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Forum: A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
02-26-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,933
Posted By bbboy

I had the same fitting issue until I realized...

I had the same fitting issue until I realized that the Latitude comes with larger hook adapter (marked as B on the leaflet). So you just pop the small hook adapter out, put the new one in, the one...
Forum: A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
02-26-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,448
Posted By bbboy

I had the same fitting issue

I had the same fitting issue until I realized that the Latitude comes with larger hook adapter (marked as B on the leaflet). So you just pop the small hook adapter out, put the new one in, the one...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,703
Posted By bbboy

I have NGK BKR6E11, copper (V-Power)

and I had to gap them to 0.030 because of chip.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,324
Posted By bbboy

Check if your oil drain plug is tight

or try to trace leaks with cardboard under the car, over night.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 51,707
Posted By bbboy

I would not use anything other than

OEm or 11S. I bought OEM fluid from VW dealer in Seattle for $18/bottle.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-06-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By bbboy

Re: hoses

Actually, what is time-frame/mileage when we should start replacing
coolant hoses? Mine is about 60k and I only changed the CTS, tank and thermostat. Hoses look OK but I guess there is a moment when...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,296
Posted By bbboy

I also had spark plug boot leak

but that was coming through the valve cover gasket. Replaced it and now looks fine. When you said you saw sludge, was it when you took the valve cover off? Mine only had some varnish.

But if you...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 85,180
Posted By bbboy

IIRC it should be

in a T fitting somewhere under the intake manifold.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-28-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By bbboy

Done! It was the thermostat

because I now have gauge in the middle all the time, plus heat is even better.

Followed this
http://www.ray-cuthbert.com/audi/232/2009_10_08

Thanks.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By bbboy

Isn't it the one that goes from air-box

to SAI pump?
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By bbboy

I hope that it's CTS

because the climate control reads 90 C (190 F) when I scan it.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By bbboy

You mean air trapped in the system? Would running...

You mean air trapped in the system? Would running it with the cap off help purge it?
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By bbboy

Coolant T gauge issues?

Posted in another forum, but let's see opinions here.

It's 2001 A4 1.8 with 60 k miles. TB done 10 k miles ago (leaky WP). Not sure if the thermostat was replaced, let's assume it wasn't. dealer...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,293
Posted By bbboy

Just went over Bentley's maintenance procedures -...

Just went over Bentley's maintenance procedures - the PS fluid level should be checked when the engine has reached its operating temperature, i.e. hot.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-15-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,293
Posted By bbboy

IIRC I checked the level when it was cold, like...

IIRC I checked the level when it was cold, like close to 0. Topped up, today checked after 1/2 hr driving, a it was above Max mark. WTH, I cannot belive the density can fluctuate so much. So it means...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-14-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,293
Posted By bbboy

Power steering fluid level

I flushed my PS fluid 6 months ago, with OEM PS fluid, like siphoning the stuff from reservoir several times, turning the wheels end to end as well, all in all I used up 2 qt of fluid for...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-08-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,119
Posted By bbboy

Check your lifters

Take the engine cover off, and listen to the area above spark-plugs. In my case, I was able to hear slapping sound coming from all the cylinders in sequence, indicating lifter noise.

If the noise...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,091
Posted By bbboy

Valve cover gasket DIY ...

Valve cover gasket DIY

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page=webcontent/pages/valvecover.html
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,091
Posted By bbboy

----- Valve Cover Gasket: $570.22 ----- ...

-----
Valve Cover Gasket: $570.22
-----

outrageous...the gasket itself is $40-50...easy DIY...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,858
Posted By bbboy

Should be fine, why dump good expensive oil...

Should be fine, why dump good expensive oil...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,858
Posted By bbboy

Agree. Redline 75W90 is GL-% and goes only into...

Agree. Redline 75W90 is GL-% and goes only into our rear diff, your gearbox shares fluid with trans case and it MUST not see GL-5 oil, it MUST be GL-4, I put Redline MT-90 in my gearbox.

Problem...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By bbboy

My boost gauge setup

I just got my VEI gauge from Podi.ca, I didn't want to cut anything, so I bought
2" ABS pipe cap, drilled holes on the back of it.
In order for the gauge to sit in the cap, I had to turn it down a...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-29-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By bbboy

There should be step 2b) to drain the water :) of...

There should be step 2b) to drain the water :) of course.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-29-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By bbboy

When I bought mine, the coolant was also...

When I bought mine, the coolant was also brownish. Flushed it right away. This is what I would do:
4 L of coolant + 4L of distilled water
8 L of distilled water for flush

1. Drain the coolant,...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-25-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By bbboy

Cold starts

Last few mornings, first attempt to start fails (I can hear it cranking), second attempt - it starts. If I try any other time, like during a day, it's fine.

Voltage, when turn the ignition key, is...
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