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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,881
Posted By bighands

I know this is an old post, but I just replaced a...

I know this is an old post, but I just replaced a B2S1 in my 3.0l and wanted to share my experience to save others time on this somewhat complex repair. It wasn't fun. I couldn't see anyway to do it...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-20-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By bighands

yeah, apparently the rubber hose compresses over...

yeah, apparently the rubber hose compresses over time under the factory crimps and hence the leaks. Wonder how many people have dumped cash with new pumps and racks yet still have the problem.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By bighands

Kris, I finally got around to troubleshooting...

Kris,
I finally got around to troubleshooting and thanks for making me think about it before replacing parts. Turns out 4 out of 5 hose fittings were loose, and letting air into the system. ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-19-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By bighands

P/S troubleshooting

Got an '03 A6 3.0. Replaced p/s pump last year when it got noisy and fluid was bubbling. Perhaps didn't replace it fast enough and now I have a situation where when I first start it, all is well...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,871
Posted By bighands

bigkarl, there is a hex bolt in the center of the...

bigkarl, there is a hex bolt in the center of the driveshaft flange. Remove it and the flange comes right out giving you access to the seal.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-20-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,871
Posted By bighands

It definitely looks like the prop seal. I did it...

It definitely looks like the prop seal. I did it on my '03 A6 3.0 and it was a pain but not too bad as some have mentioned. Saved lots of $$ though. I put the car on ramps, and raised the rear and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,110
Posted By bighands

Just pulled mine off the other day for the first...

Just pulled mine off the other day for the first time. What worked for me was to insert a small flathead screwdriver in the small square hole, towards the direction of the green arrow in the pic...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
08-09-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,589
Posted By bighands

I'd be interested in hearing about your...

I'd be interested in hearing about your resolution, because my 2003 A6 3.0 is behaving the same.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,937
Posted By bighands

yes, where the driveshaft connects to the trans. ...

yes, where the driveshaft connects to the trans. I don't have cats under the car, they just downstream of the exhaust manifolds. Sounds like I need to disconnect there, at least on one side, and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,937
Posted By bighands

Transfer Case Leak (Seal) 3.0l

Anyone have any good information on replacing the transfer case output flange seal on a 2003 A6 3.0l? What exhaust connections really need to come off. I've read various posts of loosening the H-pipe...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-26-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,731
Posted By bighands

I just dumped the K&N filter that I used for a...

I just dumped the K&N filter that I used for a few years. It started kicking out CEL codes - I bought some MAF cleaner and a paper filter and now no problems. I looked at the sensor closely prior to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 32,160
Posted By bighands

Re: Well done

I did not. Was too excited to get my steering back to think about it!
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 32,160
Posted By bighands

Power Steering pump replacement - A6 3.0 - not too bad

Just replaced the power steering pump - actually not too bad. Looked around on this site for info before I replaced it and didn't see too much. There is no need to put the lock carrier into the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By bighands

Re: bubbling PS fluid and classic no fluid noise

I had the same problem with my '03 A6 with 75K. I spent a lot of time troubleshooting the problem. One night while analyzing the p/s system I noticed some 'grease' on the end of the p/s pump inlet...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-13-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By bighands

Re: What I learned from my control arm R&R:

The R&R comments are right on. I did my passenger side tonight. I'm glad I wasn't nuts when I came to the conclusion that a few of the bolts would need to be cut off. But it makes sense once you...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
11-20-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,817
Posted By bighands

Re: '03 A6 vacuum actuator

Ok, here's the followup. The vacuum actuator is connected to the intake manifold change-over mechanism. Of course it's a dealer-only item, and I got rooked. The cost for the actuator, change-over...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
11-19-2007, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,817
Posted By bighands

'03 A6 vacuum actuator

So I'm doing some preventive maintenance yesterday and see some rotted vacuum hoses at the vacuum actuator. To get to the bottom hoses on the actuator, I take out the two torx bolts and slighty slide...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By bighands

Re: ModuleMaster success

I just installed a abs controller repaired by module master last night. The light is off and I tested the abs in wet leaves and it works normally. I would recommend them. The dealer wanted $900+ to...
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