What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?
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Not good at all chap, to much boost by some chance or lubrication issues leading to metal fatigue
That's going to be a big hit on the wallet too.
best of luck with it .
That's going to be a big hit on the wallet too.
best of luck with it .
Thats not a power related issue iny opinion. That might be related to heat or previous damage. Thats not damage I've ever seen or heard of. Did you have bad rod knock? Was there any other damage? Sorry to see that happen man.
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Im in the process of breaking it down, i agree the route cause is from previous undetected damage and its given up finally, if it was stock it might of lasted a bit longer but hpw much who knows. No bad rod knock, just almost like a rattle when the dual masses give up is the way id describe it.
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Don't beat yourself up. It was running fine, just making some noise!
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Not with the old bus but i'm having a nightmare with my V8 , really struggling with oversize bearings/pistons & rings and the crank needs a regrind....arghhhh
At least the block is not too bad but need a rebore due to scoring that wont hone out.
At least the block is not too bad but need a rebore due to scoring that wont hone out.
Part of me really likes the idea of buying blown BUL car and rebuilding the engine my self for the project
Fear is though it'd break my heart and or turn into a performance build with ££££ money
But got the itch and need a good excuse to buy some more tools..
Fear is though it'd break my heart and or turn into a performance build with ££££ money
But got the itch and need a good excuse to buy some more tools..
GTIThe wagon is off the road for the moment, at least until I can get the IC pipe work sorted. Luckily the GTI is now road worthy
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Two more little things today:
The rear bumper load protector is self explanatory, I would link but I bought the last one on ebay from a UK source, however they are made by a German company, if you Google. A bit pricey - 60 quid but, very useful and practical I believe and has hid a couple of gauges on the lip.
The other picture is of sound deadening for the engine cover. The Old Goat (excuse the Old Goat reflected in the paintwork too) is very smooth and quiet, especially from inside, for an oil burner but the B7 2.0l TDIs are the only Audi's that don't come with factory sound insulation underneath that plastic cover, and I am curious to see if it makes any difference, from outside.
Oh and I saw a couple of S-line Avant B7s in Bromsgrove West Midlands, today, whilst getting her cleaned - the most I have ever seen in one day for a while - one a metallic blue 57 plate, that I was right behind and the other Phantom Black pearl like mine, passing the other way, forget the year - both very good condition but dirty ha ha. Any of you guys?
The rear bumper load protector is self explanatory, I would link but I bought the last one on ebay from a UK source, however they are made by a German company, if you Google. A bit pricey - 60 quid but, very useful and practical I believe and has hid a couple of gauges on the lip.
The other picture is of sound deadening for the engine cover. The Old Goat (excuse the Old Goat reflected in the paintwork too) is very smooth and quiet, especially from inside, for an oil burner but the B7 2.0l TDIs are the only Audi's that don't come with factory sound insulation underneath that plastic cover, and I am curious to see if it makes any difference, from outside.
Oh and I saw a couple of S-line Avant B7s in Bromsgrove West Midlands, today, whilst getting her cleaned - the most I have ever seen in one day for a while - one a metallic blue 57 plate, that I was right behind and the other Phantom Black pearl like mine, passing the other way, forget the year - both very good condition but dirty ha ha. Any of you guys?
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The rear bumper load protector is self explanatory, I would link but I bought the last one on ebay from a UK source, however they are made by a German company, if you Google. A bit pricey - 60 quid but, very useful and practical I believe and has hid a couple of gauges on the lip.
The other picture is of sound deadening for the engine cover. The Old Goat (excuse the Old Goat reflected in the paintwork too) is very smooth and quiet, especially from inside, for an oil burner but the B7 2.0l TDIs are the only Audi's that don't come with factory sound insulation underneath that plastic cover, and I am curious to see if it makes any difference, from outside.
Oh and I saw a couple of S-line Avant B7s in Bromsgrove West Midlands, today, whilst getting her cleaned - the most I have ever seen in one day for a while - one a metallic blue 57 plate, that I was right behind and the other Phantom Black pearl like mine, passing the other way, forget the year - both very good condition but dirty ha ha. Any of you guys?
They do come with insulation under the engine cover. It just disintegrates!
Only ever saw one in good shape after 10 + years
The rest all were already gone or if partly there, they perished with the slightest touch or god forbid you get it wet. Then it just destroys it and leaves a mess over your engine
Anyway, what did you buy of interest? link?
Are you sure tr7? Every one I looked at on ebay was clean underneath, like mine, as though there had never been anything, whereas those for A3s all had the disintegrating rubber you mention. It's called GlassMAT Engine Insulation car bonnet high temperature sound proofing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262309262075
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See even here
you’ve never saw one as they’ve all perished!
Noise insulation on top engine cover perished. no spares? DIY fix?
The foam type insulation that lines the underside of the plastic TOP engine cover has perished and is starting to shed bits of foam dust all over the engine. I can't see a spare anywhere as i'm presuming they sell it as a complete part with the plastic for big £££ Has anyone else had this...
This product has a tin foil layer on the outside that will hopefully help it avoid falling all about the place. And since they were designed to have insulation in the first place, it must help. Just as they tried to save a few pennies on the lower B7 models by not including the plenum cover and the others (screenwasher/abs cover and A/C cover), I though maybe they were doing the same with this insulation. I've ordered the plenum cover and have the ecu cover to go with it plus the right hand side cover. So I'll report back when they're fitted.
What I can't find is the right hand fitting kit, for the right hand cover or the A/C kit at all - I have the part numbers but nada anywhere - does anyone know where I might get them?
A lot of B7 parts are now becoming unavailable as new from Audi so unless you find the part as NOS from a seller it may be a used item i'm afraid.
Yes Rob, didn't even bother with Audi, still waiting on the 1st aid kit! Happily though the right hand bit above the screen wash sits well without mounts.
Took the lad to pick up his first car today
Told him he could have any manufacturer but if he wanted my help it had to be vag .Can’t have him starting off on the wrong foot
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Told him he could have any manufacturer but if he wanted my help it had to be vag .Can’t have him starting off on the wrong foot
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Hi Folks, not been around much lately but I have been doing stuff to the Old Jalopy - spent the last few weekends fitting the Bilstein/H&K suspension I got from Rob (CHEERS Rob!! 
) & also freshening up my front Calipers as well as replacing the rear ones.
Original Front coilover strut (which I only fitted in 2018)
Old N New struts - note the broken rear spring lying alongside them (both were broken in exactly the same place)
Bilstein/H&K strut assembled with new standard upper Arms (mounted at correct angle - the adjustable ones consistently destroyed their outer ball joints as the boots kept getting split - don't know why)
Replacement strut fitted
H&K rear spring with Bilstein shock fitted
Old N New Rear Caliper
Front Caliper repainted/refreshed
And that concludes my latest shenanigans..........
Except....... I have sold my B6 Audi Avant - it will be put back on the road by the new owner Yay!
) & also freshening up my front Calipers as well as replacing the rear ones.Original Front coilover strut (which I only fitted in 2018)
Old N New struts - note the broken rear spring lying alongside them (both were broken in exactly the same place)
Bilstein/H&K strut assembled with new standard upper Arms (mounted at correct angle - the adjustable ones consistently destroyed their outer ball joints as the boots kept getting split - don't know why)
Replacement strut fitted
H&K rear spring with Bilstein shock fitted
Old N New Rear Caliper
Front Caliper repainted/refreshed
And that concludes my latest shenanigans..........
Except....... I have sold my B6 Audi Avant - it will be put back on the road by the new owner Yay!
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I'm glad you got some use from the Bilsteins and H&R springs chap.Hi Folks, not been around much lately but I have been doing stuff to the Old Jalopy - spent the last few weekends fitting the Bilstein/H&K suspension I got from Rob (CHEERS Rob!!
Original Front coilover strut (which I only fitted in 2018)
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Old N New struts - note the broken rear spring lying alongside them (both were broken in exactly the same place)
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Bilstein/H&K strut assembled with new standard upper Arms (mounted at correct angle - the adjustable ones consistently destroyed their outer ball joints as the boots kept getting split - don't know why)
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Replacement strut fitted
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H&K rear spring with Bilstein shock fitted
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Old N New Rear Caliper
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Front Caliper repainted/refreshed
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And that concludes my latest shenanigans..........
Except....... I have sold my B6 Audi Avant - it will be put back on the road by the new owner Yay!
Its allways Good to see decent kit get a new home.
Yes Black Optics for sure. Went very far out of my way to have everything else factory black in my car lol. So definitely changing over the surround from my Special Edition grill
Would have loved to find a good VMZ one but theses are rare enough and the condition of them vary so much. This one was in near perfect condition so was very hard to refuse.
Got a good deal. Came in the Genuine VAG box too
Would have loved to find a good VMZ one but theses are rare enough and the condition of them vary so much. This one was in near perfect condition so was very hard to refuse.
Got a good deal. Came in the Genuine VAG box too
Fitted
Not sure what to make of it. Never saw one on a silver car before. Not many Silver RS4's about and I've never saw a single RS4 in Silver with Black Optics
Looks almost as if something is missing.
Is it the badge?
or am I just too used to seeing 'my old' car and this will take some getting used to. Unsure!
It’s a personal choice situation, having been there with black I know what you mean, hence why I went satin silver.
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Sometimes the black surround is just too much black , all the contrast is lost that you get with the silver or chrome.
I expect it will grow on you but don't be surprised if it doesnt.
I expect it will grow on you but don't be surprised if it doesnt.
Do you have a RS4 grill Mike?stick a number plate on it, see what you think.
Personally, I like it, but then I would
Did you put a badge on yours?
Gloss black rs4 fitment on my old bus.
Looks good on black paintwork but still tends to look a bit lost contrast wise.
Looks good on black paintwork but still tends to look a bit lost contrast wise.
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So i bought some more wheels for the Falcon and i'm feeling like a budget version of @I'm Just Rob. changing them already.
Before
After (also included my new toy
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Before
After (also included my new toy
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After just coming back from having 4 new tyres fitted, i now have a car that doesn't scrub when i turn or hit a bump 
So after the 4 tyres being fitted this morning, I took advantage of the weather and took the Fireblade to Hunstanton.
When i got home I removed my Heko Wind Deflectors and replaced them with iSPEED ones (I found them easier to get into position than the Hero ones and provided with more clips).
I then replaced my cloth armrest with a leather one.
I also noticed that the Cupra R Splitter was coming away from the bumper on one side, so i tightened the tapping screws that were in there and added some more.
Then i closed everything away, ready to watch the footy with a drink. Cheers
When i got home I removed my Heko Wind Deflectors and replaced them with iSPEED ones (I found them easier to get into position than the Hero ones and provided with more clips).
I then replaced my cloth armrest with a leather one.
I also noticed that the Cupra R Splitter was coming away from the bumper on one side, so i tightened the tapping screws that were in there and added some more.
Then i closed everything away, ready to watch the footy with a drink. Cheers
Did you change your seats Fully? Since I always thought the leather factory fitted cars would have a leather armrest cover too. Where did you get it? I bought a new OEM grey cloth one since my cloth one was a bit shiny - it turned out to be wrong size. In the end I used a magic eraser on the old one, like I did on the steering wheel and gearstick, and it worked mostly - the shiny look has gone.