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1st March 2012, 09:10 AM
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if it helps Paul W replaced it without removing the timing belt.
http://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/msgs/15075.phtml 
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1st March 2012, 11:17 AM
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Thanks Goran
 . I have the 32v so getting to it not a problem getting the bolts out is. I've ordered 2 new bolts and tomorrow i will take the cold chisel to it  i'm just hoping the head doesn't snap off or i'm screwed 
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1st March 2012, 04:42 PM
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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3rd March 2012, 08:32 AM
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 Well i got them out with a cold chisel and hammer result. New thermostat in all put back together topped up with coolent and she's dripping. Strip down again today 
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5th March 2012, 07:57 AM
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The thermostat that came out has audi on it so it's either original or someone replaced it with genuine parts.
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