So, my EML came on a while ago and thanks to some help from Canders for the VCDS scan, it's thrown up the above fault code.

 

I'm aware of the handy aluminium blocks which fix the issue, however my engine has the plastic manifold meaning getting at the intake manifold is a pain in the backside.  I've seen a video from Diesel Geeks from a guy in Germany who has successfully fitted one without removing the manifold on an A4.  It looks a fiddle to say the least but wondered if anyone else had done it? 

 

Ideally don't want to have to shell out for a garage to look at it as no doubt I'll get stung for a new intake which will still potentially have the problem in the future.  Either that or I'll find somewhere that will be able to fit the bracket without having to remove the manifold.

This is the way I did it...

I cut the small bracket that the bolt needs to go through just enough so the bracket will slide over thread with the bolt loosened. 

I also put locktight on the thread for piece of mind.

 

Obviously the correct way would be to take the manifold off but I didn't want to mess with the fuel lines.

Mines been on there over 30,000 miles now with no problems.

I'm no way suggesting this way is better, it's just a shortcut I decided to take.

 

Shame we didn't have the aluminium manifold where they bolt on within minutes hey!!!