A8 D2 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

Well, my A8 was bleeding terribly since it has 162k miles. I decided to change some gaskets where I see possible leaks. Valve cover gasket and the camshaft rear cover seal. There are references on the internet and especially @ audipages.com where I used the information for this. This is for me to remember how

2000 A8 40V Thermostat Replacement Without Removing T-Belt

Thermostats Check

My brother in-law’s A8 has an overheating problem after the “quick fix” of the oil cooler pipe leaks- He poured the radiator leaks sealer into the coolant in the attempt to seal the leaks-The thermostat stops opening, stuck close. We don’t know if the thermorstat ceased to open on its own or with the help

2000 A8 40V Oil Cooler Plastic Pipe Replacement

All A8 owners complain about the oil cooler plastic pipe that breaks and leaks after 130k miles. It doesn’t matter if it’s 32V or 40V engine. The layout and mounting of both of the coolers are a little different, to me, the 40V (2000+ A8) is a little harder to do. If we plan to