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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-10-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By bilbravo

Anyone have a problem with the hazard button...

Anyone have a problem with the hazard button sticking? I just replaced mine (spent the $45 a few months ago, sure the dealership wont' take it back now, but I'll try the suggestion in the video next...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-03-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,508
Posted By bilbravo

Cam tensioner. I've been having that noise when...

Cam tensioner. I've been having that noise when I start it up, and I guess it broke (more). I took it to the audi dealership because it started blinking CEL at me. I guess it's all coincidence.
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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-03-2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,508
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks. I was thinking it could be the motor...

Thanks. I was thinking it could be the motor mount. I didn't have this (shake/weird idle) before I took it in. I wonder is it possible when they were trying to get the axles off (they said they had...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-02-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,508
Posted By bilbravo

So after not driving my car for a week, I was...

So after not driving my car for a week, I was (not) surprised that the vibration is still there during idle. However, today was the first day I made it above 35 mph since I had the work done and I...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-25-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,508
Posted By bilbravo

Rough idle after front axle replacement

The boot on my driver's side CV axle was ripped and had been for some time. The passenger side was also ripped but it still had some grease. I had both replaced.

Ever since I left the garage...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-12-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks I'll check the boots again. I had the...

Thanks I'll check the boots again. I had the wheel off about 3 weeks ago but didn't see anything, but I suppose it could be larger hole now that might be more visible.

Would a CV joint that is...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,049
Posted By bilbravo

If it is like the auto-dimming feature, then the...

If it is like the auto-dimming feature, then the glass is more than just "glass". In my mirror that ruptured, the glass also contains a vessel with a colored liquid which is pushed to the front when...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By bilbravo

Sorry for the double post but I didn't see an...

Sorry for the double post but I didn't see an edit button and realized I forgot my link!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56839606@N00/3993562858/
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By bilbravo

Mysterious smell + newly visible grease

Hi everyone. I hope someone here can point me further in the right direction.

I have a 2001 A4 (2.8 quattro, tiptronic). It has 106k miles.

Recently, within the past 2 weeks, I've noticed a...
Forum: Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion
01-27-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks for the info

Having owned a couple of 80's and currently driving an A4, I know that cheap + Audi do not go together, let alone "older Audi" :-)

Either way, relay or pump it would be something my brother can...
Forum: Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion
01-27-2009, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By bilbravo

Possible purchase for a family member: 1989 200

My brother called me yesterday (he recently rolled his truck) and is looking for something a good car to drive to work (read: comfy, cheap, average or better fuel economy) and asked about this 1989...
Forum: Mid Atlantic Discussion
01-12-2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks will check it all out when I get some time...

Thanks will check it all out when I get some time this week.
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
01-12-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By bilbravo

None, if you learn from my mistakes...

Change your oil every 3 months. If you're like me, that means about 1500 miles. But do it. Don't wait until 3000 or 5000 or whatever interval you use according to your oil. 3 months, no...
Forum: Mid Atlantic Discussion
01-12-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks for the part number.. a question...

I am troubleshooting some oil emulsion I had (see the link if you please) and thought perhaps that this may be clogged. My understanding is that this has what amounts to the PCV valve built in-line,...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
01-12-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks will check that out as well.

Also my understanding of this piece is that it has what amounts to a PCV valve built in-line, which is not available as a separate piece. My unit is not cracking, but I am troubleshooting poor fuel...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
01-12-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By bilbravo

Yep, that's the same thing... "octopus" was their term not mine.

I wouldn't call it that myself; it's not got 8 ends! :-)

Did you notice any improvement in fuel economy?

edit;

Nice, that place is right up the road from me I can go pick it up without...
Forum: Mid Atlantic Discussion
01-12-2009, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By bilbravo

Part number request?

I apologize if this is the wrong place to do this, but I know I've seen requests like these before :-)

I am looking for the part number for the "octopus" breather hose for a ATQ (2.8, 30v).
...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
01-12-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By bilbravo

Multitude of problems

I've posted here once before about my cam tensioner problem, which has not gotten better or worse so for the time being that problem is on the back burner while I address some others.

I had a...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
12-10-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,300
Posted By bilbravo

Video link inside

Don't mind the picture quality, it's horrible. The sound is what is important anyhow :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiVX5hwHBE
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
12-09-2008, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,300
Posted By bilbravo

CAM Tensioner aka sew machine

A few months ago I had my car in the dealer for a noise that sounds like a sew machine and they said it was the cam tensioner. They wanted $2300 to fix it, but the mechanic told me (as an aside)...
Forum: 30v V6 Discussion
06-09-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By bilbravo

As 4Rings said, on passenger's side back of engine...and a comment

I changed mine last weekend as I was getting around 22mpg on the freeway, so I started with the cheapest parts.

On a drive from Baltimore to Richmond this past weekend, I was up over 26mpg. I...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,974
Posted By bilbravo

Could you e-mail me?

Might make things a little easier, I don't get to check the boards everyday.

I think I'm going to order 2 bottles of this Auto-RX, I was checking their website and I think their "sludge...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,974
Posted By bilbravo

Solvent flush?

What exactly do you use? A specific product name would be great. I'm going to use the 15w40 diesel rated oil just to help clean the valves up a bit, they're pretty noisy.

I think after a good...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-05-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,974
Posted By bilbravo

Thanks so much... (more inside)

"Remove your oil cap... if there's white foamy stuff... then there's sludge. If there's sludge it's because you haven't been warming up the car properly which means you've been doing a lot of short...
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