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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-21-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,579
Posted By socalclimber

2002 A6 4.2 I had my local Audi dealer do my...

2002 A6 4.2
I had my local Audi dealer do my first Tiptronic trans oil and filter change, but I had to request it, and it cost about $600 with Audi ATF, filter, and pan gasket. That was at 40,000...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By socalclimber

I had same symptoms: engine hot= no leak (even...

I had same symptoms: engine hot= no leak (even pressurized), next morning=coolant puddle on driver's side, near left side of radiator in the area near drain plug, but it was not the drain plug. My...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By socalclimber

Check the 2 clamps on hoses to P/S cooler, those...

Check the 2 clamps on hoses to P/S cooler, those can be problematic too. My original crimp-type clamps were leaking, so I replaced with normal hose clamps. The system is definitely sensitive to any...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-12-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,053
Posted By socalclimber

Genuineaudiparts has kit for about $41 +...

Genuineaudiparts has kit for about $41 + shipping. There are very reasonable on OEM parts (they are an actual online Audi dealer in CA). I get many Audi parts here, like air filters, gaskets, dealer...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-11-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,053
Posted By socalclimber

don't cheap out now!

A8 4.2 2001/2002 takes same kit as A6 4.2 same years, so should be the same.

I did all the oil cooler seals with full kit...might as well...you have the whole shebang out of the car?? 2 medium...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,140
Posted By socalclimber

Blau -- meh

I did the Blau TB kit with VC gaskets, cam seals, and tool rental on my 4.2 and had the same poor quality serpentine belt (severe cracking), so that turned me off to Blau, but their tool rental kit...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,140
Posted By socalclimber

That is a GREAT price on 4.2 cam locking bar and...

That is a GREAT price on 4.2 cam locking bar and crank pin!

I bought mine from http://audi.snapon.com which has about the same good prices on these tools. I also bought tool #3212 fan hub spanner...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-13-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,449
Posted By socalclimber

Yes

Yes. I did it without service position. Removing the driver's side radiator fan gives a good amount of room. Loosen P/S pump pulley bolts (3) a bit before taking off the serpentine belt.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,330
Posted By socalclimber

possible coolant leak?

Are you sure it is trans fluid? Could it be coolant (pink)?

I just had a coolant leak on my 4.2 on one of the heater hose o-rings near firewall driver's side that dripped onto trans and followed...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
03-04-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,167
Posted By socalclimber

possible rear seat hinge pins against plastic sleeve?

If the rear seats fold down, fold them down, drive around for a while, then see if creaking noise stops. If it does, it's the plastic sleeves at the hinge pins of the rear seats.

This is what my...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-26-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,587
Posted By socalclimber

heater hose to head coolant pipe leak

2002 A6 4.2

I'm getting a leak every morning, maybe a few teaspoons worth, at heater hose plastic flange to steel coolant pipe near driver's side head near firewall. It only leaks when cold. It...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-22-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By socalclimber

Agreed, maybe they replaced a broken vac line. I...

Agreed, maybe they replaced a broken vac line. I had a P0492 code on my 2002 4.2, and discovered it was a vacuum motor that had a small leak. I blocked off the hose to the vacuum motor, until I can...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
02-21-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By socalclimber

rear diff fill = 0.8qt

Yes, you're right, about 0.8qt. Bentley manual says 0.75L or 0.79qt for Audi 90 Quattro rear differential gear oil fill.
Forum: Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
02-17-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,987
Posted By socalclimber

check A/F mixture by measuring mA current to DPR

You need to see where your A/F mixture is during open-loop (warm-up) and closed-loop (warm) operation (the signals your ECU is sending the DPR during warm-up and once warm).

See this post:...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,674
Posted By socalclimber

bleed cooling system, possible stuck thermostat

This sounds like a stuck thermostat (if cooling system was bled properly to begin with).



This sounds like air in the cooling system. Search the C5 forum for "bleeding cooling system" and "no...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By socalclimber

White smoke = burning water (or coolant). Was...

White smoke = burning water (or coolant). Was white smoke sweet smelling, indicating coolant vaporizing?

Either water got pulled in thru intake, or something let go (blown head gasket?) that is a...
Forum: Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
02-13-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,756
Posted By socalclimber

Check A/F mixture

Tendril,

Was it running good, then this poor running started all of a sudden?

Could be something as simple as a torn intake boot? Or a hose popped off attached to intake manifold or intake...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,265
Posted By socalclimber

You can contact Bentley customer support, and...

You can contact Bentley customer support, and they can "disable" the lost key, and re-issue a new one (up to two). This happened to me also, well it was me that did it, I rebuilt my PC without first...
Forum: Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
02-10-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By socalclimber

Welcome! German cars this old need TLC and...

Welcome!

German cars this old need TLC and plenty of it! Get the Bentley Repair Manual and begin the learning. Scour the Audi forums and old threads for info.

Rough idling when cold is...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
02-10-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By socalclimber

check alternator exciter circuit and ALT dash light

Alternator indicator light in dash MUST illuminate with ignition in ON position, and go out once engine is started. Does it?

If indicator light does come on with ignition ON, and goes out with...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,871
Posted By socalclimber

squeaky back seat finally solved

2002 A6 4.2

I have had the "squeaky folding back seat" issue for the past 6 years, and adjusting or wrapping with tape the locking trigger and pin did not solve it.

My squeak seemed to be...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,092
Posted By socalclimber

Thanks, that # returns a part that looks like...

Thanks, that # returns a part that looks like mine on my 4.2. I'll get one next time I put in an order to genuineaudiparts.
Forum: Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
02-04-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,554
Posted By socalclimber

Blue, glad to hear it! Now just give it some TLC...

Blue, glad to hear it! Now just give it some TLC and fine tuning.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,092
Posted By socalclimber

P/N?

Yes, please do post if/when you find the OEM part, mine just broke as well, and i couldn't find the part number in ETKA, so I am using a 1/4" plastic barbed version at the moment. The "Tee" piece...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-03-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,374
Posted By socalclimber

I bought a set for my 4.2 from Blau and wasn't...

I bought a set for my 4.2 from Blau and wasn't that happy with it, so I went with Victor Reinz brand from AutoHausAZ. The care with which you install is important as well, but it's always nice to...
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