Water pump leaking / poss DIY

[Raigmoul]

Hello everyone,

Hope you, families and loved ones are safe and sound in this coronavirus s**t storm!

So, my water pump is leaking - albeit very slowly - and I'd like capitalise on the good weather spell we're having to replace it ...

I'm a fairly competent DIYer, but I'm relatively new to Audi. Mine is a 2007 3.0 TDI Quattro coupe (CAPA engine?)

It's a very tight engine compartment, and I'm not sure I'll be able to get to the water pump without removing quite a few components.

I've taken a few pictures, your help is much appreciated!!

In the picture above, what is this rotating thing? I took off the black plastic cover marked by the arrow - while the engine was off - but couldn't take it out as the black bridge thingy (??) is in the way. Is there a secial way to get it out completely?

How is this bridge(??) removed? I've taken the top plastic cover in front of it and the air intake just to have a quick look. I just don't want to start taking things apart without knowing what it's involved.

My theory is: removing the bridge would give me access to the bloomin' water pump

Also, where on earth is the EGR?

Thank you all, stay safe and keep well

Cheers,
R

 

[Raigmoul]

Found a picture on another forum which shows part I was asking about in picture 1: (thankfully not my car

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What is this thing arrow's pointing to?

Cheers,
R

 

[Raigmoul]

Anyone??