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Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
08-20-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By hanshy5

06 3.2Q tail light bulb repalcement

Wanted to give a little detail to the repair on my passenger rear turn signal light bulb replacement.
Watched an online video for the drivers side that helped with the majority of the job.
You need...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,268
Posted By hanshy5

I'm not for sure but the yellow for the 3 seconds...

I'm not for sure but the yellow for the 3 seconds may be that it's service interval is needed. Could be low on a fluid too. You'll have to reference the manual, but you can do a systems check where...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Not leaking bad in terms of volume. Ya much...

Not leaking bad in terms of volume. Ya much cheaper to buy oil and driveway cleaner than to repair by far.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Wanted to give an update and also get some...

Wanted to give an update and also get some advice.
The car was still leaking when I got it back. The dealer re cleaned everything and put a die in the oil to assist in finding the leak. Turns out...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-07-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,882
Posted By hanshy5

I ended up purchasing the overlay harness from...

I ended up purchasing the overlay harness from 034 motorsports. Very high quality. Wish I would have bought all their silicone hoses and their updated PCV when mine went bad, but was at the mercy...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,847
Posted By hanshy5

The higher the mileage the higher the cost. ...

The higher the mileage the higher the cost. You'll probably be safe to 100k after that is when things start getting expensive. My A4 daily driver (265k) has probably cost me ~$4000 a year on...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Ended up needing a valve cover gasket and having...

Ended up needing a valve cover gasket and having the cam covers (rear) resealed. Audi Club discount saved me big. Total was just under $1400.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Just got my quote. Leaky Cam Covers and the...

Just got my quote. Leaky Cam Covers and the valve cover gasket needs to be replaced. ~$1500. About what I expected from reading other posts on different forums. I'll post details after I get the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Thanks! dropped the car off to the dealer...

Thanks! dropped the car off to the dealer yesterday for them to check it out. I'll keep you guys posted. In the mean time I'm enjoying the a6 3.0t they gave me as a loaner. the torque is unreal! ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-11-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By hanshy5

Firewall Leaky cam cover

Anyone have any experience with Leaking Cam covers (rear of engine by firewall)? Got an appointment to take it in next week and wanted to make sure I know what to expect. Are there any updated...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
12-07-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By hanshy5

I've got some Yoko ice guards on my A4 that I've...

I've got some Yoko ice guards on my A4 that I've been happy with.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-05-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,571
Posted By hanshy5

check to see if it's actually coming from the...

check to see if it's actually coming from the back. there is a plastic flange on the rear of the motor that is prone to cracking.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-05-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,395
Posted By hanshy5

I think that anymore than blue book trade in is...

I think that anymore than blue book trade in is to much.
Take it to a dealership for a pre-purchase inspection. It can run and drive fine and still need big $$$$ to get it up to daily commuting...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-19-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

I do think that the car is noisier than normal. ...

I do think that the car is noisier than normal. The first repair was to replace the Vac pump with one from a salvage yard. They said it tested ok. I should know soon enough. CEL usually comes...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-16-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

just picked the car up from shop. They replaced...

just picked the car up from shop. They replaced a blown 40A fuse under the hood. What's the likely sinario here for the fuse to blow after new parts put on or is this something they overlooked? ...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-16-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

Just heard from Shop. They said they found a...

Just heard from Shop. They said they found a blown fuse.
They are supposed to test it again this afternoon after the car cools from operating temp.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-16-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,622
Posted By hanshy5

I don't I went to the dealership and they printed...

I don't I went to the dealership and they printed me a Diagram then looked the part up from there. If I remember correctly there were actually 3 hoses all together. one was called the snorkel that...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-16-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,622
Posted By hanshy5

See of you can find a ETKA photo for the lines. ...

See of you can find a ETKA photo for the lines. I"m thinking that there is a plastic hose that goes from one to the other. Had to replace mine when I did a timing belt as it was brittle and cracked.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-16-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

I hope they got a good chuckle out of it. I'm...

I hope they got a good chuckle out of it. I'm not laughing that's for sure. I went in with there diagnosis going to cost me X, then the light comes back on, costs me again. Now the cars at the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By hanshy5

O2 sensors are expensive but pretty easy. Hope...

O2 sensors are expensive but pretty easy. Hope you have some money left over from your insurance to cover the costs of getting your new car up to speed.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

Ya, they called it an EGR. But it's the Combi...

Ya, they called it an EGR. But it's the Combi Valve.
Check engine light came back on today. Went to the shop to tell them I wanted a refund for their work. Went a few rounds as I'm sure you can...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By hanshy5

I've never used the bearing puller. Always...

I've never used the bearing puller. Always pressed out old and pressed in new with a big press.
I'm mostly Hwy with my sedan and am about 25mpg.
check www.car-part.com for your used parts. Might...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

I supplied one part they couldn't find and they...

I supplied one part they couldn't find and they did the other. They said it's the combi (EGR)valve. What I've read it's almost best to replace it anytime the air pump is replaced. On the Ross Tech...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By hanshy5

Dealing With Shop

Well, Check Engine light back on, same code P0411 secondary air flow.
Car is back at the shop. I paid $99 for a diagnosis and had them do all the repairs (secondary air pump and brake vacuum pump)...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
11-12-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By hanshy5

Road trip

Just took my first long distance road trip in the car since I've had it (about 1 year). Very comfortable. Got ~25mpg at about 75-80 hwy. I can tell this car was built for covering some distance.
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