I just did the timing belt, water pump and thermostat. I would like to drain the coolant from engine block but I can not find the plug. I am pretty sure it is on the drivers side. I don't think it is easily assessable. I know that the instructions I had for the timing belt said nothing about removing the drivers side engine mount to gain access to the crank shaft TDC guide pin plug. Any info would be great. Maybe I am wasting my time being the fact I did drop coolant while removing the water pump and thermostat ?


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you can get a really good chuck of it out through the lower radiator hose.

 

G12 is pretty stable and long lived. W/o contaminations I would not bother.

 

Thanks for the reply. Just for added measure I pop a hose off the oil cooler and dropped almost an additional quart. Refilled the system and I am good to go. If any one has a 2004 A6 2.7 and is thinking about doing the timing belt themselves let me know. A few hidden bolts. It took me a little less then 10 hours. If I had to do it again I could probably do it in 5 hours. I have seen some pics on the net from some guy who took the hole nose off, radiator,condenser and everything else. A total waste of time. Taking the bumper(20 minute) off and sliding the nose back a few inches gives you plenty of room to work.

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I removed my carrier when I did the tbelt and cam adjuster gaskets in my 02 2.7. It may take a little more time, but it is awesome if you have a bad back. You can basically sit in a chair and do the work. Plus it gave me nice access to de-grease everything from the darn camshaft adjuster seal leakage.

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BTW, you dont need to remove the engine mount to get access for the crank shaft locking tool, just takes tenacity and a bunch of tools the first time.

 

I just did my timing belt due to a leaking coolant and accessed by removing lower inner cooler hoses and a long extension still a PITA to get to but if you have small hands can get it started. problem is its at an angle and you can see it from the fender well but cannot get the correct angle without removing piping. hope this helps someone. But recommend putting lock in.