ever change a rear-main oil seal in 2001 A6?

[Jim Dupree]

Audi typically depends on the dealership recomending a good will repair for
you. Dealers don't usually make those recommendation unless you've been a
good customer. If you have a good relationship with a dealer go talk to
them. If you don't have call Audi's customer service number but don't get
your hopes too high.

On the leak, be sure it is the rear main seal. Leaks at the heads or valley
cover can appear to be coming from the bell housing. Leaks from the chain
tensioner gasket are comon.

Good Luck
Jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <VFChris at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:16 PM
Subject: ever change a rear-main oil seal in 2001 A6?


> Is there anything tricky to look out for?
>
> Is it better to pull the transmission, and work on it under the car; or
> better to pull the engine, and work on it out in the open?
>
> Secondly, this car has less than 25k miles on it, but is out of warranty
due
> to age, and I am a little upset that I have to do this at all!   Has
anyone
> had any experience getting Audi to fix this as a "good will" for a
low-miles
> car that is out of warranty?
>
> thanks in advance for any help.
>
> _VFChris at aol.com_ (mailto:VFChris at aol.com)
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