Turbo replacement (2.7T) with engine on the car?

Is this a credible info?

Anybody to confirm it?

 

The 2.7T engine has to be removed from the car to change Turbo's.

 

That picture puts my timing belt picture to shame....

Am I to understand the engine was not lifted, but pulled forward? And why is the garage so clean? I usually cant walk without stepping on tools, car parts, bolts, etc...

The only thing that would upset me about doing that to my car is disconnecting the A/C. $120 in referigerant and $120 in gas to go to buffalo to get it. I guess it would be a good drive to test out the car after major surgery.

 

There are a few different ways to handle pulling the powertrain. Used the scissor lift to hold the car up and gain access to everything underneath, then used a wheel dolly under the rear of trans with the rolling cherry picker to pull powertrain forward.

The garage is clean because the front end of the car was waiting patiently outside on the deck

Interestingly enough, no need to disconnect AC. Audi designed the front end so that the condensor hinges aside like a fence gate (wrapped and bungee corded to outside of pass front fender), and the compressor unbolts from the engine and swings aside too. If you look closely in the pic, you can see compressor resting on the floor but is still connected to the car.

 

Hey, I'm considering buying an A6 2.7 Bi-Turbo w/ 75,000 miles. Should I be worried about how much life the turbos have left? Timing Belt? Any input would be appreciated, I love everything about the car, but need something reliable.

 

K04-S4 great pictures. Give you props for tackling a project like that.

 

Thanks for props and it was a lot of work! PM if anyone in MB needs help.

Nemohm - Have not tried but I have heard of one person who pulled one head and replaced a Turbo with 2.7T engine in car, must have been a nightmare but apparently it was do-able. Personally I'd still go with the "drop subframe to pull engine approach" so that other items can be refreshed while in there.