Stage 3 here we COME!!!

**Dmoore016** · 12-27-2024 06:27 PM

Build List so far!!
O1E JHM rebuilt 6 Speed
KO4's with Melett Cores
AWE intercoolers
710N Diverter Valves
Full Engine Reseal
Bosch 550cc injectors
NGK Iridium Plugs
RS4 airbox with MAF
RS4 inlet pipes
SSAC downpipes
034 blockoff plates
A4 Wheels
B8 Q5 Brembo front brakes
D3 S8 rear brakes
034 throttle body boot upgrade
JXB driveshaft support

**Dmoore016** · 12-27-2024 06:29 PM

And Tuned by STUKLR!!!!!!!!

**Dmoore016** · 12-28-2024 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dmoore016

Build List so far!!
O1E JHM rebuilt 6 Speed
KO4's with Melett Cores
AWE intercoolers
710N Diverter Valves
Full Engine Reseal
Bosch 550cc injectors
NGK Iridium Plugs
RS4 airbox with MAF
RS4 inlet pipes
SSAC downpipes
034 blockoff plates
A4 Wheels
B8 Q5 Brembo front brakes
D3 S8 rear brakes
034 throttle body boot upgrade
JXB driveshaft support

And TTV Flywheel with RS4 Clutch

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**Dmoore016** · 12-28-2024 05:05 AM

My current situation with ECS. I ordered a water pump that was supposed to come with a metal gasket 2 months ago. Part arrived and had a paper gasket that was ripped in half. No big deal things happen. I however contacted them twice before placing the order to verify. I called customer service and yet again they verified it was supposed to come with a metal gasket and said they would provide one as soon as they got the part number. That was the last time I heard from them on the gasket. I also ordered a fan blade , same deal confirmed fitment part showed up in the right label package but it is for the 1.8 engine. called in and got label for return and then double confirmed fitment so I could get the correct one out. second fan sent same deal 1.8 fan. I called last Friday to speak with a Manager to get this taken care of. No mangers were available and was told I would receive a call back shortly. NO one has called or emailed from ECS. As a Parts Manger myself this is hard to swallow, customer service and customer experience are key. just my 2 cents

**ShelbyM3** · 12-28-2024 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by Dmoore016

My current situation with ECS. I ordered a water pump that was supposed to come with a metal gasket 2 months ago. Part arrived and had a paper gasket that was ripped in half. No big deal things happen. I however contacted them twice before placing the order to verify. I called customer service and yet again they verified it was supposed to come with a metal gasket and said they would provide one as soon as they got the part number. That was the last time I heard from them on the gasket. I also ordered a fan blade , same deal confirmed fitment part showed up in the right label package but it is for the 1.8 engine. called in and got label for return and then double confirmed fitment so I could get the correct one out. second fan sent same deal 1.8 fan. I called last Friday to speak with a Manager to get this taken care of. No mangers were available and was told I would receive a call back shortly. NO one has called or emailed from ECS. As a Parts Manger myself this is hard to swallow, customer service and customer experience are key. just my 2 cents

Due to this very dynamic with ECS, I don’t play with them anymore. It really is a game, it feels like. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. EuropaParts is where I got my fan blade and they also have Hepu water pumps and the ability to buy a kit with only the components you want.

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**Audibot** · 12-28-2024 08:33 AM

I can confirm ECS is slow to respond. I emailed them right after placing an order (and 3 days before it shipped) and they did not respond until the day after it shipped. FCP is much more responsive.

I find myself using ECS for research due to the usually good pictures they have.

**Dmoore016** · 12-30-2024 03:42 PM

Been driving this beast all around getting the miles in got about 350 miles to go then I can start 100% boost logging..

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**jbain2** · 12-30-2024 04:05 PM

The TTV flywheel and RS4 combo is such a great setup! Have run in it on multiple cars. Have another one of these combos ready to go for my build when it happens.

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**ShelbyM3** · 12-30-2024 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Dmoore016

Been driving this beast all around getting the miles in got about 350 miles to go then I can start 100% boost logging..

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Very nice!

What is the break-in period recommended for this setup?

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**Dmoore016** · 12-31-2024 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by ShelbyM3

Very nice!

What is the break-in period recommended for this setup?

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The recommended break in for the Mellett cores is 500 miles

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**jbain2** · 12-31-2024 11:18 AM

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**Dmoore016** · 01-03-2025 04:25 AM

Got about 250 miles on the car so far car is running well. Had a leaky driver side out CV boot, installed a new half shaft yesterday. On Sunday the heat started blowing out luke warm air, so it looks like a heater core back flush is in store. Did some reading sounds like a common issue. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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**ShelbyM3** · 01-03-2025 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Dmoore016

Got about 250 miles on the car so far car is running well. Had a leaky driver side out CV boot, installed a new half shaft yesterday. On Sunday the heat started blowing out luke warm air, so it looks like a heater core back flush is in store. Did some reading sounds like a common issue. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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Yeah, a lot of us. It’s the cast iron blocks fault. If you want to look at my “My Third AR…” thread, I document how I did it this last summer. I got a garden hose adapter off Amazon and some big clear tubing so I could see what was happening. Helped, but ultimately I’ll need to replace my heater core. I grabbed 2 Nissens from FCP when they went on clearance. Crazy part is, the hardware needed, which is 2 metal clamps with a little screw that tightens them almost like a v-band, is just as expensive as the heater cores.

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**Audibot** · 01-03-2025 08:20 AM

Ugh, I hated replacing the heater core. Be careful on the kit you get--I got a Nissens kit and the o-rings were wrong and prevented me from installing it until I got the correct OE o-rings.

When I got my car, I did the CLR flush, which definitely helped a lot for a couple years. Of course, someone had sludged it up by putting green coolant in with the pink and so it was all kinds of nasty.

**jbain2** · 01-03-2025 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Audibot

Ugh, I hated replacing the heater core. Be careful on the kit you get--I got a Nissens kit and the o-rings were wrong and prevented me from installing it until I got the correct OE o-rings.

When I got my car, I did the CLR flush, which definitely helped a lot for a couple years. Of course, someone had sludged it up by putting green coolant in with the pink and so it was all kinds of nasty.

The clamps also make a difference. I’d get genuine clamps and o-rings if you can. It’s a bit of a pain to change and you’ll need to put down some sort of trash bag to catch the fluid that leaks out of the core when you undo the clamps and pipes. But at least you don’t have to remove the whole dash like you do in the B5’s.

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**Audibot** · 01-03-2025 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by jbain2

The clamps also make a difference. I’d get genuine clamps and o-rings if you can. It’s a bit of a pain to change and you’ll need to put down some sort of trash bag to catch the fluid that leaks out of the core when you undo the clamps and pipes.

I was reusing my original clamps. The clamps were fine--it was def the o-rings being too thick, since after I eventually towed it to the shop to do b/c I had to go on travel, they got original o-rings and had no issue.

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But at least you don’t have to remove the whole dash like you do in the B5’s.

Amen to this!

**Dmoore016** · 01-03-2025 06:10 PM

Thanks guys I will attach pics this weekend of all the goodness I flush out and go from there.

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**Dmoore016** · 01-04-2025 09:20 AM

Heater core back flush was a success, bunch of small rust particles came out not really anything to get pictures of. I used air and water to do it . Nice warm heat flowing now on this beautiful 7 degree day.

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**Audibot** · 01-04-2025 12:49 PM

Happy you were able to restore heat in that balmy weather

**ShelbyM3** · 01-04-2025 01:35 PM

Nice job! Having heat at idle is so taken for granted.

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**Dmoore016** · 01-07-2025 03:38 PM

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