Quote Originally Posted by VVG View Post
Did you do your own manifold removal? Did you have any help? Did you need any special tools to access some of those hard to reach sensors? How did you drain the coolant? When you put everything together, did you need all new clamps? Did you use Audi OEM clamps or did you go with easier screw type clamps?

Thanks for the info. Trying to tackle this project myself, but there is so little space to work around this engine.

Answers to your questions:

1) I removed my own manifold.
2) Only for the installation. It helped to have someone guide the intake around high pressure fuel lines, while I took care of the plastic intake flap arms.
3) I did not drain 2 or 3 quarts of fluid. That is not necessary. I did lose about 1/4 of a quart when working with the reservoir. I moved the reservoir out of the way only and plugged the hose and the tank. That was enough.
4) I bought new clamps from my local auto parts store.
5) silverRS4 has a good little write-up on the tools needed.
6) Patience is needed!!!!!!