Nice
Is that a non standard exhaust?
Manual or tip
Nice
Is that a non standard exhaust?
Manual or tip
Mine landed in my lap and I couldn't turn it down 18 months ago now and it still puts a smile on my face. Enjoy!
If running costs would not be that high then i would keep mine, but- when i have a +300 Bhp diesel which goes just as well without any of the drawbacks then it makes sense to stick with the cheaper thrill ! Good luck with yours, i found mine quite boring...i said the same thing 8 years ago and still love the car
Underneath the b6,s is pretty much the same be it diesel quattro or s4 (theres only slight suspension differances )
So the car wont drive massively differant to your diesel .... Not sure which engine would be heavier ???
Out of interest what does it cost to get to get a diesel to the same kind of power as a standard s4?
I would guess its more than a turbo and intercooler change ?
If running costs would not be that high then i would keep mine, but- when i have a +300 Bhp diesel which goes just as well without any of the drawbacks then it makes sense to stick with the cheaper thrill ! Good luck with yours, i found mine quite boring...
problem is from 19 years old every car i have ever owned has been more powerfull and quicker than the last
for me to get something significantly quicker is going to cost a lot of money with all the work thats been done to the car
until that car comes along then im quite happy to stick with mine
best thing is there's things on the market now which eliminate the chain rattle and wear on the guides
if you have something like that fitted then the engines are practically bulletproof
manuals still have the clutch problem though im afraid
2.5 tdi, old v6 with VP44 pump...66mm hybrid turbo, 80% larger injectors, 4 Bar Map sensor, Sachs SRE clutch/stock DMF and a remap... 71mm or 76mm compressor wheels in trial on my next turbochargers, looking for 400 Bhp very soon !Which diesel do you have?
2.5 tdi, old v6 with VP44 pump...66mm hybrid turbo, 80% larger injectors, 4 Bar Map sensor, Sachs SRE clutch/stock DMF and a remap... 71mm or 76mm compressor wheels in trial on my next turbochargers, looking for 400 Bhp very soon !
Just newer versions of the guides.
You still have to take the engine out, so exactly the same costs involved
It just depends if you prefer to get the issue sorted before it potentially gets you.
A lot of it is internet scaremongering with people only posting bad issues, however, if you google "chain tensioner guide S4 B6" the tales of woe seem quite worrying if you do own one!
problem is from 19 years old every car i have ever owned has been more powerfull and quicker than the last
for me to get something significantly quicker is going to cost a lot of money with all the work thats been done to the car
until that car comes along then im quite happy to stick with mine
best thing is there's things on the market now which eliminate the chain rattle and wear on the guides
if you have something like that fitted then the engines are practically bulletproof
manuals still have the clutch problem though im afraid
118k on original clutch is good going mate, is that with a regular gearbox oil change then or do you never drive it?!!Same for me, upgrade in power every time (company vehicles not included). I am 18mths in and will now start looking for a good example of an 07 plate RS4 Avant. The RS4 was always my destination, the S4 turned up out of the blue for a steal with good spec and in great condition.
118k, very slight chain rattle of which I have no concerns and original clutch, FSH and all bills since new. I spare no expense on looking after my vehicles but the S4 has cost me relatively little compared to others (E70 X5 59plate and E46 M3 03 plate etc.)
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Wow fair enough
A lot of effort gone in there
I wander how it stacks against my current 300bhp diesel too
FYI remapped 535d
I just recently had the diff and g/box oil changed as its reported as not required but US Audi state every 60k. (helped with my "full lock" tyre scrub at parking speeds).
Car gets driven every day, I've done 20k in 18 months and it gets driven fully. Round town, motorway, B road blatt, launch and even a 2 AM Vmax every now and again.:thumbsup:
Trust me, it gets used in all possible scenarios. My cars have always been looked after with no expense spared so as soon as there is a the slightest sign of a clutch issue it will be swapped out, including the DMF......but no sign yet.
the nearest to a kit someone produces is by a company called accusump
they produce the pre oiler and also the new oil cap which has an extra feed in it so as it can be plumbed directly into the normal system
there are other companies which produce the parts such as moroso
you also need to decide whather or not you wish the system to be manual or electric
manual means you have to open the valve every morning before starting the car
electric is far easier , simply turn on the ignition and wait a few seconds then fire her up
im going to be doing an install guide to show how mine fits and works very soon
the nearest to a kit someone produces is by a company called accusump
they produce the pre oiler and also the new oil cap which has an extra feed in it so as it can be plumbed directly into the normal system
there are other companies which produce the parts such as moroso
you also need to decide whather or not you wish the system to be manual or electric
manual means you have to open the valve every morning before starting the car
electric is far easier , simply turn on the ignition and wait a few seconds then fire her up
im going to be doing an install guide to show how mine fits and works very soon
Wow that sounds interesting
Looking forward to it
Is there any reviews out there for such item?