Timing belt just do a gates blue belt fix and manual tensioner and ur set for life , oil pick up tube they sale a permanent fix or u can drill holes pre screen to fix it all vacuum hoses replace with silicon 034 kit and ur set for life 1.8t engine is the best engine ever by Audi . U want trouble buy the b6 s4 that will give u major issues 😢
I drive a 6-speed manual b6. Timing belt is a common maintenance on every car, taking care of it when the manual tells you to is the best way to resolve future issues. If you change your timing belt, change the water pump and gaskets/seals, bearings, tensioner, accessory drive belt, and lastly change your coolant as well. I do agree that the cooling flange does leak, make sure you install the OEM version, lasts longer. I don't have the auxiliary brake booster pump on mine, not sure if only automatic b6 versions have them, don't have that problem. The window regulator on driver side tends to go out. Every car is different, it also depends who the owner is or was and how they took care of maintenance on the Audi that you drive today. I have owned my Audi for 15 years now, its a daily, I love it.
That’s so stupid to say oem is stronger than aftermarket when aftermarket is designed to handle high horsepower. Me and my co worker said the same thing today we aren’t replacing any parts with lesser quality only BETTER than oem so the same issue doesn’t happen easily. Common sense.
That’s crazy I’ve always heard so many people having problems with these cars I have 2 of them and are great never had any issues 300k+ miles still running great 😂
I had a break trouble issue. Turns out the wear sensor wires got damaged. Not enough left to reconnect so I just soldered them together and it went out. I currently have a bulb trouble light, (looks like a bomb with an X), but all my lights work...🤷♂️
02 a4, non quattro. Check engine light popped on, red engine oil symbol. Got the oil changed recently and that's when both started popping up. Had the light cleared for oil and popped up after 15 minutes. Any advice
@@stuiesgarage Yep, I've heard of that combo on the B7, but the B8 turned into a chain only engine (on the 1.8T, 2.0T used chain and belt I think) which I prefer as you don't have to worry about the belt failing, and replacement will be quite expensive most likely as it's a VW/Audi product...
Yeah, I did replace it with a boost gauge, I have a video that talks about where I put the headlight switch, it's called Audi A4 Boost Gauge Installation.
I’ve got a 03 a4 1.8t and I haven’t been able to jack it up yet, but I’ve got an oil leak that’s coming from somewhere. Far as I can tell it’s leaking down to the front passenger control arm. If any guess as to what it is I’d appreciate it
Hey man I have P1545 code in my 1999 audi Quattro 1.8 Ave. it is a spring operated throttle body. I disconnected my battery while it sat for 3 months. Can I relearn it manually or do I have to use vag com. ????Please help thanks
Hi, I have the same engine, but mine is super damp. I also have a disgusting clacking noise in the engine with misfiring. I can explain the misfiring very well with a defective ignition coil (there is definitely a defective one), but is that also the cause of the clacking?
I got it from crutchfield.com, just typed in my car and it will give you custom trim for whatever stereo you get. Mine is a pioneer, not sure which model off the top of my head.
I have a Audi 2006 a4 1.8 tb it’s telling me I need to do a oil change I recently just put oil in it for now went to go get a oil change but white smoke was coming out of my exhaust pipes as I pulled up n the guy said he can’t work on the car if there is a problem with it and to take it to a European specialist can someone help??
I have my neighbor selling me one 2002 audi a4 quattro turbo 1.8... i seen him replace pretty much everything on it cuz he bought it off a older man who had for 20 plus years or so im guessing 1 owner... i test drove the car man runs like a champ i dont hear nothing no noises only the soothing sound of the turbo kicking it im seriously thinking about buying it.. what yall think?
on hard acceleration do you ever experience an engine vibration? Not the CV axels, not engine mounts, maybe tranny mount? does not vibrate when parked only acceleration and more pronounced on hard accelerations. Cars drives perfectly fine its just annoying. thanks
yes it was the rear transmission mount. Was told visually it looked "fine" at the shop but the vibration was driving me nuts.So went out on a limb and bought a new one about 35 bucks (not audi brand was to overpriced) installed and the vibration vanished. @@simracingchannel7691
I have a highly modified B6 cabriolet quattro. 1.8t. To reduce engine vibration get yourself a 'Snub' mount. It's a large circular piece of silicone that marries up your engine with the body I believe. It was a game changer for me.
Hey thanks for the reply, I replaced all of the engine mounts including the snub (typically they are yellow, cream or orange for those looking) first to try and isolated engine from transmission. They needed changing anyways. Then had to locate the correct transmission mount which ultimately was the issue. Thanks for the input! @@DrStrange1000
I use premium most of the time but I use mid grade when file prices spike. I feel like a do notice a difference in power and mileage when using better fuel, I do worry about heath of the fuel system so I run a fuel system cleaner about every 6 months.
No do t do it I had a Audi a4 1.8 t 05 ultra sport for 10 years and I replaced everything and now I’m getting rid of it! It’s good now but buying stuff for Audi suck but it’s a great car but if you had one forever you’re ready to part ways and never go back!
Timing belt just do a gates blue belt fix and manual tensioner and ur set for life , oil pick up tube they sale a permanent fix or u can drill holes pre screen to fix it all vacuum hoses replace with silicon 034 kit and ur set for life 1.8t engine is the best engine ever by Audi . U want trouble buy the b6 s4 that will give u major issues 😢
I went with gates. Been 10 years now, put 60k miles on the car, still runs smoothly ❤️
3.0T supercharged is the most reliable Audi engine
I got the 4.2.. endless starting issues
Oil pickup tube permanent fix? How is that possible?
Great advice mate thanks. I have a B6 1.8T cabriolet. Highly modified and the only issue is a non leaking but super fast disappearing coolant!
I drive a 6-speed manual b6. Timing belt is a common maintenance on every car, taking care of it when the manual tells you to is the best way to resolve future issues. If you change your timing belt, change the water pump and gaskets/seals, bearings, tensioner, accessory drive belt, and lastly change your coolant as well. I do agree that the cooling flange does leak, make sure you install the OEM version, lasts longer. I don't have the auxiliary brake booster pump on mine, not sure if only automatic b6 versions have them, don't have that problem. The window regulator on driver side tends to go out. Every car is different, it also depends who the owner is or was and how they took care of maintenance on the Audi that you drive today. I have owned my Audi for 15 years now, its a daily, I love it.
Lmao i got water pump, timing belt and driver side window regulator replaced today. The water pump was leaking.
2004 B6 250.000km on it.
That’s so stupid to say oem is stronger than aftermarket when aftermarket is designed to handle high horsepower. Me and my co worker said the same thing today we aren’t replacing any parts with lesser quality only BETTER than oem so the same issue doesn’t happen easily. Common sense.
They sell a sticker kit for all the buttons on ebay just a fyi
The cool leak behind the Motor sucks a lot and its a lot of work.
My 1.8t must Change the Belt every 180.000km (112.000miles)
That’s crazy I’ve always heard so many people having problems with these cars I have 2 of them and are great never had any issues 300k+ miles still running great 😂
Don't forget about the oil leaks
I had a break trouble issue. Turns out the wear sensor wires got damaged. Not enough left to reconnect so I just soldered them together and it went out.
I currently have a bulb trouble light, (looks like a bomb with an X), but all my lights work...🤷♂️
I've literally had a issue with everything you had mentioned except wiring in the door and trunk, still a beautiful car especially the convertible B6
02 a4, non quattro. Check engine light popped on, red engine oil symbol.
Got the oil changed recently and that's when both started popping up. Had the light cleared for oil and popped up after 15 minutes.
Any advice
I’ve had my oil light come on when the engine was overfilled, I would confirm oil level is correct on the dipstick.
Lol I have a good bit of things from this list on mine
Thanks for the great video, but when did they change to the timing chain setup on these engines?
Not sure exactly when but I know Audi/VW has done a belt chain combo on a lot of their 4 cyl engines for a while now
@@stuiesgarage Yep, I've heard of that combo on the B7, but the B8 turned into a chain only engine (on the 1.8T, 2.0T used chain and belt I think) which I prefer as you don't have to worry about the belt failing, and replacement will be quite expensive most likely as it's a VW/Audi product...
my tail lights come on continously flickering and the cut off upon engine cold start.What could be the problem
Post a video on that headlight switch relocation, did you replace the original location with a boost gauge??
Yeah, I did replace it with a boost gauge, I have a video that talks about where I put the headlight switch, it's called Audi A4 Boost Gauge Installation.
My b7 is running like shit i dont know what it is any help would be appreciated
I’ve got a 03 a4 1.8t and I haven’t been able to jack it up yet, but I’ve got an oil leak that’s coming from somewhere. Far as I can tell it’s leaking down to the front passenger control arm. If any guess as to what it is I’d appreciate it
Could be valve cover gasket or cam seal on the high end, or oil pan? Could also be from the turbo.
What year is this A4 ? B6?
I have the 2004 b5.5 Passat 1.8t?
Was my grandmas has 38k miles, but its like working on a Toyota with 200k 😂
It’s a 2002
@@stuiesgarage wheres ur power steering dipstick i have a 05 1.8t that needs a timing belt said he could move it aroun an it was loose
Hey man I have P1545 code in my 1999 audi Quattro 1.8 Ave. it is a spring operated throttle body. I disconnected my battery while it sat for 3 months. Can I relearn it manually or do I have to use vag com. ????Please help thanks
I'm not sure on that one, on my vehicle when I remove my throttle body in the past I just put it back on and didn't have any issues.
It broke my heart
Nah…. I’ll stick with driving Toyota and Lexus cars. This German garbage will bankrupt you. These cars are endless money pits
Hi, I have the same engine, but mine is super damp. I also have a disgusting clacking noise in the engine with misfiring. I can explain the misfiring very well with a defective ignition coil (there is definitely a defective one), but is that also the cause of the clacking?
How much is a crank sensor in Rands ?
Transmission gaskets like to leak
Nothing here that a competent garage that can spell Audi will not be able to fix.
Hey what dash kit is that for the stereo?
I got it from crutchfield.com, just typed in my car and it will give you custom trim for whatever stereo you get. Mine is a pioneer, not sure which model off the top of my head.
I have a Audi 2006 a4 1.8 tb it’s telling me I need to do a oil change I recently just put oil in it for now went to go get a oil change but white smoke was coming out of my exhaust pipes as I pulled up n the guy said he can’t work on the car if there is a problem with it and to take it to a European specialist can someone help??
Did you get it fixed how many miles
Oh my God give describing exactly what happened to my Audi
I have my neighbor selling me one 2002 audi a4 quattro turbo 1.8... i seen him replace pretty much everything on it cuz he bought it off a older man who had for 20 plus years or so im guessing 1 owner... i test drove the car man runs like a champ i dont hear nothing no noises only the soothing sound of the turbo kicking it im seriously thinking about buying it.. what yall think?
I think Japanese car is wise choice due the reliability
@@toplespecah666 I just had 2 nissans and one honda and the worst cars ever in my experience 🙃 they done gave me so many problems it's unbelievable
@@TxScrewhead woww
Did you get it ?
@@simracingchannel7691 nooo I bought a Cadillac best choice ever!
Hi man my a4 b6 engine number BEX 1.8T Petrol dont went to starter spac is there and full pump is working
Crank sensor/ cam sensor, try and get a code reader plugged into it
on hard acceleration do you ever experience an engine vibration? Not the CV axels, not engine mounts, maybe tranny mount? does not vibrate when parked only acceleration and more pronounced on hard accelerations. Cars drives perfectly fine its just annoying. thanks
I have this on 1.8T B6 manual did you ever figure it out ?
yes it was the rear transmission mount. Was told visually it looked "fine" at the shop but the vibration was driving me nuts.So went out on a limb and bought a new one about 35 bucks (not audi brand was to overpriced) installed and the vibration vanished. @@simracingchannel7691
I have a highly modified B6 cabriolet quattro. 1.8t. To reduce engine vibration get yourself a 'Snub' mount. It's a large circular piece of silicone that marries up your engine with the body I believe. It was a game changer for me.
Hey thanks for the reply, I replaced all of the engine mounts including the snub (typically they are yellow, cream or orange for those looking) first to try and isolated engine from transmission. They needed changing anyways. Then had to locate the correct transmission mount which ultimately was the issue. Thanks for the input! @@DrStrange1000
@@lukeparker1638 Oh that's awesome! I actually haven't changed my transmission mount so good info for the future.
You're welcome! 🙏🏼
Oil. Leaks
What fuel do you use I'm looking at getting one and don't want too get stuck buying premium
I use premium most of the time but I use mid grade when file prices spike. I feel like a do notice a difference in power and mileage when using better fuel, I do worry about heath of the fuel system so I run a fuel system cleaner about every 6 months.
so should i buy one or not?
Asking same question
Idk, totally up to you haha. They have some issues obviously but when they are running well they are great cars.
@@stuiesgarage my neighbor is selling his bmw 520d 2012 manual. do you know anything about the car? the car is barely used
Yes so fun I have a manual
No do t do it I had a Audi a4 1.8 t 05 ultra sport for 10 years and I replaced everything and now I’m getting rid of it! It’s good now but buying stuff for Audi suck but it’s a great car but if you had one forever you’re ready to part ways and never go back!
Would it be same on an 04 1.9 TDI se then ?
No completely different, unrelated engines.
My car accelerates poorly ? Would you know why
Could be a boost leak
Or a clogged catalytic converter
Ok thanks
Ok thanks
@@danthetoolman4311 catalytic converter most likely, just replace it.
Manual swap
One day…
Just another Garbage VW product.
🤣German Engineering "excellence'
So basically these cars are trash!
😂😂😂
eurotrash...