Audi Q5 2.0T Lower Timing Cover Oil Leak Repair | DIY
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- Опубликовано: 16 фев 2022
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In today's video we are replacing the lower timing cover on a 2014 Audi Q5 with the 2.0T engine. The lower timing cover started to leak shortly after this car was serviced by a local shop. After the timing cover was pulled, we learned that it was damaged and needed to be replaced. Plus, we find more issues!
So here is a step-by-step video of how I repaired the lower timing cover on this Q5!
Make sure to check out all of the links below if doing this job. I've researched and left as many helpful links as I could, feel free to ask any questions!
Few suggestions or must do things for this job:
- Get new hardware! Don't reuse your old Torx T30s.
- Order the special tool for locking the crank to remove it.
- Get high quality sealant *see links below.
- Make sure you have a large breaker bar.
- Make sure you have a large torque wrench & a small one.
- Take your time and do it right the first time!
Here is the list of tools & parts NEEDED for this job:
- Crankshaft Removal Tool - amzn.to/3sPwssb
- Genuine Audi Lower Oil Pan Sealer - ebay.us/hHcB6N
- Audi Q5 Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Genuine - ebay.us/wOXUK7
- Timing Cover Bolts Genuine - ebay.us/uraEmV
- BIG 30 in. Extended Leverage Breaker Bar - amzn.to/3rTNpCC
- Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inch Drive - amzn.to/3LC2UqK
- 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3LHBuja
- 3/8-in Cordless M12 Lithium-Ion Ratchet Kit - amzn.to/3gQWdmr
- M12 Fuel Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench Kit - amzn.to/3gS15b3
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Cole you are the best! Thanks for fixing my Q5 it’s running like new. So glad I found you. Cole is the real deal - a fantastic Audi mechanic that does it right the first time!
Thanks for trusting me Sean! Happy I was able to fix up your ride for you. No more lame oil leaks and I got this epic video out of it🤟🏼
What state are u in
@Zuc'ary I'm in Nevada now in Vegas. But was in the Seattle area before that
@@Mechani_Cole New Sub here, i had a small oil spot that over a few weeks has developed into a beast. Today it went through a quart in like 10 miles and i just turned around. Any idea what part could cause that much loss? It must just be peeing out of something but its all over the front and right side of the engine. Any ideas would be amazing. Thanks for the Vids, super helpful
@@Mechani_Cole Wish you were in socal. Know any good wrenches out this way?
Simply amazing how much effort was put into this tutorial video. Bravo!
I appreciate your comment!
This dude explained this thoroughly.... Music was great..now is my turn to do it...thanks Man....
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful🤙🏼
You video's are so detailed. Thank you for doing things one way...the right way!
Much appreciated 🫡
You’re a king
Thanks!🤴🏼🙏🏻
This was an incredibly fun video to watch. Pls do make more videos. Also, 60fps will be nicer :P
Thank you, really appreciate that! Good catch on the FPS, how can you tell? Usually do it at 60. I shoot everything in 4k and upload in 2160p as well.
Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment👏🏼
@@Mechani_Cole I think for a scene or two you switched to a different camera or just different fps? 🤔 it was a bit blur when you moved the camera around to show different things. It’s not noticeable for many tho, so no worries ;)
Oh I see what you mean! I did switch between my phone and the GoPro a few times, however the settings are the same.
I think what you are seeing is all my mini time lapses. If there is a break where I am not talking I either cut or time lapse it to make it quicker. It ends up making my videos shorter and more watchable. Otherwise they would be a lot longer, this one was orginally 3 hours and no one gonna watch 3 hours😅
I did same work my Audi A5 year2013. O-ring feel hard and when I push it, it not became round shape. I hope that helps my car that it wont leak anymore oil from that point.😊
It should help for sure!
Looks fun lol
Wasn't too bad😬
Naptown Tuner brought me here
For real? Did he mention me or something?
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@mbergheaud nice good to know🫡
Cool video! How did you define the oil leak reason? It looks like it's impossible to find it without unplugging the timing cover.
For oil leaks you always start high and then follow the leak. If you can find the highest point of the leak, you usually find the issue.
Man very good and detailed video. 👏🏽 Great job!! I have the same exact leak, one question when you remcved the accessory belt and then the crank pulley you don’t really have to worry about timing and tdc right?
Thanks! And yeah, correct, it doesn't have to be in TDC to do this job🤟🏼
Thanks again man and great video def subscribed.
Great video!!
Do I have to wait for the RTV to dry before starting the car? How long?
Thanks!
Yes, always wait at least 6-8 hours for best results if possible
Hey cole great video on service position.. but really I don’t think it’s any real advantage to put these B8 and B8.5 platforms in that “barn door “ position.. I just did my A4 timing components and I found it about 10min more to completely remove the front carrier.. I couldn’t get any real access to the timing case.. however fully removing the carrier does require careful removal of the condenser but you can hang it out of the way without having to disconnect it, but you do need to remove radiator but if your G13 coolant is fresh you can reuse it. It’s just way easier to put that cover back on with the RTV without hitting the cover on a tranny line or something. Also, in your video when you removed the harmonic balancer you should have put that old crank bolt right back in to hold the crack spur gears in place.. it’s very easy for these motors to have chains loosened if that crank gear isn’t snug.. if that should happen you could be in a tough situation.. yes totally agree the shop that did that work did a crappy job on that cover and I noticed the tensioner was still extended a couple notches past where a new chain should be I would question what that shop did maybe they only replaced the tensioner and not the chain? It’s cool that they came to you as you did a very thorough and detailed job.. excellent work!! That is very labor intensive job and it’s a couple thousand at an Indy shop.. and way more at an Audi dealer.. keep up with the great Audi videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Appreciate the comment. This method is actually very useful in a ton of applications that would save time. However, if you are doing the entire timing chain and components, then the obvious choice is to remove the whole front carrier. Unbolt the tranny lines to keep those out of the way. Can hang condenser to the side to avoid emptying the freon
For the crank bolt, yes, if you are moving anything. I was doing the timing cover where I new nothing would move. So not a concern.
I wouldn't be surprised if the shop just put a new tensioner in and sent him on his way. If they couldn't even seal the pans right, then I doubt they could preform timing on this car haha
Hi Cole...thank you for the video....are you taking new jobs? Where are you located? I have 2012 Audi Q5 that needs this
Hi @David thanks, I recently moved to Vegas and not taking new work until about September.
Not R. Kellyed! 😂😂😂
Hey Cole, recently got work done on my 2012 Audi Q5 TFSI 155kw Quattro. I fitted in Timing chain kit, piston rings, Big end Bearings and Cam adjust valve and Did Minor service to go with the works. I drove it for about 7000miles after the work was done and started noticing oil leaks. Subsequently the leaks lead to Low Oil pressure errors. Took the car back to the workshop where it was done because I had a 10000mile guarantee and they noticed leakage around the oil filter and they replaced the seals and they still struggled getting decent pressure. They suggested we replace the oil pump. My car has 200000miles on the odometer and comes from the massive repairs that I mentioned. Any advice what could be the source of the low pressure or rather what should be done?
Hey Sandile, that's a lot of work! I would imagine the oil pump is the issue as well. Was it over filled with oil? Did a shop do the work or did you do it?
@@Mechani_Cole the shop did all the work, yet to give them a go ahead to replace the oil pump. Another dilema is whether I buy a generic oil pump or buy one from Audi..
I feel like the oil pump should have been replaced along with all the other components. Anytime doing a rebuild like that it's pretty normal that the oil pump gets replaced. Audi is always the best options for parts, but if you live in the US then FCP Euro is another good option for parts.
@jadian4281 we've had the 2014 Q5 for almost 4 years with Zero issues and no leaks. I think maintenance has a huge role too
some of these only have an 8 bolt lower timing cover vs. 15. is that just a '13 thing? i can't seem to find the correct part number for the 8 bolt part.
I'm not 100% sure on that one to be honest. Can always call the dealer with your Vin number and see what the part number is, then cross reference that
Audi tech here I know it's a late answer but. 8 bolt ones are factory installed covers. All blocks have 15 holes but factory only uses 8. All replacement covers will come with the 15 hole variant to make sure there is enough evenly distributed pressure to not leakm
@@jesusmoysen4759 thanks, this is the best answer i've gotten on it so far!!
Just bought my kid a ‘14 Q5 and found oil leaks underneath 2 weeks later. Questioning if this will just be something we have to repair over and over again lol
You'll only have to repair it over and over again if it's not fixed properly the first time.
If you get it done the right way, you should never have to touch it again.
Are you in south Florida by any chance ?
No, located in Las Vegas
@@Mechani_Cole wish you was here , I need a good Audi mecanic that can work for me on the side for cash . Dealer is a scam
@@Mechani_Cole Quick question brother , oil leaking into the spark plugs can make the vehicle shake and misfire ? Cause we changed all new coils and spark plugs also new connectors but still shaking , it’s leaking oil under there and gas tank has trapped air that comes out when you open the cap to refuel , any advice ? I appreciate it
Yeah, it can affect it. But I have seen them run perfectly with ignition coils covered in oil. Really depends on what's codes and data you are having. A misfire doesn't mean it needs new plugs and coils, but that's the first part people usually throw at it. It can be anything from a bad or dirty injector, a vacuum leak (most common), bad pcv, dirty valves. The list goes on. A proper diagnosis is needed before more parts are replaced. I'd smoke test it to rule out vacuum leaks first. If you smoke, test the system, and it's leaking smoke, then you have a bad vacuum leak. If not, then go on to diagnose the next thing and work down the list through the process of elimination.
This is also where it's valuable to have a mechanic diagnosis and pay him for what he is worth. Find an independent German shop, asked what their diag fee is. Once they diag it, you can choose to fix it yourself. Or pay them to do it
Are you in Michigan? @MechaniCole
Thankfully no. No offense 😁
Currently residing in Vegas😎
Lol don’t do us like that! I love it here! My parents used to live in Vegas. They came back to Michigan though.
How much is the cost of this whole job?
Depends on where you go. The shop quoted about $3800 for this. But I did it for around $800 if I remember correctly
WTH 😮
Were are u located at
Currently located in Las Vegas 🤙🏼
where are you located?
Las Vegas
23:27. Your tensioner does not look right. It is the old style and missing the pawl.
Good eye, although not my vehicle. It was a customers vehicle and they only requested the timing cover to be replaced.
@@Mechani_Cole Right. difficult to decide to stop and tell customer and wait and wait, or to move on. Next job for this car would be replacing the head due to bent valves.
Interesting enough, he had the chains already serviced before bringing it in. The people that did that work had the timing cover leaking oil and that's how it got brought to me. Wonder if they even serviced it or just BS'd him and sent him along with a $4800 repair bill.
They reused bent oil pans and tried to cover it with RTV so I wouldn't be surprised
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@@Mechani_Cole
If you work on them you'll never be out of work.
If you sell them you'll never be out of work
If you buy one you'll be out of money .
There's a reason why the used car market is saturated with this vehicle its not just audi you can pick any manufacturer.
They don't make them like they did back in the day
Can I just save anyone the hassle who's going to do this job. DONT REMOVE THE BOLT HOLDING THE AIR CON LINES IN. Honestly took me about 40 minutes to reconnect it and you dont need them to move anyway
Good tip🤙🏼
@@Mechani_Cole excellent video btw, so glad I took the bumper off and did it that way. Was considering just struggling in the space that's there but don't think o would of done it, either that or it would of taken twice as long 😂
I almost made that same mistake, the extra room helps so much! Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching🤟🏼