Cylinder Head Removal Walkthrough, Audi A4 w/ broken timing chain |ST3Works| Ep.1

A walk-through of the cylinder head removal process I used to get the cylinder head off of a 2007 Audi A4 B7.
This is "Part 1" of my attempt at saving a beautiful Audi with critical engine damage, by repairing the existing motor.
Overview:
Welcome to ST3Works: 00:08
Intro: 00:22
Walkaround: 00:48
Diagnosis- 01:46
Special Tools- 02:00
Service Mode- 02:16
Hood Removal- 03:20
Valve Cover Removal- 03:35
Finding Top-Dead-Center (TDC)- 04:42
Timing Belt Removal- 05:43
Intake Manifold Removal- 06:26
Fuel Line Depressurization- 07:04
Exhaust Manifold/Turbo Removal- 08:54
Downpipe Disconnection- 10:41
Exhaust Stud Removal- 11:50
Head Bolt Removal- 12:36
Tightening/Loosening Sequence- 12:50
Cylinder Head Removal- 13:47
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[@thomascolvin6754]

This video is worth every minute you spend learning.

[@marcelprod303]

I literally cracked up when the spanner dropped stopping the music then the music restarted with a different engine angle... Nice editing 👌👌👌

[@tylerstewart7034]

haha, it happens...figured I'd leave it in there lol. Glad you got a kick out of it!

[@marcelprod303]

I watched the video about 10times already!!! I have a b7 with a 1.8t currently getting my head gasket and cylinder head changed

[@bigeyejim]

It's nice when you can keep a good car on the road instead of junking everything. (Although it's mostly recyclable.) Cheers!

[@carlnelson9585]

staring this same project now on a 2011 twin turbo. Very helpful Thank You

[@brianngubane7412]

Great video. Thank you. This will be helpful for my current project.

[@arthurcovington3094]

Thanks for the video. Helped me a lot. Did a head job, intake manifold replacement, and turbo/exhaust manifold replacement. Couldn't have done it without this.

[@tylerstewart7034]

Right on! It's always nice to hear that you and others are still finding this helpful. Thanks for the comment man!

[@maxmitchell1454]

@@tylerstewart7034 thanks for this very helpful - but i dont see part 2 = help

[@rafaelprdm4]

Grate job, starting this today.

[@cj250mills]

Thanks a bunch, very helpful

[@Maidoumurnot]

Great job, good video.

[@OmnipotentGamer1]

Bro, you’re the man!! I’ve been working on my A4 here and there for months now!! My exhaust valves are fucked to all hell. I’m trying to take off the cylinder but I’m stuck on the fourth bolt on the down pipe. This was very informative, subbed!

[@tylerstewart7034]

Thanks man! Yea, that one bolt is a bastard. Good luck with the build! I'll try to get some more content up soon. Thanks for the sub

[@pianocovers3741]

Yea, you got to jack the car up and use an extension with swivel from under

[@MarieCormier-kb7gt]

I am a woman. Is there some one who can fix my car the mechanic swap out my catalytic converter and spark plugs coil harness to his car my car sounds loud ticking ng sound.

[@vikkysingh8600]

Cool video bro !

[@tylerstewart7034]

Thanks man!

[@imtrashbmx8834]

Just picked mine up with the same problems same year except auto. Hopefully all goes well

[@rodneywright9156]

I love my 2013 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 turbo 6 speed.. Mine has a timing chain not belt like you're saying.. Mine is in the garage now having the timing chain assembly changed.. 1,450 to replace everything.. Not bad for an Audi.. Uncle Bob's imports does awsome work here in PA

[@marcvanderpoelen5210]

hi Tyler , also raced at shannonville but on my ducati . hey I just purchased a non op 2007 a4 2.0 fsi. my dicovery , cam chain follower wore through , pin off the hpfp hit the cam lobe ! , blocked something, caused the exhaust cam to snap ! in the process of removing my head ...aug 2019 ! out in Sooke BC !

[@tylerstewart7034]

Hey Marc, thanks for the comment man. Good luck with the new project!

[@MrRobotRooster]

I never knew how complicated Audi makes their cars before watching this

[@nandor690]

Darth Bancid it’s not really that complicated. You can actually pull the head, cams, exhaust and intake all off as one piece

[@DaytonCarCare]

That's what I like about 4 cylinders easy head removal. Now when you have to do a V6 or V8 whole different animal. I've done a few 1.8t engine swaps and also converted a 99 A4 from an auto to manual transmission.

[@alanlockel6126]

Awesome video bro going thru this now on my 2013 audi said new engine thats 12k i said new head for 2500 lol

[@hspeedpro577]

You can also write the numbers on the cylinder head with a sharpe.

[@porterfryar1145]

Where did you get your manual? I ordered the bentley one but yours seems to have a lot more information.

[@maedperfect]

I’m having issues getting my timing belt back on after replacing my head gasket. Think I blocked it from my memory after the last time I did it. Any suggestions are highly appreciated! (04 A4 Quattro 1.8L turbo, 6-speed)

[@decamubeach3043]

I got the same cars. And my audi is the one with the bent valves. Half way thru. BMW needs programming to pcm n key

[@Pancho2897]

Did you have to remove the bracket bolt under the brake booster vacuum pump?? I’m gonna need to replace my head gasket and I know for a fact that bolt is stripped on the back of my engine... no sure how I’m gonna get it out either

[@henkholdingastate]

Nice movie top

[@kinderutz]

I leave the turbo there, just undo the exhaust manifold nuts and separate it from the head.

[@tylerstewart7034]

Nice, thanks for the tip man. Will have to try that next time.

[@prospexican]

U SHOULS REPALCE THE TIMING BELT WHILE u there but grat video, i really enjoy it

[@neversmiling2657]

Where did you find the repair manual? I need that lol

[@bigeyejim]

Nice vid. Is that a late 80's/early 90's bmw hiding behind that tree? LOL

[@tylerstewart7034]

lol Yea, good eye. It's a 91' 325i

[@bigeyejim]

@@tylerstewart7034 Awesome! I love the 3 series up till about '92 - Love the headlights!

[@TheHuamantla]

How to remove the gascket by the high pressure gas valve.

[@psuedonym8344]

Yo! This waa great thank you! My only question would be if you really need to take the turbo assembly off with the manifold, or is possible to slide out the cylinder head by removing just the bolts on the exhaust manifold. The lines for the turbo seem to be connected to the lower block of cylinder and was hoping to just keep that intact if possible. :))))

[@tylerstewart7034]

Glad you found it helpful man. I suppose you could do it that way, but then you'd have to pull all the exhaust studs...plus there's not much room to maneuver in there to being with. It might come out okay, but could end up being more work in the long run. Just my opinion. Give it a try.

[@psuedonym8344]

Hello Tyler! I wanted to give you update in appreciation for your video. I wasnt able to take head without removing turbo assembly cause that manifold was locked by some brackets attached to head with 4 bolts. I came to find my timing belt broke causing the exhaust cam to misalign. Rocker arms came loose and springs on valves seem compressed. Im scared too look at the timing chain... i was hoping you can slip me some tips 😌😁. I really cant figure why the rocker arms laying on the spring doesn't contact the exhaust camshaft to point where one was just off to the side when taking of valve cover. The inake rocker arms make sturdy contact with no room for wiggle room and looks appriopriately timmed. all exhaust valves are stuck open that i cant figure why but my pistons seemed to have recieved a sweet 💋 kiss. So little so it looks like the mark may buff out. Strangely its on intake side, and not ehaust where valves r stuck. Im not sure if this is cause for absoulute new pistons cause im not looking foward to such a job. The circumference looks intact but i also dont know what to make of pistons as they look aftermarket with Sharpe "V+"U" angle to them. Thank you again sir for the help youve given!

[@tylerstewart7034]

@@psuedonym8344 Hey. Right on, you got it all apart... I hear you tho, inspecting the damage is a bit scary because all the extra work it could entail. Sounds like you'll be rebuilding the head at the minimum. My pistons were kissed as well. If I was a gambling man, I'd say they're probably fine, but then again, you dont want to have to do all that work again down the road if you're wrong. It is possible that the connecting rods may be cracked/bent. I would recommend inspecting them before putting things back together. That's kind of where I left off with mine before I got distracted with other projects. Wish I could be of more help man. Let me know how you make out with it!

[@psuedonym8344]

@@tylerstewart7034 Update: yo! Im about to finish up this week! Its been a long time coming cause i keep getting blindsided with "im already here i might as well" and have been waiting for shipping parts constantly. I have one last question dough! Is my first engine so i may sound silly. When i timed the engine (camshafts/chain/bolts/sprocketwas broke) i believe 2 exhaust valves in clydiner 2 and 2 intake valves in cylinder 3 are starting to open(the cylinder head is not installed in engine with the 10 bolts). Is this normal for timing or should all valves be closed. I cant find it anywhere and im not sure if im thinking to much in it since cylinder was not on block and i just happen to see the valves Im hoping to pick up another vw audi for hobby like you thanks for the inspiration.

[@MarieCormier-kb7gt]

Hi Tyler I put my Audi A4 in shop b/ c got reading from auto zone turbo boost and turbo vale Lost pressure on frwy put in shop mechanic stole my catalytic converter and coil to spark plugs I need help to fix my car pls answer

[@miguelvega2233]

What tool do you used to remove the head bolts, is a 10m or 12m???

[@10sydneekay]

its a 10 polydrive

[@Anxietyasfuck]

dude i need help with my a4

[@VAG1406]

How much milleage?

[@L.U.X.X]

Can you send me the pdf manual for the audi your working on

[@tylerstewart7034]

Hey, I would if I could, but I've never had any luck finding a .pdf version. I just bought a hard copy off Amazon

[@L.U.X.X]

I gotcha hey man follow me on the tube! I'm posting a4 vidoes all day

[@3kkk514]

I had this car 200hp remap into 240hp its is powerful but unreliable. If you are mechanic it s fine to own one but if not forget about it.

[@josesecoe4961]

how can i get one of those manuals?

[@tylerstewart7034]

$30 (cdn) on Amazon. Here's a link: www.amazon.ca/Audi-A4-2002-thru-2008/dp/156392837X/ref=pd_sim_14_1/132-4007497-5765158?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=156392837X&pd_rd_r=288adbfd-0dd3-4c95-82e7-97e2c0900292&pd_rd_w=sC7pq&pd_rd_wg=bxRT6&pf_rd_p=bcf387b8-a13f-4873-9cf6-d11098fead4e&pf_rd_r=FD41MM83FM774CGH2CJX&psc=1&refRID=FD41MM83FM774CGH2CJX

[@idii4244]

Can you tell me What kind of serwis manual are you using and where did you get it ? :D

[@tylerstewart7034]

Sure, it's a Haynes Service Manual. $30 on Amazon. Here's the link: www.amazon.ca/Audi-A4-2002-thru-2008/dp/156392837X/ref=pd_sim_14_1/132-4007497-5765158?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=156392837X&pd_rd_r=288adbfd-0dd3-4c95-82e7-97e2c0900292&pd_rd_w=sC7pq&pd_rd_wg=bxRT6&pf_rd_p=bcf387b8-a13f-4873-9cf6-d11098fead4e&pf_rd_r=FD41MM83FM774CGH2CJX&psc=1&refRID=FD41MM83FM774CGH2CJX

[@williambooth9903]

This just happened to my audi a4 06

[@tylerstewart7034]

That's too bad man, seems to be a common issue with these motors as they get older, unfortunately. Good luck with it!

[@erwinvanriel5843]

Top death center on cil 4

[@tylerstewart7034]

Lol, not sure what you mean man. Cylinder 1 is towards the front of the vehicle, and the procedure I use to find tdc is straight out of the manual.

[@c0de213]

@@tylerstewart7034 what is the procedure?

[@prospexican]

if u can do BMW, you can do anything

[@BOHICA_]

Why didn't you just put the front end in the "service position" instead of taking everything off.

[@richardortelli5614]

Looks like a belt not a chain

[@vindieu]

there is a timing belt from crank to exhaust cam. then there is a timing chain at the other end of the engine, that links the exhaust cam to the intake cam. that chain has a VVT cylinder (held by a stupid polydrive bolt), and a tensioner.

[@douglaswells2739]

Head bolt order on disassembly does not matter. Only on assembly should it be followed.

[@morecowbell235]

I was thinking the same thing. Video is a really good one too.

[@jonclarkjr]

What’s up brother I would like to talk to you about fixing my Audi if it’s possible send me your contact info