Steve Q

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch. Have a look on YouTube buyers guides. Check service history for proof of serving, gearbox oil changed etc. Make sure everything electrical works as some parts such as headlights or AC compressors can be expensive. Issues with the egr and dpf are well documented and make sure the mmi works.

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. If bought from a dealer then I'd recommend getting it back to them asap as it's their duty to fix the vehicle free of charge in the first 30 days after sale

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

Thanks Cliff 🙂

Thanks Cliff. I think the plan would be to lift the engine out instead of dropping the subframe. I'm just thinking, changing just the crankshaft is the cheaper option. And hopefully gets the A6 back on the road. We'll be able to diagnose it as that once the sump is removed and we can inspect it.

Glad you got sorted. Definitely can be purchased cheaper online from aftermarket versions

No probs at all 🙂

Island

Please keep us posted on how you get on

The old saying goes, if it sounds to good to be true it probably is. Can the dealer prove it's been repaired to a high standard? And repaired by whom? If it's a big enough collision it might/should have been placed on a jig etc. if it's due to flood damage then that's a total different ball game as it will have affected the wiring and computers. What accident caused it to be salvage? Whats the service history of it? Owner history? Etc. Don't forget to check buyer guide YouTube videos

Definitely worth checking. Also worth seeing if the high pressure fuel pump is working correctly.

Ot sure to be honest. But if the fault code is that then I'd look to inspect it and replace it.

Hope you get it sorted. Just realised I'm replying to you on the note thread.

Just trying to think of issues regarding the air/fuel mixture. Have you changed the actuator?

Whipped

Hello all, As it's highly likely it's the crankshaft that's wrecked on my 2.5tdi engine could this just be replaced? I appreciate it'd need new bearings and crank seals etc. How easy is this to do and does anyone know the process? I know the sump (both parts) and the subframe has to be lowered (unless engine removed). But what's the process to remove the actual crankshaft? Would you recommend this? Thank you for any advice.

What have you tried so far?

Sorry to hear the issue isn't resolved. Could it be a crank sensor? Or an issue with the air intake system. I appreciate give changed the mass air sensor, but maybe something isn't sealing right? Could it be a fueling issue? Is it worth changing the fuel filter?

Could it be an issue with the maf sensor? Have you changed the actuator?

Barrier

I've not heard of them. I trust it's a proper remap on a rolling road? The price is about right. Those figures are good too.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch. Could this be a crank sensor or a fueling issue?

You're welcome, please keep us posted on how you get on. I'm wondering if there's any winter wheels/wheels for the q7 that might fit. Might be worth a consideration

Sorry to hear of the poor running costs! Hope you had a nice trip though

Thanks for updating us, let's hope Audi Belfast get this sorted asap.