Here's your improved oil cooler pipe from James Bufkin

[hahnmgh63]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Audi-oil-cooler-pipe-4-2L-V8-Engine-A8-A6-RS6-Phaeton-/260935189587?hash=item3cc0f30453&item=260935189587&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[lswing]

Very good, got the piece sitting right here, and my mechs agree, they've seen that plastic part fail many times...

[kevin]

I bought 4 from him last week. Good way to permanently repair a inherent problem.

[mdegracia]

Ok, please pardon my ignorance, but I cannot envision where this goes on the car...can someone please advise?

I remember only seeing threaded fittings at the oil cooler.

[aussie rs6]

Ok, please pardon my ignorance, but I cannot envision where this goes on the car...can someone please advise?

I remember only seeing threaded fittings at the oil cooler.

search of this forum for bufkin shows several posts. Common problem with Audi 4.2V8's listed in ebay post.

this post is relevant, along with many others; http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/22676-Plastic-coolant-pipe-replacement?highlight=bufkin

one post describes how to replace $25 part without removing engine- difficult but achievable.

john

[TozoM8]

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/enginemechanical/oilcoolerremovalreinstall.html

[905084]

Very timely. Son's A6 just let loose and I'll be doing that and a right outer CV joint next week. Thanks hahnmgh63...

[SFJ_RS6]

This is great - thanks - I just ordered one. And thanks to tozo and aussie rs6 for the install references. What a great forum!!

[repda503]

Anybody have a point of contact for James bufkin? I do not have ebay account and would rather not create one just for this. I have paypal. Just need a way to order. Thanks guys.

[mik15]

here you go:


James Bufkin PE Bufkin Design and Engineering, Inc. Structural Engineers 2309 West 8th Street Austin Texas 78703,
512-236-8070 fax 512-480-5924

[Spidercat]

Or:
jamesbufkin@bufkinengineering.com