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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2019, 05:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

It's been a while since I started this thread but...

It's been a while since I started this thread but just wanted to update it for good of the community. Ultimately, the oil cooler was the cause of my coolant mixing with oil. My coolant level kept...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

Wish I would have spoken with you earlier. Most...

Wish I would have spoken with you earlier. Most of the threads I read regarding coolant found in oil pointed to a bad oil cooler, since head gasket failures are a rarity. I figured the head gasket...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2019, 03:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

The compression specs in my manual say new =...

The compression specs in my manual say new = 145-203 psi, wear limit = 130 psi and max difference between cyl = 43.5. A few days ago I pressurized the cooling system to 1 bar and looked on top and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

So I'm loosing coolant at pretty rapid rate and...

So I'm loosing coolant at pretty rapid rate and the car has just been sitting. The level drops about 1/4" in the reservoir after about three days or so.

Thinking back to when I changed the oil...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

Wow, awesome vids. In one of the vids you pointed...

Wow, awesome vids. In one of the vids you pointed out coolant passages behind the timing covers, I would have never guest those were there. If coolant leaks there I can see why it wouldn't be...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

Engine out, how much did that cost or did you...

Engine out, how much did that cost or did you tackle it yourself? I would love to keep the car but I don't think I'm that committed!

Did the leak down test make your leak apparent? I have...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

I have new valve cover gaskets, I haven't done it...

I have new valve cover gaskets, I haven't done it yet because the coolant issue seemed more important. Should the valve cover gaskets be installed with additional gasket maker product?

I try not...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

I appreciate the reply. I already double checked...

I appreciate the reply. I already double checked the bleed valves and they are nice and dry. I thought a failed head gasket or oil cooler was the only way water and oil could mix on these cars. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-13-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

I'm still loosing coolant, but I now believe that...

I'm still loosing coolant, but I now believe that is moisture on my oil cap from the car sitting for a while in cold temps. My overflow does not bubble but when I performed a chemical test the blue...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-13-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbu...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20181213_195615_e808d02d128c4765eba991eff4e5281b7124f283.jpg...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,784
Posted By a_alyte

That's pretty much my experience in the last 5...

That's pretty much my experience in the last 5 years of ownership. I think an oil analysis is worth it and not too expensive.



I'll take a look again but I did check these points prior to and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2018, 04:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,784
Posted By a_alyte

I monitored the coolant level over the last two...

I monitored the coolant level over the last two weeks and it dropped a few times. I used a sharpie to mark the level. I was hoping it was just trapped air even though I utilized the bleed screws when...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-09-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

I changed the oil less than 1k miles ago, I did...

I changed the oil less than 1k miles ago, I did it when I was changing the oil cooler and flushing the cooling system. This was my daily driver the past 5 years and I've always changed the oil...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-09-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,191
Posted By a_alyte

Signs of a milkshake (Solved)

I was hoping it wouldn't come to this as head gaskets are apparently a very rare problem, but my '07 A8L w/137k is showing signs. For a few years now I've been noticing a slight coolant drop in the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-09-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,784
Posted By a_alyte

I found sings of coolant on the underside of my...

I found sings of coolant on the underside of my oil cap just today. My '07 has 137k and I changed the oil cooler about two months ago in hopes of eliminating my mysterious coolant leak. Very...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-17-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

Is it common on D3 A8 as well? Not to say it...

Is it common on D3 A8 as well? Not to say it couldn't happen if its not common.

Just scanned and now I'm seeing

01320 - Control Module for Climatronic (J255)
004 - No Signal/Communication -...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-17-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

Not sure if this deserves its own thread but...

Not sure if this deserves its own thread but something is definitely wrong with my A/C. Prior to removing parts for my oil cooler swap, my A/C was functioning very well. The first thing I noticed...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-04-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

So I finally buttoned everything up yesterday and...

So I finally buttoned everything up yesterday and it went pretty well. Removing the bumper cover and radiator etc. definitely made accessing everything much easier. I had to be gentle with my bumper...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

Ok, so I now have the nose off but has anyone...

Ok, so I now have the nose off but has anyone been able to do this with the nose on? If so, what did you use to whack the alternator bolts in such a tight area?

I know the manual may not be...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-27-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

The bottom bolt fit through an opening in the fan...

The bottom bolt fit through an opening in the fan housing just enough to be pulled out. The top bolt hits the fan housing squarely and without removing the fan, I think I might have to push on the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-27-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

I know I started this thread some time ago, but...

I know I started this thread some time ago, but I've been busy with other tasks and such. Started yesterday and so far the job hasn't been too bad, I flushed the coolant system multiple times before...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-07-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

I was in fact looking at the trans oil cooler, so...

I was in fact looking at the trans oil cooler, so I received the correct part after all! Due to time constraints (work & kids) I haven't been able to tackle this job yet, this is my only vehicle at...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

I was prepared to change my oil cooler yesterday...

I was prepared to change my oil cooler yesterday but quickly realized I was sent the wrong part. The oil cooler I received was a quite a bit shorter, with different connections. I know the manual...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-26-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

Ordered my cooler from audiusaparts and their...

Ordered my cooler from audiusaparts and their diagram didn't show any gaskets. Lucky for me those guys are pretty good, they double checked the VIN I provided and informed me of the two gaskets...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By a_alyte

I agree that cars don't like to sit too long...

I agree that cars don't like to sit too long without being driven, operation is good better! This was my first oil analysis and I think it was money well spent, I'll probably use their service...
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