Made my way here from Audizine. Very helpful vid, I'm looking to replace my subframe bushings as well. Had a bit of a chuckle at 6:05 when you say "looks pretty good" and the music over talks for a sec and goes "PERFECT!".
Little details always tell a lot about the person work!!thanks for the info!!I would of probably go other way and put it on fire😅 before watching your video!!
@@PBGarage Just found this video, and had a thought.. Could you take one of those inserts somewhere to be laser scanned so maybe people could 3D print them? Idk much about 3D printing but if they're just plastic, it seems like that might be the only option once the junkyard cars run out of inserts. Getting ready to do some more bushing replacements on my 05 S4 this summer :)
my bushes are different to yours. my 1.8T Quattro had vw 1j0 505 145 C and vw 1j0 505 145 D. 2 are adjustable (oval hole) 2 are straight holes. Guessing they all should be oval like yours ?
Should it be any bushing where the thin arm is goining forward from the front bushing? I changed the pump for my washer fluid on the left side of the front wheel house. Then I saw that the thin arm going from the front bushing was just hanging in the air. Can’t find anything on it thouh. Thanks
There is a hole in it, right? If so, then I think what you are describing is the subframe alignment tab. There are two, one on the body and one on the subframe itself. Nothing bolts to them.
Not too sure what your question is but if the oil sensor isn’t in the oil pan step one is to reinstall it there. If you mean the oil sensor as installed in the engine is hitting the subframe then you either have the wrong motor mounts, wrong subframe, wrong engine, wrong oil sensor, or one of those things isn’t installed properly.
Agreed that they change length/stretch since they are TTY, but I have successfully reused them in the past. The FSM also indicates that all suspension bolts should be replaced after one use... we all know suspension bolts are not always replaced.
Used this procedure the other night on my B5 front and rear... mint.
Thanks for posting
Made my way here from Audizine. Very helpful vid, I'm looking to replace my subframe bushings as well. Had a bit of a chuckle at 6:05 when you say "looks pretty good" and the music over talks for a sec and goes "PERFECT!".
Ha yea that happened without even trying! Glad the video helped!
Little details always tell a lot about the person work!!thanks for the info!!I would of probably go other way and put it on fire😅 before watching your video!!
Hey thanks! I hope thats a compliment about the details! I've known to be the rammy one of the group! Good luck with the project!
awesome, I need to do this!! looks like not only do i need to tools,... i need to get mentally prepared for the job haha
Very informative and well presented video. Thank You!
Awesome thank you for the feedback!
A line laser would be a bit more setup but would work great to keep it lined up while pressing in to be bang on and not twisted
Agreed but audi allows upto 5 degree tolerance I want to picky
Brilliant video thx😎
Where did you get the bushing inserts from, I can't find any for sale for a 2004 b6
Check out the ECS website:
www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B6_A4-Quattro-1.8T/Search/SiteSearch/subframe/
They do not sell just the bushing inserts separately, those are a junkyard item.
@@PBGarage
Do they come with the bushing
I can't find inserts anywhere
@@geofcapes2642 We have not been able to find a source for the OEM plastic bushing inserts yet.
@@PBGarage Just found this video, and had a thought.. Could you take one of those inserts somewhere to be laser scanned so maybe people could 3D print them? Idk much about 3D printing but if they're just plastic, it seems like that might be the only option once the junkyard cars run out of inserts. Getting ready to do some more bushing replacements on my 05 S4 this summer :)
Thanks
You’re welcome!
my bushes are different to yours. my 1.8T Quattro had vw 1j0 505 145 C and vw 1j0 505 145 D. 2 are adjustable (oval hole) 2 are straight holes. Guessing they all should be oval like yours ?
If they are all oval it allows for the subframe to be shifted side to side during wheel alignment to equal the left / right camber.
Awesome bud.
Thanks 👍
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it
brilliant 😎
Should it be any bushing where the thin arm is goining forward from the front bushing? I changed the pump for my washer fluid on the left side of the front wheel house. Then I saw that the thin arm going from the front bushing was just hanging in the air. Can’t find anything on it thouh. Thanks
There is a hole in it, right? If so, then I think what you are describing is the subframe alignment tab. There are two, one on the body and one on the subframe itself. Nothing bolts to them.
I have a engine from a 05 ty but the oil sensor is sitting on the subframe. Is there any solution
Not too sure what your question is but if the oil sensor isn’t in the oil pan step one is to reinstall it there. If you mean the oil sensor as installed in the engine is hitting the subframe then you either have the wrong motor mounts, wrong subframe, wrong engine, wrong oil sensor, or one of those things isn’t installed properly.
Are all 4 bushings the same?
Yes four in front subframe are identical.
Hey bud.. those stiffener inserts.. they got part # on it?
No they do not, you cannot buy them separately.
Is this the same bush used in the B4 Coupe Quattro subframe?
Not sure, but you may find your answer here: audi.7zap.com/en/usa/
Has anyone replaced these with PU bushing? also who sells them? I'm based in Europe..
Yes, people replace these with poly or aluminum bushings all the time. Hit the google, they are everywhere.
@@PBGarage Did my research after my initial comment, found a good manufacturer of poly bushes in Eastern Europe called Strongflex.
Do you have any drawings with dimensions of this audi tools ?
No sorry we do not...
@@PBGarage can you make this ?
Never ever reuse the subframe bolts because they stretch under torque and change their length
Agreed that they change length/stretch since they are TTY, but I have successfully reused them in the past. The FSM also indicates that all suspension bolts should be replaced after one use... we all know suspension bolts are not always replaced.