What have you done to your Audi today?? [Archive]

h100vw

11-10-2009, 01:22 PM

I'll start a thread off seeing as I did actually work on mine today. Well it started yesterday to be truthful. Finished this morning.

Haldex oil and filter change, thanks Jimmy for the parts and filter tool.

Due to a schoolboy error though, I dropped the diff oil first, not the haldex!!:eek: So it's also got fresh diff oil too. 1 litre of synthetic Castrol 75/90.

Note to self, there is a washer under the head of the Haldex drain plug. More schoolboy errors!! Found after putting in the oil and plug the first time.:rolleyes:

I also replaced the rear discs and pads, new discs and pads from GHLmotorsport in Brissy. On the front I fitted the discs of my A3 as they were pretty new when the car got parted out. With new pads from GHL.

I'll make some comments on the pads in the next week or so. They are supposed to be pretty much dust free, I hope so cos the Audi ones that came out were shocking.

Gavin

vwpolo

11-10-2009, 02:40 PM

sounds like you had a busy day . ive spent about four hours checking all the connection and fluids of my 80 auto as ive had it not want to change up to top gear a couple of time over the past week and then yesterday coming back from the coast it just didnt want to change up at all ? smooth changing to ever gear but top . still cant work it out .

h100vw

11-10-2009, 03:12 PM

I am no Auto expert but I wonder if a fluid change would be a worthwhile job to do. Some friends of mine had a crappy old Mazda that wouldn't change and it had no fluid in.

Maybe call a couple of auto transmission shops and ask?

Gavin

Jmac

11-10-2009, 03:29 PM

What age is your 80??? They had a few different boxes in them, older ones had a plate on the valve body that would wear and cause the oil to bypass. Newer ones can be scanned by someone who has a older diagnostic adapter.
Engine and age please mate
Jmac

vwpolo

11-10-2009, 04:59 PM

it a 92 2.3 80 e it has an ng motor and the only code for the auto is whats on the sticker for vehicle data in the spare wheel mould which is ceb i hope this is the right codes as the engine code on that sticker is different to the motor and rego papers , maybe my good bye is to good to be true..

Jmac

12-10-2009, 01:14 PM

Ive got an Audi with the NG strong as an ox that motor mate. Anyway CEB is correct and this can be checked by Vagcom if someone near you has the old style adapter, you can check the valve operation and scan for faults.
Jmac

vwpolo

12-10-2009, 06:48 PM

went to st marys auto today a service will cost me 140 and he replaces fliud filter and pan plus check it operation thanks for your help

Jmac

24-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Yeah our good mate Jason (Jasn78 ) came over today and kindly gave my A4 Turb the works, you are a legend mate, ive been having some boosting issues lately , pretty much going into limp, probe fault im sure, anyway im sure this Audi has a soul, its gleaming and to top it i went out for a run and was boosting like a mad thing, better keep it clean hey Jase!!! Cheers again mate:banana:
Ill need to some mild mods now, seeing it like this has really got me in the mood
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/24102009006-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/24102009004-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/24102009002-1.jpg
Lovin it:bowdown:
Jmac

jasn78

24-10-2009, 07:03 PM

anytime mate, just next time i will make sure im not so seedy :)

Mrk_Mickey

25-10-2009, 10:26 PM

Nice work Jase! That reminds me I think I need some tyre stuff..

mikepologti

03-11-2009, 06:06 AM

shes looking very shcmick there jimmy. :)

vwpolo

06-11-2009, 04:16 PM

spent 900 buck on new radiator thermosat and coolant now just need help finding a temp gauge sender for my 92 2.3 80 .

h100vw

06-11-2009, 06:21 PM

I went to watch the last of my std rims get painted today. I'll pick them up next week and get tyres fitted Tuesday. Standby for pictures. :eek:

Gavin

h100vw

10-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Wheels are on but the car is filthy having not been washed for weeks. I'll clean it tomorrow before the sun gets mental in SA, 39 degrees forecast.

Gavin

Golf Loon

10-11-2009, 08:26 PM

Cleared all the fault codes, yay, no ABS faults.

Scored a set of TT Mags

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/SDC12495-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/SDC12496-2.jpg

A wash is on the cards.

h100vw

10-11-2009, 08:36 PM

A wash and some paint maybe??

Is that a turbo Matt?

Gavin

Jmac

10-11-2009, 08:47 PM

A wash and some paint maybe??

Is that a turbo Matt?

Gavin

Think there is an APY hiding under there Gav:rolleyes:
I followed my wife home tonight , she was in the A4 and it decided the spacers must go on, looks tops but will be so much better wheels out to the arches:cool:
cheers
Jmac

h100vw

10-11-2009, 08:50 PM

APY huh, now our conversation makes more sense......:P

There's an A4 like yours up my street, I just followed it in the Toledo. I'll get a picture of it, the wheels are pretty chuffing wide. It sits really well on them.

Gavin

Golf Loon

10-11-2009, 09:59 PM

A wash and some paint maybe??

Is that a turbo Matt?

Gavin

Yeah that bumper graze is a bit of an eyesore.

Yup, its a 20V Turbo.

auditwmba

11-11-2009, 08:58 AM

Just got our allroad back after a pretty severe nose-job. Just needs the headlight washers fitted and the ECU reset after a headlight replacement.

All good now.

Rob

h100vw

11-11-2009, 02:40 PM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/th_10112009088-2.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/h100vw/?action=view&current=10112009088.jpg)

Standard rims painted up with new tyres. RS4 reps gone to a good home. :banana:

Gavin

gareth_oau

11-11-2009, 03:12 PM

did you paint them yourself or pay someone? and if someone else, can I ask how much?

Jmac

11-11-2009, 03:16 PM

Ah yeah, now thats how it should look:cool:
Thats the shiz now mate
Jimmy

h100vw

11-11-2009, 04:16 PM

did you paint them yourself or pay someone? and if someone else, can I ask how much?

$80 for blasting, $200 for painting and some beer of course. I paid a guy at work that paints aircraft. Just because he has all the stuff to do it. I could have done it from cans but never found the time.

Providing there's no lumps missing, a home job would be easy to do.

Ah yeah, now thats how it should look:cool:
Thats the shiz now mate
Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy.

gareth_oau

11-11-2009, 05:11 PM

i'm thinking about doing my S3 rims too, but want to lower it first

goodfella

11-11-2009, 10:44 PM

just as well we went out to pick those up, they look a shed-load better that the rs4 reps! Gotta love the Audi Offset! Have you lowered it or is it just the angle?

Looking good!

h100vw

12-11-2009, 08:05 AM

All std Dave, must be the angle. :P

Gavin

goodfella

12-11-2009, 08:38 AM

Did you get them painted in regulation F-117 Nighthawk charcoal?

h100vw

28-11-2009, 01:24 PM

Did you get them painted in regulation F-117 Nighthawk charcoal?

Missed that comment Dave. The paint was some left over from a 1960s DB5 that he painted. I like the colour and it cost 30 cans of Westend Draught. So was the right price exactly!:P

Just replaced the front ARB bushes which were squeaking like a herd of mice.

Also did an inner CV boot on it too. The car drew blood which ticked me off! But it's back together now and silent.

Gavin

Jmac

28-11-2009, 05:57 PM

Missed that comment Dave. The paint was some left over from a 1960s DB5 that he painted. I like the colour and it cost 30 cans of Westend Draught. So was the right price exactly!:P

Just replaced the front ARB bushes which were squeaking like a herd of mice.

Also did an inner CV boot on it too. The car drew blood which ticked me off! But it's back together now and silent.

Gavin

Haha Gav welcome to my world , par for the course mate:P
Jimmy

Treza360

28-11-2009, 06:09 PM

Looks the goods Gavin. You need to get some tint happening though mate. As fun as fishbowls some darkest legal all around will get it looking properly sinister.
Cheers,
Trent

h100vw

28-11-2009, 06:13 PM

Looks the goods Gavin. You need to get some tint happening though mate. As fun as fishbowls some darkest legal all around will get it looking properly sinister.
Cheers,
Trent

I know what you mean mate, thinking black mirror covers too? :eek:

I don't like your world Jimmy :emo_baghead:

Gavin

h100vw

28-11-2009, 06:24 PM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/th_18112009093-1.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/h100vw/?action=view&current=18112009093.jpg)

Did this last week.

Treza360

28-11-2009, 09:29 PM

I was going to say black grill and black mirrors always look the ducks nuts but you're already half way there. Go the whole hog... :)
Cheers,
Trent

h100vw

28-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Got to do the rings on the boot lid too for full effect. That'll mean new ones, I don't see there's any way of getting them off in one piece. :rolleyes:
Gavin

Treza360

28-11-2009, 11:17 PM

Copy cat. :P

h100vw

18-12-2009, 05:32 PM

Still not blackened my ring s. :eek:

I am stiffer now though, after fitting the brake stiffening kit from the recent group buy.

Can't comment on any improvement yet as backing out of the garage doesn't constitute a test drive. :P

Did intend to drop the gearbox oil and redline it. Then found the special tool I bought doesn't work. I just need a 14mm allen key. :rolleyes:

Anyone needing the use of a tamperproof M16 spline drive let me know. Mine was $20, which was cheap.

Gavin

gareth_oau

18-12-2009, 06:20 PM

h100vw, what was your process for blackening your front grill/rings?

any complications or tricky bits?

h100vw

18-12-2009, 08:58 PM

All started out by stripping the grill from my A3 that got wrecked. The trim and rings are easy to unclip with the grill off.

Then I cleaned them up with soapy water and a nail brush. Dried in the sun and wiped with some panel wipe to get the greasy finger prints off.

Sprayed with high build primer and then satin black over the top.

When the time came to fit them though, it started to go wrong....

I managed to get the grill off without removing the bumper, which was a chore. I fitted the rings and then discovered that the outer trim is different on the S3 from the A3.

So my quick swap ended up being a bit longer, while I painted the outer trim.

That pretty much covers it.

HTH

Gavin

gareth_oau

19-12-2009, 01:47 AM

cheers Gavin, when you have a spare 10 minutes could you pop round and do mine for me?:biggrin:

h100vw

19-12-2009, 06:23 AM

cheers Gavin, when you have a spare 10 minutes could you pop round and do mine for me?:biggrin:

Off the the airport now mate. See you in 5 hours...........................:rolleyes:

gareth_oau

19-12-2009, 08:04 PM

you should drive, take you a lot less time!

t4 camper

21-12-2009, 11:51 AM

Broke the CVT.:mad::(
Well my wife did. Her 1.8T B6 stopped with no drive in either direction.

I am looking for help, fixes and parts supply to get it back on the road.
I have made a separate topic.

Thanks Neil

h100vw

21-12-2009, 06:54 PM

h100vw

14-01-2010, 07:53 PM

It was along time coming but having bought the Red line MTL before Christmas I finally drained the box and put it in there.

While I had the car in the garage, I dropped the oil and filled it up with some Fuchs synthetic.

Just need to read the manual now to get rid of the nag on the dash every time you turn it on.:rolleyes:

Gavin

Jmac

14-01-2010, 10:43 PM

Curious to see how MTl goes in the 02M, i usually use MT90 in them and MTl in the 5 speeders, feedback would be good on that one, whats the nag you mention???
Jmac

h100vw

15-01-2010, 07:50 AM

SERVICE IN 100KM Jimmy.

Also need to look at the CV boot again mate. It has popped off, most of the grease is still in there, I think.

Gavin

Jmac

15-01-2010, 08:37 AM

Use your VCDS mate instruments (17) then adaption, enter channel 02 and set it to 00 and save, done. Some of the older A4 used other channels and had to be set individually but 02 should be the go with the A3
Cheers
Jimmy

Jmac

16-01-2010, 07:33 PM

My A4 has been bugging me with a glitchy boost fault pretty much since ive owned it ( going into limp so no leaks before we all jump) but more so after upgrading the software. Finished early today so at last had some time to check her out. removed the ECU which has been replaced ive noticed so had a smile there. Anyway keep getting the Lambda implausible signal fault pre cat so its the important one and is for sure messing with my mixtures to the point i thought i was going to p ut a hole in a slug this week, pinging its head off. Not good. So back to driving like miss daisy again till its fixed. Checked with diagram and found wrong 02 sensor is fitted:eek: its a start, new sensor Monday and hopefully i can put the lid on it.
Used Vagcom to do a log of a drive in closed loop and watch it all go pear shaped. Tried my Diagun palm pilot just for laughs, it picked it up too.
Update soon with result.
Put it through the hand car wash also and soon showed JASN78s efforts again with his clay bar, came up mint again. .
Getting closer to having it nailed i think:rolleyes:
Jmac

Pete@ECSTuning

19-01-2010, 04:38 AM

^^ Good luck with that o2 sensor fitment.

I just blew up my underbelly pan driving thought a couple feet of snow:mad:

Also, headlight multifunction switch, oil change, a new lamps up front. It was a good weekend.

dubsweeper

22-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Got a new turbo for the a4 also got the front brake lines replaced , engine oil change , new g12 coolent , checked all diff and trans oils and also have some b6 rims on the car now

Pete@ECSTuning

23-01-2010, 12:49 AM

B6 S4 wheels?

dubsweeper

23-01-2010, 05:47 PM

no just stock ones !!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/1turb-2.jpg

Jmac

23-01-2010, 06:48 PM

Cant go wrong with OEM Imo
Cheers
Jmac

16v80

23-01-2010, 07:20 PM

Bought some paint and took my A6 apart :eek:

Before and after pics to come.

Jmac

25-01-2010, 08:35 PM

Lambda sensor pre cat fitted. seemed a whole lot better, cant be that easy, yeah it wasnt. Lambda fault gone though pleased to say , i think the real culprit is rearing its head. System lean!!!!! thought so i heard it ping a few times and logged plenty of timing pull, engine has new coils and platinum plugs as a rule. So now going to go for a drive with a fuel pressure gauge on , just to make sure, i suspect the fuel pump ( filter is new) and if that checks good then it calls for the one and only smoke test, ordered a smoke machine so quitley hoping i can diagnose my car with it:rolleyes:
Jmac
Oh by the way she now rides on Eibachs. what a difference

Pete@ECSTuning

26-01-2010, 01:32 AM

Nice wheel fitmet. Spacers? And is that a 1996?

16v80

26-01-2010, 06:31 PM

Pics of my A6 before i took it apart
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010029-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010027-1.jpg

Then I did this

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/LGIM0026-1.jpg

So I could do this

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/LGIM0024-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010009-1.jpg

More to come

16v80

26-01-2010, 06:44 PM

A few more

The sills

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010042-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010045-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/LGIM0006-1.jpg

After the bumpers and sills were painted, I decided there was to much silver so off came my 19" BBS CH's and this happened

Before

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S4010013-1.jpg

Primer

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/S40100232-1.jpg

Paint

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/LGIM0030-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/LGIM0033-1.jpg

Finished rims

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/2501104-1.jpg

And finally the car

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/2501106-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/2501107-1.jpg

Ian

h100vw

26-01-2010, 06:46 PM

Oh yeah! :eek:

Gavin

Jmac

26-01-2010, 08:26 PM

Cant beat the colour coding mate, ive gotta do that for sure and the rims look SIK mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love em, i love that A6 shape.
Jmac

gareth_oau

26-01-2010, 08:28 PM

looks like you've just spent a million bucks on it!!

Pete@ECSTuning

27-01-2010, 02:15 AM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/2501107-1.jpg

Wow, the black door blades blend the wheels into the car, everything looks tip top! Nice work!

Jmac

06-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Update on my boost drama, i have got rid of the Lambda fault , new control sensor nailed that one. So nice not to see the same old fault pop up. Still having some glitches though and the more i check it out its leading me to a faulty (new) Air mass meter.having a few new Bosch units be crap out of the box, watch for that it can lead you right down the garden path. You have replaced it so you go ahead and tick all the boxes only to see yourself back at a faulty Maf Arggghhhhh!!!! Its my car so not so bad but when its a customers its a drama with loads of wasted time
Got my eye on new exhaust tips now and some spacers for the rear:banana:
Oh and i need a centre vent so i can fit my new boost gauge thanks to Vw indahouse.
Jmac

alex g

08-03-2010, 07:52 PM

Well its been a full on week and a half for my new car, have owned and a4 b4 for 3 odd years now which is the wifes car(family car) finally had enough of my mk2 and bought an a3 8l turbo, really like the fit and finish of the audi's and being a 2 door i had to have it.

I drove it for a week and through the punctuality of Gavin (aka h100vw) and the help of the Camden GTI crew (soon to be Custom Code Agents) i had the ecu Custom Code flashed. Made so much difference and when the rain finally stopped i could truely appreciate the custom code remap in all its glory.and now to today i built up a cold air intake with a k and n filter.

really happy with the results and transformation of the 20v, now just need a few more bits n pieces

will post up some pics, may even do a build thread??

jayjay

08-03-2010, 08:23 PM

nice al. so i suppose it's a bit faster than ehy?

Pete@ECSTuning

09-03-2010, 07:18 AM

New to me A4 got remapped and a coolant issue addressed (in a couple hours).

Jmac

01-04-2010, 08:59 PM

Pete@ECSTuning

02-04-2010, 01:25 AM

Wow, quite the build list for you!

h100vw

04-04-2010, 08:05 PM

Bought some wet and dry yesterday to remove the UV damage off my headlights. Pretty pleased with the results. Didn't do before but might stick an after picture up tomorrow. Cleans up the front end significantly.
Gavin

Jmac

07-04-2010, 07:43 PM

Serviced my machine tonight, Techs car always comes last 9pm just finished!!! big day wrap up for the break. Anyway spotted a split in my TIP so carried out an emergency repair. Next Forge order i have ill be slinging a set of hoses for the A4 in the box:P They are turning to mush as they do. Spied some nice tips for my tail pipes too, and im ordering a set of 10mm spacers and bolts.
Had a tub and vac before my big run in 6hrs, and for the kids ive installed a set of twin DVD players in the rear
Cheers
Jmac
Well just got back from Newwy and have to say it was one of the most comfortable trips to date, i sound surprised? yeah i only get to roadtest these and only get to drive mines every now and again . Fuel consumption got down to 6.6L per 100!!!!( Flashed A4 1.8T) So impressed, i did the whole trip on 3/4 tank!! was still running around Nelson bay Sunday on the same tank. Nice to sit back on cruise and let it do its bit . On the way home had some head wind and couldnt crack the 6s again but managed to top 7.1L so still very good. Dvd players in the rear best buy in moons!!!!! kids were like mice. Highly recommended.
Go Audi!!!!!!!
Jmac

h100vw

07-04-2010, 07:56 PM

Good result Jimmy, like me getting back from Melbourne to Adelaide on a tank in the S3.
Gavin

Golf Loon

07-04-2010, 10:06 PM

The Mrs crashed the A4TQ Wagon the other day. No one was hurt.
Heres to being comprehensively insured with agreed value. ;)
Now hurry up and pay me out Shannons so we can buy a newer faster one :)

h100vw

07-04-2010, 10:15 PM

The Mrs crashed the A4TQ Wagon the other day. No one was hurt.
Heres to being comprehensively insured with agreed value. ;)
Now hurry up and pay me out Shannons so we can buy a newer faster one :)

Are you buying it back?

Gavin

Golf Loon

09-04-2010, 11:49 PM

Are you buying it back?

Dunno, we have to agree on a salvage value.

WARNING, all Shannons policys do not include an automatic right to salvage!!!!!!!
The could write of your pride and joy and take it away.!!
I pointed out they would have to claw the Rocco out of my dead hands and they said that people get first option, but its not automatic!!

Also had a fat row with them a few weeks ago about how they automatically depreciate a daily driver, even when it is at agreed value.
We negotiated on numbers a bit, but it was still gonna go from $20k to $17k on the 1st of April. She smashed the car on 20th March, so it still at the higher value.

The assessor has agreed that it will be written off and now its up to the total loss team!!!! Inspiring name.

If thay want silly money for it, they can take it, if its a bargain, I will have it.

I kinda dont want to pull it apart though as its been such a good family car for us.
Wouldnt be a very hard fix though for a skilled panelbeater.

alex g

11-04-2010, 09:09 PM

thats a shame bro, hopefully it all works out, as it very rarley does when insurance is a factor.

any pics of the damage??would be interested in what they are classing as a write off

onwards and upwards as they say

Golf Loon

12-04-2010, 05:39 PM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/SDC12823-1.jpg

ooops

alex g

12-04-2010, 05:48 PM

opps alright

is that still the audi number plate i spy

Jmac

13-04-2010, 07:24 AM

Geez Matt thats bad enough mate!!

Golf Loon

15-04-2010, 09:03 AM

Got the call from Shannons Today.
Car is total loss so they are sending me a cheque minus the salvage value, so I am keeping the wreck.
Paid a deposit on a newer faster one, all secret till then ;)

h100vw

15-04-2010, 10:18 AM

Paid a deposit on a newer faster one, all secret till then ;)

Oh yeah!!!!!

Gavin

gareth_oau

15-04-2010, 11:21 AM

Paid a deposit on a newer faster one, )

with much bigger insurance premiums!! LOL

t0n13

15-04-2010, 12:26 PM

replaced my halogens to bixenon last week.. look soo much better with the led drl :)

Ideo

09-06-2010, 07:37 PM

Got another stone chip

Grrr stupid F3

Jmac

12-06-2010, 05:17 PM

The B6 got a well deserved bath today and geez it comes up really nice. Was thinking of changing it till i had a good look at it after its bath;)

vwthunder

13-06-2010, 07:13 PM

Jmac your inbox is full lol

Pete@ECSTuning

15-06-2010, 01:45 AM

This weekend I did a bath, vacuum, new floor mats (from our sale - B6 mats worked in the rear and were way cheaper than b5 mats), new 710 diverter valve, and nearly did lowering springs but I'm still on the boat for lowering springs/coil overs.