3.0 Waterpump Replacement

[Prlme]

My waterpump is leaking fluid so I have to replace it. Rather than go to Audi and spend $700 I'd rather do it myself.

Someone on a FB group said you can do it easily without removing the bumper if you had a few specialty tools. I inquired but he never got back to me. Does anyone know what these tools would be? Thank you!

TL:DR - What tools make changing the water pump simple?

[Turbo510]

Deleted; wrote about wrong series engine.

[Valpo A7]

Try this thread from the S4 forum

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...Removed-(Pics)


I know you asked about tools and i thought that was in that thread but it looks like it’s just the steps. I am guessing a set of triple squares might be needed. Those seem to be specific to the Germans

[AudiC7Owners]

This will help you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyZLjJOxBvQ

[Prlme]

The supercharger really has to come off?

[AudiC7Owners]

The supercharger really has to come off?

Yes. and while you are in there you should do a full tune up:

-Temp Sensor
-Thermostat
-PCV
-Water Pump
-Valve Cleaning
-Supercharger oil change

Then you won't need to mess with it again. Make sure the shop checks the PCV lines going to the PCV as well.