Drivers Side Engine Cover Retrofit Mounting Points

**JAudi23** · 11-13-2016 09:09 PM

I have started to custom retrofit a drivers side engine cover (part # 8E0 103 927 C) on my 1.8T that came from what I believe was the V6 3.0L model.
I still have a bit of trimming work to do around some of the hoses before I can permanently install it however.

I am hoping someone can help provide me some photos of an original 3.0L engine bay with the drivers side engine cover REMOVED.
For comparison, this is the driver's side of my engine bay right now without the cover.

If you can post or send me some clear photos through PM it would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to see where a couple of the mounting points fasten on an original setup, so I can fabricate some brackets to make it work in my car.
I'd like to see a close up of the connection points for the 2 mount points circled in the below photo of the underside of the cover.

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At first glance, I am thinking that the coolant overflow reservoir is a different part # on the 3.0L models which would make sense for where the cover snaps into the ball head bolt. (#17 in this screenshot from ETKA which is not clear on this part for the various models.)

For the front connection point, I see the cover has a curved part that will sit over a bolt to secure that, but I do not see anything on the front body near the radiator, where it could screw into.

Thanks in advance for whoever can help me with this.

**Nollywood** · 11-14-2016 01:53 AM

I'll take a picture of mine, with the engine cover removed. From memory, you need a different coolant expansion tank, as one of the retainers is actually screwed to it.

**Nollywood** · 11-14-2016 03:10 AM

This is mine - 2003 3.0 Avant Quattro Sport. As you can see, the 3.0 coolant reservoir is different, it has the extra tab, to screw the ball-ended mount into. You could possibly fabricate something, but personally I would get a 3.0 coolant reservoir, for a clean, OEM look:

**JAudi23** · 11-14-2016 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

This is mine - 2003 3.0 Avant Quattro Sport. As you can see, the 3.0 coolant reservoir is different, it has the extra tab, to screw the ball-ended mount into. You could possibly fabricate something, but personally I would get a 3.0 coolant reservoir, for a clean, OEM look:

Thanks Nollywood!

Once confirmed I was considering just replacing the tank. Now I know for sure.

Can you snap a pic if the front mounting point near the radiator? (No rush)

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**Nollywood** · 11-14-2016 07:23 AM

No worries. I'll snap a picture, it'll be tomorrow though, as by the time I get home, it'll be pitch black!

**DarkoNova** · 11-14-2016 11:32 AM

JAudi23, what's that shiny thing below the ABS module and to the left of the power steering reservoir?

I was always curious why I had an empty space there, apparently it's something only for 1.8T guys...

**blitz2190** · 11-14-2016 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by DarkoNova

JAudi23, what's that shiny thing below the ABS module and to the left of the power steering reservoir?

I was always curious why I had an empty space there, apparently it's something only for 1.8T guys...

brake booster vacuum pump found in auto transmission cars.

**JAudi23** · 11-14-2016 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by blitz2190

brake booster vacuum pump found in auto transmission cars.

Darn Blitz2190, I was gonna tell DarkoNova it was my super top secret NOS booster, but yes it is indeed a Brake Vacuum Pump found only on Automatics. Mine however periodically blows a small fuse, and i never notice a difference in breaking force. Need to look into that further one of these days.

**blitz2190** · 11-14-2016 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by JAudi23

Darn Blitz2190, I was gonna tell DarkoNova it was my super top secret NOS booster, but yes it is indeed a Brake Vacuum Pump found only on Automatics. Mine however periodically blows a small fuse, and i never notice a difference in breaking force. Need to look into that further one of these days.

lol a 10 shot :p