Podge, very interesting... What a load of crap.... I dont mean that you got your power back (wish I could get mine back) but the BS about the vacuum pipes being in the Auto Transmission.

The part that you are talking about is attached to the engine, right side near the rear when looking from the front. You dont need to drain oil from the gearbox (unless it is one of the electronic solenoids in there) and certainly you dont have to remove the sump.

Is this what the mechanic told you, so he could charge you the €120 euro to push the pipe back on? Or, are you being funny

Anyway, doesnt matter, glad you have yours fixed.

And before anyone says anything about vacuum on Turbos, I have spent 5 months trying to trace a possible vacuum issue on mine, several people on this forum have tried to help, so i know every inch of pipe and vacuum solenoids on a 3.0d (wish it was a pipe loose).

I must say you asked a genuine question and to weed through the crap from people that all they want to do is abuse other people that responded is so tedious, no wonder people dont come back to these forums.

A few people in this Topic should learn about the car before attacking others replies.

Everyone gives ideas that can always help, even if it isnt pinpointed. I cant see one reply from those that actually gave advice being incorrect.

Just wish it helped me..