Clint buys a broken B7, and DOESN'T HAVE TIME to fix it

[AudiA4_20T]

So I "sold" my white S4 months ago only to find out that the buyer didn't want to pay everything... In the meantime I've been driving this.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/88%20Jetta/85E70B0B-807C-4485-A9B1-1EF711CA1C91-3998-000003F2DBC4E918.jpg

It's an '88 auto Jetta with 100hp and the auto trans on it is about to blow up any minute. It was time I found a new DD. About that time I find

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/F43066A3-00FA-4CA1-B418-58197A7E9666-150-0000000AF6481F77_zpsea91caf9.jpg

The guy actually came on here to ask about next steps. He was driving the car and it started driving like crap all of the sudden. He took it to Audi and they said he needed a "new engine." I have no problem with putting in engines so Clint's next DD was born.

Car Breakdown:

- 05.5 B7 A4 2.0T Automatic
- 140k miles
- Bixenon Headlights
- RNS-E
- unknown Stage 1 tune (APR I think)
- unknown Test Pipe
- unknown 18" wheels
- unknown Lowering Springs

I buy the car in NJ and immediately notice this:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/E2C40B23-EBE3-4E8F-A66F-C1E37793B052-150-0000000B7FCEA4F4_zps1da5e0a1.jpg

Maybe he popped the HG on Cylinder 3 and it's leaking? So I do a compression test to see what the damage is:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/E83B5C48-0C66-42A3-B065-6C55791CE76A-150-0000000B5F42243D_zps970cd8c3.jpg

YES

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/0F92514E-5219-44F3-9CB8-F71761734196-150-0000000B6A283AA3_zps8fda658e.jpg

YES

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/8441AE4A-B05C-411C-8BC2-DF71EABA66DB-150-0000000B71B679C0_zps81587940.jpg

http://img.pandawhale.com/44222-Grumpy-Cat-GOOD-and-NO-memes-runp.jpeg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/6B6931C9-F60E-4059-9AC1-A66C3CF2CEF8-150-0000000B78DDFB01_zpseacbfc35.jpg[/URL]

YES

That's enough to tell me it's not a quick fix while I'm in NJ. Car gets transported to FL where I live now:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/A8D2A131-9959-44AD-898C-98022DF23FA8-8648-00000606C052A6D8_zps4bdb4af5.jpg

Now that it's here I tear her down:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/69E4EE09-669D-4983-AB36-232F53F3CD5E-8160-000005DEC3F53EE7_zpsbac1705d.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/592B5F07-39D4-4B4B-99C9-290A9A1942D8-150-0000000B57008761_zps85942ec6.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/74B00F02-478B-4F0B-B1AB-FFDF56261D0D-8160-000005DEB4DA2E58_zpsb4015080.jpg

http://s248.photobucket.com/user/AudiA4_18T/media/B7/74B00F02-478B-4F0B-B1AB-FFDF56261D0D-8160-000005DEB4DA2E58_zpsb4015080.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/F8CE0293-D752-4BE8-98D7-8B87C13AD125-8160-000005DEBD3C9597_zps3acaa471.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/109FC6AA-5FD0-415F-905A-76613E53FBAD-8160-000005DED16DB8EE_zps0779bf91.jpg

OK head is off... First thing I notice is the white bubble things on the valves, looks like it may have gotten hot... possibly carbon buildup.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/59F8790A-8317-48FC-A4EC-7416A4DA9D33-8160-000005DED7B204B4_zps5745e391.jpg[/URL]

Anyone notice anything weird about Cylinder 3? Yeah me too.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/116949B5-0E79-48E0-B14A-2F505BB7F6DD-8160-000005DEDD36C64B_zpsf42ebac4.jpg

Updates to come

[jsandor91]

you dont waste any time!

best of luck with the build/rebuild !

[parki3n]

This thread has promise. Way to start off with a bang! I'm subscribed.

[drumnjuny]

make me more like you please lmao

[Capt Scuzzy]

You going to do a 6mt swap or keep it auto?

[Don Supreme]

Nice work Clint.

[Operator]

You going to do a 6mt swap or keep it auto?

The real question is "what isn't he going to do to it"..... Clint I forsee an addition to the sig. Fastest B6 & B7 A4. Get to work man!!!! [wrench]

[4rings5stars]

Very cool!!

Subscribed...

[drumnjuny]

or possibly toss the motor, and drop that V8TT in your sig into it! lol

[A4 Effort]

Nice Clint, keep us posted

[AudiA4_20T]

So of course I've thought about putting the RS6 motor in, swapping it manual, 2.7T swap, etc. but to be honest I feel like an old man now and just don't have the time to do the swaps I used to. I just want to get this thing running for cheap so I have a DD with AC and a sunroof. I will do another project eventually but not right now

[mcpcartier]

OK head is off... First thing I notice is the white bubble things on the valves, looks like it may have gotten hot... possibly carbon buildup.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/59F8790A-8317-48FC-A4EC-7416A4DA9D33-8160-000005DED7B204B4_zps5745e391.jpg[/URL]

Anyone notice anything weird about Cylinder 3? Yeah me too.



Definitely not enough white bubbly things in cylinder 3.

you've got your hands full with this job. good luck

[SPB.2127]

A customer at the shop i work at had a valve melt just like that on their mini cooper s. The carbon build up turns ceramic and bakes onto the valve. A chunk of carbon got stuck on the sealing surface and got extra hot.

http://i.imgur.com/xyot7KX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rp3DmxU.jpg

[audisline08]

Looks like the valves weren't protected....and got herpes.
Looking forward to seeing how your build turns out man....gl!

[djpaw]

Hurricane sandy car ?

[AudiA4_20T]

Hurricane sandy car ?

Don't think so unless the guy lied to me. It's got a clean title and nothing else would point to flood damage

[djpaw]

Don't think so unless the guy lied to me. It's got a clean title and nothing else would point to flood damage

must be just age then, you seem to know what you are doing, you'll bring this car up to speed in no time. Good pick up, these cars are solid, and they don't make the new A4s this good anymore....specially the interior build quality.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

must be just age then, you seem to know what you are doing, you'll bring this car up to speed in no time. Good pick up, these cars are solid, and they don't make the new A4s this good anymore....specially the interior build quality.

except for the arm rest and glove box [:D]

[djpaw]

except for the arm rest and glove box [:D]

haha, true. stoopid stress points, overly engineered.

Nothing which magnets and home depot can't fix.

[AudiA4_20T]

question, these FSI injector clip things that cost $15/injector. I remember reading I can't re-use them why is this?

[mcpcartier]

A customer at the shop i work at had a valve melt just like that on their mini cooper s. The carbon build up turns ceramic and bakes onto the valve. A chunk of carbon got stuck on the sealing surface and got extra hot.

http://i.imgur.com/xyot7KX.jpg



So do you think the carbon cleaning we're doing by removing the intake is only partially what needs to be done. If the carbon is building up on the other side of the valves and bakes onto the valves creation hot spots....then it sounds like we'd need to remove the head and get this taken care of as well!

Just wondering if we're all driving ticking time bombs.

[SPB.2127]

So do you think the carbon cleaning we're doing by removing the intake is only partially what needs to be done. If the carbon is building up on the other side of the valves and bakes onto the valves creation hot spots....then it sounds like we'd need to remove the head and get this taken care of as well!

Just wondering if we're all driving ticking time bombs.

Not all cars will build up like this as two of the major contributing factors is the quality of fuel and driving habits. The only real fix of course will be putting fuel injectors back in the intake tract. Ive heard that audi is working on doing this to keep valves clean.

[Charles.waite]

Ooh, welcome to the wonderful world of Direct Injection Clint. You'll love the 2.0t...[headbang]

[AudiA4_20T]

question, these FSI injector clip things that cost $15/injector. I remember reading I can't re-use them why is this?

bueller?

[Charles.waite]

bueller?

I think you CAN reuse them, but they generally break when you re-install them. I've not had the pleasure of removing FSI injectors yet so I'm not certain.

Like the teflon seals. most people just re-use them and don't have issues. You just have to be careful.

[AudiA4_20T]

I think you CAN reuse them, but they generally break when you re-install them. I've not had the pleasure of removing FSI injectors yet so I'm not certain.

Like the teflon seals. most people just re-use them and don't have issues. You just have to be careful.

Hmmm ok. I'll hold on for now, I can do that when the head is back on as well. What about the cam follower? Is there any newer or better one I should be ordering?

[A4 Effort]

Hmmm ok. I'll hold on for now, I can do that when the head is back on as well. What about the cam follower? Is there any newer or better one I should be ordering?

Clint, if you just plan on DD'ing it then a new OEM cam follower should be fine

[mec]

get the new injector rebuild kits they have metal brackets that are reusable.

Also rename this thread to Clint builds the world's fastest Audi A4 B7

[AudiA4_20T]

get the new injector rebuild kits they have metal brackets that are reusable.

Also rename this thread to Clint builds the world's fastest Audi A4 B7

these ones from ECS?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Engine/Fuel/Injectors/ES280488/

[mec]

the ones from ECS?

No clue I never shop at ECS, dealer prices are cheaper at my local dealer. I just went to the dealership asked for the little two prong holders for the injectors, was told you had to buy the kit so I bought the kit, came with teflon seals, o rings, metal holders( so they won't break like the stock plastic ones), and some other stuff I forget, but it's nice because I've removed my injectors like 10 times since I installed the metal holders and they don't break.

[Operator]

Hmmm ok. I'll hold on for now, I can do that when the head is back on as well. What about the cam follower? Is there any newer or better one I should be ordering?

If you plan to keep the car until the wheels fall off and eventually go past StgII. I'd look at this as an option: http://hpfpupgrade.com/Products/Show/Audi/2.0T+FSI/Audi+FSI+Performance+Cam+Follower

[ny2flb7a4]

Good luck with the build. I'm in your area so if you ever need a hand feel free to contact me.

[AudiA4_20T]

If you plan to keep the car until the wheels fall off and eventually go past StgII. I'd look at this as an option: http://hpfpupgrade.com/Products/Show/Audi/2.0T+FSI/Audi+FSI+Performance+Cam+Follower

eh, not yet. Might just sell this thing after driving it for a bit also. I need to clean up my vehicle fleet

[Charles.waite]

If you aren't sure if you're going to keep it long term, don't bother with the upgraded follower, just get the OEM one.

And yea that ECS kit is what I was about to link to. I'm sure its cheaper at GAP though.

[AudiA4_20T]

Kitchen table fun.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zps3b587774.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zpsd57f52eb.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zpsa3c23ec3.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zpsa34f4024.jpg

Cleaned up the valves with some simple green. Still needs more cleaning

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zps09cc2810.jpg

Done for the day

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zps5220989a.jpg

and my pile o' parts

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/image_zps6ff5b9e4.jpg

I thought I'd be able to get the valve in today but couldn't find lapping compound or the right compressor, had to order this

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Engine-Overhead-Valve-Spring-Remover-Installer-OHV-OHC-Compressor-Tool-Kit-Set-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/SxkAAOxyPepRlZhL/$T2eC16RHJGsFFMlfig4YBRlZhLllM!~~60_12.JPG

[mec]

Good call on the tool that's what I used.

Man I hate the fsi head.

[AudiA4_20T]

Good call on the tool that's what I used.

Man I hate the fsi head.

lol. It's just a 1.8T head, but like 10x more annoying.

- need a gear puller to pull the cam gear off
- needed to pull the rear cap off
- FSI stuff
- I will say I do like the roller rockers

Otherwise once it's apart it's easy. This carbon stuff was REALLY built up on the valves though. I've been using a razor blade and wire brushes to get them clean.

[mec]

lol. It's just a 1.8T head, but like 10x more annoying.

- need a gear puller to pull the cam gear off
- needed to pull the rear cap off
- FSI stuff
- I will say I do like the roller rockers

Otherwise once it's apart it's easy. This carbon stuff was REALLY built up on the valves though. I've been using a razor blade and wire brushes to get them clean.

The 23 stretch bolts and sealant ruin it for me

[Charles.waite]

That's pretty much it though. Just a 1.8t head made 10x more of a pain in the ass to work on. Just be glad you pulled it rather than trying to work on it in the car. Trying to get the timing cover off the back of the head is possibly the most aggravating thing I've done on a car. It's so fucking stupid.

And then the cam cradle sealant. The whole idea of the cam cradle is pretty dumb, but the sealant is icing on the shit cake.

[AudiA4_20T]

That's pretty much it though. Just a 1.8t head made 10x more of a pain in the ass to work on. Just be glad you pulled it rather than trying to work on it in the car. Trying to get the timing cover off the back of the head is possibly the most aggravating thing I've done on a car. It's so fucking stupid.

And then the cam cradle sealant. The whole idea of the cam cradle is pretty dumb, but the sealant is icing on the shit cake.

really? That timing cover was super easy... maybe you did it on the car? Tell me more about this cam cradle sealant...

[Charles.waite]

really? That timing cover was super easy... maybe you did it on the car? Tell me more about this cam cradle sealant...

Yea I did it on the car. It should be cake, but there's absolutely no clearance between it and the firewall so its just infuriating.

The sealant sucks. It's that candy-like red-orange crap all over the cam cradle, in the grooves. I used Elring Dirko as a replacment (recommended by Tyler@IE) and its probably 10000x easier to deal with. The factory stuff is like trying to chip off super glue that's heat hardened to the block and cradle.

I ended up getting a bunch of gasket remover and letting it soak in multiple stages over the course of a few hours then scraped it off with a pick and razor blade. Took forever.

[mec]

really? That timing cover was super easy... maybe you did it on the car? Tell me more about this cam cradle sealant...

Yep if you try to do it on the car you need a super shallow t30 to get between the firewall and head, and then there is one bolt that you need to pull the coolant flange to get to. Not the most fun thing to do.

So the top portion of the head deals to the bottom using this thick black sealant it's a real bitch to clean off, almost impossibruuuuuu!

And then if you take it apart you have those stretch bolts you have to replace! A poor $40 investment

[doublezero30]

all this thread has done is make me want to do the carbon cleaning IMMEDIATELY. i already know its overdue. GL with the fix clint!

[AudiA4_20T]

all this thread has done is make me want to do the carbon cleaning IMMEDIATELY. i already know its overdue. GL with the fix clint!

Dude I couldn't believe how caked on the combustion side of the valves it was, I thought it just built up on the stems

[Charles.waite]

Yep if you try to do it on the car you need a super shallow t30 to get between the firewall and head, and then there is one bolt that you need to pull the coolant flange to get to. Not the most fun thing to do.

So the top portion of the head deals to the bottom using this thick black sealant it's a real bitch to clean off, almost impossibruuuuuu!

And then if you take it apart you have those stretch bolts you have to replace! A poor $40 investment

I know you're SUPPOSED to replace the bolts, but I didn't and don't have any issues (knock on wood). I think swapping them out at this point would cause the gasket to unseal so I'm not even going to bother. I might check that they're tight though next time I've got some spare time to remove the VC though. I still need to refresh my VC bolts. the rubber gaskets on a bunch of them are pretty toasted...

[AudiA4_20T]

I know you're SUPPOSED to replace the bolts, but I didn't and don't have any issues (knock on wood). I think swapping them out at this point would cause the gasket to unseal so I'm not even going to bother. I might check that they're tight though next time I've got some spare time to remove the VC though. I still need to refresh my VC bolts. the rubber gaskets on a bunch of them are pretty toasted...

you'll be fine. I'm going to re-use those bolts also. My cam tool gets in Friday I don't wanna wait that long! I'm going to literally just bolt the head down, time it up, and do a compression test. Want to make sure I fixed cylinder 3 with the new valve. If that turns out good she goes back together and I drive a car that's not older than me

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

I still need to refresh my VC bolts. the rubber gaskets on a bunch of them are pretty toasted...

Mine are the same way. Have you searched for those damn bolts yet? $5.26 a piece on Europa!!! Haven't searched very hard yet, but thinking about just finding some replacement high temp rubber gaskets and calling it a day.

[JPT]

I didn't read everything.

Are you going to do that roller cam follower fix thingie?

[Charles.waite]

Mine are the same way. Have you searched for those damn bolts yet? $5.26 a piece on Europa!!! Haven't searched very hard yet, but thinking about just finding some replacement high temp rubber gaskets and calling it a day.

I think I'd priced them from GAP to like $40-50 total. But yea, retardedly expensive.

Clint the timing tool isn't strictly necessary. I didn't use it when I replaced my cam and have no timing issues, just mark all the things. I'm sure you can figure it out, haha, you don't need a dunce like me telling you your business. [up]

[AudiA4_20T]

well I kept the cams on the chain. I assume as long as the cam gear matches up it doesn't matter where they are. Hopefully I don't bend a valve - that would be some solid karma

[AudiA4_20T]

Back at it.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/1EFC5B55-F27C-4051-BC0F-D45F5AC4D00A-3469-000002B382105BBC_zpsd2d537d0.jpg

Cyl 1

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/AA0511F9-34C0-4B3B-9883-C03A498698D9-3469-000002B389E533FA_zps5e17497d.jpg

Cyl 2

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/3DD7BC2C-DDDA-47D7-B042-06CCC5B3070F-3469-000002B3911691FF_zps86a60932.jpg

Cyl 3

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/710CF37E-4A4C-4A8B-AA80-E1BFA49C9845-3469-000002B39A66AB24_zps57ba6c04.jpg

Cyl 4

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/F1F75C07-8E5D-409E-AB33-76734F66C1E2-3469-000002B3A10EDCFD_zpsc7f4c79c.jpg

Quick Carbon view

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/26219039-5755-44BB-B9F3-0AC4F9C1B018-3469-000002B3AFCFF531_zpsc3f51dac.jpg

Cleaner

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/50EBBA55-3E2E-4631-9D10-24A9190B341D-3469-000002B3B62D188B_zps07f7a289.jpg

Roommate's table. I'm now banned from using it for car parts....

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/D593F490-3E87-45F7-91C3-36250E9CEBA0-3469-000002B3BC18D1E2_zpsa06875b7.jpg

[wildcat333]

lol @ table

[aluthman]

That is exactly the reason I work on a garage table consisting of 2 sawhorses and a piece of plywood

[AudiA4_20T]

Tool came in

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/BDF57546-488C-4D2C-B0B5-0FAB436690B1-5692-000004E72DC5902F_zpsca8dba74.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/63031072-8176-4140-B700-EC4FC4983814-5692-000004E73608CB90_zps85a19340.jpg

This thing got GOUGED, I can't tell by what though... something must have gotten caught in the motor. Cylinders look fine though... no idea

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/2457539E-5F29-4753-BF48-E4CBA4DAEC05-5692-000004E741AAC89A_zpsa1ffc783.jpg

[teamdaraptor]

That's a pretty nice size chunk missing... Jebus!

[JPT]

You didn't answer (or maybe I missed it) are you going to do the roller conversion for the cam follower?


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[AudiA4_20T]

You didn't answer (or maybe I missed it) are you going to do the roller conversion for the cam follower?


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Negative. Just got another stocker

[Seerlah]

Cough...inline 5 swap

[CorneliusRox]

So... Is it done then? You had all yesterday to button up the head!

[AudiA4_20T]

So... Is it done then? You had all yesterday to button up the head!

yeah for the most part. BTW, what kind of sealant can I use for the cam cage top? Can I just use the general Audi stuff?

[Charles.waite]

Cough...inline 5 swap

Haha. That would be sahweet!

[Charles.waite]

yeah for the most part. BTW, what kind of sealant can I use for the cam cage top? Can I just use the general Audi stuff?

I used Elring Dirko (Muhammad Jihad). Tyler@IE recommended it to me. Seems to be sealing just fine, no leaks that I've seen since January.

[AudiA4_20T]

Oh well all I had was the generic Audi stuff

Today's Progress....

Cam cage goes back on (you're right that did suck)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/CBCCC4D4-2FC4-404B-A65B-1C3B890ED54E-7919-0000074AE8AA160E_zpsccdaaa3b.jpg

10 second cam follower DIY

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/A80C5369-DA08-4D95-8882-8E6AB36D4397-7919-0000074AF998BF88_zpsabbd26e6.jpg

Head just about back together

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/771C7817-42B3-4709-9572-E4983470E986-7919-0000074B00DB3F30_zps3233709d.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/AudiA4_18T/media/B7/771C7817-42B3-4709-9572-E4983470E986-7919-0000074B00DB3F30_zps3233709d.jpg.html)

New HG

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/FA56B036-5D16-44F3-AF97-A01FFEA20319-7919-0000074B06CC9DD5_zps9a998377.jpg

Bolted down

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/8550D945-E3A7-483A-9A8F-02B8F8BA3338-7919-0000074B0C09E642_zps28a5686a.jpg

Done for the day

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/36746906-0205-4CCD-9A28-F774CEAAF84D-7919-0000074B1146C9EA_zpsfeef0325.jpg

[drumnjuny]

wow. great progress! looks like she's pretty much done?

[CorneliusRox]

So close you bum! I would have stayed up until 2am to finish it if needed. After 2am with work the next day, I might have quit for the night.

[AudiA4_20T]

So close you bum! I would have stayed up until 2am to finish it if needed. After 2am with work the next day, I might have quit for the night.

That might be tonight. Finally sold the RS6 motor though so need to get that boxed up

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Very nice progress Clint [up]

[Don Supreme]

Clint, the good news is now you are working in nice Florida weather.. No more winter days laying on the snow @ the junk yard. [:p]

[CorneliusRox]

That might be tonight. Finally sold the RS6 motor though so need to get that boxed up

Do it!
Congrats on the sale


Clint, the good news is now you are working in nice Florida weather.. No more winter days laying on the snow @ the junk yard. [:p]

That is one reason I am glad I am in Denver. No more winter work, since Denver doesnt get winter.

[AudiA4_20T]

Clint, the good news is now you are working in nice Florida weather.. No more winter days laying on the snow @ the junk yard. [:p]

this is very true, need to remind myself of this. However, the instantaenous rain storms can be annoying

[AudiA4_20T]

I hate these bumpers...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/2A3C39A6-FE56-4827-AA00-EF96A61E2129-14822-00000DE2CCF41D74_zpsb1bb5b5c.jpg

timed up and ready...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/C8F140B6-F586-4465-9AF1-C87F0B8EA295-14822-00000DE2C5042CF9_zps8a8f54f1.jpg

waiting for battery to charge...

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[Pasquallies]

w0w, great progress so far

[AudiA4_20T]

looks about right

30psi -> 180psi

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/C218B337-CC04-4BC3-A3C3-639AA32AD232-14898-00000DE9D778BA47_zps397c07ea.jpg

[AudiA4_20T]

ok question. I have a spot on the intake manifold with literally nothing there and there are no hoses around it which is really confusing. Its a fairly big nipple that faces the firewall... what should be going to that?

[A4 Effort]

ok question. I have a spot on the intake manifold with literally nothing there and there are no hoses around it which is really confusing. Its a fairly big nipple that faces the firewall... what should be going to that?

Mine isn't connected to anything. It just has a rubber nipple cover held on by a clamp

[AudiA4_20T]

Mine isn't connected to anything. It just has a rubber nipple cover held on by a clamp

got it. I guess that makes sense. Weird that his nipple is missing, will just need to cap it. Thanks Jeff!

[CorneliusRox]

got it. I guess that makes sense. Weird that his nipple is missing, will just need to cap it. Thanks Jeff!

Just go to a hardware store and get a plug. I use a couple of the bolt style plugs (fits in rubber, and then you tighten a bolt into it to squish it air tight) around my engine bay.

[mec]

That's where Audi does their boost test, where Podi installs the boost tap.

$15 at the dealer

[Sylond]

Weird that his nipple is missing

Sounds like a personal problem to me....

But seriously, you've done some fantastic work on this car - I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for when you try to start that thing!!

[AudiA4_20T]

Sounds like a personal problem to me....

But seriously, you've done some fantastic work on this car - I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for when you try to start that thing!!

oh did I not say it? It runs good. Was worried about the turbo but no smoke so we will see. VAG-COM cable arrives Monday

[Sylond]

oh did I not say it? It runs good. Was worried about the turbo but no smoke so we will see. VAG-COM cable arrives Monday

I probably just missed it somewhere along the way. But good deal! Glad to hear it was just that valve! Hopefully turbo is good - hopefully that missing boost test nipple isn't a bad omen! Best of luck man, it's been fun following this build/repair.

[CharlesP2009]

Just curious Clint, how long did it take you to remove the head?

[mec]

Just curious Clint, how long did it take you to remove the head?

45 minutes because he's Clint.

[CharlesP2009]

There are times I'd rather remove the head to clean out the carbon really throughly rather than squeezing tools through tight confines with the engine intact. But alas that brings with it more issues to take care of...

[AudiA4_20T]

There are times I'd rather remove the head to clean out the carbon really throughly rather than squeezing tools through tight confines with the engine intact. But alas that brings with it more issues to take care of...

Probably 4 hours because of all the unknowns. It's a huge pain though and the headgasket kit adds a bunch of $$

[AudiA4_20T]

Ok so this thing is basically done with the exception of 2 things.

1. It looks like this car overheated before which caused this issue. Because of that I'm a bit nervous about it overheating. I've started it up which gave me a CEL for the TS, but I cleared it and it didn't come back. However, the gauge isn't getting warmer and it doesn't feel like the thermostat has popped.

2. I can't figure out how the hell to route that huge PCV hose that goes to the valve cover. It was on before but beats me now

[mec]

Ok so this thing is basically done with the exception of 2 things.

1. It looks like this car overheated before which caused this issue. Because of that I'm a bit nervous about it overheating. I've started it up which gave me a CEL for the TS, but I cleared it and it didn't come back. However, the gauge isn't getting warmer and it doesn't feel like the thermostat has popped.

2. I can't figure out how the hell to route that huge PCV hose that goes to the valve cover. It was on before but beats me now


1. What's TS? I've done a few timing belts and I've noticed that on new thermostats you sometimes have to run the car for a few minutes, the thermostat won't open though, then you have to remove the coolant cap and let the pressure escape and on the second idle attempt it will finally open.

2. Are you talking about the PCV hose that goes to the oil filter bracket? or the one that goes from the PCV unit to the intake manifold?

If it's the one to the oil filter bracket, you just hook it up to the PCV unit, and then it routes toward the firewall and down and curves into the oil filter bracket.

[Charles.waite]

New tstat or old Clint? The tstat on my old b7 failed at 70k miles, it was stuck open and thus the engine never really warmed up properly. I tested it in boiling water and it began opening at 50C rather than 80C.

It's basically 95% the same as the b6 coolant system though. Really the main difference is the upper coolant pipe being routed marginally different and the thermostat not having the ecu controlled heating element that the b6 tstat has.

[AudiA4_20T]

New tstat or old Clint? The tstat on my old b7 failed at 70k miles, it was stuck open and thus the engine never really warmed up properly. I tested it in boiling water and it began opening at 50C rather than 80C.

It's basically 95% the same as the b6 coolant system though. Really the main difference is the upper coolant pipe being routed marginally different and the thermostat not having the ecu controlled heating element that the b6 tstat has.

all good on the coolant front. Had the oil pressure light pop up this morning. I drove it ~30 miles to work and it was fine, was going to do the oil change as soon as I got home from work, looks like I'll be dropping it off at a quick lube somewhere close

[CorneliusRox]

all good on the coolant front. Had the oil pressure light pop up this morning. I drove it ~30 miles to work and it was fine, was going to do the oil change as soon as I got home from work, looks like I'll be dropping it off at a quick lube somewhere close

oil pressure light or low oil light? Low oil is no big deal, oil pressure could be worse.

[AudiA4_20T]

oil pressure light or low oil light? Low oil is no big deal, oil pressure could be worse.

Pressure. Yes I know it's not good. It's at the local Meinecke getting an oil change, I told them to toss some engine cleaner stuff in at idle for a few minutes also. We will see.

My theory right now is that I liberally used sealant on the cam cage and some of it got into the pan. I drove the thing like 30 miles before the light came on

[rongeur]

all good on the coolant front. Had the oil pressure light pop up this morning. I drove it ~30 miles to work and it was fine, was going to do the oil change as soon as I got home from work, looks like I'll be dropping it off at a quick lube somewhere close

Rebuilds head by self, goes to quick lube for oil change[>_<]

You still rock in my book though sir!

[AudiA4_20T]

Rebuilds head by self, goes to quick lube for oil change[&gt;_&lt;]

You still rock in my book though sir!

Lol I work ~40 minutes from home. If I want this car to stay alive, I needed to go to the closest place possible

[AudiA4_20T]

Cruisin' this morning

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Not so much

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[mcpcartier]

nicely done.....

I'm sure you'll be hit up for some guidance from the rest of us now that you've posted a successful top end rebuild!

congrats!



Cruisin' this morning

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[mcpcartier]

Did you use the cam locking tool referenced here?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/523503-Cam-chain-tensioner-DIY-2-0t?p=8402372&viewfull=1#post8402372

[AudiA4_20T]

Did you use the cam locking tool referenced here?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/523503-Cam-chain-tensioner-DIY-2-0t?p=8402372&viewfull=1#post8402372

nope, unless I'm mistaken as long as the cam gear matches the crank gear and the cams are timed to each other there is no need. This isn't really different than a 1.8T other than the cam cage and HPFP

[CorneliusRox]

That would be awesome if it is just a goop of sealant and an oil change fixes it.

Also, for your bulb out, check the licence plate bulbs. I hate when ones in the front go out and you have to take the bumper off to get to them...

[mcpcartier]

Interesting....

I haven't gone down this road before but probably will when its time to change the cam chain tensioner. I thought it was used to ensure the cams are timed to each other, not sure how you'd do it without it. But have some time to research it so I'll figure it out eventually.




nope, unless I'm mistaken as long as the cam gear matches the crank gear and the cams are timed to each other there is no need. This isn't really different than a 1.8T other than the cam cage and HPFP

[AudiA4_20T]

That would be awesome if it is just a goop of sealant and an oil change fixes it.

Also, for your bulb out, check the licence plate bulbs. I hate when ones in the front go out and you have to take the bumper off to get to them...

Well oil pressure is not ever that confusing. Your motor either has no oil or is blocked from something. I have oil so I assumed a blockage.

Well speaking of bulbs I have that stupid Dipped light warning in a brand new bixenon. Anyways I saw the light that's out last night it's on the taillight, no biggie.


Interesting....

I haven't gone down this road before but probably will when its time to change the cam chain tensioner. I thought it was used to ensure the cams are timed to each other, not sure how you'd do it without it. But have some time to research it so I'll figure it out eventually.

It helps to go by the book when you're unsure, but once you understand the concepts it makes sense. The cam gear only has 1 way to go on, so as long as the cam and crank are together, and the cams are together (They have to be when putting the head back on btw, or the headbolts don't work), you're money

[Charles.waite]

Well oil pressure is not ever that confusing. Your motor either has no oil or is blocked from something. I have oil so I assumed a blockage.

Well speaking of bulbs I have that stupid Dipped light warning in a brand new bixenon. Anyways I saw the light that's out last night it's on the taillight, no biggie.



It helps to go by the book when you're unsure, but once you understand the concepts it makes sense. The cam gear only has 1 way to go on, so as long as the cam and crank are together, and the cams are together (They have to be when putting the head back on btw, or the headbolts don't work), you're money

Yea its pretty simple really. I marked up my cam sprockets and the chain when I swapped my intake cam. I transferred the mark to the new one VERY carefully and then lined of the mark with the proper chain teeth. Its not rocket science. I tried to get ahold of one of those tools, but didn't find any locally and wasn't about to splash out on the $200+ they cost..

The 1.8t Has the same general head design and timing layout as the 2.0t and we don't have a special cam holding tool. You just count 16 links from cam to cam.

[mcpcartier]

Thanks guys.....

I've done the 1.8T before so survived that without a hitch. I suspect I will go the same route as Charles described which is what I would have done if I didn't bump into the existence of the special tool.





Yea its pretty simple really. I marked up my cam sprockets and the chain when I swapped my intake cam. I transferred the mark to the new one VERY carefully and then lined of the mark with the proper chain teeth. Its not rocket science. I tried to get ahold of one of those tools, but didn't find any locally and wasn't about to splash out on the $200+ they cost..

The 1.8t Has the same general head design and timing layout as the 2.0t and we don't have a special cam holding tool. You just count 16 links from cam to cam.


Well oil pressure is not ever that confusing. Your motor either has no oil or is blocked from something. I have oil so I assumed a blockage.

Well speaking of bulbs I have that stupid Dipped light warning in a brand new bixenon. Anyways I saw the light that's out last night it's on the taillight, no biggie.



It helps to go by the book when you're unsure, but once you understand the concepts it makes sense. The cam gear only has 1 way to go on, so as long as the cam and crank are together, and the cams are together (They have to be when putting the head back on btw, or the headbolts don't work), you're money

[AudiA4_20T]

Ok so the idiots at Meinecke parked my car over this curb so when I backed up it ripped half the bumper off. SMH

Also, I'm having a hell of a time with the coupler going to the rear coolant flange from the heater core. I think I'm good and it's on tight and then it leaks/pops off. Haven't overheated because I watch the coolant gauge like a hawk but that's getting old

Slowly getting there

[4ty-phive]

This is an awesome thread

[AudiA4_20T]

thanks man. Can anyone show me how that big hose goign to the valve cover is run?

[Charles.waite]

thanks man. Can anyone show me how that big hose goign to the valve cover is run?

I think it goes underneath the coolant, pipe, but I can't remember for sure. Its been a while since I popped the hood of my b7...

[fordyoz]

welcome to the B7 clint - awesome to add a very knowledgeable guy to this section.

[AudiA4_20T]

I think it goes underneath the coolant, pipe, but I can't remember for sure. Its been a while since I popped the hood of my b7...

snap a pic brah


welcome to the B7 clint - awesome to add a very knowledgeable guy to this section.

thanks man, unfortunately this car is going to my mother on Friday so I won't be posting any other exciting stories. Her Jeep motor went and I just so happened to have this car. I'll be getting my white B6 S4 back due to a bad buyer. Not too bummed to have a B6 2.7T back though [drive]

[Charles.waite]

snap a pic brah



thanks man, unfortunately this car is going to my mother on Friday so I won't be posting any other exciting stories. Her Jeep motor went and I just so happened to have this car. I'll be getting my white B6 S4 back due to a bad buyer. Not too bummed to have a B6 2.7T back though [drive]

I'll do that tonight. I never get to drive the B7 anymore because the fiance refuses to drive my b6 due to the dying clutch, haha.

[Charles.waite]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/6aedc17f.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/Capture-2.jpg

Do either of these help? The hose that comes off the pcv pointing towards the firewall (#2) goes to the IM. #3 goes to the oil cooler I believe.

Are you talking about either of those? or #32?

[Sylond]

Ok so the idiots at Meinecke parked my car over this curb so when I backed up it ripped half the bumper off.

You serious? Aw man, that sucks. They better be paying for it!

[djs]

This thread has promise. Way to start off with a bang! I'm subscribed.

+1. Well written!

[AudiA4_20T]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/6aedc17f.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/Capture-2.jpg

Do either of these help? The hose that comes off the pcv pointing towards the firewall (#2) goes to the IM. #3 goes to the oil cooler I believe.

Are you talking about either of those? or #32?

Well I have that IE plate so mine looks a little different. I'll see what I can do tonight. Thanks!

In other news I got pissed off at work because this coolant hose kept popping off and I was doing roadside repairs on 95 and still couldn't fix it. So I got into the work parking lot with full clothes on and checked this hose out. This stupid sealing ring was offset and causing the hose to not seal correctly

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/F5C4D8F8-BEE7-40A9-87CD-F75CE774E9AD-19396-00001223EC0546B3_zps98a80694.jpg

Parked her for dinner

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New plugs last night, not sure what to make of the old ones they look very lean (maybe that's normal for FSI?)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/5BD5837A-21B7-4305-8F57-D58F9C1638E4-19865-000012CDC4A3692F_zps8763d60c.jpg

Also did an extreme engine flush, some people might disagree but I had the oil pressure light pop up quickly again yesterday and can't have it happen again. Steps are below

1. Drain oil, fill with 4L of diesel gas
2. Let it sit overnight (DO NOT START)
3. Drain gas, change oil with cheapo stuff and new filter
4. Drive for 15 minutes, do full synthetic change with filter

And no lights today, runs pretty good

[djs]

Well I have that IE plate so mine looks a little different. I'll see what I can do tonight. Thanks!
Also did an extreme engine flush, some people might disagree but I had the oil pressure light pop up quickly again yesterday and can't have it happen again. Steps are below


Other culprit could be the oil pressure sensor. I got an oil pressure warning on my B6 S4. Thought maybe it was a blockage due to flaking on the inside of the cam cover; the flakes finding their way down to the pan and then blocking the intake. Turned out to just be a bad sensor. Cheap part, hard to get to on the S4.

[sa_seahawker]

Well I have that IE plate so mine looks a little different. I'll see what I can do tonight. Thanks!

In other news I got pissed off at work because this coolant hose kept popping off and I was doing roadside repairs on 95 and still couldn't fix it. So I got into the work parking lot with full clothes on and checked this hose out. This stupid sealing ring was offset and causing the hose to not seal correctly

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/F5C4D8F8-BEE7-40A9-87CD-F75CE774E9AD-19396-00001223EC0546B3_zps98a80694.jpg

Parked her for dinner

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/E036CD47-672C-46F0-8A29-918486672CAF-19489-00001230F5927554_zps0576b7cf.jpg

New plugs last night, not sure what to make of the old ones they look very lean (maybe that's normal for FSI?)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/5BD5837A-21B7-4305-8F57-D58F9C1638E4-19865-000012CDC4A3692F_zps8763d60c.jpg

Also did an extreme engine flush, some people might disagree but I had the oil pressure light pop up quickly again yesterday and can't have it happen again. Steps are below

1. Drain oil, fill with 4L of diesel gas
2. Let it sit overnight (DO NOT START)
3. Drain gas, change oil with cheapo stuff and new filter
4. Drive for 15 minutes, do full synthetic change with filter

And no lights today, runs pretty good

Diesel gas? Not sure I would have the balls to try that one out.

[JPT]

Diesel gas? Not sure I would have the balls to try that one out.

Diesel fuel, is basically oil.

[AudiA4_20T]

yep. Maybe I'm an idiot, maybe not. No oil pressure light today though!

[JPT]

yep. Maybe I'm an idiot, maybe not. No oil pressure light today though!

I would suggest an oil change again soon though. There is no way you got all the diesel fuel out after the fist change. I also don't think it will harm anything.

[AudiA4_20T]

I would suggest an oil change again soon though. There is no way you got all the diesel fuel out after the fist change. I also don't think it will harm anything.

I am on my second oil change since the diesel. I did a basic oil change after, drove it, and then did yet another oil change

[LoKisSpYdR]

Wouldn't (the little bit of) diesel fuel burn up?

[JPT]

Wouldn't (the little bit of) diesel fuel burn up?

Not if you no longer have a oil burning A4, like I do!

[JPT]

I am on my second oil change since the diesel. I did a basic oil change after, drove it, and then did yet another oil change

I would still do another oil change, before the 5k mile service interval. Wont hurt anything but your wallet.

[AudiA4_20T]

it'll be in the mother's hands. I may tell her too, but a tiny bit of Diesel won't hurt much. It couldn't be much at all anyways.

Regardless, anyone with a manual have issues with first gear shifting kind of rough and at like 5mph? Everything past that is fine, but first shifts so soon it loses all of the momentum it had. Might need a trans flush with like 146k lol

[Charles.waite]

My tiptronic had issues with shifting. I was going to flush the tranny, but just go price the OEM fluid...I'll wait...[:)]

A full tranny service was going to cost me $500 in fluid alone. Fucking joke.

Also not sure if you still needed pics Clint but here are some of the rear pcv vent tube and how its routed:
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/AED03980-0840-475B-9177-5F26C83E8863-3483-000004DD9D32A67F_zps1bb94431.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/ECB3A720-9A1A-4BCF-83DF-4987EC5EB582-3483-000004DD951BB622_zps6e9e2d3f.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/chuckyp83/1D8186D5-8568-40F9-A657-C5D02F049ECB-3483-000004DD84F34CDC_zps998056e2.jpg

[AudiA4_20T]

Yes on the PCV thanks! $500 in fluid? Pretty sure you can get some good motul stuff for like $100.

Anyways, the A4 makes her maiden voyage to Orlando for the Auto train today. She drove well yesterday so we'll see how this goes. Also, will anyone be at WF this year? Looks like I might make it and with the car actually

[kaz02a4]

Solid thread, lots of good bits. Sorry you've got to let her go Clint, but at least you get your B6 back [cool]. I wish I had the balls to try the diesel engine clean.

[Charles.waite]

Yes on the PCV thanks! $500 in fluid? Pretty sure you can get some good motul stuff for like $100.

Anyways, the A4 makes her maiden voyage to Orlando for the Auto train today. She drove well yesterday so we'll see how this goes. Also, will anyone be at WF this year? Looks like I might make it and with the car actually

Yep. $500. For OEM at least. I haven't found an aftermarket fluid that's said to be compatible with the ZF 6hp19. The stupid tyrannies are supposed to e ridiculously sensitive to the fluid. My old b7 had shifting issues so I researched t a ton.

[AudiA4_20T]

Well just drove her ~210 miles. I have some issues with smoking on boost, gonna check out PCV tomorrow

Here she is at the auto train

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/EFEC87B6-5BB3-4E0F-8843-AD75F392D8A7-161-000000081F3334DB_zpsa5669a99.jpg

[AudiA4_20T]

A little update.

As far as issues, the car needed a new rear 02 sensor, and it still smokes slightly. I should have done the valve stem seals when I had the head off so that frustrates me. The car so far has eaten about a quart of oil I'm 5000 miles, not bad.

This week I'm doing - front wheel bearings, window regulator (Done), coolant temp sensor, and front axle. Should be good for awhile after that.

Question- this thing sounds like a diesel truck when idling. Is that normal? I know these 2.0Ts can be loud, really just don't want that to be cam chain tensioner

[ericpaulyoung]

Mine is pretty loud when idling, and JT's sounds the same too. I think they are just loud normally.

Looks great!
epy

[yeoj112689]

A little update.

As far as issues, the car needed a new rear 02 sensor, and it still smokes slightly. I should have done the valve stem seals when I had the head off so that frustrates me. The car so far has eaten about a quart of oil I'm 5000 miles, not bad.

This week I'm doing - front wheel bearings, window regulator (Done), coolant temp sensor, and front axle. Should be good for awhile after that.

Question- this thing sounds like a diesel truck when idling. Is that normal? I know these 2.0Ts can be loud, really just don't want that to be cam chain tensioner

Yeah they sound crazy loud at idle it is normal.

[CorneliusRox]

A little update.

As far as issues, the car needed a new rear 02 sensor, and it still smokes slightly. I should have done the valve stem seals when I had the head off so that frustrates me. The car so far has eaten about a quart of oil I'm 5000 miles, not bad.

This week I'm doing - front wheel bearings, window regulator (Done), coolant temp sensor, and front axle. Should be good for awhile after that.

Question- this thing sounds like a diesel truck when idling. Is that normal? I know these 2.0Ts can be loud, really just don't want that to be cam chain tensioner

Normal. That's the injectors slamming. The reason it sounds like a diesel is because diesels are all DI and have that same injector noise.

Glad to see this car is treating you well. Are you still planning on flipping it, or are you attached now?

[Nebone]

You'll like the B7! I've had my B7 Avant for 2+ years now as my daily and it's great. I still have the B5 and acquired a B6 in same method as you did your B7 and it's my girls daily now. I like something about each generation so I can't choose a favorite.

[AudiA4_20T]

Normal. That's the injectors slamming. The reason it sounds like a diesel is because diesels are all DI and have that same injector noise.

Glad to see this car is treating you well. Are you still planning on flipping it, or are you attached now?

Good. I actually gave it to my mom so she's been driving it and absolutely loves it. She was planning on looking at a jeeps but is now totally content with this car. It's definitely got some things it still needs but the axle/wheel bearings/coolant temp sensor should be good for awhile. The wheel bearing is terrible right now can't wait to see what it feels like after

[Seerlah]

Still in NJ? Should have gone to Show and Go. Wasn't a huge event, but was really chill.

[CorneliusRox]

Good. I actually gave it to my mom so she's been driving it and absolutely loves it. She was planning on looking at a jeeps but is now totally content with this car. It's definitely got some things it still needs but the axle/wheel bearings/coolant temp sensor should be good for awhile. The wheel bearing is terrible right now can't wait to see what it feels like after

Very nice! Way to go man.

[AudiA4_20T]

Merry Christmas everyone. So those wheels that were on the car had 2 bad tires, and my mom wasn't into how they looked so we got some 18" CHs

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/20131224_113619_zps12v2zprw.jpg

Also did the thermostat for her.

Old one out

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/20131224_143359_zps7lgzleoy.jpg

All good

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/AudiA4_18T/B7/20131224_113612_zpsa4kuoojm.jpg

Car heats up nice and fast now and drives better too. It's got 150k and is finally driving like a proper Audi should

[AudiA4_20T]

Well guys... Something terrible happened tonight.

Was driving the car and the oil pressure light popped on. Shut off the car and decide to check the oil just in case. Add some, start the car, light pops on again. Go to turn around to get back home and the car loses power and engine dies... FML.

Notice when I get home that the car is leaking coolant QUICKLY. I think the Rear coolant flange seal went. Not sure how this is all tied together but overall this thing needs a new engine. The trans bangs around a bit also, making me wonder if I should just do both. This sucks.

[mec]

Well guys... Something terrible happened tonight.

Was driving the car and the oil pressure light popped on. Shut off the car and decide to check the oil just in case. Add some, start the car, light pops on again. Go to turn around to get back home and the car loses power and engine dies... FML.

Notice when I get home that the car is leaking coolant QUICKLY. I think the Rear coolant flange seal went. Not sure how this is all tied together but overall this thing needs a new engine. The trans bangs around a bit also, making me wonder if I should just do both. This sucks.

thats real bad news...did you find the leak? I can't imagine that the rear coolant flange would leak enough to actually drain you low in a matter of minutes.

As far as oil pressure, do you think its a clog in the pickup tube or bad bearings? a quick oil change should reveal some more details

[AudiA4_20T]

thats real bad news...did you find the leak? I can't imagine that the rear coolant flange would leak enough to actually drain you low in a matter of minutes.

As far as oil pressure, do you think its a clog in the pickup tube or bad bearings? a quick oil change should reveal some more details

wasn't low enough I think it was just a coincidence. As for oil pressure, the car shut off and won't start again. Am I wrong to assume the engine is dead? I feel like an oil change is a waste of money/time.

I'm about to toss a 1.8T in this thing. Not sure how the 6hp19 would react...

[mec]

wasn't low enough I think it was just a coincidence. As for oil pressure, the car shut off and won't start again. Am I wrong to assume the engine is dead? I feel like an oil change is a waste of money/time.

I'm about to toss a 1.8T in this thing. Not sure how the 6hp24 would react...

it shut off? by itself? that sounds like a bind in the oil chain, low oil pressure plus a jammed crank? Might have gotten some metal shards in the balance shaft...Shit man...thats bad news...can you turn the engine over by hand? or rather with a breaker bar?

[sbin]

Good thread!
Going to look at a 05 with a bad motor tomorrow er later today.
Rebuilt several 1.8t and a 3.0l

The 2.0t looks very similar.Oil pump being one of the bigger differences

[mec]

I mentioned an oil change because if this is a long time problem only showing symptoms now then you should have metal shavings and glitter in the oil. Would just confirm that you need a rebuild

[AudiA4_20T]

it shut off? by itself? that sounds like a bind in the oil chain, low oil pressure plus a jammed crank? Might have gotten some metal shards in the balance shaft...Shit man...thats bad news...can you turn the engine over by hand? or rather with a breaker bar?

not there yet. Just grabbed the codes. Some for cams, and the B7 favorite P2293. Weird because I just did the cam follower less than 10k ago. After looking up pricing on everything I'm really leaning towards just throwing a 1.8T setup in this thing.

[mec]

I'm not sure what your level of interest is but I have a 2.0t long block byoc (bring your own crank) sitting in my garage.

I would say rebuild it. It will probably be cheaper than a 1.8t swap.
After my main bearing failure I rebuilt my engine for $600 rod and main bearings, head gasket, machining, bolts and nuts, new balance shaft unit.

[AudiA4_20T]

I'm not sure what your level of interest is but I have a 2.0t long block byoc (bring your own crank) sitting in my garage.

I would say rebuild it. It will probably be cheaper than a 1.8t swap.
After my main bearing failure I rebuilt my engine for $600 rod and main bearings, head gasket, machining, bolts and nuts, new balance shaft unit.

Could I do it? Sure. Do I have the time to do it? Nope. I might just sell the shell again if anyone has interest.

[mec]

Could I do it? Sure. Do I have the time to do it? Nope. I might just sell the shell again if anyone has interest.

Hmm pm me what you are looking to get.

[sbin]

The 2005 A4 2.0t I checked out had all intake rockers broken and 200k miles.
Body and interior were good.
Offered the guy an open ended premium over scape steel $800.$900 if he sold in two weeks.

Never seen roller rocker break like that before.
With the exception of parts $$$$$ 2.0 looks easy.

[sbin]

Sorry
Not trying to thread jack.
Justsee some very good Audi people on this thread.
Loved the S4 2.7t thread.
Have a 1.8t built with pistons and rods but also no time to play with wire harness.

[dougyfresh]

Could I do it? Sure. Do I have the time to do it? Nope. I might just sell the shell again if anyone has interest.

I have the same problem. no time to do anything car related. that's why my b6 avant is sitting without an engine. thought I had the time come spring but now we are looking at houses so it looks like my b6 will be finished in the new house.


This rolling B7 shell is screaming for another enthusiast to pick it up and swap in a 2.7T 6spd.

[kristokes]

Could I do it? Sure. Do I have the time to do it? Nope. I might just sell the shell again if anyone has interest.

Fixed the thread title. [>_<]

[Charles.waite]

Fixed the thread title. [>_<]

Hahahahaha. Awesome!