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wootwoot
05-23-2015, 09:12 PM
Hello,

I have over 80k miles on my tiptronic B7 A4 and am trying to replace any and all worn parts to make the car work at its full potential. So far I've replaced the following: motor mounts, upper control arms, thermostat, front/rear brake pads/rotors, coil packs, spark plugs, cam follower, DV, PCV (replaced with a catch can), brake fluid, oil. I'm looking at replacing the following and am looking for any other suggestions on easy replacements/fixes I can DIY:

fuel filter
rear differential fluid
air filter
carbon cleaning?
ATF fluid?
any other suspension fixes?
DanKing
05-23-2015, 10:54 PM
Timing belt and the pullies should really be number one on that list and whilst your there might as well throw in a new water pump :)

Also how much where ur upper control arms ... And did you diy them if not how much was it for them installed out the door.

I needa do mine been sitting on it for WAY long. But I dont have the right tools or space to do it myself :(
SLYCAT
05-24-2015, 05:24 AM
What about sway bar bushings, end links and maybe the N80 valve?
DannyDeez
05-24-2015, 08:35 AM
Yup, like Dan said, get that timing belt/water pump done ASAP. Also get your cam chain and tensioner looked at.
Either one of those things break and you're going to have a very expensive engine repair ahead of you.
wootwoot
05-24-2015, 10:01 AM
Yup, like Dan said, get that timing belt/water pump done ASAP. Also get your cam chain and tensioner looked at.
Either one of those things break and you're going to have a very expensive engine repair ahead of you.

Forgot to include these parts. I had these changed/looked at around 10k miles ago.
wootwoot
05-24-2015, 10:07 AM
What about sway bar bushings, end links and maybe the N80 valve?

These are all good ideas. I'll be under the car later and will check the sway bar bushings. I wasn't aware of the N80 valve but it looks like a good easy/cheap fix.
DanKing
05-24-2015, 10:12 AM
Replacing your Upper control arms cost ??
wootwoot
05-24-2015, 10:17 AM
I don't remember the cost for the upper control arm replacement but I felt a significant improvement in handling with the new ones installed.
DannyDeez
05-24-2015, 01:01 PM
Forgot to include these parts. I had these changed/looked at around 10k miles ago.

Ah ok good [up]
Biged243
05-24-2015, 01:38 PM
Replacing your Upper control arms cost ??

Just get the fpc kit it's everything for the front for under 300 shipped. Also lifetime warranty.
DanKing
05-24-2015, 02:14 PM
Just get the fpc kit it's everything for the front for under 300 shipped. Also lifetime warranty.
Link me brotherrrr
Biged243
05-24-2015, 02:21 PM
Link me brotherrrr

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-control-arm-kit-front-lower-a4-rs4-s4-b7option3kit

And the group buy on audizine

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/336019-Official-FCP-Groton-Control-Arm-Kit
chris@fifteen52
05-24-2015, 02:53 PM
Do the front and rear strut/shock mounts
quattro1432
05-24-2015, 05:24 PM
Oil filter housing gaskets.
chris@fifteen52
05-24-2015, 06:22 PM
Oil filter housing gaskets.

I have to do that very soon. Along with a whole slew of maintenance
pat_do
05-24-2015, 06:37 PM
Do the front and rear strut/shock mounts

What are the symptoms of worn top mounts
quattro1432
05-24-2015, 06:59 PM
I have to do that very soon. Along with a whole slew of maintenance

Not too bad of a job - unless you like keeping your engine really clean [:p]
aluthman
05-24-2015, 08:23 PM
I don't remember the cost for the upper control arm replacement but I felt a significant improvement in handling with the new ones installed.

I would do the lower control arms, sway bar end links, and tie rods. FCP will sell you a full kit through the group buy minus the uppers you just got for ~$220 shipped IIRC.