The RS6.com FAQ and collection of DIY

[Erik]

Please find a collection of threads that has been written by our members over the years.
The focus is on DIY and FAQ. If you feel a thread needs adding please let me know, or just add it yourself as a post.


Time flies! I started this website in 2002 and I hope that it helps you to a better ownership of your Audi RS6. Apart from Google Ads (for unregistered users uses only) this website is commercial free
and everything like the forum software, bandwidth and server is paid out of my own pocket.
If you feel to contribute you're more than welcome to donate via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com) to erikb (a) ruf.se


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Note that the information and advice given in the links below may or may not be correct, if in doubt ask a professional! :hihi:

Thanks to everyone who contributed!

RS6 US VIN Compilation (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/8904-RS6-US-VIN-Compilation.....)

RS6 service schedule with part numbers (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20286-RS6-service-schedule-with-part-numbers)

DRC Repair Procedure Changes
(http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/17266-DRC-Repair-Procedure-Changes)
My story with H&R springs and DRC shocks (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21207-My-story-with-H-amp-R-springs-and-DRC-shocks?highlight=diy)

DIY: Homemade Boost Leak Test w/easy MAF replacemet (with pictures) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21253-DIY-Homemade-Boost-Leak-Test-w-easy-MAF-replacemet?highlight=diy)

DIY: Replace Front Pads (with pictures) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21252-DIY-Replace-Front-Pads?highlight=diy)

DIY-Replace Upper Control Arm (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21251-DIY-Replace-Upper-Control-Arms-easy-way?highlight=diy)

DIY: Test/Fix intercooler leaks w/bumper removal procedure (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/18725-DIY-Test-Fix-intercooler-leaks-w-bumper-removal-procedure?highlight=diy)

Audi part numbers for timing belt and pulleys. DIY C5 RS6 (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20065-Audi-part-numbers-for-timing-belt-and-pulleys.-DIY-C5-RS6?highlight=diy)

DIY spark plug change (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20226-Spark-plug-change-guide?highlight=spark+plug+guide)

DIY: Basic boost leak test (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/18758-DIY-Basic-boost-leak-test?highlight=diy)

DIY: Easy oil change and filter access
(http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/18759-DIY-Easy-oil-change-and-filter-access?highlight=diy)
How to perform a pressure test on the RS6?
(http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/18542-How-to-perform-a-pressure-test-on-the-RS6?highlight=diy)
RNS-E updated install into 03 RS6 (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/19837-RNS-E-updated-install-into-03-RS6?highlight=diy)

DIY fix for navigation button not working (droopy button syndrome) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21227-DIY-fix-for-navigation-button-not-working-(droopy-button-syndrome)?highlight=diy)

Cost of Ownership! (you might not want to read this...) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20468-Cost-of-Ownership!?highlight=diy)

Transmission drain and refill procedure (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21371-Transmission-drain-and-refill-procedure.?highlight=Procedure)

Some service costs (list of prices from 2010) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21583-Some-service-costs?highlight=diy)

DIY: valve cover gasket replacement, cam tensioner gasket (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/23403-DIY-valve-cover-gasket-replacement-cam-tensioner-gasket)

MTM TCU (tuning) (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20503-MTM-TCU-best-125-spent-on-my-car.?highlight=diy)

[PALETTE]

Very good post Eric! thank you.

[ben916]

PERFECT!

I was trying to control my anxiety when I logged in to find the VIN list and the service level part list...
{breathing calmly now}
{in thru the nose, out thru the mouth}

[MaxRS6]

Very nice Erik!

[V8weight]

Erik, could you add this to the DIY list please? http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21371-Transmission-drain-and-refill-procedure.?highlight=Procedure

[Erik]

Thanks Andrea V for your contribution to the site.

[Erik]

Don't forget nene's site http://www.htms.org/

[Erik]

Many thanks to Andrea for your contribution. Cheers!

[join9527]

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[srm369]

Thanks to everyone who contributed!
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[MaxRS6]

DIY- Brake Light Switch

Too bad they didn't make the transmission/DRC with the same quality as the brake light switch bracket..;0

https://www.flickr.com/photos/surgenor/sets/72157623008684652/detail/

Part Source: Thanks hahnmgh63 (http://www.rs6.com/member.php/3357-hahnmgh63)

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...3-1828815.html

[Other_Erik]

Nominating this Timing Belt / Water Pump thread for excellent writeup of potential gotchas and advice to mitigate, tons of pictures
http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/31975-Timing-Belt-DIY

O_E

[sleeprs6]

http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/32494-EGT-sensor-DIY-repair-with-photos

DIY EGT re-solder

[morfun6]

Hello Beadt owners. My interior is getting a bit worn looking with some items chipping and breaking. Any advice on best place for replacement parts besides outrageous dealer prices? eBay seems to have a bunch. Anyone replaces their full Carbon Finer trim yet? Thoughts? Looking for new switches, dash buttons, etc.