FIRST REAL START of the A6 Avant! NO FIRE this time.

[@WildMountainGarage]

After the injector leak and fire last time I get everything inspected and reassembled. Then it's time for the first real start! Engine & Trans mounts: amzn.to/3OcLkgS amzn.to/3nUVtUJ amzn.to/4304n27 Pentosin Mineral Oil (Power steering, convertible top) amzn.to/3W3wUBm Audi Cabriolet Headlights and Third Brake Light amzn.to/42DU8Rh amzn.to/453Pn4Q Radio Keys amzn.to/3o2nQQQ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@michaelh.6773]

Congrats, that's definitely progress! I wish I had seen these videos earlier as I'm a big 12v fan and could have tossed in some tips along the way. I've also got a spare ignition coil pack if your glue repair doesn't hold up. I hope it's on the road by now?

[@WildMountainGarage]

I'm bad with comments. No, I've been preoccupied. It runs but poorly. Hoping it's just timing. Tool I got doesn't fit cam gears. I plan on trying again as the weather warms. I'd consider swapping in a 1.8T or similar but have other priorities. Thanks for the offer. Will post more videos on it eventually!

[@temegsd7321]

i have the same car for over 3 years now it was pain in the a at first i had a problem with the cylinder block that was cracked mixing water and oil it was hard fixing it but now its perfect oww btw u always have to bleed out air when adding new coolant

[@mediocreman2]

So you didn't change the timing belt or the valley pan gasket. How old is the timing belt? Or how many miles? If you're planning on changing the timing belt on these, it's probably the easiest V6 timing belt job there is. You literally don't need any special tools. Just pull the crankshaft pulley off instead of taking off the crankshaft pulley bolt. Just be careful not to strip out the hex bolts.You don't even need cam holding tools as long as you mark the position and don't move them. Be sure to slap in a new Audi thermostat and belt tensioner and pulley, and do a quick pressure test to make sure the heater hoses under the cowl aren't leaking. Probably the previous owner saw some coolant needing replacing and decided it was the head gasket without doing any actual tests.

[@WildMountainGarage]

Great info. It was low on compression so I just reassembled and sold to an Audi enthusiast who's putting a different engine in. Needed some cash. Sad to see it go.