Changing the F125 - can it be easier?

[HPsauce]

I was just reading some new posts in this thread on RS246.com about a C5 RS6: https://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=142156 (see page 3).
There is mention of a "mod" to make the job easier, which seems (to my untrained eye/brain) to consist of using different bolts and removing some surplus/unnecessary metal in a couple of places turning it into a "ten-minute job"!
Does anyone who has been "down and dirty" doing this horrible job have any thoughts as to whether there's anything similar that can be done to simplify the work on a D2 or is it just too different to a C5?

[steamship]

I replaced mine several years ago, following these instructions on the audipages site:

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...chreplace.html

It's very detailed and they specifically mention which bits are a PITA to do, or just awkward to reach. The only comment would be on point 6, where he says to use a small jack to support the transmission. If possible, either use a scissor jack or bottle jack, as they give a proper straight up lift, whereas a trolley jack (my only option at the time), isn't straight up. From memory, most of my time was spent on the top transmission mount bolt, (point 8) either getting it out or putting it back in again. Looking at the photo on the RS246 thread of the 'mod', I don't think you could do anything to make it any easier on the A8/S8.

[HPsauce]

Thanks Sean. MJ did mine the last time and she's obviously an expert at that job.
Previously I had a local VAG specialist do it and printed off those exact Audipages instructions to assist them.