Originally Posted by daredevil1

Incorrect. You need a stubby ratchet, small hands and a lot of patience. The driver's side is harder than the passenger side.

Originally Posted by !staudi35

Daredevil, have you done this DIY? any advice on what to expect? I'll be tackling this during the holidays and any helpful input is greatly needed! TIA..!

Originally Posted by AlteredEgo79

I currently have a case in with AOA regarding an oil leak concern. It has been an issue for me for the last 80k miles in which I have been noticing oil residual all over the bottom of the undercarriage and bottom engine cover. On multiple visits I addressed this concern to the dealers and for the most part I was told that what I was seeing was just residual (bunch of BS) however the actual cause was just detected. All the oil has been coming from the rear timing chain cover gaskets and all this time I was always told from the dealers that there was no leaks found. Big problem is that most of us are outside of out warranty and stuck with a rather large repair of around $3 - $4k (primarily labor time of dropping engine and tranny). There is a good chance our 3.2L engines may have a design flaw. At this point Im still waiting to hear back from AOA on how they want to procede with my case. In the meantime any of you who have the 3.2L engine who have or are currently experiencing this same issue, please give your feedback and note your concern. Audi may have been hiding a huge repair that should have been recalled. And its my best guess that since this leaking of oil is not necessarily a "safety" concern they never went forward with a recall because it would involve a lot of repairs and a lot of money out of their pocket.

Hit me up guys.

Thanks

Originally Posted by 04_ultrasport

It is not necessary to drop the engine to reseal the timing chain covers, it can be done in the car. I've resealed chain covers on 3.2L a lot and it is a common problem. The covers use sealant not a gasket and over time they start to leak just like any other cover on the cars. Its really not all that different than getting a leak from the cylinder head covers. Over time and depending on the climate around you will determine how long it takes for them to start leaking.

Originally Posted by tsbruford

My mechanic reported the same issue to me. I am not noticing any oil leak. My car has 180+k and the oil is still full after 2000 miles. He said the biggest risk is losing oil so I think I will let this go for a while. He too said the only way to replace is to drop the Quattro transmission.