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    A6 2001 avant 4.2 V8, Exhaust question

    Does anyone know if the flexi part of the downpipe, can be replaced? Rather than the whole downpipe. Mines been ripped on a low drive!!!!! Cheers Kevin
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    Where's my oil temp sensor??

    I have had the oil temp sensor warning light pop up on my dash, where would I find the sensor on a 2001 A6 estate 4.2 Quattro???? Usually quite good with the tools so hoping to change it myself if I can get to it!! Pics would be great Thanks guys
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    Any updated drop links recommended?

    Apart from the usual front ARB drop links I can buy, are there any recommendations for some after market updated ones? Thankyou Kevin
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    Surging????

    Whilst driving along very steady at say 40mph, foot still on the accelerator, my engine surges/pulses by about 100 to 200 rpm, notice it especially going up a slight hill, go down the hill and it stops!! You can feel it through the whole car, any ideas??? A6 4.2 V8 2001. Thanks Kevin
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    Advice on a broken plastic arm on a manifold Actuator 2001 A6 V8

    Hope there is the knowledge for this out there!!!!! One of the plastic arms has broken on one of two of my manifold actuators. I have the yellow dash light etc. I have ordered the replacement parts from America but could take two weeks. My question is if I tie the broken actuator so that it is...
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    Hope this helps others especially on the 4.2 V8!!!

    Not sure if this has been covered before on this forum as after a search I can't find any thread on it, so I had a yellow engine light pop up and two codes for the secondary air system. I changed the fan/pump and there was still a problem!!!! My car was still not driving at 100% and the yellow...
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    Does my clutch ever need changing????

    Having had manual cars all my life this is the first automatic car I have owned!! So my question is with a manual you can feel the clutch slipping/ smelling etc etc and you can feel the impact!! I have never changed the clutch on my Audi A6 4.2 automatic, and now having clocked 197,000...
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    Anyone changed a secondary air pump on an A6????

    After my yellow ignition light came on and looking at the two fault codes that popped up I believe relates to the secondary air pump failing. There are four parts to this system, solenoids and two valves and the actual pump. Im assuming its the pump as my car is 13 yrs old and high mileage, Audi...
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    Fault codes P1411 and P1423

    These popped up after my CEL came on, been cleared by my mechanic, and we are now both investigating what the codes stand for and what are they??? My car is an Audi A6 estate, 4.2 Quattro 2001. Thanks guys.
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    Just fitted 19 inch wheels and 8pot calipers, 380mm discs

    Hope these images work????
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    8 pot Calipers 380mm discs under 19's

    Anyone with an Audi A6 C5 chassis put a large brake conversion under a set of 19 inch wheels????? Just wandering on the clearance between the caliper and wheel, my et is 35.
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    What is this on the rear of my headlight?

    Sorry for being dull, what is the silver bit with the blue wires? What does it do? As there is not one on my replacement headlight, so slightly worried!!!! It's off a Audi A6 Jan 2001, Thankyou :)
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    Changing/upgrading my A6 2001 V8 headlights

    I would like to change my old/ stained glass headlights for either brand new replacements or can I slightly upgrade the unit for anything else, I have tried looking on eBay but keep getting told not suitable for your car!!! Can anyone point me in the right direction, as MOT looming and I'm...
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    Where to buy upper Guide rods+Torque rods

    As my earlier post was about replacing my springs, I have noticed the rubber inserts inside the upper torque, and guide rods are completely rotten, a new set of rods for both sides from Audi are just under £400 !!!!!! Does anyone know if I can purchase these rods cheaper anywhere else...
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    Recommend any Lowering springs for Audi A6 4.2 quattro 2001 C5

    Just found out one of my original springs is broken, so maybe its time to replace all four, and change it from a rolling barge to a little more stiffer and give better handling, happy to lower it as well, can anyone recommend a company, Cheers Kevin
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    Yellow warning light- Dynamic Headlight range control faulty

    First of all been on for two days now, so not going away!! What is this? What does it do? How do you fix it? etc etc, Is there a company on here I can visit to fix it? And how expensive is this going to be eeeeeeeekkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Audi A6 2001 4.2 estate Quattro Cheers Kevin
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    WHAT BRAKE PADS FIT MY CAR???? HELP

    Hello Trying to buy front brake pads for my Audi A6 2001 4.2 V8 Avant Quattro, Apparently there are three different types, dont want to go to Audi direct, can anyone help, Cheers Kevin
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    Clearing fault signal from my dash

    Is this the right section to ask? I have replaced my water temp sensor on my Audi, but can't clear the fault light on my dash, Disconnected the battery for a while, that didn't work, Is there anyone near me with the gadget required to clear the fault sign/light? I live near Gatwick Airport off...
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    Clearing fault sign on dash display on A6 Avant 2001

    Hello I have just changed my water temp sensor on my car, I have disconnected the battery,but that didn't clear the dash warning light. Audi want to charge me £75 for half an hours labour to clear it !!!!!!!!!! Any one know another way to clear it? Kevin AUDI A6 AVANT 2001 QUATTRO 4.2 V8
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    What is my ET and bore on my A6 2001 AVANT 4.2 QUATTRO wheels????

    Hello I currently have 17 inch alloys on my car, and I am interested in buying 19's Can anyone tell me what my ET is and what bore I have ie 57.1 or 66.1 ? Thankyou Kevin