The secret REVEALED...why our valve covers leak - Page 6

yakimaA4avant · 03-27-2004, 06:58 AM

Part is $30 and, with an oil and filter change, it was $88. The dealer said they checked it without removal by pressurizing one side to see if it holds pressure.

I had the seals redone just 1000 miles ago so it is nice to catch this in the hope of alleviating another engine resealing in the near future. The A4 has had the cam adjuster seals and cam cover seals replaced at 32k miles (under warranty) and at 71k miles ($900 out of my pocket). I may schedule replacement of the breather pump every 2 years since it's so inexpensive.

saabSean · 03-27-2004, 10:08 AM

I printed out the diagram from ETKA and removed the top beauty cover from the engine.

Standing in front of the car:

Closer:

Zoom in:

Moving to the right (driver's side):

Closer:

Zoom in:

I'm a bit befuddled by that clamp. How do you remove that thing? And I'm assuming that the bracket and sensors above the pump need to be removed to gain access to the clamp below. I'd love to just do this myself since it's somewhat accessible. There's nothing in here, right? Is it just air from the intake?

JimR · 03-27-2004, 10:28 AM

Just tear it off. Make sure you have another one, or a functional replacement. An appropriately sized stainless steel hose clamp would work just fine.

CV joint boots use the same sort of clamp. Takes a special tool to install. I borrowed one from EdP when I did a CV joint boot a couple months back, but it can't be more than a $20 or $25 item for a nice set of crimping pliers.

2.7tDallas REFORMED · 03-27-2004, 02:16 PM

A6Q99.5 · 03-27-2004, 09:22 PM

I got a good look at mine (did not open it up) Looks pretty clean to me.

technokid · 03-28-2004, 01:27 PM

Thats part of the breather hose/pcv assembly.

Willie Cass · 03-30-2004, 02:59 PM

Very clear, I will do it in the following days too. Where you got the EKTA drawings?

saabSean · 03-30-2004, 03:08 PM

Click the link for the replacement that I just performed today.

The ETKA? Uhhhh, I don't have one. And if I DID have one, I wouldn't be able to tell you. ;-)

Suction pump replacement

Willie Cass · 03-31-2004, 07:27 PM

I read more about the ETKA, now I understand better ;-)

A6_za · 05-14-2004, 05:15 AM

I have a 2.8q.Decellaretaion while in gear causes the car to smoke.The car has just over 100k miles on.
1)Could it be possible that more than the valve stem seals, (guides or valves) could be worn (at this milage)?

2)In South Africa Audi sells the seals at R60, each ($8.5) while I can get el-rings (036 109 675)at about R4 ($0.60).Any comments on quality etc?

3)Anything other than valve stems I should check out first.

Thanks

03-27-2004, 06:58 AM	#51
yakimaA4avant New Member Account #: 10425 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 424	Confirmed. Had my 98.5 2.8 in for oil change yesterday and the breather pump was completely clogged. Part is $30 and, with an oil and filter change, it was $88. The dealer said they checked it without removal by pressurizing one side to see if it holds pressure. I had the seals redone just 1000 miles ago so it is nice to catch this in the hope of alleviating another engine resealing in the near future. The A4 has had the cam adjuster seals and cam cover seals replaced at 32k miles (under warranty) and at 71k miles ($900 out of my pocket). I may schedule replacement of the breather pump every 2 years since it's so inexpensive. __________________ 1998.5 Pearl A4 2.8 Avant QSTip 2000 Silver A6 4.2

03-27-2004, 10:08 AM	#52
saabSean Member Account #: 8108 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,434	I think I've tracked it down I printed out the diagram from ETKA and removed the top beauty cover from the engine. Standing in front of the car: Closer: Zoom in: Moving to the right (driver's side): Closer: Zoom in: I'm a bit befuddled by that clamp. How do you remove that thing? And I'm assuming that the bracket and sensors above the pump need to be removed to gain access to the clamp below. I'd love to just do this myself since it's somewhat accessible. There's nothing in here, right? Is it just air from the intake? __________________ AudiWorld \|\| 1999 A6 2.8q \| 1992 100CS \| AudiWorld Photo Gallery Links \|\| Stoney's FAQ \| CycleForums European Sportbikes Forum Tech Articles \|\| Instrument Cluster Replacement \| Suction Pump Replacement Other \|\| boompa.com/audiSean FOR SALE: MOVEN SP-10 18X8.5 FORGED WHEELS, $500 for 5

03-27-2004, 10:28 AM	#53
JimR Member Account #: 1018 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 46,941	Nicely done, sir! And that's a one-time-use clamp. Just tear it off. Make sure you have another one, or a functional replacement. An appropriately sized stainless steel hose clamp would work just fine. CV joint boots use the same sort of clamp. Takes a special tool to install. I borrowed one from EdP when I did a CV joint boot a couple months back, but it can't be more than a $20 or $25 item for a nice set of crimping pliers. __________________ JimR '07 A3 3.2q Lava Gray '99 A8 4.2q Pearl White '99 A6 Avant 2.8q Silver (My old car, son now drives) '06 Boxster S Guards Red (wife's wheels) Support the troops "Over the years, I have come to understand a critical difference between the world of fear and the world of freedom. In the former, the primary challenge is finding the inner strength to confront evil. In the latter, the primary challenge is finding the moral clarity to see evil."

03-27-2004, 02:16 PM	#54
2.7tDallas REFORMED Junior Member Account #: 71945 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,515	and that's why 2.7t owners have to remove the big metal Y-pipe

03-27-2004, 09:22 PM	#55
A6Q99.5 New Member Account #: 50216 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 58	Thnx for the confirmation. Like to see how bad it is when you replace it. I got a good look at mine (did not open it up) Looks pretty clean to me. __________________

03-28-2004, 01:27 PM	#56
technokid Junior Member Account #: 40509 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 532	Re: Another dripping part Thats part of the breather hose/pcv assembly.

03-30-2004, 02:59 PM	#57
Willie Cass New Member Account #: 71719 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 83	Re: I think I've tracked it down Very clear, I will do it in the following days too. Where you got the EKTA drawings? __________________ A6 Quattro 1998 V6 2.8 30V

03-30-2004, 03:08 PM	#58
saabSean Member Account #: 8108 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,434	Re: I think I've tracked it down Click the link for the replacement that I just performed today. The ETKA? Uhhhh, I don't have one. And if I DID have one, I wouldn't be able to tell you. ;-) Suction pump replacement __________________ AudiWorld \|\| 1999 A6 2.8q \| 1992 100CS \| AudiWorld Photo Gallery Links \|\| Stoney's FAQ \| CycleForums European Sportbikes Forum Tech Articles \|\| Instrument Cluster Replacement \| Suction Pump Replacement Other \|\| boompa.com/audiSean FOR SALE: MOVEN SP-10 18X8.5 FORGED WHEELS, $500 for 5

03-31-2004, 07:27 PM	#59
Willie Cass New Member Account #: 71719 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 83	Re: I think I've tracked it down I read more about the ETKA, now I understand better ;-) __________________ A6 Quattro 1998 V6 2.8 30V

05-14-2004, 05:15 AM	#60
A6_za New Member Account #: 70530 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4	Valve stem seals I have a 2.8q.Decellaretaion while in gear causes the car to smoke.The car has just over 100k miles on. 1)Could it be possible that more than the valve stem seals, (guides or valves) could be worn (at this milage)? 2)In South Africa Audi sells the seals at R60, each ($8.5) while I can get el-rings (036 109 675)at about R4 ($0.60).Any comments on quality etc? 3)Anything other than valve stems I should check out first. Thanks

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