I Restored This 20-Year-Old Abandoned Audi
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Watch as I take a 2002 Audi A6 Avant Quattro with the 2.5l V6 diesel engine from abandoned wreck to a road legal car.
Will it start? I sure hope so!
I had a lot of fun working on this one!
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This is one of those channels you find by accident that you’re delighted to find. Really good, honest content of normal cars that we all drive everyday! Subscribed! 👍
Thanks for the kind words. Great to have you on board 👍🏻
I just found this channel by accident , and really glad I did
for sure. subscribed
Indeed. Same here.
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Just found this channel. This is what RUclips is for. Not rehashed old rubbish not silly TikTok tarts not crappy music or commentary definitely no shitty adverts. Proper channel proper geeza. Well done
'Lying awake at night thinking about everything that's wrong with your car'
What an absolute mood, +1 sub for you
Welcome on board 😃
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I've been working on cars for 60 years now and learnt alongside my father and grandfather.
The work you have done without the benefit of a tutor alongside you is excellent.
Appreciate that 🤝
If I were you I'd be really proud of myself being able to recover a car so far gone to passing its MOT, well done matey.
Appreciate that, Paul 👍🏻
This is such an a honest repair video where you're constantly frustrated and irritated but you keep on going to get it done. You have a good style, keep at it!
Really appreciate that 🙌🏻
@@NotEconomicallyViable I felt your relief/joy when it finally fired up.
Great content and no cutting out any faux pas, really honest content and very watchable, well done mate, liked and subscribed 😉
I have been a mechanic for 15 years and this guy is better than a lot of people I’ve worked with just on enthusiasm and attention to detail alone! Great video bud and keep up the good work! I run an a6 same as the one in the vid. I usually get bored quick of these vids but watched the whole thing 🤣🤣 Very interesting guy 👌
I have been in the trade 30 years mate and you are doing fantastic, you are coming across daily problems in the motor trade👍, and you are already using a technician’s favourite line “all I ever do is buy tools” … well done
Appreciate that, Guy 👍🏻
"ALL I EVER DO IS BUY TOOLS," BRILLIANT !!!
far better video than those who have garages, all the tools, pits and everything to hand....well done mate
This video deserves way more views, what an epic journey well played.
Thanks, bud 👍🏻
44:05 this little happy Gollum jump is where we guys live for.
43:59 Man I felt this, well done man. Proud for you.
The absolute joy on your face when it started, priceless! That's what it's all about, brilliant 👏
It was a great feeling. Plus, that fuel system bleed saga went on for a couple of days lol. I just couldn't film it all!
@@NotEconomicallyViable you done very well, especially with the timing belt. Nice to see the A6 getting some love, becoming hard to find them nowadays.
You must have a steel balls to repair that Audi to bring it to life without a garage and pass that road worthy test. Hats off to you mate.😃
Really enjoyed this. Great job. It's so nice to see people actually saving cars like this, rather than writing them off.
Thanks, bud. Agree with you - too many cars go off to scrap
If Audi had the same approach to the engine quality as it had to the bodywork that doesn't surprise me. Shocking quality. Well done for saving the car, we need more of this in our world.
After you got the TB done, it would have been a good idea to turn the engine on a breaker bar/ratchet on the crank pulley to check if all is lined up, but well done on the successful outcome,
Thanks, mate
The algorithm recommended this video, and it was well worth the watch - you've earned a new subscriber. Your joy/excitement/relief when the engine started was an absolute delight to see!
I'm thinking that maybe a set of damaged head screw extractors might be high on your shopping list, judging by the struggles you had on this project? Followed by a power washer to blast rusty patches off projects, then sweep everything off your driveway when you've made the project drivable...
Is there anything you could use to fix the headlight seals? Silicone sealant, epoxy glue, or something like that?
Great to have you on board, bud 👍🏻 I've actually got some damaged screw head extractors, but managed to snap them all trying to get the bolts out haha. I could probably just silicone the headlights - they look worse than they are as no water seems to be getting in (yet).
Just came across the channel and I must say it's about time I found a genuine English good old fix it and rebuild projects outside the house lol thank-you I'm on the second video now and prescribed
Thanks, Kris 👍🏻
Subscribed!
I also have a B5 Avant A4 with the 2.8 petrol engine.
Sadly, mine is collecting dust on garage. You gave me inspiration to give another crack at it again.
Thanks!
I recently started wrenching myself, stimulated by watching hours and hours of RUclips videos. And man I can relate to your videos! The rounded off nut, the freshly greased up cv joint that’s dropped, using meters of pipe to break a bolt and asking yourself all over again why the F am I doing this? I’m not a mechanic 😂
But that big feeling of relief and achievement when the job is done and done well, that makes it all worth it. Great video, keep em up and good luck with that beautiful old barge!
That was an absolute saga but you got there in the end. A testament to all your hard work. You're even gaining more confidence with making that brake pipe. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate that, bud 🙌🏻 "Saga" is a great way of describing it haha
Exactly as previous comment , came across by accident , loved the content , down to earth. And funny .. loved it
Thanks, bud 👍🏻
I give you credit for getting an old bucket of rust back on the road. My country has little to no rust problems, I would given up working on a car like that. Cheers
Lovely car and what an incredible job. You have lots of patience and enthusiasm
Thanks, mate 👍🏻
Absolute a super job !! I watch this video and my respect was growing by the minute ! Working outside with a minimum off tools and no ramp to put your car on is amazing ! The car is back on the road after many setbacks and your still stay positiv!! And the MOT at the end as a bonus !!! Loved this video very and i thank you take us with you on this adventure ! Greets from The Netherlands .
Really appreciate all the kind words, Albert 🙌🏻
I love your channel and work at the street on German car! I had to work on DB7 from the UK at street in Germany e.g. changing the fuel pumps, fuel filters, spark plugs...
I wish you good luck for the future!
Best regards
Rainer
Thanks, Rainer
I know time-served mechanics that would shy away from some of the jobs you've just tackled so take a pat on the back and be proud of yourself. Glad I stumbled across your video. Only one small piece of advice I'd give is to get shot of the claw hammer and buy yourself a set of regular ball pein hammers, it'll save injury and damage to yourself and what you're working on. Brilliant work, keep it up
Love the content, great entertainment and very educational. Also no bs or showboating or fake over enthusiasm which we see on other similar channels! I hope your channel grows tremendously and I’m glad the algorithm recommended your videos to me
I appreciate that!
I'm enjoying it,but I think you'll do a lot better if you talk less
We’ll done, you’ve more stamina and a better understanding other half than most of us!! Great video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mate, Good on you for tackling this mammoth of a challenge
Thanks, mate 👍🏻
Next time you do a carbon clean, can I recommend a different method? Use BMW “clinker tile cleaning fluid”. It’s a chemical cleaning agent you let the intake manifold, egr, etc (without any electrical bits) to soak in overnight. It’s what we used at the dealer. It’s original purpose is to clean the special brick floor they install in the service bays.
That's a great tip, Walker, thanks 👍🏻
You sir, are basically what every DIY mechanic should be, when we have cajones 😂 I would love to have your gusto but as my car is a daily, I don't want to mess it up but yeah, I commend you for taking the bull by the horns and getting this Audi back to roadworthy condition and I hope she brings you many happy miles 👍🏻
Appreciate that, Mattias. I wouldn't want to be doing work like this on my daily - it's way too stressful! I still take my proper daily to a mechanic to fix.
Congratulations for getting it done in the end. I admire your persistence, every task that you came across wasn’t easy.👍
Appreciate that, Tony 👍🏻
Watched the whole thing. Frickn amazing channel man. I like you energy, haha when the engine started you were so happy
Appreciate that 🙌🏻
Came across this randomly, what a nice fella and great content. Well done.
I run an 18 year old Audi A4 B6 estate so this popped up in my recommended videos. As a "have-a-go" d.i.y mechanic I enjoyed watching your journey and some of the familiar pitfalls were hilarious, I've been there. I too replaced the front wings and thankfully the torx screws all undid ok, but what a task! Even though mine is the 1.9 tdi it was great to see you do the belts on this engine, very impressive! Your face when it started up after all your hard work was joyous! Well done! I would buy this car from you in a flash, it's had lots of tlc from you (including lots of things you could have not bothered with but felt you should). Great sense of humour throughout and your humble attitude is great to watch as you learn things on camera. I'm happy another older Audi is saved from the scrap heap - love these cars! What will you do with it? Keep or sell on?
I'm so glad there's someone else who understands the pain of getting those wings off haha. Thanks for all the kind words!
I'm keeping her for now - she's already entered service as my daily driver 😃
@Not Economically Viable - first job on mine was to take the rubber bung out of the scuttle area under the battery/brake servo area and let any rainwater out! Do away with the bung, it gets blocked with leaves/debris. If water builds up bad enough it can get into the car via the cabin filter area.
Mine had cracked and snapped wiring in the drivers door too, where the hinge is, very common. If windows, mirrors or locks stop working it's likely that. I got a repair section with new plug on it to splice and heat shrink wrap it all further inside the door where it's not pulled at the hinge. Very cheap but fiddly. Great guide on yt for door loom removal, turbo technics or something are great for how-to on Audis. My electrics have been fine now for 2.5 years, used daily. Other things are sagging interior headlining, if it gets very bad you can get screw-in upholsery studs to hold it up. Cheap fix if it's brushing your head lol. Also glovebox hinges break but again kits to repair are £5 on ebay, worked for me. Can't fault the engine, so now I've got a great daily with space, power and good mpg. Wishing you some happy miles in your A6.
Great to see you back in action. I had the the same car some years ago, and the rule of thumb was, if you open the fuel system was to have two batteries as one would never have enough go to start the engine. A good squirt of brake cleaner works wonders to kick it into life. Great job on bringing a potential classic back to life.
Cheers, Neil. Yeah, two batteries would be great for this car - I obviously edited out the fact that I had to wait an hour or so in between running the battery down haha
if you get fuel past the fuel filter, you can do it in multiple tries charging thr battery in between. A full new 80Ah battery should also do the job, along with much smaller lifepo4s or jump packs etc. I use a 40Ah Lifepo4 12V battery with my 1.9 TDI in the summer. Works well enough. In the winter it isn't supposed to be charged when it goes below freezing.
you deserve a medal for your patience, id have bought a gallon of petrol and a match long before halfway. good on ya 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Even when you dont achieve a total success you still gain experience and wisdom
What a legend! Fantastic job and it's great to see you back. Be interesting to see a cost breakdown but the knowledge gained and confidence thiswill give you is priceless. Well done 👍
Thanks, bud. I wouldn't be interested to see a cost breakdown, and neither would my accountant haha
@@NotEconomicallyViable 😁 👍
This was one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen on RUclips in a long time. I watched it start to finish then subscribed. Hope to see more content like this soon!
True, I laughed out loud to see him struggle and the reaction he gave 😂
That's great to hear. Thanks for subscribing 👍🏻
Wow, really impressed! Mate, you are a legend!
Having done most of the jobs you're done here on my B5 S4 I feel your pain. Surprised there was not more swearing and bloody knuckles. I look forward to following this build.
There was lots of swearing - just had to edit it all out haha
Just found this guy's channel and what a find it has been - top dollar. A really honest, straight forward and informative warts and all video, I look forward to watching more.
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great to see you back and great video car sounds healthy to
Thanks, Tim. Good to be back
You and I are pretty much at the same skill level , always looking to find a new bit to learn about
One of the most cluttered engines out there - You`re the bravest Brit in the entire world, mate.
Mate, just binged watched all your videos over the last 4 days. What your doing on this channel brings back a lot of memories as we all started where you are today. You have a passion, attention to detail and fun loving personality that makes these videos very enjoyable to watch. Thank you
Your enthusiasm and dedication is just unbelievable,great video keep up the good work
Absolutely banger. Felt your happiness when you jumped while the car started. Delighted to watch this!
Thanks, Gordon!
Don’t normally comment on videos this channel popped up watching some other car related stuff and gotta say enjoyed this a lot. Nice to see normal people also struggling at home off the floor on cars when you flared the brake pipe “Come On” ! 😂
Appreciate that, bud 👍🏻 I was very happy with my flaring skills haha
I think we were all getting worried about you as you have not uploaded in many weeks!
It was well worth the wait though and I have to say well done on bringing this phoenix back from the flames. I really wish I had somewhere to work on cars and store tools as i would be doing exactly the same as you.
Hope you keep going with other cars
Thanks for that, Paul 👍🏻 It's taken me 15 years to get a place with a parking space and a shed, so don't lose hope!
Would be great to know the total cost and time spend to get the car back to this point even if it wasnt economically viable - also I assume you feel that it was worth it?
This Video is Great. I know that feeling when you repair the car and it starts without any Problems .Good Work. Greetings from Germany
You have done very well, i think you have learnt a lot .
Thanks, Mike. I'm learning lots every day, which is great.
Great to see you back. Always love your upbeat attitude to every problem that presents itself to you. Simple question, does the oil suit the specific specification for the engine (typically VW507 on my Fabia) as this may be important to protect the valve gear and protect against wear.
Most Petronas Syntium 5w 30 oil versions are at least one Audi / VW spec. Mine is 507 00 too and I use Petronas, Shell, Quantum (OE) or Castrol Titanium FST oils mainly.
Cheers bud. Yeah that particular oil met the Audi specification that I needed, just as WycombeMitch pointed out 👍🏻
507.00 surpasses almost all preceeding VW/Audi 4cyl oils, including the PD specification 505.01. You can pour it into all late 90s to late 2000s VW-group 4cylinders petrol, gas, diesel.
@@rkan2 You should use the recommended spec for your car. The latest spec, no matter how good, does not always supercede earlier ones which are formulated for specific purposes, with or without Dpf, Cats, low ash, high wear, even to be compatible with specific seal compounds etc., etc. Those that work for oil producers will know the exact differences 😏
@@MiracleMitch Well, when it comes to 505.01 - it isn't always so easy to get and sometimes you can even get 507.00 for chraper. Also since I run both 1.6 and 1.9 from that era, it makes it easy since it fits both. :P
wonderful machine. 1.9 TDI 90/110/130 and 150hp are the perfection in engine engineering. 2.5 TDI not so much but it's ok. You should use LiquiMoly oil, I use it for a 100K kms and with more than 400.000 kms, it's so smooth. great job! keep the good work.
Absolutely lovely to see you jumping for joy when she started. Absolutely lovely.
So pleased for you man, you are a proper hero taking on a car that rusty. And your face was a picture when a. You restarted the engine and she finally fired-up & b. when she passed her test.
Very well done to you. Dave.
So chuffed I came across your channel! Absolutely loved the video and went on to watch all of them! Keep them coming!
Awesome! Thank you!
I just watched an hour of footage without skipping once. you got something unique about you, man. Keep it up and good luck (please try v70 d5 ;) )
"you know how when you get into bed you start thinking about absolutely everything that's wrong with your car" made me laugh. +1
Absolutely impressed...and if you new me that takes some doing...10 out of 10.... especially for persistent you got me hooked... well done Sir....
Appreciate that, Brian 👍🏻
This is like watching a more motivated, better skilled and more patient version of myself working on cars. One day I hope to be half as good as you.
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Nice job. Looking forward to more of the Merc.🥂🤓
Every single time I try something new I find every single hurdle on the planet impeding me at every turn. Your AMAZING video goes to show that this is just the N00bs Journey™. Thank you for this vid. Just brilliant viewing and a great project! Keep it up!
Great realistic view of the kerbside struggle we all go through to keep cars on the road, brilliant!
Thanks, Tom 👍🏻
Have a 2003 Quattro 3.0 petrol and have just replaced the wings. Respect for doing the belts, I pooped out and that cost 950! These are great cars and still nice to drive. Owned for 14 years and no major breakdowns, expenses apart from oil services and timing belts. Oil and pressure switch this week, then MOT. The petrol is a lot easier to DIY and not bad on fuel. Great video.
Well done fella, yo7 should be really proud of what you’ve achieved.
Appreciate that mate 👍🏻
You’re a brave lad to take this project on!
Dude, for all the effort you've put in the car, you deserve a round of applause. Now...I was thinking: want a parts washer? Let me know(Manchester)
Such real life content in your videos mate. No ramps just a jack and axle stands outside the weather the frustration the trips back and forth to the house or shed yeah your real mate that’s what I do. Be proud you fix em. We all can’t afford 30-40k cars fix the old ones and keep them going many thanks for your videos.
Found this channel by accident. Watched the whole video without skipping. What an honest man and a wonderful challenge completee.
Bloody brilliant, you overcame all the challenges that classic Audi threw at you and emerged triumphant....I'm very impressed!👍
Thanks, Michael 👍🏻
I’ve just stumbled across your channel and I can honestly say you’ve gained a follower for life!
Regarding your arguments on what other people say, you’re the voice of common sense that is often lacking on car forums. Fair play to you.
Really appreciate that, Simon
So far I’ve watched the series on the Mini, the 500 and the Audi. I love your ethos of saving cars from the crap heap. Keep up the good work 👍
Really enjoyed watching you problem solve and keep going. These RUclipsrs working on crash damaged year old supercars don't know the pain (and pleasure) of the home mechanic, this is so much more pleasurable to watch. Loved it, thanks. Subscribed
Haha so true
This is one of those channels you find by accident that you’re delighted to find. Really good, honest content of normal cars that we all drive everyday! Subscribed!
Thanks!
You give the impression you get left alone lol , I have always got neighbours asking "what you doing now" "what's wrong with it now" "can you have a look at sisters boyfreinds car" lol and the rest . Love your channel from a diyist since I could walk lol .
You have the patience of a saint. Brilliant honest/true video. Well done you.
Put brake fluid on the brake unions and scrub with wire brush (leave to soak with more brake fluid) the back and fore brake spanner on union will slowly come lose to remove. Gas burner (can type) is a real handy tool for heating the unions and other nuts and bolts. Dremel is vary hand tool for remove corroded rusted nut and bolts.
watching this video was the best 58 minutes of my day... a normal guy tinkering with his old car and also getting a great result sometimes not even knowing what he's doing... no show, no nonsense, what a refreshing video! keep up this good work!
Pull the calipers off, soak the disks in vinegar and wrap the calipers in vinegar soaked paper towels and cover with a plastic bag. Come after two days, scrub the disks and calipers. Spray the piston with penetrating oil and massage it in and out with a clamp. If that doesn't work, submerge the caliper in vinegar so it starts moving again. When it starts moving normally, sand the pads straight if there's still meat on them, reinstall everything. The disks will be cleaned further when driving and stopping (of course).
One of my new found fave channels. Love it. Keep up the great work. I like messing with cars and also drinking coffee. Watching these vids I feel like I’m working on the motor but really I’m just on the couch drinking coffee 👍😊
Subscribed! This guy has enthusiasm and willingness. Can't wait till he makes enough money for a proper garage and deserved tools. 👏
Little tip for loosening the brake pipe nuts ,blow torch heat the nuts and they should come undone
I have nothing but appreciation for your videos. Found your channel randomly. I’m currently binge watching. Thanks man.
I feel soooo identified with you...its quite a job bring back to life a neglected car when you are a noobie regular person with few space&tools.
I've watched the entire video, and suscribed! Keep it up with the good job!
Appreciate that 🙌🏻
I've just discovered this channel and I'm a fan already. I'm a youtube mechanic with 0 real life experience, and you are showing me precise what i am going to experience in the process of taking a car apart like taking the drive shaft off with no reason, dropping stuff in the grass or on the floor with all the unwanted results. i love to see your successes and even more the failures, and the way you grab yourself together and proceed with the rebuild. keep up the good work and remember, buying tools is never a waste, you will use them in future projects as well.
Really appreciate that, Ron 🙌🏻
outstanding work love the channel mate you should be so proud of yourself I have been watching since the Rover
I bought a 2005 Audi Quattro A6 witha V8 4.2 liters in 2016. It had 212,000 km. It ran OK for about 3 months. It quit after that, the reason being that the timing belts were gone. I was quoted $7,000 CDN to have it fixed. These belts are at the back of the engine! I read up quite a bit on how to fix it. The work was beyond my knowledge and tools that I had. I junked it and swore never to buy an Audi again. It looks like a big difference between a gas and diesel powered Audi is that the belts are located on the front for a diesel version.
I was very impressed on how you fixed yours, given that I understandood the mechanics of the motor.
Stumbling to this video is the best stumble ever. Love all the honest content and no anoyying music or camera trick. You have demonstrate the reality side of home diy mechanic with limited tools and equipments... And the fact you used Petronas Synthium made me delighted to see it coz I am Malaysian.. But living Sweden.. Subscribed...
Great to have you on board 👍🏻
Really enjoying watching an honest amateur mechanic at work in their drive. Great stuff. Subscribed 👍
Me too. Really good seeing the reality nothing goes smooth you are only 1 snapped bolt from a 3 hr job being 3 days long
I've done the same trick with a hand vacuum pump bleeding fuel lines on my car and it worked beautifully! Nice work mate on the A6, keep it going! 👏
Man i love this type of guerilla wrenching, subscribed.
Your excitement at the car starting reminds me of the film FLIGHT BOF THE PHENIX 👍🤣
This dude is so relatable. I do the happy jump on every repair as well
One little tip ive found handy for brake pipes, is to get a good set of molegrips and loosen the fittings with them. It sounds like a really dodgy way to do something, but has worked every time for me, then use a spanner to remove and refit.
So glad I found this channel. A proper dude working on proper normal cars. My favourite combo. Good luck mate. Got myself a 219,000 mile 1.9TDI Quattro A4 myself. It's an awesome daily I love driving it.
Great to have you on board! Quite a few people in the comments with Audis of this era with mega miles on them and still going strong. Look after it!