Freeze plugs removal

HJC13

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2001 AUDI A4
1.8L
V6
TURBO
4WD
AUTOMATIC
50,000 MILES

Just need to know would it be easier for me to pull the motor or just lift the motor or just take like things around the motor out for a freeze plugs. Vehicle listed above is drive an A4 Quattro.

Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 11:21 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

That is really based on which freeze plug is leaking. Removing or lifting the engine is somewhat involved. I realize that most Audi shop manual repairs begin with, step 1, remove the engine. LOL If it is in an area where a few things can be removed to access it, that is what I would do. If it is behind the engine, that is a different situation. Removal is extensive, lifting to access is a bit easier. If you can access the leak by simply removing a few components, that is the direction I would go.

Let me know approx where the leak is located so I can better direct you.

Take care,
Joe

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Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 AT 7:53 PM

HJC13

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Okay, thank you so much. I'll let y'all know you were taking your time to answer back.

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Thursday, January 7th, 2021 AT 10:50 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Happy to help. Have you had the chance to inspect the leak? Is it possible for you to take a pic of the bad plug and upload it for me to see?

Let me know.

Joe

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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM