2009 Audi A5 Coolant Leak Fix (Front Crossover Pipe & Coolant Flange )

[@FukkUr1500]

I gotta replace the same front pipe !! I was replacing my upper and lower radiator hoses and broke the nipple from the front cross over pipe that connects to the first breather you pulled off. Thank you so much !!

[@FukkUr1500]

The nipple right next to where this guys belt was rubbing !!😂

[@charlesdalton3088]

This video was extremely helpful with my coolant pipe, coolant flange, and water pump swap. Thanks for all the advice and a great video!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@98f5]

I hadd this failure on my a7 and I gotta take the whole damn engine apart. what a pain in the ass! looks like you managed to do it without removing your super charger. still watching. thanks for the video of the procedure! this is a 3.2 isn't it. the intake is smaller than the supercharger on the 3.0. i don't think i can get around it.

[@justinpham490]

I have the same car and doing the same job. One of the four torx screws stripped. Do you have any recommendations on how to take out the screw without removing the whole front end?

[@ireneysepulveda850]

My husband and I replaced this crossover hose. It was not that hard and didn't have to take off the pulley. The only trouble we had was with the upper and lower radiator hoses .😂

[@theshoptopauto]

I don't see there being a way to remove this pipe without removing the pulley. Unless you remove the intake manifold and refused back the thermostat hose as well as the lower hose that goes to the oil cooler. Most likely you also has the front end of the vehicle apart. This video was to show people how to replace that cross over pipe with front end in place and not having to remove anything else. Thank you for watching and commenting 😀

[@ireneysepulveda850]

We followed your video... but we should not have removed the left lower radiator hose because we didn't change the flange.😧. But yes we didn't pull anything forward ..there is plenty of room to work with like you said...you just have to play with the crossover pipe to work in to place.

[@ireneysepulveda850]

You made it look so easy to clamp on those radiator hoses back in place. Can you tell me how many seals the upper radiator hose has? I can see one o rind in the radiator hose...but is there supposed to be another one that goes on the new crossover pipe?

[@theshoptopauto]

@@ireneysepulveda850 thats awesome, maybe next time I'll try that 😄

[@theshoptopauto]

@@ireneysepulveda850 there is only 1 o-ring that sits in the hose it's self. Make sure to lube the area where the hose goes onto so it clips in easier.

[@dewaynejay1032]

I have a coolant pipe leak on my 2006 Audi A6 3.2 base model. Do you have a video for that particular model?

[@ireneysepulveda850]

Thank you for your quick reply...going to go to the dealership to get new o ring seal.😌

[@katvanshi12]

How much to get something like this done at the shop?

[@ireneysepulveda850]

Thank you for your help. Very much appreciated.

[@hitman5837]

The piece right above the coolant pipe next to the front of the car is something I can’t find, not in the repair manual or online. Would you happen to know what it’s called? It’s like circle and has “Germany” on it with a bunch of numbers. It’s leaking on my A5

[@theshoptopauto]

Those numbers are possibly the part #. Google is your best friend in this instance. I'm not sure which part you are talking about to be honest lol Maybe the line that goes to the coolant reservoir?

[@Winginit-Daily]

The thermostat housings leak usually too? Cant tell if mines just the hose, the therm housing, and the cross pipe. Or all the above lmao.

[@B8NSK8S]

Where are you located? Can you do vid from the angle of taking off manifold--

[@theshoptopauto]

If I ever come across another one of these I certainly will .

[@B8NSK8S]

@@theshoptopauto How much did you invoice for this job?

[@hostilekeldon]

@The Shop, thanks for this video! What's the name or part number of that hose you take out on 6:52? I can't find it anywhere!

[@theshoptopauto]

That would be the lower radiator hose

[@vladsed6652]

good afternoon to all and on the pneumatic Audi A6 /S6 sedan III 3.2 FSI quattro how to adjust the angles of the upper levers.what is the distance to throw off the pliz diagram Height for the front lever … Height for rear lever …

[@rlljr103082]

How did you discover the flange leak? Im looking into the "Engine Coolant Outlet Flange" as my issue, as I already replaced thermostat and leak appears to be in the area of the flange. Leaks can be seen dripping around and down backside of alternator. Thinking of torquing bolts on flange first, to see if that resolves it. Thanks

[@rlljr103082]

It was the coolant hose flange, defective part. Bought another one installing g this weekend.

[@Ivan-hx7cc]

whats the part number bro? @@rlljr103082

[@98f5]

how dod you get the screws out :(

[@jayg5650]

What was the full duration of this repair? How long can I generally expect for it to take?

[@theshoptopauto]

About an hr, start to finish. Iv done it a hand full of times this way. First time will take longer. Remember to clean all surfaces and do not over tighten any bolts and you'll be golden .You got this trust me 💪💪💪💪

[@jayg5650]

Man I have never tried anything that requires removing the front bumper, but I will take your word for it. I have an 09 A5 with 230k and this pipe just failed on me today.

[@karatillo10]

Why does the crossover pipe interfere with the belt? What moves or gets out of place? And how much do you charge for this job? Thanks!

[@theshoptopauto]

The pipe is plastic . So overtime the entire pipe expands . The pipe is already close as it is. This job can get expensive. $400+

[@karatillo10]

@@theshoptopauto I see. And that's $400+ in only labor or labor and parts?

[@theshoptopauto]

@@karatillo10 parts and labor . I say + because you'll most likely need to replace other stuff in that area.

[@GUNZ25625able]

Thank goodness I found someone with the same issue! I have a huge cur in my crossover pipe from my belt. I never knew it would expand that much..thank you. So just replace the cross over pipe?

[@theshoptopauto]

@@GUNZ25625able yes .