What does $2300 buy? My A6 Avant Rescue

[blmlozz]

Took some virgin pictures of the beater I bought, the list of items broken is almost too long to list, but I hope to fix almost all of it, some things like the dash probally won't make it for a long time. Ebay parts will be used frequently, but it'll be working, and running instead of being crushed. I believe the only good items I saw were all the Bose speakers and windows worked, and that the CA's and TRE's had been replaced recently, timing belt wasen't cracked either.

It was either this, or an 99.5 A4 that wouldn't start and had transmission problems. This thing ran (albeit with an empty coolant res and milky oil cap) and had 28K less miles, 155,600 to be exact.

Sale/taxable price was acutally $1746

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5224/1001883z.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/1001883z.jpg/)
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[EErie B6]

not bad, not bad. ...it has potential.

...it amazes me how fast people can trash stuff... I know id i spent over 30 g's of my hard earned money if want to see how fast i could kill it too. [:/]

[blmlozz]

Thanks.
If the seats clean up It'll be a winner, there are virtually no wear spots anywhere except for the wrinkling which is a bit normal from what I've seen of other comfort seats.


not bad, not bad. ...it has potential.

...it amazes me how fast people can trash stuff... I know id i spent over 30 g's of my hard earned money if want to see how fast i could kill it too.

I'm not amazed by what people are capable of doing (or not doing) to cars anymore.

She (I think it was a she because there are court documents for some sort of traffic court in NC with a chick name on it) at least had the decency to get a $25 oil change 5K miles ago lol.

[A62TURBO]

I love that interior combo, seems like a fun project. GL with her!

[EErie B6]

my ar comfort seats are in great shape and have wrinkles too... no worries there.

if its a reliable runner then i think you got a pretty decent deal... especially if you diy it back to good health.

as long as you get it mechanically sound, the cosmetic stuff can wait.... enjoy parking up front at stores while you can... haha.

[blmlozz]

I love that interior combo, seems like a fun project. GL with her!

thanks! I'm strangely attracted to the blue/white interior too. I already spluged on $2 OEM rear floor mats from ECS a new coolant res and cap :P


if its a reliable runner then i think you got a pretty decent deal... especially if you diy it back to good health.

as long as you get it mechanically sound, the cosmetic stuff can wait.... enjoy parking up front at stores while you can... haha.

lol oh yes I will enjoy that. It'll be all a DIY, nothing scares me anymore after owning a B5 S4 for 2 years. Powertrain will come out so I can at least reseal the engine and clean up all the oil that's accumulated over the years if the coolant loss isn't something like a HG. Really though it'll be a good investment so long as the block or heads are not cracked, even if it does need HG's. I have ~ 1000-1500 to spend to 'get it running well'.


my ar comfort seats are in great shape and have wrinkles too... no worries there.


sweet, I had hoped they were like that, I had feared it had clogged sunroof drains at one point from the slightly moldy-smell the car had.

[8520]

I want an avant :|

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Keep us updated.

[A62TURBO]

It's threads like this that make me want to buy an older Audi in need of TLC as a fun project.

[8520]

It's threads like this that make me want to buy an older Audi in need of TLC as a fun project.

You and I both. Been looking at older audis and volvos on craigslist......

[ben916]

$2500 is a deal!

That would a super fun avant to get up to speed and make it a DD.

[blmlozz]

start my new job tomorrow, but I'm hoping my friend will be able to meet me at the place to pick it up so it doesn't sit there until saturday. will get the big list of shit that's broke up soon, and this weekend will be initial engine/trans inspection and cleaning. thanks for the kind words from all, I'm excited to put some tlc in her for once in it's life.

[blmlozz]

Drove it home today.

Good news;
It costs $62 to title, that's *after* taxes :P
it's a clean title!
Will have 3 days to TLC it this weekend+monday b/c of Mr king day.
It holds coolant, still had >1/2 the res left when I got home, appears to be leaking from the res and somewhere on the back of the engine
Suspension isn't a *complete* dead horse
Engine seems to be running decently, even managed 22.2mpg according to what I could see on the trip, wants to die when I stop, probally need to clean egr or something.
Trans shifts smoothly
couldn't *really* tell b/c the coolant temp sensor is broken, but assuming the oil temp sensor is fine, it didn't overheat.
brakes work, not well, but they work.
front heated seats work, not sure if they're working correctly or if I'm used to my brand new G8's heated seats, but they get..warmish, only drove 10miles or so.
floor pans are not crushed from some idiot's diy jacking

bad news;
more shit is broken/missing than I had first thought,
the speedometer dances,
for some reason the cabin filter shroud is missing,
so is the battery holder, (and by extension the windshield wiper drainage is broken)
The Altenator looks to be dying, several times the lights dimmed, although, this could be an EGR related issue to it wanting to die when stopping.
I think the alarm is on the fritz, the lights 'pulse' when the car is on unless they're turned off, and it' makes a weird beeping sound when shut off. Know there were 10+ interior/alarm codes I'll have to take a look at
the windage tray-missing
I haven't looked at it yet, but the rear wiper motor may be broken too, had the front wipers on lowest setting, didn't see the rear move (unless it's a seperate switch, maybe someone can enlighten me when it's supposed to come on?)
now that my cold is gone, the car is a little 'old' smelling.
has exhaust leak somewhere, worst case it's a bad cat by the sound of it.

first things to get fixed;
a damn battery!
hood/trunk gas struts, that rear opening is HEAVY!
side view mirror switch
turn signal bulbs, possible the reflectors, since it looked like they were poped out, probally due to some idiot's attempt with a screw driver.

[JTown77]

The rear wiper will come on when you push the stalk forward toward the dash. Or atleast that's how to turn it on, in my allroad.

[blmlozz]

thanks for the tip, I'll try that tomorrow!

[blmlozz]

So today was full of surprises. Initally I thought I could get away with just a vac and scrub, I'm glad I didn't stop there.
I decided to do a full carpet shampoo/clean via removing all seats.

Say hello to my little friend;
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6091/1001889r.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/1001889r.jpg/)

A likely source of the 'odor' that was in the car; who knows what caked under the seat.
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2044/1001890t.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/i/1001890t.jpg/)

Expecting a clean driver side? lol, silly me

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2641/1001892t.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/1001892t.jpg/)

Blue Crappy Audi painted surfaces+ white leather=
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4564/1001893o.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/i/1001893o.jpg/)

upclose of the gunk on the driver side
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9897/1001894.th.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/1001894.jpg/)

After all day of scrubbing, vaccuming and repeating; this is recent after I emptied a bottle of automotive oxy spray on it.
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1612/1001901v.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/i/1001901v.jpg/)

passenger side, I still want to steam clean it to get anything that's left, the major source of stain are gone, but there's not much to hide the fact that the carpet is still dirty as shit.
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3265/1001902.th.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/1001902.jpg/)

two guesses what this little POS box that ruined the rest of the day is? NO GOOGLING
hints; it's not aftermarket remote start or alarm.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5370/1001903f.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/1001903f.jpg/)

Driver seat, the plastics cleaned up very well, but the leather is just toast, the Lexol didn't even touch the black stuff encrusted in the cracks on the leather
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/5764/1001904u.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/1001904u.jpg/)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5353/1001905.th.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/1001905.jpg/)

Other stuff accomplished;
new hood gas strut, new rear wiper blade, bought some dot4 and will buy new mirror switch and gas struts for the trunk tonight. the seats are now clean enough I won't feel the need to shower after sitting in them and at least for now, the interior smells like carpet cleaner instead of ass.
removed the cup holders from rear seat(both were broken *yay*)

[blmlozz]

Some stuff I forgot
Rear bench; not much better than anything else.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6294/1001895s.th.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/1001895s.jpg/)

Cleaned up
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A relative perhapes?
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/443/1001898d.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/1001898d.jpg/)

I'll have to remove the center console and soak to get this out.
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7877/1001897w.th.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/1001897w.jpg/)

it's a non-smoker car! LOL
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[awdjunkies]

Definitely a project. Though it looks like you are doing just fine. [up]

[2001A6]

OMG a ming avant with the blue/cream.. thats hot!

You could send your cluster out to modulemaster.com. They rebuilt mine, fixed the non-existant pixels, and the notchy speedometer. It was ~180 with shipping and everything.

Not sure what you mean by the cabin air filter shroud, but it doesnt have anything that covers it. If you take the big cover off, its just there hanging out.

I would bet the leak is a flex pipe. Damn things always leak.

[bigdadi]

Klima-Cleaner can get rid cigarrette odor, disinfect your A/C system ... $14.95
http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-klima-cleaner-acodorbacteriacleaner.aspx

If you need battery ... Sears is $160

1Zeinszett has a very good carpet/upholstery cleaner also... $9.00 / 16oz
http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-carpetandupholsterycleaner.aspx

[n3985]

Leatherique is what you need for serious leather rejuvenation, not Lexol. Good luck!

[blmlozz]

OMG a ming avant with the blue/cream.. thats hot!

You could send your cluster out to modulemaster.com. They rebuilt mine, fixed the non-existant pixels, and the notchy speedometer. It was ~180 with shipping and everything.

Not sure what you mean by the cabin air filter shroud, but it doesnt have anything that covers it. If you take the big cover off, its just there hanging out.

I would bet the leak is a flex pipe. Damn things always leak.

thanks for the link and tips, not sure what it is yet, it will report the speed then 'dance' between 0 and the current speed randomly.

Klima-Cleaner can get rid cigarrette odor, disinfect your A/C system ... $14.95
http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zein...iacleaner.aspx

If you need battery ... Sears is $160

1Zeinszett has a very good carpet/upholstery cleaner also... $9.00 / 16oz
http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams...rycleaner.aspx

already got some of the adams stuff ordered after the regular grade stuff wasen't cutting it, thanks!


Leatherique is what you need for serious leather rejuvenation, not Lexol. Good luck!
I'm tempted to try anything at this point, any links to references on this product? It seems legit, espically if it's good enough for bently's, just never heard of it before.

stuff I did today;

so, the 'gunk' on the wheels turned out to be cv axles. Thankfully the rears are still good, but this was yet another setback, and I also noticed the 'replaced' control arms are acutally the all-broken orginals. Oddly the ball-joints are okay, but the bushings are torn.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5593/1001906v.th.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/1001906v.jpg/)

what the seatbelts are supposed to look like
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/4958/1001907v.th.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/1001907v.jpg/)

what they acutally look like...
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/748/1001908h.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/1001908h.jpg/)

Duralast reman cv axles are a little known secret, for $59.99 each, you get a rebuilt oe axle with new boots, re-painted half-shafts, and a lifetime warranty that's acutally usefull. Picked these up at a local store
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5773/1001909em.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/1001909em.jpg/)

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9150/kl7yp.jpg
new parts!
Not.. probally the cleanest parts on the car right now except the new ones. my OCD got to me, had to clean the CV heat shields. The subframe and all the other parts in the wheel well were covered in CV grease, but I'll get to them with the powertrain removed.
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7406/1001910u.th.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/1001910u.jpg/)
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1616/1001911o.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/1001911o.jpg/)

other stuff done today;
fixed the outter driver door, was expecting a broken handle, instead it just needed a little adjustment, free fix!!
Me; 1 A6; 12


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this my friends, ruined the day yesterday and sucked an hour away today. Since there were no guesses, this little box is a device to immobilize the vehicle. It's used by lein and rentor agencies. ie. You don't pay your weekly car payment? This prevents the car from starting. Luckily it's simply tied into the ignition positive cable. So it was a very easy, if not aggervating fix. It appears whatever was making the noise on shut-down was this as well..
me; 2 A6; 12.

tomorrow I'll attempt to finish cleaning the interior and clean up the oil from the engine to start to diagnose where the various leaks are comming from.

[Mantis]

I think you should seriously consider picking up one of my spare 2.7's to put into this.

[blmlozz]

I think you should seriously consider picking up one of my spare 2.7's to put into this.

A motor swap may be in it's future, but only after I get some debt down and fix the major stuff. Even then, it would likely be a 4.2, I'm not sure I could comitt to another 2.7TT as a daily.

[EErie B6]

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5370/1001903f.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/1001903f.jpg/)

this my friends, ruined the day yesterday and sucked an hour away today. Since there were no guesses, this little box is a device to immobilize the vehicle. It's used by lein and rentor agencies. ie. You don't pay your weekly car payment? This prevents the car from starting. Luckily it's simply tied into the ignition positive cable. So it was a very easy, if not aggervating fix. It appears whatever was making the noise on shut-down was this as well..
me; 2 A6; 12.

tomorrow I'll attempt to finish cleaning the interior and clean up the oil from the engine to start to diagnose where the various leaks are comming from.

holy crap. are you kidding? thats some crazy... and im surprised to see it on an Audi... maybe on a 300M but wow.

where was it hidden?

[n3985]

http://www.leatherique.com/

I would suggest reading the instructions in full since the leather wear is so severe.

This is a good DIY

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=174392&highlight=leatherique

[blmlozz]

holy crap. are you kidding? thats some crazy... and im surprised to see it on an Audi... maybe on a 300M but wow.

where was it hidden?

that was my exact reaction, I had to double check and re-read what their product description was, but here it is, plain as day
http://www.passtimeusa.com/elite-plus
it was 'tucked' with some nice fire-causing in-line splice 3m connectors into the harness under the driver knee bolster panel. Which they broke to install this.

[Mantis]

it was 'tucked' with some nice fire-causing in-line splice 3m connectors into the harness under the driver knee bolster panel. Which they broke to install this.

ouch, if you need any parts, my local indy shop has a parts A6 out back, cost next to nothing for odds and ends

[EErie B6]

that was my exact reaction, I had to double check and re-read what their product description was, but here it is, plain as day
http://www.passtimeusa.com/elite-plus
it was 'tucked' with some nice fire-causing in-line splice 3m connectors into the harness under the driver knee bolster panel. Which they broke to install this.

that is so crazy. i totally didnt know things like that even existed. (for mainstream purchase)
Its almost like an invasion of privacy.

If i found something like that on my car, id rip it out so fast... lien or not.


"Over 4,000 Dealerships with over 700,000 Units Sold"

HO-LEE-CRAP

do you have a carfax on it by chance? i wonder how many owners its had and where it was purchased from

[Allrad]

Great thread, love rescues. That is a very classy color combo.

[blmlozz]

If i found something like that on my car, id rip it out so fast... lien or not.


that's what I did, lol, I was so shocked, unfortunatly, it had the side-effect of killing the car XD


do you have a carfax on it by chance? i wonder how many owners its had and where it was purchased from

the last owner was a credit company by the title, I may sneak a carfax later on since I was curious as well.


ouch, if you need any parts, my local indy shop has a parts A6 out back, cost next to nothing for odds and ends

sweet! Right now there are only a few things I can think of that are broken or mising(all the pop-out cup holders, windage tray, and passenger side 5V engine cover), I'll have to analyze the stuff that's broken later tonight to get some definitate parts I'll be looking for.


Great thread, love rescues. That is a very classy color combo.
thanks! I'm going to attempt to keep the combination when the headliner and leather go off to the upholstery shop eventually.

[blmlozz]

Big things happened today.
The orginal blue protective tape, still on a little nut on the aluminum rear trim
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1135/1001914x.th.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/1001914x.jpg/)

engine pre-cleaning
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after dumping 3 bottles of engine brite and some simple green
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http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2580/1001920s.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/i/1001920s.jpg/)
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another probal source of odor, all kinds of stinky sticky stuff was in here, had to remove the body plugs in order to wash this
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7418/1001913y.th.jpg (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/1001913y.jpg/)

cleaned up
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2606/1001917m.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/1001917m.jpg/)

Free part! The old napa battery was @ 40% charge the alt puts out 14V when running, figured it was working and my weak starts were a battery issue, so after buying a new duralast that's acutally the right size, I pondered if the idiots before me had simply lost the clamp under the tray. To my surprise, they had! Free $20!
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/5489/1001922n.th.jpg (http://img808.imageshack.us/i/1001922n.jpg/)

At this point in the day, I had taken one of the seats up to the upholestery shop to get a quote
$660 for both front seats. needless to say, this was out of the question, there's absolutely no reason to put $1K into leather for a car that's going to be worth $4-5K at the most. However, I still had the thermo-nuclear option of cleaning power;

the 'special' sauce selected for the job was a mild solvent, The OE leather wasen't torn and is simply dirty, so I pondered.. I'll let the results speak for themselves. The solvent and scrubbing power acutally softended up the leather as well. I finsihed with some conditioner.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7353/1001925.th.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/1001925.jpg/)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6105/1001927m.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/1001927m.jpg/)

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5053/1001928eg.th.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1001928eg.jpg/)

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5138/1001931o.th.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/1001931o.jpg/)

This side had the 'painted' blue trim on it.. but now :D
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3976/1001932q.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/1001932q.jpg/)

Also steam cleaned the carpets. These were taken at night in rain, as the cleaning had taken all day by this time. Lously winter daylight hours [evilmad]
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4670/1001933q.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/1001933q.jpg/)

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1702/1001934e.th.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/1001934e.jpg/)
the pink areas here are simply light shadows.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/606/1001935x.th.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/1001935x.jpg/)
Again, it's raining, the beading is just water
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1813/1001936w.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/1001936w.jpg/)

other stuff done;
bought vac hose, I'm starting to believe the milky oil cap is due to a cracked breather hose, the driver side crank hose acutally 'broke' as soon as I touched it.

[Mantis]

Good work, it is amazing what some elbow grease and a couple of well chosen chemical aids can do.

[awdjunkies]

Damn dude, Now that's dedication, in bringing back from the dead a well deserved Avant. [;)]

[Allrad]

I cant believe people will live in such filth and utter trash something they paid allot or money for. Boggles the mind.

[JediJoker7169]

I think you should seriously consider picking up one of my spare 2.7's to put into this.

2nd.

[blmlozz]

didn't do much today, replaced a bunch of vac hose, the FPR hose was loose to say the least,
ordered new coolant temp sensor, waiting on a reply from a member for a hall sensor and ordered new crank case hose.

Scanned the car. Note the car was turned on a few times when the seats were out, when the breather hose was pluged to prevent water getting in(and washed while running)) and the battery has been disconnected, so some of these will go away when I clear and try to get fresh codes. The interior ones however, have been there for a while. The miss-fires, were not there before, so once I get anew breather and clear to re-scan we'll see if they come back. Anyone have a gues son the interior codes? I wouldn't be surprised if all of them were acutally real faults, but can one or two things account for them? thanks.

took some better pictures of the interior.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1277/1001938fa.th.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/1001938fa.jpg/)

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Tuesday,18,January,2011,20:31:12:06156
VCDS Version: Release 10.6.3
Data version: 20101206



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Chassis Type: 4B - Audi A6 C5
Scan: 01 02 03 06 08 15 16 17 18 34 35 36 37 45 55 56 57 65 67 75
76 77

Mileage: 250590km/155709miles
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 078-907-551-AHA.lbl
Part No: 4D0 907 551 AH
Component: 2.8L V6/5V MOTR AT D01
Coding: 06252
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 6CD932C8360D

9 Faults Found:
18010 - Power Supply Terminal 30: Voltage too Low
P1602 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17746 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G40): Open or Short to Plus
P1338 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16686 - Cylinder 2: Misfire Detected
P0302 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17658 - Fuel Level too Low
P1250 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16689 - Cylinder 5: Misfire Detected
P0305 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16689 - Cylinder 5: Misfire Detected
P0305 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16685 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected
P0301 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
Readiness: 0110 1101

Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 4B0-820-043-MY1.lbl
Part No: 4B0 820 043 G
Component: A6-Klimavollautomat D58
Coding: 00160
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 1E3D2800B031

2 Faults Found:
01809 - Actuating Motor for Temperature Flap; Left (V158)
41-10 - Blocked or No Voltage - Intermittent
00792 - A/C Pressure Switch (F129)
31-10 - Open or Short to Ground - Intermittent

************************************************** ****************************-
Address 15: Airbags Labels: 4B0-959-655-AI7.lbl
Part No: 4B0 959 655 K
Component: Airbag 7 Audi 0501
Coding: 00106
Shop #: WSC 02324
VCID: 3871DE9832D5

3 Faults Found:
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
01217 - Side Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N199)
32-10 - Resistance too High - Intermittent
01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Passenger Side (N200)
32-10 - Resistance too High - Intermittent

************************************************** ****************************-
Address 17: Instruments Labels: 4B0-919-xxx-17.lbl
Part No: 4B0 919 930 RX
Component: C5-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D18
Coding: 00262
Shop #: WSC 09414
VCID: 8F23C544E7DB

1 Fault Found:
01039 - Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2)
30-10 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent

************************************************** ****************************-
Address 35: Centr. Locks Labels: 4B0-962-258.lbl
Part No: 4B0 962 258 C
Component: Central Lock/Alarm D30
Coding: 15885
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 29570BDCF97F

24 Faults Found:
01371 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Driver's Side
35-00 - -
01572 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Passenger Side
35-00 - -
01374 - Alarm triggered by Terminal 15
35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -
01368 - Alarm triggered by Luggage Compartment Switch
35-00 - -
01564 - Interior Lock Switch; Driver Side (E151); Unlock
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01565 - Luggage Compartment Light (W3)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01565 - Luggage Compartment Light (W3)
28-10 - Short to Plus - Intermittent
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
00991 - Interior Lights
28-10 - Short to Plus - Intermittent
00955 - Key 1
09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent
00956 - Key 2
09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent
00957 - Key 3
09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent
01570 - Turn-Off Delay; Terminal 15
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01570 - Turn-Off Delay; Terminal 15
28-10 - Short to Plus - Intermittent
01559 - Drivers Door
58-10 - Can't Lock - Intermittent
01560 - Passenger Door
58-10 - Can't Lock - Intermittent
01560 - Passenger Door
59-00 - Can't Unlock
01581 - Incorrect Component Detected
35-00 - -
01574 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Right Rear
35-00 - -
01573 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Left Rear
35-00 - -
01482 - Motors for Central Locking
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
00951 - Tailgate Central Locking Motor Relay (J398)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01141 - Luggage Compartment Unlocking Switch (E165)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent

************************************************** ****************************-
Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 4B0-951-173.lbl
Part No: 4B0 951 173
Component: Innenraumueberw. D03
Coding: 00002
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: E0C1D6F84AC5

3 Faults Found:
01381 - Alarm triggered by Anti-Theft Sensor; Rear Right
35-00 - -
01382 - Alarm triggered by Anti-Theft Sensor; Front Left
35-00 - -
01383 - Alarm triggered by Anti-Theft Sensor; Front Right
35-00 - -

************************************************** ****************************-
Address 56: Radio Labels: 8D0-035-1xx-56.lbl
Part No: 4B0 035 186 A
Component: Radio D02
Coding: 00117
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 1E3D2800B031

1 Fault Found:
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent

End ************************************************** ******************-

[2001A6]

Alot of those interior codes are from when the alarm goes off. I always have codes for the alarm over the summer, windows down means the stupid alarm goes off lol.

And since most of those codes are intermittant, I would clear them, and drive the car for a bit. Lock and unlock the doors a few times, then re scan it. See what, if anything comes back. Thats all the dealer would do.


On the engine, these had 35k plugs. I'd throw on a set of plugs, and a set of wires to be safe. I did that a while ago on mine, ran alot better.

[blmlozz]

Alot of those interior codes are from when the alarm goes off. I always have codes for the alarm over the summer, windows down means the stupid alarm goes off lol.

And since most of those codes are intermittant, I would clear them, and drive the car for a bit. Lock and unlock the doors a few times, then re scan it. See what, if anything comes back. Thats all the dealer would do.


On the engine, these had 35k plugs. I'd throw on a set of plugs, and a set of wires to be safe. I did that a while ago on mine, ran alot better.

I did notice, that the rear gate will not lock, and I've set off the alarm once or twice already, and some of those light codes are correct too.

[blmlozz]

just sitting here waiting for it to get warmer to start the powertrain removal, so here's what I did in the last few days after work

1st, can someone give me detailed instructions on the seat Memory useage? I believe it's broken, but I want to make sure It's not just me. Note; the side view mirror adjuster is broken, so there is no adjustment between memory saves.

Pres STOP so that it's pushed down
Press M and a number together for at least 1 second.

it should now be saved.


I then move the seat forward a few inches, and repeate.
When I press 1 again, nothing happens?

onto the pics! NOTE, if anyone has another suggestion for image hosting, I'll gladly take it into consideration. Imageshack has gone down the crapper in terms of spam recently.

Remember the brown seatbelts?
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2690/1001950h.th.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/1001950h.jpg/)
BAM!
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1737/1001955d.th.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/1001955d.jpg/)

Headliner needs to come down.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5551/1001953r.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/1001953r.jpg/)
That's a 1952 Buick Special 8 under the sheets btw.
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6418/1001954.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/1001954.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7218/1001952y.th.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/1001952y.jpg/)

Got some good codes last night;
needs upstream 02 sensors, and a Cam pos sensor, misfires were due to a spark plug wire not seated fully. Buying cheap parts isn't helping much, the $50 breather hose cracked on me the first time I compressed the push-to-remove clips that go into the valve covers. [evilmad] hopefully ECS will let me return the shitty hose for a better one that won't break after 1 use. Power steering pump is pretty loud too..

Car wants to die if I give it gas and it comes back down to idle. found a 'list' of stuff from the PO;
Cat
Maf (I cleaned this up, with no difference, but that would explain why it wants to die)
02
speed sensor (bought this already)

fixed the coolant temp sensor at least :/

other stuff discovered;
the dual zone flap is blocked or non-functional, but the a/c and heat work, without any leaks.
the a/c fan (and by extension the fan controller) are probally toast, the eletric fan would not turn on with the a/c :(

[awdjunkies]

just sitting here waiting for it to get warmer to start the powertrain removal, so here's what I did in the last few days after work

1st, can someone give me detailed instructions on the seat Memory useage? I believe it's broken, but I want to make sure It's not just me. Note; the side view mirror adjuster is broken, so there is no adjustment between memory saves.

Pres STOP so that it's pushed down
Press M and a number together for at least 1 second.

it should now be saved.


I then move the seat forward a few inches, and repeate.
When I press 1 again, nothing happens?

onto the pics! NOTE, if anyone has another suggestion for image hosting, I'll gladly take it into consideration. Imageshack has gone down the crapper in terms of spam recently.

Remember the brown seatbelts?
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2690/1001950h.th.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/1001950h.jpg/)
BAM!
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1737/1001955d.th.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/1001955d.jpg/)

Headliner needs to come down.
(http://img213.imageshack.us/i/1001953r.jpg/)

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6418/1001954.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/1001954.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7218/1001952y.th.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/1001952y.jpg/)

Go some good codes last night;
needs upstream 02 sensors, and a Cam pos sensor, misfires were due to a spark plug wire not seated fully. Buying cheap parts isn't helping much, the $50 breather hose cracked on me the first time I compressed the push-to-remove clips that go into the valve covers. [evilmad] hopefully considering I've spent $10K ECS will let me return the shitty hose for a better one that won't break after 1 use.

Car wants to die if I give it gas and it comes back down to idle. found a 'list' of stuff from the PO;
Cat
Maf
02
speed sensor (bought this already)

Damn, you are certainly blowing through this build or rather Rebuild. Props to you on this, as far as pics/site hosting I use www.Flickr.com , and www.Photobucket.com of course as well as www.imageshack.com Oh and www.webshots.com even though I have never used webshots before.

[blmlozz]

Damn, you are certainly blowing through this build or rather Rebuild. Props to you on this, as far as pics/site hosting I use www.Flickr.com , and www.Photobucket.com of course as well as www.imageshack.com Oh and www.webshots.com even though I have never used webshots before.
lol, that's because the G8 is supposed to be the garage queen and right now it's on 50mile daily commute duty. The faster this is on the road the better
I have a bucket account that I'll probally be useing for this, imageshack has started pop-ads and that's where I draw the line :/

[n3985]

When you upload to Imageshack, copy and paste the "Direct Link" instead of the thumbnail. Either use the picture tag or pic link this way the pic shows without having to click to Imageshack.

[blmlozz]

When you upload to Imageshack, copy and paste the "Direct Link" instead of the thumbnail. Either use the picture tag or pic link this way the pic shows without having to click to Imageshack.

forgot about that;

oh yeah, forgot to mention on the broken list;

every single fucking interior piece has broken. every one. This is a clear example of why I hate audi interiors, the plastic gets brittle and their 'simple' push to install style breaks parts every time. I'm not sure if I can glue most of them together, so the A6 may loose some 'weight'. Espically the A pillar pieces, The fabric gets 'glued' to the windshield sealer, before I realized what was going on, it's already in 4-6 different pieces. Using plastic interior pry bars on the clips that connect them does not help, the clips are just too strong and plastic too brittle.

[2001A6]

Yeah, Audi techs usually order new a pillar pieces, and all new fasteners when taking an interior apart. Its such a pain, but its part of why Audi's interiors are so much better fit and finish wise. Double edge sword :/

[awdjunkies]

forgot about that;

oh yeah, forgot to mention on the broken list;

every single fucking interior piece has broken. every one. This is a clear example of why I hate audi interiors, the plastic gets brittle and their 'simple' push to install style breaks parts every time. I'm not sure if I can glue most of them together, so the A6 may loose some 'weight'. Espically the A pillar pieces, The fabric gets 'glued' to the windshield sealer, before I realized what was going on, it's already in 4-6 different pieces. Using plastic interior pry bars on the clips that connect them does not help, the clips are just too strong and plastic too brittle.

See!! already thinking positive [up]

[blmlozz]

Yeah, Audi techs usually order new a pillar pieces, and all new fasteners when taking an interior apart. Its such a pain, but its part of why Audi's interiors are so much better fit and finish wise. Double edge sword :/

yeah, I just needed to vent, I may have to phone my friend in German to search on ebay.de for some new A-pillars, they're usually $50-60 each. headliner is finnaly down.. the sunroof drainage broke as well =.='''

[blmlozz]

Did some stuff today :P

all of which were
http://lifeissweet16.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/mike-rowe.jpg?w=400&h=324

yes, that black stuff is transmission oil. :( It'll get 5-6 new quarts and a new filter, but eventually It will have to be rebuilt. I can't believe it's even shifting at this point. No that's not G12, It's Dexcool.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/1007/1001957c.jpg

a small oil leak maybe?
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/351/1001958h.jpg

inital front clip removal for powertrain removal got done today, wanted to do more, like disconnect axles and driveshaft, but the G8(in the back in this picture) needed a wash first.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9619/1001961x.jpg

clearly.. the belt was on it's last leg
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/4428/1001962q.jpg

we're going to try to re-upholster (and tint) the vehicle ourselves, total cost of materials for both so far is <$100, so if we can manage to not screw it up, it will be some money saved that we can put twoard the engine. Orange glue removal is a dirty job

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6917/1001963c.jpg

The headliner with the orange glue foam removed..
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5109/1001964m.jpg

The $56 headliner chosen, it's not a perfect match, but it was bought locally and since all interior trim will be done, it'll look good enough
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2876/1001965j.jpg

[blmlozz]

Haven't updated in a while, mostly because work gets most of my time anymore.

Got the engine mostly disconnected from the harness and various hoses, ect, so that it's ready to yank this weekend.
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9571/1001966yd.jpg


the $39 for 50' of 5% came out very nice, and I'll have enough for a fleet of vehicles.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7979/1001967n.jpg

Pimping ain't easy, infact, it takes up a lot of space. The Dashboard may soon follow every interior panel to replace the Heater core and fix whichever motor isn't working while the car is down anyway. It (the dash) is also bubbling up on the sides and on the windshield vent, which is something I wanted to take care of as well.
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9215/1001968f.jpg

[A62TURBO]

Nice job with the project so far. I'm glad you were able to get to that timing belt before catastrophe struck.

[EinSchnellAudi]

Looking good thus far! nice rescue ride for sure, and for 2300, should pay off very nicely. [up]

[Allrad]

More frequent updates are required.

[blmlozz]

Saddly, the powertrain didn't get pulled today, *everything* is ready to go sans the Shifter cable for tomorrow however, and it seemed like every action took 3 times longer than it should. So this update will be sorta boring :/

The good news is that the Headliner came out pretty good. There are a few spots I'm not happy about, and for some reason now the sun-roof doesn't want to close without help, but overall for a 1st DIY I'm happy.

First off;
The downpipes, the A6 has me spoiled, these were practically a breeze compared to my S4, unfortunatly, the left side is completly gutted as far as a cat goes,I don't understand how it's happended, but from what I could see there's absolutely nothing there.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1985.jpg



weren't these just in the box? That CC too.. wow what a PITA
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1986.jpg


This bitch was the worst point in the day, removing the TB cable from a rear TB'd vehicle, and the heater core rubber hoses were not compliant either. I also had the cover on the TB peel off, so idk if I'm going to do something about that now or get a new TB cable.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1987.jpg


hmm... might be an oil leak @ the Rear driveshaft
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1988.jpg

between the black trans oil and this.. it looks like a trans rebuild is enevitable. Luckily I just got a promotion @ my job.. so I may go so far as a master rebuild kit or a totaly new trans

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1990.jpg

oh yayy!! As if enough shit wasen't broken.. It's hard to see, but the Aero boot on the driveshaft is completly missing
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1993.jpg

Neeeeuuu headliner is up! It's a good match.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1996.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1995.jpg


Things discovered today;

The rear door lock mechanism was simply broken(and the broken piece still in the interior panel!!), some epoxy and 5minuites later it locks!! Fingers crossed, but this may solve many interrior codes.

So far the HG's don't appear to be blown, there's a lot of condensation in the exhuasts, but that could be from the non-existiant cat.
The rear-end and axles are in good shape, the diff axle seals are sweating a bit, but nothing drastic.
Still can't identify why the coolant was empty when I got the car, It obvisully pressurizes, and I haven't noticed any leaks. The white residue on the downpipe is curious, but it probally from a broken res spilling it on the DP. The only thing that's been broken so far has been the Pressure cap and Threads, which I can easily see why it would spill over.

The lower oil pan is toast, some idiot put a jack under it and cracked it. It looks like a DIY epoxy or paint job is what's keeping it from leaking worse than it is.

The 'burning' oil smell looks like very leaky Cam caps.
Front Motor mounts are leaky, but I was planning on replacing them and the snub with revised versions from audi.

[coolgraymemo]

good deal!

[blmlozz]

Decided to cherry pick the power train instead of a subframe removal. Aside from having to use a jack to carry the trans over the subframe, it went smoothly.


Before
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1997.jpg

After
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2000.jpg

AHA in all it's dirty-ness
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1998.jpg

Not sure what my attack plan is yet, I'd like to rebuild it, but I'm unsure if I can handle a complete rebuild as a DIY job without it taking a month, which would mean a new $2000 trans. Least I would do is reseal and do a oil/filter change I suppose. In any case, explaing to my partner we should get a $800 ZF master rebuild kit and some other updated parts that are a couple 100 $$$ 'just because it would be doing it the right way' will be an uphill battle to say the least.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_1999.jpg

All the mounts where broken, every single one. This is not an area I will be skipping on, thinking on some Meyle's, but ECS does not list Trans mounts for sale for the C5, so I'll have to find them somewhere else.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2002.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2001.jpg

[A62TURBO]

Thanx for the update, lookin good so far.

[blmlozz]

Thanx for the update, lookin good so far.

All I'll say about today is I'm very glad I didn't get a 2.8L B5 TIP(or even the 1.8T TIP I was looking @ before), it was tight enough in the C5 disconnecting stuff and removing the powertrain.

Stuff I bought from Ebay Hong-Kong today;
Dashboard Pop-out cup holder- $31
C5 fog light grille's- $24

I hate buying China shit, as they'll screw you if you have any problems (both were acutally $1, the remaining being 'shipping chargers') but I'm hoping these are simple enough that I won't have a problem.

[Quattro_2.7tt]

Nice write up. Looks like your making good progress!

[blmlozz]

removed the harness (it's nice to see a non-heat soaked harness for a change..) and I/M to get a view of the intake valves.
Not sure what's going on here, I know the Crank case vent spider hose was damaged, but this is some nasty oil build up. I'm vaugely aware that there's some sort of Valve that needs to be replaced fairly often on 2.8L Tips? (suction pump) could this be a result of that?
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2020.jpg


In any case, there's a *ton* of hard caked oil.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2019.jpg

The aluminum block vent (in the second picture below) is similar to this.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2021.jpg



No, that's not coolant, it's acutally melted plastic from a stubby screw-driver someone 'missplaced' under the I/M
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2017.jpg



Valves are decent, they're not great, but no sign of Blown HG so far. They're just filthy from 155,000 miles of mostly corner-mart 87 octane. lots of seafoam is in it's future.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2015.jpg

[blmlozz]

Decided to take the E/M's off, No blown HG's! All exhaust valves are full of carbon, but none are white, which would indicate a blown HG.

[blmlozz]

took the valve covers off today to take a peek.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2029.jpg


not so shabby for 155,000 miles. However, the piston heads are rather oily. Depending on cost, I may just get the Heads rebuilt.

ordered ~$500 worth of timing belt parts, gaskets and head gaskets/bolts today as well.

[n3985]

How difficult in your opinion is changing out the engine mounts? I was quoted 10 hours by an indy shop for my 3.0 Avant!!! Tranny I know it's simple, jack up the tranny, remove and replace mounts.

[blmlozz]

How difficult in your opinion is changing out the engine mounts? I was quoted 10 hours by an indy shop for my 3.0 Avant!!! Tranny I know it's simple, jack up the tranny, remove and replace mounts.
The Trans mounts should be 2 hour tops R/R job, the MM however, I would say at least 3-4, I'm unsure if there's enough room on the C5 platform to do a swap without removal of the front clip. I'm also unfamiliar with the term Indy, however I could see the extra 4 hours happening if this is a broad vehicle make shop and someone that doesn't specilize in VW/Audi's specifically. A front clip removal is fairly involved, even for a specalist. There's coolant loss, lots of wires to make sure you don't break, and a front bumper to re-align. Ie, it might not acutally take them 10hours, but that's what they'll charge for the extra effort. IMO it sounds like a lot, but you're also asking a DIY, so any shop time is too much.

[n3985]

Understood, indy aka independent shop is an Audi/VW specialist shop in NJ. I did the timing belt job with friends over a weekend so am familiar with the front clip removal/install process. I was taken back when quoted 10 hours, assuming $80/hr x10 = $800 labor for $100 parts blew my mind. Good luck on your restore!

[firstorbit84]

nice find... good luck!

[blmlozz]

Today was a productive day. There was a ton of plastic sucked up under the oil pickup screen, and I'm unable to locate it's source. The only plastic parts I can think of are;
Oil pump tensioer, cam tensioners. If I'm missing something, someone help, because otherwise, clearly there's something broken somewhere. Also, if I could get some advice down near the altenator pics I would be thankful.

Baggies? We aint got no stinkin Baggies.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2041.jpg

The AHA gods had to be appeased, a sacrafice was offered for the good fortune of the day (ie, no major engine damage noted. Even the crosshash marks are still there)
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2042.jpg

Took apart the Altenator so it wouldn't fling new oil crud everywhere, and because itself was caked. This is the after shot
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2044.jpg

remember this guy?
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2045.jpg

this piece broke, it's some sort of tensioner or bushing that the altenator spins on inside the casing. It's plastic, so it's not load bearing. If anyone knows where to buy internal Bosch altenator parts hit me up. Otherwise I'm going to try my Electric reman place.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2046.jpg

What the rest of the altenator (inside and out) looked like before
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2047.jpg

no valve impact. though it's a bit oily. I'm hoping new valve steam seals will help the problem
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2049.jpg

incase anyone was wondering, it's not supposed to look like this
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2050.jpg

pistons are dirty to say the least, not sure how I'll clean these. Anyone have suggestions?
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2051.jpg

Stuff that got the scrub today
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2052.jpg

THIS took the better part of 4-5 hours and ~ 1.5gallons of gas(the only stuff that could tackle the job, simple green need not apply) to get to this point.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2053.jpg

[EinSchnellAudi]

Keep up the good work! Looks great so far.

[blmlozz]

Mostly block work today. Would have started some re-assembly, but I'm still lacking ~ 2dozen seals/small parts. Also need to see how much it's going to cost for my local shop to clean the heads and do the valve seals for me. Looks like too much a PITA.

A man's second best friend
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2054.jpg


Clean pistons, scratches are surface only from a brass brush.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2055.jpg


1 down, 54 to go
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2057.jpg

what a pain it was to get this far, the good news is desipte some heat scoring and the usual wear, the lobes are in good shape.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2058.jpg

Cleaned block ready for paint.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2056.jpg

[bryzf1]

Looking good... amazing progress thus far!

[blmlozz]

Looking good... amazing progress thus far!

I better get all of the 200HP out of this AHA D: is all I will say.


thanks btw

[2001A6]

Should throw in some VAST intake mani spacers on when you put it back together. Will help with mid range power..

Looks awesome! What color are you painting the block?

[Richard]

Amazing. I can't wait to see the final product.

[mikehawk666]

making great time and progress, excited for the final product.

[8520]

making great time and progress, excited for the final product.

This.

[cbock]

Cool project and thanks for the write up. Keep the updates coming.

[blmlozz]

how to; guarentee m0ar awsome pictures

step
1)
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2064.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2063.jpg

Also bought a new VR and plastic shim for the Altenator for $20.. Autozone wanted $100 and the cheapest I could find online was $80.

Altenator win!

Big thanks to ECS , who got my order forced out today, and upgraded to 2nd day air saturday for free! Engine should be nearly completly back up this weekend, as long as I'm not tempted to get this ring set for $60 @ autohaus. ;)

[A62TURBO]

Nice camera, I myself have a D90 with a couple of lenses. Have fun taking awesome shots!

[Vinchenzo51]

how to; guarentee m0ar awsome pictures

step
1)
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2064.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/100_2063.jpg

Also bought a new VR and plastic shim for the Altenator for $20.. Autozone wanted $100 and the cheapest I could find online was $80.

Altenator win!

Big thanks to ECS , who got my order forced out today, and upgraded to 2nd day air saturday for free! Engine should be nearly completly back up this weekend, as long as I'm not tempted to get this ring set for $60 @ autohaus. ;)

I spy a razor mouse, iPhone 4 and an iPad.... Your job hiring?

[blmlozz]

I spy a razor mouse, iPhone 4 and an iPad.... Your job hiring?

I've had those, along with the M17X R2, CF-29 toughbook(for the *real* ETKA, since it only runs on XP =.='' and as the vag com), 2ng gen 256GB SSD 2.13ghz macbook air and the 1090T desktop in the living room before the job.


As far as I'm aware, I'm the only hybrid geek/gear head currently in existiance.

[EinSchnellAudi]

I've had those, along with the M17X R2, CF-29 toughbook(for the *real* ETKA, since it only runs on XP =.='' and as the vag com), 2ng gen 256GB SSD 2.13ghz macbook air and the 1090T desktop in the living room before the job.


As far as I'm aware, I'm the only hybrid geek/gear head currently in existiance.

CF-29 Is one of the best laptops ever made :) Nice gear

[blmlozz]

CF-29 Is one of the best laptops ever made :) Nice gear

picked it up as a refurb @ tigerdirect, it was a good $450 spent. a new HDD and another gb of ram sped it up enough for what I need it for. it's the 1.6ghz Dothan and touch screen that sold me.

[EinSchnellAudi]

heres the question tigerdirect or newegg? My vote is tigerdirect :)

[blmlozz]

tiger of course!

newegg's gone down the drain recently.


also; it's official, Grant is liquidating their inventory it seems. Picking up a complete Piston ring set for $80 tomorrow!

[Vinchenzo51]

Lol, I always assumed I invented the hybrid geek/gearhead

Glad to have you along lol

On a car note... You took a little engine routine checkup into a full rebuild... I like it

[blmlozz]

Big thanks to ZDmak tools, who managed to get my order out in time for it to get here for the weekend!
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0015.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0017.jpg
~half of the pot


http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0019.jpg
$130 voltage Regulator, meet $20 Voltage regulator. $20 voltage regulator, say hello to $1.74 bushing piece, Bushing piece, and VR, shake hands with reman'd Altenator for $22.

[blmlozz]

Got the block painted today, which means shit is now comming together. Would have done more, but the front seal flange gasket is still on order from the dealer.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0031.jpg

Remeber the disaster-zone this place was?
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0032.jpg

still a long way to go
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0033.jpg

the first head took half the day to get to this point, the other half was spent @ northern tool and Harbor freight, tomorrow should go more smoothly
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0034.jpg

an improvement, but I just wasen't able to get it spot-less
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0035.jpg

Unfortunately, the worst possible thing happened and all my valve's got screwd up and are hopelessly in the wrong order, so getting the seat area super clean was critical. The good news is that it was only the intake valves that are in the wrong order, and they were the ones that were mostly clean around the seal area.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0037.jpg

[A62TURBO]

Great progress, your car will be runnin pretty damn well when you finish.

[blmlozz]

Great progress, your car will be runnin pretty damn well when you finish.
I decided today to skip the $80 rings, because
1) $80 for a ring set sounds great at first, until I found out that Grant rings are 'get what you pay for'
2) I forgot for a moment that this is really just the 'temporary' engine.

Assuming I decide to keep it, we're thinking about buying another AHA to bore to 3.0L, or a APB swap.

[A62TURBO]

any manual swap in the future?

[blmlozz]

any manual swap in the future?

Anything is possible, but I would say it's unlikely. It's supposed to be a DD secondary car, not a rubber burner, that's what the G8 is for.

[A62TURBO]

Anything is possible, but I would say it's unlikely. It's supposed to be a DD secondary car, not a rubber burner, that's what the G8 is for.

Nice, I personally think you have a great looking Avant on your hands, and with a few tasteful mods you will be driving around a good looking and practical car.

[coolgraymemo]

good progress...

[blmlozz]

Would have had more done today, the dealer screwed up my front flange seal and ordered the RMS flange gasket instead, so the oil pans won't be on until wednesday.


After the disaster before, I decided to take a more secure approach to organizing the valves this time.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0045.jpg


Picked up this for $5 @ auto-crack (autozone) for use on the bearing surfaces
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0044.jpg

Got this after a suggestion to pour it on the valve-train , no worries that it'll stay in there long, I'm planning on doing a 1500mile oil change after I get her running anyway
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0043.jpg

1 down, 1 to go.
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http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0041.jpg


Other head is dis-assembled soaking in the parts washer atm. I must say the Valve compressor works as if it was made for these heads and the TDC pin is incredible. it's going to make everything a breeze. Also going to use this as an exuse to buy a cam-lock bar.


The Cam tensioner wasen't compressing properly with the tool when I went to remove it, I had to take both cams off at once infact. Crossing my fingers that this $500 pos isn't seized for good
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0053.jpg

The AHA gods demanded another sacrafice, my old grinder burnt-out on the last set of valves.A new $45 skill unit is a much needed improvement anyway. This time around it should take only ~ 1-2hours instead of 4 to clean off the valves.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0051.jpg

cleaned up the Covers, I'll probally give them another scrub before they go on.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0050.jpg

The oil cooler didn't seem to be leaking internally, so It's cleaned-up and ready to go.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0049.jpg

[jibberjive]

http://www.leatherique.com/

I would suggest reading the instructions in full since the leather wear is so severe.

This is a good DIY

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=174392&highlight=leatherique

Yeah, leatherique is sick. I love the stuff.

[aspec101]

Thumb's up on the valve spring compressor tool. I have the same one and love it.

[blmlozz]

Starting to come together, Auto-crap (autozone) decided to give me STD size vac hose, which is simply too lose for the front CC valve (and I have to put that on before securing the I/M) so a Trip to Napa will be required tomorrow before it comes together on the I/M side.

After getting the ALT back together, I then disovered that one of the bearings was bad. Broke down and had my local shop rebuild it. Clearly they did a better job than I, and it only cost $60 since I had the VR already. Not bad considering they're $150+ reman @ autozone.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0076.jpg

If you've got a good eye, you can see what was replaced (not much) , cleaned up the combi-valves with 2-3 cans of brake cleaner and brake fluid later and a vac-pump verifies that they work. I'm hoping this was my idle issue, after seeing how bad they were I can't imagine they were working at all.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0078.jpg

Not much left
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http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_0080.jpg

Should be back together within 1-2 weeks. Ordered the transmission stuff today. Still need some small seals, lots of vac-hose/plastic hard hose and plugs, oil, and tires. Also need the special Exhaust manifold locking nuts that have the hex fitting insite as well as being hex shaped. Anyone know what I'm talking about and where to get them/ part numbers? Also, anyone know what kind of thermal grease for the flex pipe is best? All I can think of using is some Artic silver Cremique that's used for Compuer applications, but I think it'll just run down if I used it for this. Also was able to bend the Acessory Idler pully back into alignment, which saved me a nice $250.

[rollerton]

You're amazing. Most people (myself included) would figure: "$2300 A6! drive it into the ground!" . I hope this car pays you back for the work you're putting into it!
I just picked up a 99' Avant (same color!) for $3500 and can barely talk myself into doing the timing belt.. ..
-$3500-Avant-so-far-so-good. (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/415382-3500-Avant-so-far-so-good.)

[blmlozz]

You're amazing. Most people (myself included) would figure: "$2300 A6! drive it into the ground!" . I hope this car pays you back for the work you're putting into it!
I just picked up a 99' Avant (same color!) for $3500 and can barely talk myself into doing the timing belt.. ..
-$3500-Avant-so-far-so-good. (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/415382-3500-Avant-so-far-so-good.)

Wow, that's a fantastic find! Thanks for the kind words as well, I absolutely hate to half-ass anything, and Doing this sort of work is something I enjoy, The money isn't a big issue with me.

[Mark]

Fantastic progress!

[green a6]

great lookin keep us updated

[Scotty@Advanced]

If you ever want to sell the shell, I've got a 3.0 or 3.3 tdi that will fit in there nice..

[blmlozz]

If you ever want to sell the shell, I've got a 3.0 or 3.3 tdi that will fit in there nice..

is a 3.0L feasiable? I would have thought it would have been too different for it to be plausible without extensive modification since I have a pre-facelift car.

Otherwise, do I hear a donation in my future? :D

[blmlozz]

finnaly had a day and a half to work on the car. Made some good progress.
First, the usuall cleaning had to be done before I could put the powertrain back in, The A/C compressor was filthy. CV grease and oil also covered the whole bay.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2063Medium.jpg

yes, even the heatshileds got the green machine.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2067Medium.jpg

Drivehaft had to come out in order to change the Aero boot, took 2 hours to get it to this point.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2066Medium.jpg

Bought a new trans...

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2064Medium.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2065Medium.jpg

Engine's ready, even I was a little nervous with all the additional Vac lines and hoses an AHA motor had over an APB, but it all managed to come back together correctly
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http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2062Medium.jpg

new trans mounts, new exhaust clamps.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2072Medium.jpg


progress at time of posting. sorta glad it was raining today, exhaust manifold gaskets won't come in until tomorrow and I think it's going to be enough of a PITA to use the new locking nuts with the powertrain out of the car, never mind trying to get them on in the cramped bay
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http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2076Medium.jpg

Also bought some $2.99 NGK Platinum plugs, and changed the fuel filter.

[EinSchnellAudi]

I nominate this thread 'Epic Rescue Thread of the Year Award'

[blmlozz]

I nominate this thread 'Epic Rescue Thread of the Year Award'
Thanks
its also nice to see another Pontiac on the forum


<==== 2009 G8 GT

[A62TURBO]

After bringing this neglected avant back from a near death I guarantee you will be able to get really good money for it (that's if you were to sell it). Great job man!

[EinSchnellAudi]

ice to
Thanks
its also nice to see another Pontiac on the forum


<==== 2009 G8 GT

Been a pontiac fan for a long time. I drool on the G8, its a great car!

[blmlozz]

just one picture today..

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2079Medium.jpg

[blmlozz]

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2081Medium.jpg

It's been a long road, and according to Vag-com there's still lots to go, not many pictures to log the day, I was trying to focus and get her starting, which I accomplished.

Shit that happened today however; 2 studs on the passenger side decided that their threads would strip and take 2-3 hours to remove/replace. What a Pain to say the least...

ran out of ATF fluid (had 7L), I'll have to see if someone has some ATF1 that's not 5 years old like Napa did, although they do apparently now have CHF11S for only $1 more than ECS, so that was a win for today.

No leaks that I can see so far.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2085Medium.jpg


Vag-com so far has trans-codes like the A4 did, from what I've been told this is a wire-harness on the valve-body that has become too brittle or cracked. Which means the $100 of ATF fluid I just dumped will get drained. Not going to mess with this right now unless it turns out that there's something seriously wrong with the trans. From my understanding the only issue that arises from the codes is a clicking noise when shifting.

Also have 2-3 O2 codes, and another Cam pos code. Cleared them since I primed the car a bit with the plug wires and injectors yanked. Hoping it's just a glitch in the matrix.

[Mantis]

Lookin good

[EinSchnellAudi]

Glad to hear you got it running today. Keep it up.

[blmlozz]

Sit rep;

Front end is back together.

P/S pump is bad

Speedo works perfect now
has tons of power (or at least it seems ~ right)
Trans shifts smooth. Should get better after I add another 1-2 quarts
I think one of the lifters is stuck a bit, but I've only put 7-8 miles on the engine, and it's definitely not as loud as it was the first time I drove around the neighborhood .
Heater hose's are leaking.
Tip mode does not work.. Probably because the keys I have are valet keys.

[mithril]

Tip mode does not work.. Probably because the keys I have are valet keys.

Tip works with the valet key in my '00 4.2L for what its worth.

[ZimbutheMonkey]

Wow, nicely done sir!!! I love to see stuff like this. It's very seldom that someone has the will to restore a car like this. Never mind to do it as thoroughly as you've done it. Nice to see someone bucking the trend, CAPTAIN APPROVED!!!!!!

[blmlozz]

Tip works with the valet key in my '00 4.2L for what its worth.

It's entirely plausiable that it just doesn't work. There are several solenoid codes on the trans right now. I was about to buy $100 worth of sport tip wheel from a member, so it's a good thing I know it doesn't work through the shifter even.



Wow, nicely done sir!!! I love to see stuff like this. It's very seldom that someone has the will to restore a car like this. Never mind to do it as thoroughly as you've done it. Nice to see someone bucking the trend, CAPTAIN APPROVED!!!!!!
thank-you for the kind words!

[rollerton]

You already looked @ the magnets below the shifter of course..?

[blmlozz]

You already looked @ the magnets below the shifter of course..?

haven't gotten to it. My focus is getting it on the road and passing inspection. Details will be fixed at a slower rate. I'll give them a look though if I run out of stuff to do this week, since the procedure to remove the shifter assembly looks like a pain, thanks for the suggestion though.

[Street Nasty]

If you have to replace the atf again, use Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF instead. Cheaper, better and recommended/used by a transmission specialist from the A8 forum who rebuilds transmissions daily(TozoM8).

[blmlozz]

If you have to replace the atf again, use Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF instead. Cheaper, better and recommended/used by a transmission specialist from the A8 forum who rebuilds transmissions daily(TozoM8).

The OTS Mercon V stuff @ walmart? O_o

[Street Nasty]

The OTS Mercon V stuff @ walmart? O_o

Definitely better than the Pentosin Audi/VW claims is lifetime for our cars. I would throw in some lube guard too. These ZF trannys are too touchy. I use their diff oils also. The auto tranny shifts better for me after the swap. If you want more pentosin though, I can sell you the ones I got that came with my atf kit from Blauparts. =)

[SantorinRocks]

Sorry to burst your bubble, OP, but you aren't even the first hybrid that also has a pontiac to rebuild an avant. Mine was rescued from the junkyard with a broken timing belt, about $600 in parts and 3 months later it was on the road. But I must say, I'm quite glad its a C4 due to room around the engine (CAVERNOUS IN COMPARISON!)

My Pontiac is a 2001 GTP Sedan. Sadly, I am becoming quite dissatisfied with the chassis flex and general low quality feel of the car, and want an A6 2.7t 6sp instead.

Regarding your tech stuff, here is an interesting read for you: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=266807

Good luck with those codes!

[A4edwin]

good job man! now i need some maintenance done on mine wanna come over?

[blmlozz]

Definitely better than the Pentosin Audi/VW claims is lifetime for our cars. I would throw in some lube guard too. These ZF trannys are too touchy. I use their diff oils also. The auto tranny shifts better for me after the swap. If you want more pentosin though, I can sell you the ones I got that came with my atf kit from Blauparts. =)

shoot me a PM


My Pontiac is a 2001 GTP Sedan. Sadly, I am becoming quite dissatisfied with the chassis flex and general low quality feel of the car, and want an A6 2.7t 6sp instead.
I'm bit of yes and no on this one, after going on my favorite roads, I'd say the G8 is as fast or faster around bends stock than my 2+ S4 on bilsteins was. However, I also notice daily how absolutely spartan It is interior wise.. it's probally a good thing, less shit to break, but an 09 that lacks a homelink and navigation? meh...


Sorry to burst your bubble, OP, but you aren't even the first hybrid that also has a pontiac to rebuild an avant. Mine was rescued from the junkyard with a broken timing belt, about $600 in parts and 3 months later it was on the road. But I must say, I'm quite glad its a C4 due to room around the engine (CAVERNOUS IN COMPARISON!) well dang. guess that makes me a no-body lol

[JediJoker7169]

I'm bit of yes and no on this one, after going on my favorite roads, I'd say the G8 is as fast or faster around bends stock than my 2+ S4 on bilsteins was.

The G8 is SO not like previous American GM cars. It's a global car, after all, with an Aussie bent. That, and GM has been on the up-and-up in the past few years. A 2001 Pontiac is definitely going to be disappointing compared to a European car, but a G8 basically is a European car.

[SantorinRocks]

The thing about GM is, their powertrains are great. But their cars suck!

[A4edwin]

where's pontiac now i wonder?

[blmlozz]

The G8 is SO not like previous American GM cars. It's a global car, after all, with an Aussie bent. That, and GM has been on the up-and-up in the past few years. A 2001 Pontiac is definitely going to be disappointing compared to a European car, but a G8 basically is a European car.

exactly. 5 series style rear suspension, a small block V8 with tons of aftermarket, a simple 6L80E trans that's used in tons of cars @ home, great looks, LSD, near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, it has parts swap capabiility with the camaro. What more could you ask for? Aside from the survival of the brand of course.

I'm 100% happy I didn't pick up an E60 M5, because I would have missed soon to be one of the most over-looked enthusiast cars available.


The thing about GM is, their powertrains are great. But their cars suck!
the 2011 Malibu and Impala's I've been given as rental cars suck. The G8, does not. Unless a lack of equipment is suckage, but I'm not too unhappy about it. 5 years from now it would have been broken anyway. All I have to worry about are window regulators, a sunroof and heated seats.
anyway, back to the A6.

I've done a few small things this week, changed the rear diff fluid, added my last quart of trans fluid, washed her finnaly, cleaned up the two front rims, bought 4 new eagle GT tires, fixed the front bumper and fender alignment as best I could (the front bumper is just trashed, so it'll have to do for now), polished the front headlights, and snagged a FCP Groton full control arm/ TRE kit for $189 when it went on sale.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2086Medium.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2087Medium.jpg


there are still a few oil leaks, I may have to re-seal the lower oil pan, and the oil cooler had a drip from it that I may look at as well. When I get paid this week, I'm also going to be ordering a full set of OEM sachs struts, and go for the expensive ($171/unit) updated gas-charged rear struts.

[2001A6]

Nice man! How come your going with OEM struts, if you dont mind?

[blmlozz]

Nice man! How come your going with OEM struts, if you dont mind?

they're sachs that are 50% off. They're OEM struts, but they're not from the dealer. HD bilsteins are just as expensive/cheap, and I can't bring myself to put some monroe/kyb garbage on it.

i'm open to suggestions beyond that though.

[blmlozz]

I know, I haven't updated in a while, Progress is slowing down as it becomes more drivable.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2102Medium.jpg
Miles driven thus far. Finnaly got all DTC's erased, so far in ~ 30miles of driving, only an 02 code, a brake light implausible code and a BS code for the light bar in the rear seats not being pluged in have come up. No airbag light, no trans codes, no mile long interior codes (because I've fixed the truck lock)

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2089Medium.jpg
Turned all 4 rotors, all new Brake Pads. Duralast Gold's are 'good enough', just bought something I could get locally, Plan on OEM upgrades if I find the cash later.

the Interior as of right now.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2091Medium.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2092Medium.jpg


new Eagle GT's
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2093Medium.jpg

new cupholder
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2107Medium.jpg

new wiper blades...figured it was time since I'm driving it around.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2095Medium.jpg



ordered new struts, will be 100% back on the road within 1-2 weeks.

[EinSchnellAudi]

I hope she treats you well, your brought her back from the dead into a whole new life. Its looks good, just small things left now. Keep it up man

[rollerton]

I know, I haven't updated in a while, Progress is slowing down as it becomes more drivable.

..... a brake light implausible code ....
..


Awesome progress, you just completed... what..? $7500.00? in work yourself! Amazing.
Try pumping the brakes once right before you scan the Auto Trans controller it'll be gone! something about the static state of the brake switch thru TCM tricks VCDS to showing a code.

[rollerton]

Hole crap!
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2092Medium.jpg

You didn't do that did you? naaaaah....did they make the interior color matched in BLUE ? I sort of knew they did, but I've never seen it. Seen red, Tan, "yellow", combo packages, but not the blue!
We have the same 99" Avant, so glad the interior is "light black" .

[h20loo]

That ivory on blue has to be the most desirable interior.
Blmlozz- with your attention to detail... I can't believe you haven't painted that floor!!

[blmlozz]

Hole crap!
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/blmlozz/DSC_2092Medium.jpg

You didn't do that did you? naaaaah....did they make the interior color matched in BLUE ? I sort of knew they did, but I've never seen it. Seen red, Tan, "yellow", combo packages, but not the blue!
We have the same 99" Avant, so glad the interior is "light black" .
that's stock. The carpet came almost 100% clean. Some idiot put a battery where the white spot is(it's battery acid that ate away @ the carpet)


going to get it inspected this weekend, and then tackle the dashboard removal to R&R the heater core/heater hoses.


Try pumping the brakes once right before you scan the Auto Trans controller it'll be gone! something about the static state of the brake switch thru TCM tricks VCDS to showing a code.
sweet, thanks. It was working fine, so I didn't think much about it. Still no interior codes aside from the trunk button not being plugged in. I'm stunned that the *only* actual broken part that's throwing a code is one of the front O2 Sensors-- but I was going to give it a new set of upstream sensors anyway for the MPG.


I know One of the actuator motors for the Dual zone function is broken too, so that's missing, but the airbag codes have not come back, nor have the transmission codes.

[2001A6]

they're sachs that are 50% off. They're OEM struts, but they're not from the dealer. HD bilsteins are just as expensive/cheap, and I can't bring myself to put some monroe/kyb garbage on it.

i'm open to suggestions beyond that though.

50% off a quality part is enough for me. [up] Though I have Bilstein sports, came with the ECS kit. Pretty happy, though they are coming off to make way for coilovers. Moarlowarz is cool, but it sucks in 10" of snow...

Awesome that you've gotten it out and about.

[n3985]

Bump, any updates? Curious on your opinion of the FCP Groton control arm kits as I am thinking of buying one too along with strut replacement on my Avant.

[Brens]

Bump... what's up with this over a year later?

[blmlozz]

Bump... what's up with this over a year later?

Not really a whole lot, I've been driving it as a daily. She's been 100% reliable so far.

I ransacked a salvage 2.7T for it's sport seats, the rear seats and the front knuckle's/HP2 calipers/rotors to throw on the A6, but after I bought the cadillac she sort of got put on the back burner.