Was looking around this morning and noticed I could see my flywheel... and it made me a little more uneasy since there's a bolt hole next to it. Anyone have this same setup on theirs as mine?
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Completely normal, I had the same reservations about there being a hole there too lol
Especially when I've been searching in the FSI abyss for bolts on numerous occasions... Thinking, there's no f'ing way I just dropped a bolt/nut/screw in there FML lol
Thanks for the quick replies :-) Mind at rest now... !
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I just spaced on it, I was in VW mode. The transverse powertrain cars have a smooth flexplate and the teeth for the starter engagement are on the torque converter for the auto trans cars. Obviously the teeth are on the flywheel in the manuals since there is no torque converter. DSG is its own monster though, no torque converter only a DMFW
Looks like thats where a crank position sensor would go. I'm not positive automatic transmissions have them. They may use the same bell housing for manual/auto trans and just leave that open for autos. That's about the only explination I could think of - though you would think Audi would make a cover plate or something to keep the elements/road debris from getting in there.
Looks like thats where a crank position sensor would go. I'm not positive automatic transmissions have them. They may use the same bell housing for manual/auto trans and just leave that open for autos. That's about the only explination I could think of - though you would think Audi would make a cover plate or something to keep the elements/road debris from getting in there.
Jason
The crank position sensor on all of the B7 2.0T FSIs are on the block; the crankshafts have a 60-2 trigger wheel bolted to them. However, it is possible that the transmission is shared with a platform that has the tone wheel on the flex plate or flywheel.
Not sure why they didn't cover up the hole, though...
My b6 6MT has a similar hole on the Bellhousing. I almost started this exact thread with an almost identical picture from a B6 1.8t about 6 months ago. Never got around to it, but it nags me every now and then. Glad to know its normal, though somewhat strange...
Pic or it didn't happen:
-CP
2004 A4 1.8TQ 6MT USP APR Stage 1 - Achtuning Snub - FSI Coils - BKR7EIX-11 (.04" gap) - 710N
Maintenance: 034 Silicon Breather - US Plastics Check Valves - Rev. D SJP - Rev. F PRV - Injector Seats - Coolant Flange
Issues: All control arms are shot - Shitty, poorly worn YK520s - Sloppy TREs - Godawful stock brakes
2006 A4 2.0TQ Avant Tiptronic stocker - Failing TC Mod
The crank position sensor on all of the B7 2.0T FSIs are on the block; the crankshafts have a 60-2 trigger wheel bolted to them. However, it is possible that the transmission is shared with a platform that has the tone wheel on the flex plate or flywheel.
Not sure why they didn't cover up the hole, though...
Definitely plausible. Crazy Germans!
Any market for making a cover plate for peace of mind for all those super OCD Audi owners?!
The V6 2.8 and 2.7T used that location for the crank sensor (aka: engine speed sensor, rpm sensor) - the tone ring was on the flywheel. Likewise, I believe the 3.0 and 3.2 use it as well.
2001 Laser Red A4 1.8TQM, APR 93, 710N, electronic oil pressure gauge, B6 Sport 17's, OEM Sport Shocks, H&R Sport Springs, My 5-Speed Swap Need to borrow a Cam Chain Tensioner Tool? Just pay shipping ($4 total). PM me. "If i had a manual for my commuting, i would literally...LITERALLY...kill myself in the face. Kill myself dead... right in the face." -toaster
Hmm ETKA shows for A4 1996, Chapter 301-30, Item 27 but PN "Unknown"
phil
I hate when that comes up Supposedly one of my parts guys found it, had to order it. I'll update when it comes in. Either Friday or Monday depending on which warehouse its coming from.
I did some looking and I found an [8 dollar] plug that is used on the old (and I mean old) 016 transmissions. These were the original "quattro" transmissions before they started using Torsen center diffs. The 016 would be found on such cars as the "Ur Quattro" and 4kq. The same transmission design was also used on FWD models like the VW Fox, Quantum, Audi 4000, 5000 etc. Those would be the 012/013/014 manual transmissions. So this plug was in use from like 1973 (maybe earlier?) through 1988 or so, on every Audi/VW longitudinal manual trans car. (Quick disclaimer: I'm not a vintage Audi transmission application expert by any means, so if these facts are grossly over simplified or just plain wrong, someone please correct me)
They used a rubber plug to cover a hole in the side of the transmission case. I cannot confirm the size of the hole, but it looks of quite similar size to the empty crank sensor hole that all us 4-banger guys have on our transmissions.
2001 Laser Red A4 1.8TQM, APR 93, 710N, electronic oil pressure gauge, B6 Sport 17's, OEM Sport Shocks, H&R Sport Springs, My 5-Speed Swap Need to borrow a Cam Chain Tensioner Tool? Just pay shipping ($4 total). PM me. "If i had a manual for my commuting, i would literally...LITERALLY...kill myself in the face. Kill myself dead... right in the face." -toaster
And the plug is not "threaded". Those are just ribs for grip to hold it in the hole. In any case, it is just the diameter that matters. It is rubber, so if it is a little bit too long you just trim it with some kitchen scissors. You will notice the design of the plug itself (and indeed the part number) are similar to the VW transverse timing inspection plug: http://www.ecstuning.com/ES271376/
Thanks for crapping all over my idea, Phil. (j/k, )
I agree. A little tin plate with a hole and bolt would be the simple fix here. I was just showing how the factory did it years ago. And if that plug works well, it would be a really quick install as well.
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2001 Laser Red A4 1.8TQM, APR 93, 710N, electronic oil pressure gauge, B6 Sport 17's, OEM Sport Shocks, H&R Sport Springs, My 5-Speed Swap Need to borrow a Cam Chain Tensioner Tool? Just pay shipping ($4 total). PM me. "If i had a manual for my commuting, i would literally...LITERALLY...kill myself in the face. Kill myself dead... right in the face." -toaster
I was kind of hoping some B7 driver here also had a Ur Quattro or other pre-'88 Audi in their driveway. It would take them like 5 minutes to find out for us.
2001 Laser Red A4 1.8TQM, APR 93, 710N, electronic oil pressure gauge, B6 Sport 17's, OEM Sport Shocks, H&R Sport Springs, My 5-Speed Swap Need to borrow a Cam Chain Tensioner Tool? Just pay shipping ($4 total). PM me. "If i had a manual for my commuting, i would literally...LITERALLY...kill myself in the face. Kill myself dead... right in the face." -toaster
I was kind of hoping some B7 driver here also had a Ur Quattro or other pre-'88 Audi in their driveway. It would take them like 5 minutes to find out for us.
I'm pretty sure some b6 guys do...
-CP
2004 A4 1.8TQ 6MT USP APR Stage 1 - Achtuning Snub - FSI Coils - BKR7EIX-11 (.04" gap) - 710N
Maintenance: 034 Silicon Breather - US Plastics Check Valves - Rev. D SJP - Rev. F PRV - Injector Seats - Coolant Flange
Issues: All control arms are shot - Shitty, poorly worn YK520s - Sloppy TREs - Godawful stock brakes
2006 A4 2.0TQ Avant Tiptronic stocker - Failing TC Mod
I was kind of hoping some B7 driver here also had a Ur Quattro or other pre-'88 Audi in their driveway. It would take them like 5 minutes to find out for us.
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Supposedly one of my parts guys found it, had to order it. I'll update when it comes in. Either Friday or Monday depending on which warehouse its coming from.
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