ltooz_a6_a8_q7

I don't know why you have to remove the engine mount to get to the coolant pipe nut? You can get to the front coolant pipe nut? Can you see the whole pipe? Can you loosen the manifold enough to loosen the pipe out to remove the oil cooler bolt?

Wow, I didn't know they make it so hard to replace the coolant pipe.

sargemech

the cooler bolt is directly behind the pipe. I would have to completely remove the pipe out of the way to get to the bolt. if i take the stud out of the head i might be able to clear the cooler. if not i'll have to remove manifold. not what i want to do if i can help it.

sargemech

went out and looked at it again. gonna try to remove the stud and see if that gives me enough clearance to get pipe out. don't know what i'm gonna do if that doesn't work. thanks for the help.

mishar

Check this tread.

sargemech

well that was the trick. removed the front 2 lower exhaust studs, then the pipe moved out of the way enough to get that last bolt out. i found the bolt more of a pain than the studs. and as said the plastic piece came apart in pieces. thanks for all the help.

sargemech

I'm sure the dealer doesn't sell the better one, so where can i get the metal sleeve. Is it a kit with all the o rings or do i have to buy them separately?

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

problems, congratulations!!!
Please take the pictures of the 2 lower studs removed and the pipe and the hardest bolt.

Cheers,

Louis

greginfinity

I think this is it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Audi-oil-cooler-pipe-for-4-2L-V8-Engine-A8-A6-RS6-Phaeton-/261324657410?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd829d302&vxp=mtr
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