Doc1647545523 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Got it. If you omit the high dollar items, it's been low cost so far. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Well the high dollar items weren't NEEDED to make it an everyday driver. They are mods I wanted and would have done to any car and not to get it into running condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 So when I type it out it's really not all that bad. If you forget the rims and tires, suspension, turbo inlet pipe and diverter valve, it really has been low cost. So things I have had to replace so far Brake pads and rotors, rear Coolant flange CTS Heater hose supply line Maf Spark plugs Coil packs Air filter Turbo inlet pipe DV Valve cover gasket Coolant flush and fill Passenger front and rear window regulators and motor Avus 17" wheels and 225/45/17 extreme contact tires RS style grill Lower door mouldings passenger front and rear doors. :barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Got it. If you omit the high dollar items, it's been low cost so far. :thumbup: :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Shoulda bought mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 http://i1.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article4951170.ece/BINARY/story1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 New parts won be here til tomorrow but went out and got the heater hose out and coolant flange on the back of the head. It was actually quite simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Looks like dance lessons are going to get more expesive to offset this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I don't think those can, I'm already top end here in town LOL I flipped a FJ80 Landcruiser early January. Then I bought my Land Rover with that profit. I sold the Land Rover and picked up this Audi. I'm still up a few thousand dollars since the original LC purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm still up a few thousand dollars since the original LC purchase. http://i58.tinypic.com/r73q11.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/x0thjYI.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's more of a score then a 26k dollar underpowered scion :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's more of a score then a 26k dollar underpowered scion :gabe: Still faster than Craigslist junkyard oodi. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Perhaps. I can take you in the minivan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Well it was time to man up and just work on it. I have 1800 Sqft of laminate floor in my garage rendering useless so I have to stack it in back so I could get my car in. Got it in and start on it. I'm pretty sure the water pump went out. The car was circulating coolant after fixing the flange and hose. So just going to do a timing belt and water pump job. Also put my inlet pipe and diverted valve in while in had the front of the car off. Starting http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/205E2E2E-C4DC-4CA3-A898-CD8DD4CCBE92_zpsiz2yqjqe.jpg Front carrier and radiator out http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/21EA59A2-C4AA-4D45-871B-B9CDF605A0A1_zpsp0rjn7ax.jpg New smooth silicone inlet pipe http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/E3BFE9E0-2AEF-451F-B765-2E63452DF708_zpsu8ftxs3t.jpg Finally upper timing belt cover off http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/AF4F9D7E-E04F-4CFF-B412-7C179D246612_zpsxfiadhjh.jpg That's all I get to today as I need a breaker bar, 5&6 mm hex sockets as well as a 12 point 19mm socket. Plan is to do timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket( clean valve cover as well as wrinkle black the cover and intake manifold). Then get it all back together and hopefully it will be a good running car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Props to you man. So when it's running fine you'll sell it for $800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 So water pump was shot. It wasn't the original though neither was the timing belt but regardless they are out and new stuff going on. Got valve cover off. Does this look sludgy? http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/71956D3C-50DC-4352-BD88-A70F8C586063_zpsfuyqtbvv.jpg Also got the valve cover cleaned and sprayed in wrinkle black. Here it is after shooting it. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/1C4721C0-0AA9-4D54-8889-588BC7578991_zpst0fgs84a.jpg Now I have to wait til ECS tuning sends me the timing belt kit which includes everything I need to get this bitch back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Glad to see you making good progress. Way to stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welp got everything I could get done, done. Now waiting for parts to arrive. Since the front end is off now would be s perfect time for a front mount intercooler. Should I get one or over kill for stock turbo and giac stage 1 tune? Should I get silicone intercooler hoses to replace my old factory ones if I stay with the side mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 that head doesn't look too bad. this is what a sludgy engine looks like: http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss337/rdeboer514/Blue/DSC_0009.jpg If you are really concerned about sludge you can do two things: 1) clean the oil pan so the pickup doesn't clog, and 2) install an oil pressure gauge and take readings to make sure they 30 psi at 180 degrees or higher and between 60 and 70 cold psi. Are you going to keep the car or still going to flip? If keeping maybe a front mount, if a flip - leave it stock as nobody is going to pay you any real value for a hotted up audi with 140K+ on the clock as compared to a stock one with the same mileage. Also, and this is just personal, but whenever I see a front mount intercooler I just assume the 18year old that owns the car ragged it within an inch of it's life. Anything non-stock you do to the car you want to be able to take off and sell separate to maximize value - front mount doesn't seem that easy to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 OP, stick with stock IC for now. Get the damn thing running appropriately before sinking even more money into then complaining when it still doesn't run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm going to be keeping this for awhile now after all the Service I'm doing to it. It doesn't make financial sense to sell it right away. I have wanted project car for awhile to tinker with and mod but I didn't expect this to be it. Plan is get it running then I have a giac ecu on the line to put in. I figured since everything was apart a front mount would be easy to install now. I'll go ko4 or gtrs later down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 The TSB (I think) for the oil sludge fix was a bigger oil filter. I always used the Diesel filter in my 1.8T's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Meh. After all your repairs you're still in it for $1500 bucks. Assuming high miles that's about all its worth. Should be fun either way. Love mine. First car i plan to drive into the ground. i love my b6 its a great daily. I really do miss my B5 1.8t the gold one. I want to put a b6 interior into that = perfect daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I've had a VAG car in "service position" a few times...props to you for going full-bore at this car. Looks like you're giving it a fighting chance at being a fun and somewhat-reliable cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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