http://forums.audiworld.com S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion noneckjo http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768167 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768166&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:30 GMT Hey guys, I just replaced the engine in my 93... Hey guys,

I just replaced the engine in my 93 audi 90s FWD automatic 160k. I have it running and driving but I cant seem to remember where my wiring for the radiator fans go. The brown wires are for ground, easy enough but, It is thermostatically controlled so the positive wires which is black with a red stripe go somewhere special.

Where do they go!??

Everything helps.
Thanks
-Brian ]]> Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet Discussion E=MC^2 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768166 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768165&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:47 GMT Does anyone know if you can buy the small black... Does anyone know if you can buy the small black plastic MMI knob for the 2001 S8 that sits in the center console and adjusts the Navi etc. ? Keyes Audi just quoted me $168 for the whole switch -- makes it an expensive knob replacement.

Also the plastic grommet on the visor itself that snaps in and out of the plastic retainer on the headliner i.e. the one used when the visor is unclipped to shield the side window has completely gone on both my visors. Does anyone know if this is an available part -- full visor is $318.50!

Thanks! ]]> A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion OJAIS8 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768165 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768164&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:32 GMT Just looking for a second opinion here of where... Just looking for a second opinion here of where to start. I have a 2000 A6 2.7T and the other day i went to start it and it cranks but wont turn over. From the sound, it sounds like its getting spark just no fuel. Is this common in the A6's? Just looking at where to start looking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You Very Much!!!
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I just purchased my first Audi, a 1999 A6 Avant Quattro 2.8 30V with 125k miles. I came here to do research before the purchase, and I thought I knew everything to ask the seller. He had records of: all oil changes, replacement of front suspension bushing, a recent brake job and also the timing belt job, all done by a local Audi mechanic. The wording on the record was "timing belt kit". I (apparently wrongly) assumed that an Audi mechanic would know what he was doing.

When I was looking at the car, I test drove it and warmed it up, then popped the hood and listened/looked. It seemed perfectly fine to me. The seller said he never noticed any oil leaks or any smells. Now I've owned the car for a week, and every time I park the car or come to a stop in traffic after driving, I can smell burning oil and sometimes see smoke. When I pop the hood right after driving, I can sometimes see a small stream of smoke coming up from one side of the engine or the other (I think driver side is most common). I've been continually checking the oil level and it doesn't seem to change. My guess is that the mechanic neglected to replace the seals associated with the cams while he was doing the timing belt, and now there is at least one slow leak. Great.

At this point, I am thinking about just doing the entire timing belt service early, for peace of mind. Whether I do it myself, or take it to a shop, I haven't decided. I consider myself proficient enough in auto work to do something like this, I just don't know how long it will take me. I've always owned Subarus, so I've been relatively spoiled in terms of engine access. From reading the Bentley manual that came with the car, I know that accessing this engine for the belt job is going to be a Royal PITA. Do it myself or pay labor...anyone had to make this decision before? What'd you decide and why?

I have read that the Blau timing belt kit is a good one to go with, and I may purchase the one with the "enhanced parts addition": http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21112-1B

Is that a good plan? Also, can anyone provide me with a list of seals/parts that AREN'T included in that kit that I should replace while I'm doing this work?

And one last request: is there a list anywhere of the tools needed for this work? I have a nice collection of metric tools, but I know from helping my brother with his Jetta that VW/Audi cars often require one-off tools and weird sizes for maintenance work.

Thanks in advance for your help. ]]> A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion wrx580 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768162 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768161&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:56 GMT This is a pretty common part... anyone have the... This is a pretty common part... anyone have the number for the brake light bulb on hand? This is the inner circular light on the brake housing. Also are those two bulbs in the circular style lights the same? ]]> TT (Mk1) Discussion silverTTQC http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768161 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768160&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:55 GMT I've come to the point in which I've gotta go ahead and replace my rear brake components. I'm having a little trouble coming to a concenseus.

I'm looking to upgrade the quality, functionablility as well as the appearance of the rear system but understand that very little is offered in terms of upgrading for the 180TT. Also I would like to try to match appearances and performance from the front upgrades to the rear.

Car: 180TTQC
Front upgrades: Brembo x-drilled and PBR metalmaster

In terms of rotors I'm looking towards brembo, disc italia and EBC. I want a x-drilled version to match my fronts.
Pads I'm looking towards EBC Green or Redstuff, Disc Italia Hyperceramic or Titanium Kevlar and the Axxis Ultimate pads.

So wondering what others have done and looking for some opinions! Thanks! ]]> TT (Mk1) Discussion silverTTQC http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768160 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768159&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:36 GMT I have 77K on my 2006 A4 2.0T, which means I am... I have 77K on my 2006 A4 2.0T, which means I am due for 75K mile service and timing belt replacement. The dealer here charges $500 for the service and $2000 for the timing belt replacement. I was wondering if it makes more sense to get the service and timing belt replacement done at an independent shop and what the reasonable costs should be. Thank you for any input you can offer. ]]> A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion rpetrk http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768159 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768158&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:14 GMT The extended warranty was finally up on my... The extended warranty was finally up on my Allroad so it had to go. I am loving the A4 Avant so far, though I will miss the versatility of the Allroad.

I have three 3 Dunlop Winter Sport M3 (225/R17) tires available for the best offer if anyone is interested. They are in good shape and have less than 10k miles of use on them (one season). The 4th tire had a cut in the sidewall so I trashed it. PM me if interested. ]]> Audi allroad gabatta http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768158 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768157&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:45 GMT The extended warranty was finally up on my... The extended warranty was finally up on my Allroad so it had to go. I have three 3 Dunlop Winter Sport M3 (225/R17) tires available for the best offer if anyone is interested. They are in good shape and have less than 10k miles of use on them (one season). The 4th tire had a cut in the sidewall so I trashed it. PM me if interested. ]]> New England Discussion gabatta http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768157 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768156&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:28 GMT If so, can you share details? Height, kit used,... If so, can you share details? Height, kit used, price and whether you've noticed any real change in ride quality, etc?

The body looks about 1-2" too far off the tires to me. It's such an elegant body, but the tire clearance in the wheel well looks more like that of a rugged off-road SUV. (Esp. when compared to, say, the Infinity EX.) ]]> Q5 Discussion dmcjoshua http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768156 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768155&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:37 GMT Hey guys (and gals), I've STA and read a ton about the allroad, just curious about some more things.. For context I have a 2000 A4 1.8T with 133k miles. Have an APR chip, 18" wheels, stoptech bbk, some other various upgrades (got my wheels and stoptechs used, I really am not loaded with $). Very used to my own wrenching, did the TB service myself, also been through 2 sets of TREs, a CA, MAF, and other random B5 common problems. (We also have an F250 diesel, hence the name).
Anyway, my wife and I are thinking about an allroad to add to the stable. She likes my A4 for handling (she normally drives the truck) and we're thinking a wagon route for family versatility. The allroad really fits the bill. She may go for a 6mt too so the tip tc issue would go away, but not sure.
Anyway, are these cars as much of a "jaguar" as it seems from the forums? I really like my a4 and wouldn't own it if it wasn't a great ride, I complain about the issues from time to time, but I take care of it anyway and enjoy it. It is a great car for me and wouldn't trade it.
I get a bit scared off by the tc issue (would not tackle myself) and less so turbo replacement (might try an engine pull, crazy enough to consider). The air suspension seems to be within my skills. But is the car reliable enough to not leave you stranded (do not want the wife and kids on the side of the road)? Any a4 owners that can chime in?

Thanks! ]]> Audi allroad FSuperDuty http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768155 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768154&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:42 GMT Anyone else getting these expensive mailings from... Anyone else getting these expensive mailings from Audi corporate? I've gotten some "thank you" mailings that had mostly heavyweight paper printed catalogs of overpriced Audi swag and the like. Must cost them a fortune to print and mail this stuff.

I would have been happier if they would have sent me a $20 coupon to use toward swag, and that been it. As it is, the printed stuff is now in a landfill somewhere. ]]> A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion SilverA4 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768154 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768153&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:38 GMT So my sunroof switch when pressed immediately... So my sunroof switch when pressed immediately goes from either all the way open to tilted vent without any pause from both. Is that common or do I have a faulty switch?

Also, How many O2 sensors do our 12v 2.8liter motors have...I am certain of 2, pre-cat and after-cat...are there others? ]]> Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet Discussion SC_09iduA http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768153