Well, we got the engine/trans out. Took about 8 hours. Never done this before. Now the hardest part is getting the trans separated.. any tricks?? can't quite get to the TC to undo it.. seems like a LOT of stuff is in the way to get everything disconnected.
Still considering pulling SAI, but don't want to deal with emissions.
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Congrats!! You're there....starter comes off the get at the TC bolts (6 of them). Right turbo for sure, I took both of mine off. All the trans bolts of course....and don't forget to put the starter bolt back!!
Seems like I am missing a bolt on the starter..
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
I know mine is...but it hasn't missed a beat....PM sent with # if you got any questions....Originally Posted by Brav
Well I tried, but your PM box is full
Thanks.. fixed
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
I know what has to be done.. that last bolt for the starter (towards front of motor) which is hidden under the oil filter housing. But HOW?
Thanks Greg!
Last edited by Brav; October 31st, 2013 at 19:19.
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Do you need to do the Bufkin pipe? Then pull the oil filter housing.....
Definitely do the Bufkin pipe. The sandwhich adapter for the oil cooler spins right off and gives you more room by the starter.
2003 White RS6 2013 Midnight Blue S5
2013 Daytona RS5 2x944 Turbo's 1974 911 w/'91 3.6ltr motor
Roy, WA
Heat will be your friend if needed. While you are in the area, be sure to check your rear main seal or go ahead and replace it while you are in the neighborhood.
210K miles rolled
Looks like the startings of a 6sp swap!
SOLD - 03 RS6 Avus (905355)
Current - 03 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 double cab - the YETI, lifted, winched, snorkeled, lockered, skidded, geared
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2013 Audi S8
Thanks, trying to compile a list of gaskets, seals, parts, etc that I should/need to replace while I am in here.
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Vagcat.com will be your friend for part numbers....then cut and paste to genuineaudi.com to order....that's what I did.
Thanks. I have ETKA for PNs
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Just decide what you want to replace....the list will grow...
Subscribed!... Please continue with the the valuable updates---and pics!!! Good luck, Brav!
....8hrs, and you haven't done it before?!?!?! Rockstar status awarded! ......BTW, does that include preliminary front-end crap removal too?
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
where does one get the bufkin pipe? Cannot find it on ebay where it seems most have got it from.
Last edited by kmartens; November 1st, 2013 at 12:09.
2003 Audi RS6 Avus Silver
jamesbufkin@bufkinengineering.com unless it's changed since I bought mine.
2003 White RS6 2013 Midnight Blue S5
2013 Daytona RS5 2x944 Turbo's 1974 911 w/'91 3.6ltr motor
Roy, WA
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