Brads A4 B7 DTM progress thread

Dan_G said:
Ah now that is smart! Covers all the gubbins beautifully. Is there a part number on it by chance??

Also, how are you fixing the right hand side cover in? I have heard people say they have just jammed it in but I think I’d like some fixings on it….

Thanks!
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This is my list

Rain Tray Cover - 8E281944701C

Battery cover - 8E2819422A 01C

A/C cover - 8H0103928

PS cover - 8E0103927F

Front Bracket - 8E0899803

Bolts/grommets front for above

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Bolts grommets PS side trim

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8E0103541

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078129669

N10553803

Yeah the A/C pipe cover is jammed in the clip is discontinued now but im going to try see if i can find a genuine one that will work just not got round to it yet
 
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Little pic from our little break away in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Yes the cars filthy but can’t say no to a pic in the Quattro’s natural habitat :glee:
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So few more bits turned up to go to the pile of parts for the rear end refresh

A6 carriers
330mm S4 B8 Zimmerman disc
TRW cotec S4 B7 pads
Rear upper and lower control arms

Already drilled out the Ally S4 rear hubs to accommodate the larger M12 bolt for A6 carriers, new FAG wheel bearings installed so gave them a test fit of the car.

Not much more left to tick of the list now get xmas and my lads birthday out of the way and then can grab some of the more expensive bits like the verkline poly bush kit and 034 Rear ARB and last few bits of hardware.

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Replacement gearbox had a lil freshen up ready to go in when the Sachs performance clutch arrives.
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Also got some mounts painted and verkline bush pressed in ready to just throw on when the rear axle gets refreshed.
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Flywheel has landed also this morning so just need the clutch
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Another job ticked of the list to do, passenger Window regulator replaced and it was the original one too !!

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also i gave it a quick wash as its not been cleaned since November possibly October, she was dirty more so at the front and side from the snow and country lanes we had commute when we went on our trip to Thirsk !!

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New clutch arrived Monday from Awesome GTI

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Yesterday got the knackered box out.

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ECS RA4 swapped out for LUK DMF and Sachs Performance sintered clutch and genuine rear main crank seal fitted.

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Replacement box in.

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Now to fix the leaking HPFP banjo pipe and swap it to the later hose/barb fitting and also get a vac pump gasket seal kit to fix the oil leak i noticed whilst the box was out hopefully no more hiccups add them self to the list so i can actually get ticking stuff off the list instead of feeling like one step forwards two steps back B7 life i guess lol
 
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Making great progress chap, just reading it all again. :thumbs up:

What was the problem with the previous DMF/clutch?
 
Ordered this today as the gaskets aren’t available through the dealer you have to buy a new pump.
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I bought a full kit a few years ago , not in the uk a they weren't available then with all the o-rings, @i3oricua was kind enough to get me one from the states, but more readily available in the uk now.
 
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Bradderz_1988 said:
New clutch arrived Monday from Awesome GTI

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Yesterday got the knackered box out.

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ECS RA4 swapped out for LUK DMF and Sachs Performance sintered clutch and genuine rear main crank seal fitted.

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Replacement box in.

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Now to fix the leaking HPFP banjo pipe and swap it to the later hose/barb fitting and also get a vac pump gasket seal kit to fix the oil leak i noticed whilst the box was out hopefully no more hiccups add them self to the list so i can actually get ticking stuff off the list instead of feeling like one step forwards two steps back B7 life i guess lol
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Nice work, looks like it’s all coming together.
I’ve got the same Sachs clutch and DMF set up. The clamping force is crazy compared to the standard unit, took awhile to get used to but it’s epic. Definitely worth the upgrade if you’re adding power!
 
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Bradderz_1988 said:
New clutch arrived Monday from Awesome GTI

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Yesterday got the knackered box out.

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ECS RA4 swapped out for LUK DMF and Sachs Performance sintered clutch and genuine rear main crank seal fitted.

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Replacement box in.

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Now to fix the leaking HPFP banjo pipe and swap it to the later hose/barb fitting and also get a vac pump gasket seal kit to fix the oil leak i noticed whilst the box was out hopefully no more hiccups add them self to the list so i can actually get ticking stuff off the list instead of feeling like one step forwards two steps back B7 life i guess lol
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How did you find dropping the gearbox etc, straight forward, any thing specific to lookout for?
Time wise?

rob
 
Rob Avant said:
Nice work, looks like it’s all coming together.
I’ve got the same Sachs clutch and DMF set up. The clamping force is crazy compared to the standard unit, took awhile to get used to but it’s epic. Definitely worth the upgrade if you’re adding power!
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You go sintered fiction plate then ?

I was expecting a harder pedal myself but i have to say the pedal is not as bad as i was expecting.

Only did half a mile in it earlier today after fixing the leaking fuel pipe as ive changed it from banjo fitting to the rubber hose and barb fitting.

Will see how it is when i finish work later
 
Charlie Farley said:
How did you find dropping the gearbox etc, straight forward, any thing specific to lookout for?
Time wise?

rob
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I have access to a 2 post ramp

Battery negative disconnect

remove os driveshaft heat shield, drop the gearbox subframe and remove the downpipe nuts at the cat and it should clear without dropping full exhaust/front pipe

Prop unbolted
Driveshafts unbolted
Linkages off
Then bell housing bolts out and drop the box

I started at 9am box was out by 10:45am another 3hrs and was all done.
 
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Bradderz_1988 said:
Ordered this today as the gaskets aren’t available through the dealer you have to buy a new pump.
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Did one of these just before Xmas as it non Quattro one had a big oil leak, very fiddly but very satisfying as when I removed mine it was full of oil and replacing the rings made the brakes feel like they had been overhauled and refreshed. A big difference and I was looking at kits on eBay earlier to do the same to the Quattro.
 
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ttelracs said:
Did one of these just before Xmas as it non Quattro one had a big oil leak, very fiddly but very satisfying as when I removed mine it was full of oil and replacing the rings made the brakes feel like they had been overhauled and refreshed. A big difference and I was looking at kits on eBay earlier to do the same to the Quattro.
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Just fitted it not noticed much with the brakes shall see how it goes
 
Bradderz_1988 said:
Just fitted it not noticed much with the brakes shall see how it goes
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Mine was leaking oil really badly though. I bought the car from clearance place and there was a 'gunk' under the oil filler cap which I now know was an 'oil leak sealer' product because as soon as I dropped the oil and refilled it, it just leaked badly down the back of the gearbox and when I removed it, it was full of oil so mine really was bad. Maybe yours' wasn't so bad to notice a difference, but mine was night and day and they feel better than the brakes on my S-Line Quattro.
 
Bradderz_1988 said:
You go sintered fiction plate then ?

I was expecting a harder pedal myself but i have to say the pedal is not as bad as i was expecting.

Only did half a mile in it earlier today after fixing the leaking fuel pipe as ive changed it from banjo fitting to the rubber hose and barb fitting.

Will see how it is when i finish work later
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No I went with the organic plate, almost went sintered but don’t think I’ll be going above 400pft with the build.

I found it heavier than then OEM clutch, always feels heavy compared to my daily Mk4 Golf. After living with it for a couple of years I’ve gotten used to it, handles all the power the old wagon has now without any issues and hopefully some more once the big turbo goes on.
 
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Not been up to much lately with the DTM

Turbo has the rattle on overrun so im swapping out for the better and bigger IHI turbo from the B8 A4/A5, i managed to pick one up local for £100 and this will also be my hybrid route over K04 as this will be based on what the TTE450L turbo is which is close to a GTX2971R spec in Stock turbo form as you can see the turbo hot side is alot bigger over the Borgwarner fitted to the B7 and also the turbine shaft is alot more meatier.

B8 Turbo
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IHI vs Borgwarner

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Ive also just got my wheels back from the powdercoaters.

They are finished in Maclaren Stealth Black Metallic i opted for gloss finish over satin too. And also a new set of Goodyear F1 Supersports for good measure.

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Looks like we’ve both been busy this week. I’m intrigued by this gearbox chatter you had previously, mine has a weird noise in first only, which sounds like a chipped tooth inside, but previous owner was told it was something to do with a SFW conversion. I’m not convinced.
 
midas said:
Looks like we’ve both been busy this week. I’m intrigued by this gearbox chatter you had previously, mine has a weird noise in first only, which sounds like a chipped tooth inside, but previous owner was told it was something to do with a SFW conversion. I’m not convinced.
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If you want we can meet up one night next week if your free
 
Few pics from ExtremeBHP track evening yesterday @ Three Sisters Circuit
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Big order of parts ticked off the list to do

Full set of milltek replacement clamps (7x)
5x Underseal spray cans
Rear drop links
Rear abs sensors
Rear bump stops (correct ones lol)
Genuine front to rear brake lines
Verkline rear polybush kit
New OEM Front Bumper
Front lower grills
New OEM Carbon Splitter
Headlight washer (leaking from bump)

Just need the 034 rear roll bar and some fixing bolts for subframe/suspension and im ready to get the rear end refresh finally boxed off.
 
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Charlie Farley said:
Where did you find that, definitely a good find indeed.
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Ordered direct from Kassel Germany they were showing stock and still are according to etka

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Also got new grills

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Had to get the splitter of someone who had it in there possession for DTM rep project its brand new and dealt at £600
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