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Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
02-22-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,056
Posted By RocketSurgeon

Nice ownership report, you answered a lot of my...

Nice ownership report, you answered a lot of my questions. I'm seriously looking at an s5 cab as my new daily, and I was wondering how the soft top is. Is it quiet and comfortable inside? I haven't...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 119,983
Posted By RocketSurgeon

This really makes me consider the 3.2 again. Have...

This really makes me consider the 3.2 again. Have you had good luck reliability wise?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 61,988
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That price is way too high in my opinion. It...

That price is way too high in my opinion. It depends on if you want to DIY or not. It would seem the common failure point is an o-ring, or the plastic pipe breaks off in the oil cooler. An...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,955
Posted By RocketSurgeon

I've heard of some GM vehicles doing this as a...

I've heard of some GM vehicles doing this as a result of the speed sensing feature of the radio (it turns up the volume as you speed up to account for more road noise). The fix was simply to cut the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By RocketSurgeon

When I've done bushings, it has been very...

When I've done bushings, it has been very challenging. I tried a very large powerful vice without luck. It really does require a press. With the right press it's probably fairly easy.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That sounds like quite a mess to fix. Missing...

That sounds like quite a mess to fix. Missing even a single part would result in a non-functioning transmission. Now as far as identifying the parts, I will try my best to get you a copy of the zf...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,073
Posted By RocketSurgeon

Lots of people with the S4 or A6 4.2 complain of...

Lots of people with the S4 or A6 4.2 complain of chain issues, but those cars are much more prone to being driven hard. Perhaps that accounts for the difference. Those cars are also more common. It's...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By RocketSurgeon

All 5hp24 transmissions should use the same...

All 5hp24 transmissions should use the same internal components. Those certainly look the the parts in my bimmer transmission. I am wondering why you need planetary parts though, those should last...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,390
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That's awesome work to get a car like that...

That's awesome work to get a car like that running again. I've been looking for a project car, but I've had a hard time finding one. Where do you pick them up?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-02-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,367
Posted By RocketSurgeon

Now I totally agree with the red valvoline...

Now I totally agree with the red valvoline maxlife fluid on the old five speed 5hp24. I use that in my bimmer ever since I rebuilt the transmission and I've had great results so far. Now are you...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,578
Posted By RocketSurgeon

Seafoam is basically Kerosine, it functions as a...

Seafoam is basically Kerosine, it functions as a solvent. I would not use it in my oil because it is very harsh on gaskets and hoses. Now if I knew for a fact that I had sludge buildup (unlikely with...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,191
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That will be an adventure for sure. You may be...

That will be an adventure for sure. You may be surprised by how easy it goes. Now as far as the transmission goes, I wish they would have left the bad one in it giving you a core to rebuild. The...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,794
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That's very impressive. Now that's what I'm...

That's very impressive. Now that's what I'm hoping to replicate.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,794
Posted By RocketSurgeon

air suspension reliability

I've searched about the reliability of the Audi air suspension, but I've had a hard time finding anything A8 specific. Reading online is tough too, since we generally only hear about problems. How...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,367
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That is very weird. That's generally a very solid...

That is very weird. That's generally a very solid transmission, so I'm figuring it could easily be an engine/transmission adaptation issue. I would try the special procedure for aligning them and see...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Posted By RocketSurgeon

I believe the car would crank but not start. I'm...

I believe the car would crank but not start. I'm not sure about this. Perhaps someone else can confirm.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That looks like the zf 5hp24 that I rebuilt in my...

That looks like the zf 5hp24 that I rebuilt in my bimmer. That part you have is generally called the a-drum. The usual failure is the uppermost ring snaps off. Yours doesn't look too bad, but while...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 119,983
Posted By RocketSurgeon

All of the fsi engines are equipped with timing...

All of the fsi engines are equipped with timing chains, which means that every C6 generation car is equipped with them. That's making me lean strongly towards toward the D3 for that timing belt...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 119,983
Posted By RocketSurgeon

Assuming that everything is fine with the timing...

Assuming that everything is fine with the timing chain, is this any assurance of long term reliability? What kind of lifespan do these timing components have?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 119,983
Posted By RocketSurgeon

3.2 and 4.2 Reliability (timing chains)

I'm getting tired of my bimmer as it turns into the ultimate repair machine (suspension, cooling system, transmission, abs, both cooling fans, alternator, etc), and now I'm checking out the audi A6....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,058
Posted By RocketSurgeon

That worked very well, what is that?

That worked very well, what is that?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-24-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,208
Posted By RocketSurgeon

I have a v8 bimmer that is surprisingly frugal at...

I have a v8 bimmer that is surprisingly frugal at around 17 city, and 27 highway despite being rated for much lower. I don't drive a ton though, so mileage doesn't hurt too bad, but I might soon be...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-24-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,208
Posted By RocketSurgeon

a8 miles per gallon

I did a search but came up empty handed. I'm wondering how many miles per gallon you guys are getting with your A8s, particularly in the 2004-2006 range. How do you do city vs highway? My "city" is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,799
Posted By RocketSurgeon

The car assumes that it has the same battery...

The car assumes that it has the same battery until you use vag com to change the battery serial number. That is how the car learns of the new battery and adapts accordingly. That's why it's important...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,303
Posted By RocketSurgeon

I have a feeling that it's fairly normal, and...

I have a feeling that it's fairly normal, and that phenomenon is originating in the amplifier. Things like mosfets, transistors, and capacitors all behave differently in the cold. Especially if there...
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