any reno area guys?

**pilihp2** · 01-15-2012 08:31 AM

Heater core is pretty involved, This is on a C4 But it's close to identical and it's all generally the same.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/int57.shtml

**pilihp2** · 01-15-2012 08:40 AM

If the motor completely stopped working out of the blue, try replacing this first. I don't know if you can get it brand new, but you can find them used or at junkyards, and They're a lot cheaper than a brand new blower motor.

**Korben007** · 01-15-2012 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by pilihp2

Heater core is pretty involved, This is on a C4 But it's close to identical and it's all generally the same.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/int57.shtml

Damn. Ill stick with the b chassis.

**Colin** · 01-15-2012 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Korben007

Damn. Ill stick with the b chassis.

B3 chassis heater core is a stupidly large job. Just sayin'

**LowA4** · 01-15-2012 10:20 AM

So is the b5, mine ever goes then i'll just sell the car :)

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-15-2012 11:17 AM

Sweet! Thanks a lot Phil! And I don't have an AC, so no evap. I'll definitely take a look at it... Wondering if it's the actual switch, as they don't light up anymore, either... Hmmm... But this gives me a quick check to start. Might just be a loose wire, too, as it's been intermittent for a few weeks.

**97A6** · 01-15-2012 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by LowA4

So is the b5, mine ever goes then i'll just sell the car :)

Haha.. same here

**97A6** · 01-15-2012 10:50 PM

Barf http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ptd/2798055316.html

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-16-2012 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by LowA4

So is the b5, mine ever goes then i'll just sell the car :)

Luckily, on the B5, the heater core can be flushed from the engine compartment w/almost no disassembly.

And Evan, yeah, that's hideous... I like the Green, but combine it with that shit-brown interior...

**97A6** · 01-16-2012 09:11 PM

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2803440069.html

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-16-2012 09:53 PM

Looks like it's got a FMIC... Looks clean, but need better pics.

**Korben007** · 01-16-2012 10:20 PM

I know that car. Used to be in Tahoe. I've worked on it. That's a Godspeed front mount

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-17-2012 10:53 AM

Alright, so my S4 fiasco is nearing its end... The insurance company is offering me 6000 Euros (about $7700 right now) for the "wreck" and I can buy it back for about $2k. The nice thing is that here in Europe, they have no one to report my "total loss" to, so I'll still have a clean title.

So, my buddy found a brand new 2.7 bottom end (10 yrs old, but 0 miles). He's going to take my heads, and throw on his RS6 hybrids and some rods. Then, he's going to give me his engine for a couple thousand (already stgIII, 386whp at 20psi) and his buddy will tune it for me. All I have to do is get a new transmission, which he found a good rebuilt one for me, and buy a clutch/fw and fuel pump. So, basically, I'm going to get paid to go StgIII! So glad this nightmare is nearing its end! The next couple of months can't go fast enough!

**LowA4** · 01-17-2012 11:42 AM

Bet you cant wait :) glad youre getting it back soon. When do you think it'll be on te road?

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-17-2012 10:30 PM

As soon as I get the check in hand, I'd say no more than 1 month, maybe 6 weeks. It can't go fast enough! lol.

**marshall834** · 01-18-2012 02:46 AM

Hey -

Just wanted to introduce myself as I'm also in the Reno area (Ferntucky to be exact). Been here for a year now, and looking to meet other Audi enthusiasts.

I drive a 2004 Audi S4 and love her to death.

Also a question - what local shop do you guys use? I used to go to Reno Rennsport when I had my E36. I've heard good things about Automotion?

**vietfoo300zx** · 01-18-2012 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by marshall834

Hey -

Just wanted to introduce myself as I'm also in the Reno area (Ferntucky to be exact). Been here for a year now, and looking to meet other Audi enthusiasts.

I drive a 2004 Audi S4 and love her to death.

Also a question - what local shop do you guys use? I used to go to Reno Rennsport when I had my E36. I've heard good things about Automotion?

Willkommen! Haven't heard anything about automotion. Hope to see you around when we do a meet.... lol as in a winter one. What do you have done to your s4? i see your sig but does that mean you have it supercharged or.... twin turbo charged??

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-18-2012 07:41 AM

'04 S4's are the 4.2 V8. Stage 1 on those was just a remap, I thought...?

**vietfoo300zx** · 01-18-2012 03:37 PM

I know there the v8 but I the sig it says piggy dp... That's why I thought he might have forced induction.

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**marshall834** · 01-18-2012 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by vietfoo300zx

I know there the v8 but I the sig it says piggy dp... That's why I thought he might have forced induction.

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I've never gone to Automotion, just looking for a shop to do the more complicated jobs I don't want to take on myself (i.e. like my clutch that needs replacing soon).

You are correct, odhinnhrafn - the car is naturally aspirated.

The Piggie DP's I had wanted to done just to remove the highly restrictive pre-cats. She purrs now, and with the JHM tune - it's a whole new car

You guys do winter meets? I'd be interested!

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-18-2012 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by vietfoo300zx

I know there the v8 but I the sig it says piggy dp... That's why I thought he might have forced induction.

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Your logic is undeniable! :P

Marshall, if you have any interest in learning how to do that kind of work, some of these guys may even be willing to help you do it... A couple of the members here helped me swap out nearly my entire suspension. The know-how and tools are definitely available, just depends on how much you're willing to do.

**97A6** · 01-18-2012 11:03 PM

Welcome! hope to see you around.

The only b6's we have here are on Fernley.. Lol

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-18-2012 11:33 PM

It's cuz they're tryin to make themselves feel better about livin in Ferntucky... :P

**marshall834** · 01-19-2012 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by odhinnhrafn

It's cuz they're tryin to make themselves feel better about livin in Ferntucky... :P

Haha true that. Pretty sure there's one BMW, a B6 Audi, and me out here. I work out here so it's not all bad, mostly bad, but not all

Has anyone replaced a clutch on a B6 Audi? I can't imagine it would be easy to do if a shop charges $1000 to do it. It would take me a fortnight and a keg of beer to get me through that without any help!

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 06:56 AM

lol. None of the stuff is as hard as the labor costs make them out to be... The labor+parts for a timing belt job on the B5 S4 is usually from 1200-1800... I did it for 300 in parts, 100 for the cam-lock bar, and about a day's worth of work, including changing my AC compressor... A clutch on an Audi is probably a 2-day job in a garage...

**LowA4** · 01-19-2012 09:13 AM

Yeah, labor charges are bs. Not sure on the b6 but the b5, its easier if the engine/trans come out rather than just trans.

I finally got a gopro! Going to be playing with it :) too bad my car will be parked for a few weeks. Doing control arms, rear wheel bearings, and center driveshaft support. I think i'll still get some fun vids 1st though.

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 09:24 AM

Nice! Jealous! lol. Rear wheel bearings are pretty easy. Did it on a lift here in about 3 hrs, on the left side (aaah, the sounds of silence). An hour of that was spent trying to break the rear tie rod loose (quick tip, pull out the bolt from the subframe, instead of trying to break the ball joint loose) and the other hour was spent trying to find a good form for pressing the bearing out and prying off the inner race... Wish I could be there to help you with the CA's... Remember, LOTS of heat! :P

**LowA4** · 01-19-2012 09:33 AM

Still wont be as bad as yours were! Your whole ledt aide was in bad shape, good thing its all new now. My pinch bolts are frozen though so i'll be using heat for sure.

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 09:37 AM

Yeah, it's pretty messed up... The dealership here couldn't even adjust my rear camber cuz the bolt was so messed up... lol. Probably gonna replace the rear tie rods and control arms too... AFTER I get it running again... lol.

**LowA4** · 01-19-2012 09:39 AM

Ecs has the new alignment adjusting bolts too.

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 09:48 AM

Say what? For the camber bolt we had to beat out?

Oh, on a side note, I may be getting an RS4 transmission for cheap... :P

**LowA4** · 01-19-2012 10:02 AM

Bastard!

And yeah, those bolts.

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 10:13 AM

lol. Don't hate! :P When I get the car up and running, and get the new wife over here and situated, I'll probably start buying up RS4 parts (body, interior, mechanical). Then, when I move back to the states, I'll get them shipped for free... ;)

Oh, and Cupra lips can be had for about $40... :P

**Korben007** · 01-19-2012 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by odhinnhrafn

lol. Don't hate! :P When I get the car up and running, and get the new wife over here and situated, I'll probably start buying up RS4 parts (body, interior, mechanical). Then, when I move back to the states, I'll get them shipped for free... ;)

Oh, and Cupra lips can be had for about $40... :P

I have a shopping list for you.

**odhinnhrafn** · 01-19-2012 10:23 AM

rofl! Well don't get too happy... It'll be a couple years until I get back to the states, so until then only smaller items can ship (whatever fits in the US postal service).