those replaced, along with some of the wiring and tubing that is showing a lot of fraying. Is there anything else you guys would suggest doing while everything is already dropped and ripped apart? I was thinking of gutting the cats?
Sincerely,
A concerned RS6 citizen