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Doesn’t matter really mate I had to replace mine for my tdi and I had a petrol turbo one and all is good still

I guess, most of the models are using the same motor. When needed, it might be a good idea to go to the salvage yard to check the motor if it fits in its place before buying a new one.

Thank you Gareth, That’s a good idea, never even thought to speak to them. I’ll give it a go! Thank you for your time and advise! Kind regards, Sam

Good advice, thanks. Suffered the same problem with my 2012 A6 Avant. Did as you suggested (getting the trim off was the hardest part - 4 screws to remove before springing off the clips), the motor looked in my the same state. Cleaned it all out and re-greased it. Couldn't really see how the water connection on the back plate could fail to leak inside - anyway I put loads of grease around the end of the spindle there so perhaps that will help. Delighted that it seems to work normally now - saved a bundle of money. Incidentally there seem to be a lot of new motors available online for £35-£40, fitting many Audi models but not the A6 from 2012 onwards. The units in the photos look exactly the same as mine.