Anyone sell it? Can the hoses be fitted without removing the manifold?

 

I'm almost positive it can not be done without the intake mani being removed.

 

It's very possible, without removing the intake manifold. You just have to be prepared with ALL the right tools and replacement parts:

TOOLS:
~Long flat screwdriver
~Long needle nose pliers with 90deg bent tips(KEY)
~Allen hex bits(for removing SAI unit, from Tiptronic A6/allroads)

PARTS:
~Bosch Auxiliary Water Pump #0392 020 073
~Inlet "L" hose #078 121 082H
~Outlet "V" hose #078 122 349
~Four replacement worm-drive hose clamps

METHOD:
~Remove SAI with 5mm Allen bit and 10mm bolt behind unit(Auto only)
~Move coolant tank over towards driver side shock tower
~Remove all spider hoses going into Combi valves(Auto only)
~Remove intake "Y" pipe and accordian hose
~Remove driver side Diverter Valve
~Unplug blue two-prong connector from pump(Behind/under center intake)
~Using bent needle nose pliers - pinch the front hose spring clamp, slide back) and use pliers to wriggle hose from bleed screw pipe
~Use bent pliers to loosen rear hose(inlet), just under steel turbo feed line
~Use long screwdriver to push pump assembly back 1/4" to release from round rubber mounting grommets
~GENTLY slide pump assembly(with two hoses intact) out the rear of engine
~With new pump and hoses attached - install in reverse of removal

ETA: Allocate 1-3hours

BENEFITS:
1) No Throttle body adaptation necessary, if intake manifold is NOT removed
2) No threat or dropping loose objects inside intake
3) No potential for pinched wire/vacuum connections
4) No loss of fuel pressure, since fuel rail is untouched
5) No gaskets to buy/install
6) Less removal of parts

 

nice write-up. never done it without removing everything!

kit:

Apikol 2.7tt Coolant Afterrun Pump Relocation Kit


034 sells a delete kit. relocation is a better option in my opinion.