Steve Q

Thank you 🙂 yea it looks Like the Audi would take the isuzu identity as the DVLA have a points system. Keeping the isuzu running gear keeps it with 8 points. The alternative engine is a 3.1 isuzu engine. As I say it's proving difficult to source certain parts these days for the Audi. At least for the isuzu I can guarantee simplicity, durability, reliability and parts availability

As we know I'm a dreamer, but a have a serious goal of guaranteeing the longevity of the A6. I'm supposed to be getting an engine transplant for the A6, but this keeps getting further and further delayed and I'm getting impatient which got me thinking, dangerous I know! Also another off the wall/pie in the sky idea. I notice the wheel base of the Isuzu trooper lwb and A6 is very similar..... I've seen other cars fitted to ladder chassis and it got me thinking. That way I have the comfort of the A6 but durability of a proper off roader, which would be ideal for future road trips. As well as better parts availability, and easier to repair 😉 I'm wondering how it would work regarding DVLA as I'd like to keep the Audi's current reg. However I think if the body is mounted to the isuzu chassis and has full Isuzu running gear then it would have to have the isuzu reg? In which case the only way round that is buy a 2002 isuzu or younger and transfer the Audi plate to it? Please see attached pictures of the dimensions of both. And a picture of a merc estate as a rough idea but obviously not as high as I'd be keeping the isuzu stock, other than changing to the bullet proof 2.8 4jz engine. I appreciate this wouldn't be cheap, baring in mind I'm expecting a current rebuild cost of £3k for the A6 current transplant for parts and labour.

As you've bought it from a dealer it's their responsibility to fix this free of charge as you're entitled to a full refund in the first 30 days.

The fact the pd engine was so common it should make you're life easier.

You'll need new lights, modules etc and have it all coded. I'd recommend you speak to autologics or Audi retrofits as members have used them for retrofits and been happy with the results

I hate to be barer of bad news but the golden rule would have been to Check the car over before driving away. Have you got proof of the build you ordered? .you're only option is trading standards

I feel your pain. I've been in a similar boat with my A6. There's an independent Audi specialist in Leicester called chapmans. But I've not used them personally.

Id recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Is there any water in the lights or entering the cabin which could be affecting the wiring?

Believe it should be a timing belt which should be chained every 5 years or 120k miles which ever comes first. Audi now claiming the years doesn't matter just 120k however I think that's mad as the belt will perish over time.

Does the pump have to be coded to the car and if so has this been done correctly? Regarding the egr what kind of driving do you do, could it be blocked again?

Think they should just pop out when using a screwdriver or similar

Sorry to hear of your situation. I don't blame you for wanting to change the c7 I'd say drive a c8 and see what you think. The fact it's newer would help improve reliability.

Darkside seem pretty good. For what I need they seem to be the best value for an uprated clutch with dmf.

How old is the battery, if the cars been sat and battery is fudged then it can cause unusual fault codes as a failing battery causes electrical gremlins

If you kill the power to it by disconnecting the battery then you'll need the radio code for when you turn it back on

Could it be the sensor that lets the lights know the doors open? Have you done a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up?

I don't think it'd fit. But if yours is the 1.9pd which I think it is then I think the 01e 6 speed gearbox might fit. Clutch diameter is 245mm I believe. Or this Is the case with my A6 01e, but it's mated to the 2.5tdi. But 6 speed was fitted to the 1.9pd I'm certain.

Speaking as someone with a wrecked engine on a a6 c5, unless you get an engine with an identical engine code you'll have to code any different engine to the ECU, injection pump and instrument cluster. At least that's the case with my A6. My A6 has a one year only version of the 2.5 and finding another has been a nightmare.

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. As it's under warranty I'd be getting it to Audi. It's good youve recorded it.

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

Have a look at powerflow exhausts. My brother and friend has used them and been happy with the results. Budget £500-600 at a guess

An imobiliser issue will prevent it running as ECU imobiliser blocks the fuel pump. Are there any lights on the dash. Also is it worth getting a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up?

Flat bottom wheel makes all the difference.

Definitely get them to fix this properly before you collect

I can't say I've heard anything of the sort yet. But I know they were investigating the vehicle owner of the car that caught fire on criminal damage charges etc.