bobsimes
Member
just a word of warning on earlier a2 tdi's (could be others)
mine is a dec 2001 1.4tdi se
i recently had the head gasket changed and on getting the car back i noticed an oil leak from the rocker cover gasket, on taking it back to my local garage that did the work (not audi dealer) they informed me that the rocker cover gasket design has changed (after trying two different suppliers) and the replacement does not line up with my original rocker cover.
i was sceptical at first thinking they were just after a bit more money and contacted audi (3 different dealers) and GSF all could not find my rocker cover part number on the system and could not supply me with the old gasket, apparently the design change was made and the old rocker cover part no deleted.
result is a new rocker cover has to be purchased at £78 + £15 for the gasket
so if your rocker cover is being removed for any reason try to keep the gasket in good condition and it may be able to be replaced as they are that strong rubber type.
the other alternative is to silicone gasket the cover on where the revised gasket does not fit but after seeing the work needed to replace the cover gasket i would not trust it thats why i plumped for the new rocker cover (the garage did give me the option to do this).
just for info my rocker cover is part no 045103475b
the new cover is 045103469d
and the new rocker cover gasket is 045103483c
hope this assists someon e in the future.
simon
mine is a dec 2001 1.4tdi se
i recently had the head gasket changed and on getting the car back i noticed an oil leak from the rocker cover gasket, on taking it back to my local garage that did the work (not audi dealer) they informed me that the rocker cover gasket design has changed (after trying two different suppliers) and the replacement does not line up with my original rocker cover.
i was sceptical at first thinking they were just after a bit more money and contacted audi (3 different dealers) and GSF all could not find my rocker cover part number on the system and could not supply me with the old gasket, apparently the design change was made and the old rocker cover part no deleted.
result is a new rocker cover has to be purchased at £78 + £15 for the gasket
so if your rocker cover is being removed for any reason try to keep the gasket in good condition and it may be able to be replaced as they are that strong rubber type.
the other alternative is to silicone gasket the cover on where the revised gasket does not fit but after seeing the work needed to replace the cover gasket i would not trust it thats why i plumped for the new rocker cover (the garage did give me the option to do this).
just for info my rocker cover is part no 045103475b
the new cover is 045103469d
and the new rocker cover gasket is 045103483c
hope this assists someon e in the future.
simon