Steve Q

Sounds like a good plan 🙂 glad it's mechanically sound. Definitely worth doing work on in my opinion

My advice would be to get it to a dealer for them to have a look.

That's good then 🙂

Who's up for simply Audi next year? My A6 should be back on the road by then and I'll bring my daughter along to her first ever car show. Like this year's show, Meet point is: Tesco Esso Express Hythe Esso Express Beaulieu Rd SO45 4JH

Could it be the MAF sensor?.

Could it be a sticking brake caliper?

It's the torque you need to look at most. Think you would feel.the difference. Have you looked at Celtic tuning or darkside developments.

The glow plug module on the 2.0 diesel Q5 is located in the plenum chamber, so the area behind the bulkhead under the plastic shield.

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could it be an issue with the module/ballast

I'd recommend you speak to a local auto locksmith. But unfortunately modern keys are very expensive

You'll need the new lights coding plus all.tge correct modules etc.

Think the holes in the seals is normal

Just my 2 pence worth, I know I wouldn't be risking it. I appreciate my A6 is older but it's interval is every 8 years. I certainly wouldn't go over that. So if it were mine I'd stick to 5 years. Also the £633 tive been quoted is reasonable in my opinion

Stevey is the one to ask on here about this. What's the condition of the egr.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Think the bonnet is and the roof but not sure about the wings.

Glad you got sorted In.the end. I'm sure your method will be very useful for others 👍

They're bonded in, I managed to find one on eBay. Contact this chap on this listing called Julius. I've bought various bits from him for my c5. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163720125396?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=J_mXsPy2Qdi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=IE07kO4STZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

You could try the diff or map sensor as they'll be cheaper than the egr cooler to replace

If bought from a dealer then they should fix the issue FOC in the first 30 days after purchase. As you're entitled to a full refund within that time.

Also I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

I'd always say bodywork is worth while doing to preserve the car if you like it. Sometimes eurocarparts have offers on wings etc. But I can see where the body shop are coming from regarding the car not having a lot of value and thus not doing. However I've never had a body shop say that to me, as they should not question why you want the work done unless they don't want the job?

Have you checked to see if the air filter is wet at all?

You might need a different wiring harness which I think you'll be able to get from kufatec.

You could try paying for the service from companies on eBay.

I'd go for prefacelift, get one as closer year to yours as possible. Or that's what I'd do.