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Old 23rd September 2022, 03:15 PM
ainarssems ainarssems is offline
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For a 4.2 TDI unfortunately no, it's not easily accessible. There are 2 of them, 1 for each bank and they are mounted on the top of gearbox. For access you need to unbolt the gearbox/subframe and lower them. Much easier on 3.0 TDI where it's under bonnet and only 10 minute job to change.
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