Easy first Question for those knowledgeable...
To clean the manifold flaps (engine check light on dash, mechanic is certain this is the cause) Can these be accessed without removing the engine? Any video links or how to's ?
The big question
I have a substantial coolant leak but can't see the source from the top view or from underneath using the mechanics ramp and a mirror (coolant is empty within a week and mech bunged some wonderweld in last weds as a temporary fix which has blew out today) Leak is somewhere behind the engine and under manifold direction.. is it possibly the death pipe, thermostat housing, can this be done also without taking whole engine bay apart?
If it seems likely if both can be fixed without complete dismantling what parts would be worth buying if it's an affordable fix as in not going to cost £700-£800 for parts and labour (mech charges about £20- £25 per hour labour but not worked on a2 before)?
04 1.6 fsi standard model
I don't want to dismantle it if possible just yet as I've grown to love the little thing! Any help or pointers would be great!
To clean the manifold flaps (engine check light on dash, mechanic is certain this is the cause) Can these be accessed without removing the engine? Any video links or how to's ?
The big question
I have a substantial coolant leak but can't see the source from the top view or from underneath using the mechanics ramp and a mirror (coolant is empty within a week and mech bunged some wonderweld in last weds as a temporary fix which has blew out today) Leak is somewhere behind the engine and under manifold direction.. is it possibly the death pipe, thermostat housing, can this be done also without taking whole engine bay apart?
If it seems likely if both can be fixed without complete dismantling what parts would be worth buying if it's an affordable fix as in not going to cost £700-£800 for parts and labour (mech charges about £20- £25 per hour labour but not worked on a2 before)?
04 1.6 fsi standard model
I don't want to dismantle it if possible just yet as I've grown to love the little thing! Any help or pointers would be great!