Everything WRONG With My Abandoned Audi S3 8L...

[@jonathanorton4048]

New Shocks and I fitted a set of Pi springs on mine back in the day and the stance was perfect. Haldex Service. Engine Flush and Service, maybe have the sump off and clean the oil pick up gauze as they can block and starve the top of the engine. Defo ice blast underside and Lanoguard but do all the suspension work first. Miltek full exhaust and upgrade the Turbo intake pipe as they go soft and restrict air flow. Cambelt and Water Pump change. Enjoying the series so far

[@QuintenKetelslegers-jk8by]

good tips

[@kaydenslevin4848]

Welcome to the money pit world of s3 8l’s. Your problem with the gaps in the engine bay is top mounts you can buy purple powerflex ones for £50 they should sit flush with the shock tower. All the rust spots you have on the car are normal for these cars they also normally rot on the back of the bonnet in the seam sealer nearest to the windscreen and on the lower wings behind the sill covers, they also rust on the sills but are hidden by the covers. They hold dirt behind the dirt shields and rust out like every early 2000 VAG car

[@Ash-lq4xx]

Haldex unit binding on full lock turning, fresh service “could” free it up. Check for fault codes regarding haldex with VCDS.

[@DeMoto.R6]

That noise, grinding, and clonking when turning is your front suspension.. broken spring, top mounts, and worn bearing.. working on my s3 8p i had left sitting awhile too 😅.. thank me later and let me know how it goes! Will probably document my S3 8P (2011) revival 👀 Nice watch!

[@theb02boi]

Had same issue on my mk4 r32, haldex was binding on full lock. Ended up putting a low mileage diff/haldex unit in with a new controller which can also be problematic. Test haldex by pulling the fuse out which disengages the 4WD and see if binding goes away.

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Nice car these cars back in the day cost nearly 30,000 my cousin had one walking up to it l didn’t know what it was then when he took me out in it l was very blown away on how good it was it will definitely be a future classic. Great video 👏🏽👍🏽

[@johncamplin3557]

I would be getting the underside ice blasted will make it a lot nicer to work on and also see what needs replacing a lot easier.

[@Cinderblox]

Great video, great car. I had a clucking noises on this car when turning like you did. 2 solutions for my problem: Aftermarket Downpipe was hitting driveshaft because of old engine mounts. Haldex unit in the back was faulty and couldnt decouple , unplugging the haldex fuse made the sound go away.

[@sm70911]

Those rust spots on the wing and rear gate, you can do with used parts, but the bubbling on the roof should be addressed - decent paint guy can blend over those area good enough to daily. You need to clean and waxoyl the underside

[@zacccckkk]

Really enjoying this series mate. Some of the best stuff you've done recently.

[@Reggie_Kray69]

Use a breaker bar to check the bushings on the car by putting the breaker bar in a position on any given bushing that allows the Bush to flex which will show you if its worn or perished, only need to wiggle the Bush a very small amount to see if its damaged

[@stephentvideos492]

Good lord that must be the cleanest garage I have ever seen. Some job 👌

[@baccchi4425]

i think the issue with the back sounds like the diff is locked, which is common with haldex awd systems, usually could be a fuse or old diff oil etc

[@jameshastings-spaine4183]

New arms and bushes from autodoc, new shocks and springs, droppings etc and a wash underneath, remove headliner too! Alacantra maybe?

[@Wannavaux]

Tailgate handle on this Luke will be aluminium, so although it looks rusty, a lot of it will just be oxidised reaction, a rub back and respray will take care of that

[@Runeberg263]

I’d do the oil service before doing anymore test runs with the car! I’d guess like some others that the clunky noise from the back is from haldex. Might be oil issue or something else due to ~5 year abandoment. I’d also check brake lines carefully for leaks and overall condition. Good time to replace them when you are doing service to dampers and suspension. Great video once again!

[@scalla1989]

Jesus your dragging this out aren’t you! Get working on it man

[@raduvisser]

I've felt the exact same way for the last 2 videos on this Audi

[@jwf2502]

Definelty I was looking forward to watching but getting annoying how much he’s dragging it out now 6 months and 10 episodes isn’t needed

[@CraigStewart-v9o]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@A43R3W]

Lol

[@Paulie_franga]

​@@raduvisserwhere's your KZbin videos?? 🤣🖕🏽

[@hoyle-pw3pt]

Rear notching when turning is Halden system 100%,,a service kit is available but you will need an Haldex tool for the filter.

[@tomamesbury5996]

The piping noise sounds like a haldex or diff issue, it could possibly be cv join issues. I’ve had that before

[@craigsmith1354]

Upgrade your suspension with a cup kit, do rebuilt axles all round ,new suspension arm kit . Treat the rust spots and wrap it satin black and respray the grey parts ,most definitely a new exhaust .remember this is mk1 tt and golf 4 so oem where necessary to keep prices in check . Then think about power upgrades 06A motor: rods and arp studs MLS gasket ,intake cam ,3076R turbo,fuel pump ,injectors etc .... stuff that all diyers can do . T h e car has great bones . Give it a shot! we never got these states side .keep up the great videos ,take your time 😅.

[@dmitrijr7065]

Check for rust behind lower trim on the doors, i would bet money on it. Also check for rust in the rear wheelarches behind the plastic covers.

[@louispalmer4703]

You might aswell get a lowering spring kit to freshen it all up. It will be cheaper than buying 2 individual springs and then a few months down the line, the others will crack so it’s a no brainer really!

[@kieran2744]

I would be going top mounts, shocks & springs do drop links while your there. New tyres all round. Discs & pads? For sure full service with all fluids at a VAG specialist and see what else they add to the list and then work way through

[@simongoodwin4360]

Yes you’re top mounts look shot, and I had three broken springs with my last MOT even they looked visually fine!

[@simongoodwin4360]

Also the rear callipers will probably be stuck on, where the handbrake cable sits. You can try and loosen with some WD40, worse case new calipers

[@Veraborn626]

You could probably get that back bumper plastic welded, i had a similar split on my Swift Sport after someone rolled into me and it returned to me like new.. depends how cheap an s3 bumper is though

[@davidljohn1983]

Definitely makes me want to go and buy a little hot hatch to do up!!

[@euancook2060]

maybe just the camera but looked like n/s/r arb link was slightly bent?

[@hbguitar]

Commenting during the damage assessment- embrace it, I think if you get it running sweet and driving then the rest can be seen as “character” 😅

[@giovannili817]

Keep it up, I'm looking forward to more videos :)

[@chrisp4899]

The top mounts when worn create a gap at the top of the turret they are very cheap though worth replacing the bearing as well, the rear gearbox dog bone mount replacement will make it drive less sloppy too easy and cheap also ,shame you cant get a sponsor for the paint job to kill that rust

[@stuarthooper2258]

May be you could get a dry ice clean for the underside of the car,and see if it shows up and more things etc ,

[@geenicoll2920]

Clicking when moving on full lock could be CV joint failing best case or diff issues worst case.

[@Whiponized]

nice drive

[@johnlad1481]

Definitely a broken spring on the front driver side!

[@claytonmidlane7647]

The ice blasters that would be satisfying too see the corrosion under the car

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

I wonder if you can buy second hand wing you could hopefully bolt on from eBay Already painted black plus rear boot ? Great episode enjoying the journey Good luck thank you

[@mattclarke6773]

New springs and dampers all round? Seems a shame to take all the suspension of and put 22 year old 180k mile dampers back on. Ive just done the very same thing for the very same reason 😊

[@jonocarter3780]

Knocking is most probably the haldex controller, unplug it and go for a drive in fwd only and see if it goes away 👍🏻

[@cliffblake1454]

Timing belt and water pump don’t forget

[@harrisondrummer]

Does this have the same engine as the edition 30's or is that the S3 8P?

[@danielwright4139]

No this is the same engine as the leon cupra r and audi tt

[@andybrooks7908]

225bhp

[@TheLoso247]

To think you got rid of a nice s1 for this 😢

[@barrywakefield4942]

Not sure why he kept this over the S1 as a project car : mad !

[@kevinneary2283]

Treat the rust underneath

[@plebism]

I’d cut my losses and scrap it - it looks rotten underneath

[@derekporter66]

Like your house

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[@derekporter66]

@@plebism poor reply. I win

[@plebism]

@@derekporter66 win what?

[@dvle30]

The scratch on the door you can repair look for video to fill it up. Dents repair Spot Repair Professionals.😅 She is Worth the money. New Classic so don't sell!!

[@nickychavda]

Rust on plastic is really bad . lol.

[@benjamindebacker8075]

If you really want e go there is e company in England that’s have de front subframe all new powdercoaten ready to go to put in the car. I will tell you to do the oil pick up pipe changing because these can be now to be full with the orange dipsticktubing that brakes down and go in the oil pick up pipe.

[@shaneankrom784]

Wish we got these in the US.Cool car , but yea it will probably eat your wallet getting sorted.

[@S3Mannn]

Welcome to club 8l. You’ll waste a lot of money if this 🚗💨

[@KwikBuffs]

Finally! 😅

[@davidcheshire1074]

Dont scrap! Plz

[@chrisspice7647]

Driving on the road with no MOT??? That’s illegal…

[@chrisspice7647]

Best hope it’s a private road

[@pb3382]

Ahh the terms and conditions police return AGAIN, you will need to phone the police on him.

[@chrisspice7647]

@@pb3382Oh you’re one of those that puts peoples lives at risk driving like a muppet with no talent

[@Markosbourne24]

@@chrisspice7647hey over it Karen who cares everyone breaks the law

[@chrisspice7647]

@@pb3382You’re clearly one of those jumped up little muppets who thinks they’re above the law. Reason why insurance, road tax and the rest constantly increases…

[@jaysneap2427]

Excited for the build mate, get ur fxckin wallet out 😂🎉

[@Gentlemen_london_]

Looks like a massive money pit waiting to happen....

[@laszloszell8753]

Because rusty? I bought a 2002 b6 quattro and was also like this one if not worse. I took off all parts and sandblasted it in my small DIY cabinet and got rust converter. The result is simply amazing, like a new one.