The O-rings were fairly priced, by Audi dealership standards, at £1.64 each inc. What other choice do you really have when less than a fiver will get you back on the road?
The front crank seal was £23 which was a bit of a wallet dent though. Cheaper ones are available online but I prefer to go genuine for significant items like this.
I meant to say re the alternator removal - ELSA instructions don't say to remove the front end, radiator, fans etc but then they don't even say to put the lock carrier in the service position. There's no way the top alternator bolt can come out with everything in its original place. I can't accurately comment on whether service position would give enough space (as I had the opportunity just to remove everything and just did so) but I would seriously doubt it as the bolt fouled on the fan shroud with about 4-5cm to go. And that low down on the front end I just can't imagine that much space being gained from putting into service position.
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2000 FL A8 3.7 QS - Turned 21 years old on 15th March 2021. Ming Blue - 175k miles. I love having a 90's car worthy of 90L of 98 RON! If only they still did 4* fully leaded!
2009 A8 4.2 FSi LWB - Marine Blue - 164k miles. Extras? Too many to list. But I do like the Rear Seat Entertainment . . . . . .
477k miles to the moon and back. 238k to go and between them they'll have made it!
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