RS6 C6 V10 - Standard... for now!
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A brief history of the last 7 years, some utter turds, some not so bad.
1986 Ford Capri Laser - Never saw the road
2001 Citroen Saxo - Got to start somewhere!
1994 Subaru Legacy GT Twin Turbo
2005 Honda Civic Sport
1984 Ford Escort XR3i Convertible, RS Turbo conversion, Magazine featured
1997 Subaru Legacy GT-B Twin Turbo
2006 Audi A6 3.0Tdi Le Mans Quattro
1993 Subaru Impreza STi Type-Ra - 370BHP
1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000
2000 Subaru Legacy GT-B
2005 VW LT35 158 LWB
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9TDi
1990something V8 Eurocar Space framed Race car, Carbon bodied, utter mental thing.
2005 Impreza STi Widetrack, lightly modified!
Was a Subaru mechanic for 8 years, hence the amount of them I have had!
Then you hit 25 and realise that you have spent an absolute fortune on all the above mentioned, wouldn't have it any other way, had fun working on all of them. Especially the RA and the V8 Eurocar, those were just something else. Always fancied an RS6, and when a friend in the trade phoned up with one he had taken in as P/X, i couldn't resist. So off the Saab and STi went..
2008 Audi RS6 Avant, Daytona Grey, 2 owners, 80k, full Audi history. Carbon trim, 20" wheels, debadged, TV, DAB, all the usual goodies. Not much else to say!
So, plans for it? It's booked in for it's interim oil service on Friday. Got a van for during the week so it's not a daily, but it will be used, it's straight off to the Lake District on Friday to serve as a chase/service car for an Evo at the Grizedale rally. No garage queen this one. After that, who knows. IanH's RS6 is a good inspiration, secondary cat delete, filters, MRC Engine and Gearbox map is definitely on the cards for next year, along with AP discs and new pads all round once these ones are getting to that stage. 572bhp just now, 720bhp will be fantastic, and who knows after that..!
Stay tuned..
1986 Ford Capri Laser - Never saw the road
2001 Citroen Saxo - Got to start somewhere!
1994 Subaru Legacy GT Twin Turbo
2005 Honda Civic Sport
1984 Ford Escort XR3i Convertible, RS Turbo conversion, Magazine featured
1997 Subaru Legacy GT-B Twin Turbo
2006 Audi A6 3.0Tdi Le Mans Quattro
1993 Subaru Impreza STi Type-Ra - 370BHP
1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000
2000 Subaru Legacy GT-B
2005 VW LT35 158 LWB
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9TDi
1990something V8 Eurocar Space framed Race car, Carbon bodied, utter mental thing.
2005 Impreza STi Widetrack, lightly modified!
Was a Subaru mechanic for 8 years, hence the amount of them I have had!
Then you hit 25 and realise that you have spent an absolute fortune on all the above mentioned, wouldn't have it any other way, had fun working on all of them. Especially the RA and the V8 Eurocar, those were just something else. Always fancied an RS6, and when a friend in the trade phoned up with one he had taken in as P/X, i couldn't resist. So off the Saab and STi went..
2008 Audi RS6 Avant, Daytona Grey, 2 owners, 80k, full Audi history. Carbon trim, 20" wheels, debadged, TV, DAB, all the usual goodies. Not much else to say!
So, plans for it? It's booked in for it's interim oil service on Friday. Got a van for during the week so it's not a daily, but it will be used, it's straight off to the Lake District on Friday to serve as a chase/service car for an Evo at the Grizedale rally. No garage queen this one. After that, who knows. IanH's RS6 is a good inspiration, secondary cat delete, filters, MRC Engine and Gearbox map is definitely on the cards for next year, along with AP discs and new pads all round once these ones are getting to that stage. 572bhp just now, 720bhp will be fantastic, and who knows after that..!
Stay tuned..
Hi Adam, congrats on the purchase matey!
The MRC stage 2 really makes the car feel like a completely different beast to OEM and I would highly recommend it to any owner, along with an aftermarket cat-back exhaust^^^
However, just to worry you a little as not sure if you knew before but there's a few age related issues which have been cropping now for a few years which could cost quite a bit to sort if not caught early and, as a mechanic, you should be able to check these quite easily -
1. Oil Pump seal leak - there's a 70p rubber seal which is perishing which leaks oil at the back of the undertray, slightly on the drivers side. It's a minimum of £1500 to replace (engine in) or over £3000 if you drop the engine (needed if fixing No2 below).
2. Two Coolant pipes in the RH arch between the wheel and the bulkhead corroding - There's no way to find out if these are leaking without stripping the arch liner out but if they fail it can be catastrophic. The engine has to be removed to replace these so it's normal to do the oil pump seal change at the same time too for peace of mind.
^^^personal opinion time - I don't like Milltek etc as they all try to sound too deep, like a yank V8, but but end up being quite muted instead. I think a custom 3in cat back system with no H or X link pipe sounds much better (more "raw" at WOT) and the lack of link pipe has no effect on performance. Again, thats only a personal opinion and everyone is different.
The MRC stage 2 really makes the car feel like a completely different beast to OEM and I would highly recommend it to any owner, along with an aftermarket cat-back exhaust^^^
However, just to worry you a little as not sure if you knew before but there's a few age related issues which have been cropping now for a few years which could cost quite a bit to sort if not caught early and, as a mechanic, you should be able to check these quite easily -
1. Oil Pump seal leak - there's a 70p rubber seal which is perishing which leaks oil at the back of the undertray, slightly on the drivers side. It's a minimum of £1500 to replace (engine in) or over £3000 if you drop the engine (needed if fixing No2 below).
2. Two Coolant pipes in the RH arch between the wheel and the bulkhead corroding - There's no way to find out if these are leaking without stripping the arch liner out but if they fail it can be catastrophic. The engine has to be removed to replace these so it's normal to do the oil pump seal change at the same time too for peace of mind.
^^^personal opinion time - I don't like Milltek etc as they all try to sound too deep, like a yank V8, but but end up being quite muted instead. I think a custom 3in cat back system with no H or X link pipe sounds much better (more "raw" at WOT) and the lack of link pipe has no effect on performance. Again, thats only a personal opinion and everyone is different.
Edited by IanH755 on Monday 21st November 11:05
Thanks everyone, loving it so far!
Agreed on the Milltek, having seen some that had been on cars for a few years, it left a lot to be desired! Fortunately a good friend of mine is very handy with that sort of thing, and has been doing exhausts for years. Will pop in and see him before the map.
Thank you for the advice though, i'm sure it won't be the last of the questions haha!
Not Largs, the bungalows are in Ayr. There's a nice bit up the back of Ayr where the photo with the leaves was taken! The coast road is bang on, layby just outside of Dunure.
IanH755 said:
Hi Adam, congrats on the purchase matey!
The MRC stage 2 really makes the car feel like a completely different beast to OEM and I would highly recommend it to any owner, along with an aftermarket cat-back exhaust^^^
However, just to worry you a little as not sure if you knew before but there's a few age related issues which have been cropping now for a few years which could cost quite a bit to sort if not caught early and, as a mechanic, you should be able to check these quite easily -
1. Oil Pump seal leak - there's a 70p rubber seal which is perishing which leaks oil at the back of the undertray, slightly on the drivers side. It's a minimum of £1500 to replace (engine in) or over £3000 if you drop the engine (needed if fixing No2 below).
2. Two Coolant pipes in the RH arch between the wheel and the bulkhead corroding - There's no way to find out if these are leaking without stripping the arch liner out but if they fail it can be catastrophic. The engine has to be removed to replace these so it's normal to do the oil pump seal change at the same time too for peace of mind.
^^^personal opinion time - I don't like Milltek etc as they all try to sound too deep, like a yank V8, but but end up being quite muted instead. I think a custom 3in cat back system with no H or X link pipe sounds much better (more "raw" at WOT) and the lack of link pipe has no effect on performance. Again, thats only a personal opinion and everyone is different.
Thanks for the pointers Ian. Had heard about the oil seal issues, but the coolant one is new to me. I'll strip the arch liner next weekend and have a look at them. Unfortunately the oil seal is one of those, if it goes, just got to do it! The MRC stage 2 really makes the car feel like a completely different beast to OEM and I would highly recommend it to any owner, along with an aftermarket cat-back exhaust^^^
However, just to worry you a little as not sure if you knew before but there's a few age related issues which have been cropping now for a few years which could cost quite a bit to sort if not caught early and, as a mechanic, you should be able to check these quite easily -
1. Oil Pump seal leak - there's a 70p rubber seal which is perishing which leaks oil at the back of the undertray, slightly on the drivers side. It's a minimum of £1500 to replace (engine in) or over £3000 if you drop the engine (needed if fixing No2 below).
2. Two Coolant pipes in the RH arch between the wheel and the bulkhead corroding - There's no way to find out if these are leaking without stripping the arch liner out but if they fail it can be catastrophic. The engine has to be removed to replace these so it's normal to do the oil pump seal change at the same time too for peace of mind.
^^^personal opinion time - I don't like Milltek etc as they all try to sound too deep, like a yank V8, but but end up being quite muted instead. I think a custom 3in cat back system with no H or X link pipe sounds much better (more "raw" at WOT) and the lack of link pipe has no effect on performance. Again, thats only a personal opinion and everyone is different.
Edited by IanH755 on Monday 21st November 11:05
Agreed on the Milltek, having seen some that had been on cars for a few years, it left a lot to be desired! Fortunately a good friend of mine is very handy with that sort of thing, and has been doing exhausts for years. Will pop in and see him before the map.
Thank you for the advice though, i'm sure it won't be the last of the questions haha!
Not Largs, the bungalows are in Ayr. There's a nice bit up the back of Ayr where the photo with the leaves was taken! The coast road is bang on, layby just outside of Dunure.
First fix done - went into Audi on Saturday for an AMI cable for my iPhone. Countless cables later, no further forward getting it to work. Looking online, turns out the cables were for a 3G MMI and not a 2G, so 2G cable ordered, AMI update carried out via USB drive, now have full integration with Apple Music.
New wheel nut covers arrived too, the ones on the car had turned white.
Just the interim service on Friday, then a good chance to take it a run to Coniston on Friday for the rally at the weekend!
New wheel nut covers arrived too, the ones on the car had turned white.
Just the interim service on Friday, then a good chance to take it a run to Coniston on Friday for the rally at the weekend!
Intermediate service completed at Audi yesterday.
Was noted that there is an oil leak and the coolant pipes are starting to go as well. Looking around, Audi want 27hrs labour + parts to do the job. So, being daft as I am, watch this space as I'll be tackling it. Daft? Maybe. Future values being affected as it hasn't been done by a specialist/dealer? Couldn't care. Upgrades when it's out? No plans, yes it would be the ideal time to do downpipes, turbos etc but that will require a few more overtime shifts...!
So, plan over the next few weekends -
Engine/Box out
Oil seal
Coolant pipe change
Possible rocker/timing case seals - will inspect but any doubt and I'll change them.
Spark Plugs
Air Filters
Clean out intercooler ducts
Plenty of pictures to keep you all entertained along the way. Welcome to RS6 ownership!
Was noted that there is an oil leak and the coolant pipes are starting to go as well. Looking around, Audi want 27hrs labour + parts to do the job. So, being daft as I am, watch this space as I'll be tackling it. Daft? Maybe. Future values being affected as it hasn't been done by a specialist/dealer? Couldn't care. Upgrades when it's out? No plans, yes it would be the ideal time to do downpipes, turbos etc but that will require a few more overtime shifts...!
So, plan over the next few weekends -
Engine/Box out
Oil seal
Coolant pipe change
Possible rocker/timing case seals - will inspect but any doubt and I'll change them.
Spark Plugs
Air Filters
Clean out intercooler ducts
Plenty of pictures to keep you all entertained along the way. Welcome to RS6 ownership!
Whipping the engine/box out is a great way to introduce yourself to the RS6. There is bugger all room to work so triple check you've disconnected everything before the drop, in fact quadruple check! 
While the engine is out also look at swapping the very soft OEM intercooler pipes to a Forge set. You'll also be able to drain the I/C's of any oil too which should show you the health of the turbos oil seals.
Good Luck!
While the engine is out also look at swapping the very soft OEM intercooler pipes to a Forge set. You'll also be able to drain the I/C's of any oil too which should show you the health of the turbos oil seals.
Good Luck!
IanH755 said:
Whipping the engine/box out is a great way to introduce yourself to the RS6. There is bugger all room to work so triple check you've disconnected everything before the drop, in fact quadruple check!
While the engine is out also look at swapping the very soft OEM intercooler pipes to a Forge set. You'll also be able to drain the I/C's of any oil too which should show you the health of the turbos oil seals.
Good Luck!
Thanks Ian. Looking forward to doing it to be honest! As long as we don't find anything else major along the way. Will have a look at the i/c pipes. While the engine is out also look at swapping the very soft OEM intercooler pipes to a Forge set. You'll also be able to drain the I/C's of any oil too which should show you the health of the turbos oil seals.
Good Luck!
Car performed faultlessly over the last two days, even returning mid 20's on the run down the M6. Was sitting behind my mate with the rally car on the trailer right enough!
Might treat it to a wash tomorrow..
Wow - 1 week into ownership and the engine's coming out 
I understand that once these jobs are done you'll have a well sorted RS6 so I assume that the work that you're undergoing was somewhat expected at the time of purchase...?
Either way, good luck with the refresh and I'll look forward to seeing the journey unfold
I understand that once these jobs are done you'll have a well sorted RS6 so I assume that the work that you're undergoing was somewhat expected at the time of purchase...?
Either way, good luck with the refresh and I'll look forward to seeing the journey unfold
Yep, engine out planned for next week. Work has got busy very quickly so i'm going to have to leave it in the capable hands of the lads whilst I work some shifts to pay for the bloody thing!
There will be plenty of pictures though, i'll make sure of it. Won't be an easy one for them but i'm sure they will enjoy it once it's out their road!
Nothing else to report, still waiting on the V5 to come through to get the new plates on it. LED bulbs for the number plate lights fitted too. Itching to go get it mapped, need to get this out the road first.
There will be plenty of pictures though, i'll make sure of it. Won't be an easy one for them but i'm sure they will enjoy it once it's out their road!
Nothing else to report, still waiting on the V5 to come through to get the new plates on it. LED bulbs for the number plate lights fitted too. Itching to go get it mapped, need to get this out the road first.
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