Audi RS4 B7 , it's time for restoration after 16 years and 100.000 miles. Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @thequattro20v
    @thequattro20v Год назад +12

    Full lock steering whine can go away with just changing the powersteering fluid, mine was totally black. New is green :) One of those never need to change audi oils :)

  • @jimmyboimazarti1234
    @jimmyboimazarti1234 Год назад +2

    If only there was more mechanics like you guys 👊🏻

  • @TheManmoths
    @TheManmoths Год назад +12

    I used to have a B7 and B8.5 RS4. Amazing cars but so service intensive.
    That said, I’d probably have another 😂

  • @Ben-in6qh
    @Ben-in6qh Год назад +20

    Deserves some love that poor thing

    • @JNAMOTORSPORTS
      @JNAMOTORSPORTS 10 месяцев назад

      Audi seem to have been really cheap and shitty in build quality for these years

    • @gullible119
      @gullible119 10 месяцев назад

      @@JNAMOTORSPORTSyeah but it’s worth keeping these cars alive and well

  • @roryfreeman9433
    @roryfreeman9433 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love the sound of these Audi V8s

  • @stevenkerry3101
    @stevenkerry3101 Год назад +6

    looking forward to the next videos 👍👍

  • @EddieRicks-i8v
    @EddieRicks-i8v 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great sounding engine I have this motor in my car and we look for tunnels to hear it 😊

  • @camau3
    @camau3 Год назад +4

    Really looking forward to watching the rest of the work on this B7 RS, mainly because im biased and own a Deep Pearl Green Avant 70k miles. I still have DRC suspension and have had all the pipework renewed last year, cost me a small fortune but i want to keep mine all original. DRC is sublime when working correctly too, its expensive but its fantastic. Anyway lads keep up the great work and love your videos on this car, really looking forward to seeing the engine strip and to see how much is wrong woth it, if anything. Keep up the great work, very informative and full of detail.

  • @MrTopgolfer1
    @MrTopgolfer1 Год назад +6

    Fantastic content, so well explained the issues of today and potentially in the future. This is by no means a bad example, just shows what too expect from these cars if potentially purchasing one, love the channel👍

  • @Johnny16781
    @Johnny16781 Год назад +3

    Yes this is going to be a great job by a top man who knows what he is doing 😀

  • @lifeslooker
    @lifeslooker Год назад +2

    it's always good content; anyone who says it isn't, well, they need to try giving good content regarding mechanically sound investigation and delivery like this...

  • @cdodsworth
    @cdodsworth Год назад +2

    so glad you are finally working on the B7 , yes !!!

  • @cdodsworth
    @cdodsworth Год назад +2

    Really interested in this one as it’s like looking in a mirror as I have a b7 rs4 in sprint blue and although mine is lower mileage I bet my sub frame is in the same state ! Cant wait for the next videos guys

  • @evolutionuk
    @evolutionuk Год назад +5

    Great content as usual. I don’t think this is “average” condition for this car. It has clearly been neglected and badly maintained.
    Restoration costs will be similar to the value of the car!
    Looking forward to the outcome. 👍🏻

  • @tipptop9
    @tipptop9 Год назад +1

    I have a 1.9q B6 avant and did a nut and bolt restoration of the rear end, got a brand new subframe off german ebay for £80!! The only thing that survived from the original car was the rear diff, and that got output shaft seals and serviced. The rear of these B6/B7 turn into a right mess if neglected. 370k miles on her now, front subframe is almost rotted out where the lower rear arms attach 😅

  • @nicholasscallan5291
    @nicholasscallan5291 10 месяцев назад

    I’ll be bringing my rs4 here when I get one 💯

  • @speedshed
    @speedshed Год назад +5

    Will be an interesting series. Looking forward to an in depth resto. Now is the time to do the subframes looking at their condition. A clear under seal in its earlier years might have been a good idea?

  • @davidstocking1622
    @davidstocking1622 Год назад +2

    I'm amazed you can do a test drive round Dudley in the day time.... normally bumper to bumper. Must have been during the school holidays😂 good to hear your honest assessment of the cars. Keep the content coming.. must mean Miraslav is doing all the work😜

  • @seantreacy6000
    @seantreacy6000 Год назад +2

    Looking forward to engine overhaul results as mine is on 114k😊😊

  • @keyo525
    @keyo525 Год назад +3

    Front jacking points look rusty as well- if you like a car and its rare you have to garage over winter in the uk- ive seen new parts rust just after one winter. Rge council chuck the salt on the road so they use all there stock so they get the same budget the next year. for salt

  • @charlenepoole8576
    @charlenepoole8576 Год назад +1

    You are amazing mechanic

  • @K03sport
    @K03sport Год назад

    it wouldn't be that bad if I owned it...car saw little love and was probably beat daily and put away wet... good luck.

  • @sebastianlorenzo4935
    @sebastianlorenzo4935 Год назад

    Another great video. Thank you

  • @adlinbowles
    @adlinbowles Год назад

    Love the loud music. Keep it going

  • @Evo836
    @Evo836 Год назад

    Looking forward to this.

  • @German-Whip-V8
    @German-Whip-V8 Год назад +5

    Is it wise to factor in £5k on top of any purchase price for immediate service/repair when considering on of these? Mindful that the B7rs4 and e92 M3 are a dying breed.

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +6

      5k is like must Have 😀

    • @amoni1959
      @amoni1959 Год назад +2

      Good idea considering most ppl who drive these cars can’t afford proper maintenance. 😢

    • @bat33.12
      @bat33.12 Год назад

      @@amoni1959 or road tax and insurance 😂

    • @The_Lonely_Driver1
      @The_Lonely_Driver1 Год назад +2

      I definitely had to spend $5k USD when I purchased mine. Carbon Clean, injectors, spark plugs, coil packs and fluids were all immediately done. Some of the items were necessary and some were for my own peace of mind.
      Fuel injectors were the most expensive item as they were $2k USD for the parts alone.
      Purchased with 94k miles.

    • @German-Whip-V8
      @German-Whip-V8 Год назад

      I bet its now a keeper

  • @sebastianlorenzo4935
    @sebastianlorenzo4935 Год назад

    any update on C7 all road? really love that car

  • @grahamrobson9292
    @grahamrobson9292 Год назад

    Very good content

  • @JakeRawSon
    @JakeRawSon Год назад

    Good Vids. I love the music you use. Who cares what they say

  • @KaMil-gw2qr
    @KaMil-gw2qr Год назад

    16:20 Is that lower oil pan made of steel, plastic or is it painted aluminum?

  • @luisrpa123
    @luisrpa123 Год назад +1

    Very interesting video.
    How difficult is finding parts for the RS4 B7 right now? Are there big difficulties for any particular component?

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +1

      15% , suspension bushes , engine parts

  • @BearX681
    @BearX681 Год назад

    Nice video! Thanks you! Got a question. How you gonna solve the problem with the rusty frame?

  • @ChrisMathewson-l7s
    @ChrisMathewson-l7s 10 месяцев назад

    Who do you recommend to work on RS4 as good as you in the USA?

  • @MikeLloyd-z2s
    @MikeLloyd-z2s Год назад +1

    Watch the video on REP performance channels where they are chasing a smoking issue on an RS6. They changed everything, and still had occasional smoking, the cure only came when the oil pump was replaced. The reason given was that the pump was not scavenging the oil from the engine efficiently and it was getting into the turbo drains I think. 4k for an oil pump! 🤬🤬😳😳😳

  • @kingkong180280
    @kingkong180280 Год назад

    I’ve been rattling for a new video .lol.i know yous are mega busy .but the viewers won’t at least 5 a week lol.
    Keep up the good work guys

  • @SarmedAmeen
    @SarmedAmeen Год назад

    Thanks for the awesome video, looking forward to the next parts. Quick question, do you recommend using BG MOA Advanced Formula engine oil additive to the 3.0T Supercharged petrol engine? I usually use Liqui Moly but I think I saw you recommend BG products in your videos and thanks in advance!

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +1

      Yes Any additive really , we use BG good result

    • @SarmedAmeen
      @SarmedAmeen Год назад

      ​@@VAGTechnicThank you so much! I love the videos you guys make, excellent skills, wish you were in the US 😢

  • @maxlandy7642
    @maxlandy7642 6 месяцев назад

    Was hoping to follow this series, but doesn't seem to be any more videos on it 😢

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  6 месяцев назад

      10 months later and still gathering parts 🤦‍♂️😪

  • @Mac_F87
    @Mac_F87 Год назад

    Can't beat the old self lubricating chassis system.

  • @LLubdeRr
    @LLubdeRr 3 месяца назад

    Now i regret that i made a apprenticeship in IT and not in mechanics… i would love to restore my 2008 b7 RS4… now i have to pay guys like him to take care of the car abd it coats a fortune

  • @roryfreeman9433
    @roryfreeman9433 11 месяцев назад

    Love your music

  • @dineshd1793
    @dineshd1793 Год назад +1

    I see a 4.0t beside the rs4… video soon?😊

  • @benpexman7335
    @benpexman7335 Год назад

    Mine has just got to 100k and looks like this too. Shes away for winter for some serious maintenance.

  • @German-Whip-V8
    @German-Whip-V8 Год назад

    Which do you think is the better/more reliable engine 3ltr supercharged or 4.2 V8 Na?

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +1

      After so many years every one is different 😂

  • @Randy-lg1qo
    @Randy-lg1qo 11 месяцев назад

    So glad I don’t live in a place with snow

  • @ianwallace5043
    @ianwallace5043 Год назад +2

    So fast it makes the dials go blurry!!!

  • @miceinoz1181
    @miceinoz1181 Год назад

    Stunned that an Audi engine only lasts 108 thousand miles!

  • @imraanrauf8002
    @imraanrauf8002 11 месяцев назад

    How much does it cost to strip and rebuild an engine like this?

  • @electrician1602
    @electrician1602 Год назад

    I really want a B7 RS4. Will be interesting to see how much this bill will be and whether buying one of the cheaper ones on autotrader is an option or suicide. Vibodnja.

    • @bat33.12
      @bat33.12 Год назад

      My guess - a big bill, many, many, many pounds and lots of episodes with more Doggo in the next one 😁

    • @electrician1602
      @electrician1602 Год назад

      There’s one on autotrader, 76,000 miles, some Audi service history, some independent, under £17k, no flat bottome steering wheel though!

  • @garymiller7218
    @garymiller7218 Год назад

    Owner is heading for a very big bill,nice car though

  • @lifeslooker
    @lifeslooker Год назад

    I'd get the work done - end of - needs it to bring it back to former glory - can't run a beautiful car like this on beer money

  • @mobilrz
    @mobilrz Год назад +1

    Interesting series coming up. It’s true, if you want to keep an RS4 then difficult as a daily runner over winter as it’s eating away at it. It needs a coat of Lanogard on it after subframe is sand-blasted and painted. I’m asking myself is it worth it. Looks poverty specification, adaptive suspension gone, no panoramic and it’s not an Avant. Personally I’d bail and pump the money into another car. 🤕

    • @Tunerfreak99
      @Tunerfreak99 Год назад +1

      The adaptive suspension is a headache anyway

    • @camau3
      @camau3 Год назад +1

      @@Tunerfreak99 if the DRC system is looked after and working, its a fantastic system. The problem is it can be quite expensive to fix and thats where so many people do not want to put thier hands deep into their pockets to pay to correct it, such a shame.

  • @jackjones-er1ts
    @jackjones-er1ts Год назад

    part 2?

  • @tonyc2837
    @tonyc2837 Год назад +2

    Dread to think what the repair costs will be for that vehicle.🙈

    • @davidstocking1622
      @davidstocking1622 Год назад +3

      Be a million pound😂

    • @bat33.12
      @bat33.12 Год назад +2

      @@davidstocking1622 maybe 2 million if it needs another Audi special o ring somewhere 😂

  • @harisdevedzic3167
    @harisdevedzic3167 Год назад

    My Mk6 Golf with 170k miles looks and drives brand new compared to this, what happened to it?

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k Год назад

    hahahaha.... "another five million pounds". Love it.

  • @waterfordMARTIN
    @waterfordMARTIN Год назад

    Matt Armstrong need ur help lads

  • @grahamrobson9292
    @grahamrobson9292 Год назад

    VW corrosion can be bad …Waxoyl the subframes and suspension

  • @aden3113
    @aden3113 Год назад

    Beyond me why anybody would dump money into that car, unless it's the original owner with sentimental value probably cheaper to ger something else.

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +1

      you can get good ones from japan , but get ready 30+k

  • @VavilenTatarski
    @VavilenTatarski Год назад

    Hi! Could you recommend a good VAG service in Poland?

  • @djal3xus
    @djal3xus Год назад +2

    5 000 000 pounds for a subframe is nothing. xD XD

  • @mikibajrektarevic2543
    @mikibajrektarevic2543 Год назад

    Damn newer audis are really terrible cars from maintenance prospective

  • @jameswan670
    @jameswan670 Год назад

    Biggest drawnack with Audi compare to BMW is that subframe is made by steel.

  • @eirikskoglund407
    @eirikskoglund407 Год назад

    Sandblast

  • @johncowie3092
    @johncowie3092 Год назад

    Why do the owners bother with these old wannabe cars
    A golf R can murder it for half the money new and zero risk

    • @VAGTechnic
      @VAGTechnic  Год назад +3

      Golf R is Boring , also 2.0TSI is nice but can’t compare it with the RS4 .

    • @martytdd1606
      @martytdd1606 Год назад +3

      It's mainly the sound from the engine bud. A 4 cylinder 2 litre engine just can't compare, also the RS4's still fast enough to put a smile on your face and looks fantastic. You can keep your golf.

    • @lancegallant3647
      @lancegallant3647 10 месяцев назад

      B7 rs4 is very special car Love mine ❤️ summer car only it's mint golf R is for kids

  • @bllxy8226
    @bllxy8226 Год назад +1

    Why do you joy ride customer cars ?? 70mph past a school zone, all on dash cam!!!!! Be very careful using these cowboys!!!!

  • @Allan-o2f
    @Allan-o2f Год назад

    I bought the worst audi a3 in the whole of yorkshire i think it been a pool car all its life