I BOUGHT THIS AUDI RS7 NEARLY HALF PRICE!!… HOW??

I bought this Audi RS7 nearly half price from a trade auction as a non runner, the cars only 4 years old with only 33,000 miles. So why is it broken? Let’s find out if I’ve bought a massive headache or if my lucks in!
Win a brand new Audi SQ5/A7 here: competeforcars...
RE Performance KZbin channel: / @reperformanceuk

[@asadgondal3746]

No music, no unnecessary noises. Just a bloke who knows his cars inside out, entertaining us all. Thank you for everything you do mate. I’ve been watching you for a very long time and it’s fantastic to see how quickly you’re growing. I’m even half tempted to try get myself the a7!!! 🎉

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you mate. Really appreciate that ☺️

[@loyalty786]

SS Dean your the man, entertaining us who have passion for cars, been a long time subscriber n can vouch for your informotive content, All the best of luck mate 👏🤝🤟

[@djinnhard1645]

@@SavingSalvage The name of the channel where the engine will be disassembled and assembled and the link if applicable

[@ronnierobinson1502]

Love this channel for that

[@YourMum-420.69]

@@SavingSalvagedon’t even hire a camera man or woman. You are the show. The main attraction.

[@stevewilliams1122]

So nice to see a video without car vertical being all over it. Keep up the good work. Like seeing someone who isn’t an expert working through the problem and coming up with a fix. That’s how we all learn things

[@slowandsteady4679]

XDDD

[@mrama405]

Watch this space another sponsor if not car verticle will jump on board

[@stevewilliams1122]

@@mrama405 understand people need sponsors but any uk KZbin car video has them on it

[@deanooo2531]

Thought it was just me sick of car vertical ads...skip them all the time ⏭️⏭️⏭️

[@stevewilliams1122]

@ nope. They are everywhere. I too always skip them

[@stoneman94emca]

Id say the fact those 3/4 head bolts being easier to break loose than the rest is the reason it lifted the head in the first place. Manufacturer default right there, unless someones been in there before and didnt torque them to the correct spec.

[@tillyfoxtrotter]

I was thinking the same along with where was the looesening procedure - surely you loosen in sequence and to a single turm per bolt?

[@Redshift-]

Other way around, Bolts were loose because the Head gasket had deformed (Compressed) HG had failed for sure but it sounded like it may have Rod/Bearing issues when we heard it running. Expect it's been Ragged to death and possibly with the waterpump being faulty 😥

[@Beauloqs]

​​@@Redshift-.....it did sound like a bag of spanners, I thought it was a diesel.

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

Seriously doubt it's manufacturing fault of that type. More likely loose head bolts are from overheating, the initial cause of the overheating will be other leaks e.g. oil cooler .

[@jeanfrancoismenard705]

Water pump failure and engine overheating. Head gasket failed and water get ingested.

[@wiljandejong7594]

Quite common problem on these engines. It happens a lot that the waterpump on the front side starts to fail or the vacuum solenoid on the driver side which controls the waterpump flaps. If you ignore it the engine will overheat and eventually causes a head gasket failure

[@michaelsingh9035]

C7's way better then

[@IYKYK-UK]

Why can't Audi/VAG get it right with these coolant issues across its engines? The EA888 Gen 3 suffers similar with the thermostat housing.

[@tomn.1568]

​@@IYKYK-UKcan't compare those water pumps/thermostats to this engine one bit; totally different concept. But your underlying question is the correct one: why can't anybody build a decent water pump anymore these days? It's not like we've been using that for a 100 years now....

[@dreamcrusher112]

@@IYKYK-UK EA888 leaks, doesn't fail unless you leave it for ages.

[@IYKYK-UK]

@@dreamcrusher112but it shouldn’t leak at all

[@Reece1992cov]

Getting rather sick of certain car channels latly all loosing focus of actaully fixing and modifying vehicle which this channel never fails to do always such a detailed and entertaining watch love it keept it up bud 👍

[@bz849]

Your diagnostic and investigation skills are completely amazing but the way you just whip an RS7 engine out and break it down like it’s nothing is just next level skills

[@NickShephard-vk7vw]

Great words fella

[@AT-Llort]

It's not difficult to disassemble the engine, I can do it easily😂 But I wouldn't be able to put it back together.

[@cornestam3127]

Plain and simple 'raw' videos with clear and honest explanations without fuzzy/fancy sh*t trying to make it better looking! Keep up the good work, really enjoy watching your videos mate! Keep up the good work!

[@ashleydickinson-iz7hb]

Just wanted to say, love your vids and how the channel is growing. Getting it in before you get loads of messages. Happy sunday.

[@SavingSalvage]

@@ashleydickinson-iz7hb thank you mate. I appreciate that 🙌🏼

[@tomn.1568]

Check the water pump. It is vacuum controlled and has a sleeve over the impeller. The vacuum line to control this sleeve draws water from the cooling system into the control solenoid causing it to malfunction. That causes the engine to overheat because the sleeve sticks over the pump impeller. Quite a common issue.

[@JamesAllen300]

there was that code for the water pump too

[@tomn.1568]

Can't be the only problem with the car as I expect the dealer to figure out the water pump issue no problem

[@daxkindle5154]

Could be true but im guessing not likely or the repairs were too expensive so the customer disregarded it​@@tomn.1568

[@martinpattison7705]

I thought vacuum pulled the sleeve over, so if vacuum failed, it would fail safe.

[@SavingSalvage]

@@tomn.1568 thanks mate! Screenshotted this 🤣

[@SD-oi9gr]

It’s crazy, I knew nothing about working on cars but I love watching KZbin channels on it. Have done for years. It’s at the point that I can pin point the issue almost every time due to the stuff I’ve learnt watching you and others.

[@sickbozzer]

Same with me!

[@Nicknofish]

As an ex mechanic , this stuff would give me nightmares. Fair shout. Cheers.

[@chrisdavidson9431]

Sensible decision to send the engine out for repair, you've got so much going on ..... and at the end of the day it's a very similar Audi engine rebuild. Keep them coming Dean.

[@zhonglibeliever1107]

holyshit this man just keeps getting better. every vid is more interesting than the last one and more intertaining. really appreciate the good work

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

Birmingham/Bradford owner alarm going off.

[@nubie1100]

I nearly bought a s3 from Birmingham, phoned him and organised a day then he gave me his post code 🤣 NOPE 🤣

[@mikpug]

Multi spline spark plugs and a lot of other changes are to stop DIY mechanics, so they'll be more inclined to use main dealers and get shafted for over the top parts and labor. £££££

[@michaelg8821]

always baffles me, people buy these top end cars and dont maintain them, its only had 2 mot done and on both its had baldy tyres

[@chiefrocka8604]

No messing around and bravery at it’s finest fixing this the least popular Audi RS but possibly the most expensive to fi . I like it but wouldn’t fancy owning it unless under warranty so will be good to see it rebuilt nd cured . Well done Dean you’re one rising hands on no messing around KZbinr I’ve followed since the cheap old banger days 👍

[@Timrud1]

5 seconds in, car had a cheesy plate done in 4d, you know it was owned by a complete nugget before.

[@ALFOONUS]

Came to say the same, its been ragged relentlessly

[@Timrud1]

@@ALFOONUS I feel sorry for the car, at least its going to be saved now

[@tomn.1568]

A proof that money can't buy you good taste.

[@stevebeck9470]

OMG said and posted the same after 20 secs LOL

[@Timrud1]

@ glad it wasn’t just me that felt the urge as soon as I saw it!

[@mjbadboy14]

Channel has come a long way up. Keep up the great content Dean.

[@tomn.1568]

The pistons from cylinder 6 and 7 have obviously been washed by burning coolant for quite some time. Hopefully, you're lucky and it is really just a head job.

[@BrowniesTruck]

Watching you has really pushed me to spanner on my own cars, these are the kinda videos I like, no nonsense, no silly inserts or memes thrown in

[@51madmitch]

Another low mileage Audi with serious engine problems, see so many, why didn’t the Audi dealer find this, many comments here saying about the same water pump fault, engines have so many ancillaries on them, making so complicated and labour intensive to work on, no wonder writing off, great video thanks.

[@jonjames9036]

Top top top channel i enjoy watching you way better than any tv ish this guy deserves way more subs than he has 👏🏽👏🏽

[@deanwoolnough9761]

The symptoms of the misfire, smoking exhaust and lack of coolant sounded very similar to the head gasket issues that the Ford Focus RS mk3 suffered with when launched. Some had the wrong head gasket in them.

[@razrramon2256]

Back to Vauxhall cavalier days pissing in it

[@BigiTheHun]

Absolutely love this car good luck for it.!!!!

[@IYKYK-UK]

20 seconds in, the 3D plates and chameleon windscreen tint would have me running a mile.

[@dezontk101]

Why cuzzy?

[@IYKYK-UK]

@@dezontk101 hpi clear cat s no knocks or bangs final boss

[@deanharriss2029]

I’ve got to say Dean fair play to you mate you’re not scared to tackle a job. Love your content.

[@blitzsah]

The only KZbin repair channel that actually knows what he’s talking about 😂

[@paulvernon4160]

The shiny clean pistons indicate coolant getting into the combustion chamber, water ingestion is actually an old school way to decarb an engine(still used on rotaries)

[@LubomirFotev]

Can a bad head gasket cause a loss of compression on cylinder 7? Perhaps a leak down test will show. I'm guessing the pump being stuck caused the engine to overheat and then it blew the gasket.

[@wazmru]

Correct.

[@AndreNdoye]

Might have some compression escaping out the leak in the head gasket. Could be wrong tho

[@SavingSalvage]

@@LubomirFotev yeah perfectly accounts for our 30psi we were down! It was leaking into the sump and coolant system

[@jakerade1]

Brilliant content and good to see someone actually doing some research on how these things coming apart rather than randomly trying to pry apart an engine and hitting piston with hammers whilst trying to extract them from the wrong direction......

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Another great hands in video dean love watching these hands on vids instead of all time laps…brilliant ..🙏🙏🙏

[@AshlynnCairns]

Your videos just keep improving. Seriously amazing!

[@johnrowell942]

Nice to see you found a easier way of removing the engine out and look for to seeing what the problem is and the video on the engine rebuild by Ricky.

[@craigstachera-j1x]

As always a great in-depth video. No false laughing ever few seconds, no mention of yet another “dream car” .

[@thebigwletman]

I would check the air to water intercooler as sometimes those tend to leak and cause water into the cylinders, although it wouldn’t explain there only being water in one side of the bank we never saw what the other side looked like! Also removing a head you’re supposed to break the nuts/bolts loose in the reverse torque sequence until they are fully loose so you don’t have any risk of warping the head fyi! Great video btw!

[@Dasquade]

Could be wrong but i tought they went air-to-air cooling on the c8 platform.

[@thebigwletman]

@ that I’m not sure, if it is in fact air to air and there’s coolant in the intake manifold, then there is a possibility coolant got into the vacuum system (coolant pump uses vacuum in these cars) if it’s like the rs5/s4 b9+

[@HRm708]

No corny ass intro music. No bullshit logos and graphics. No catastrophizing. Love it. Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@PaulB-b4f]

I can honestly say going from a c7.5 rs7 to a c8 rs6 was the biggest regret of my life, constant headaches with them. Alternators and 48v battery system is the worst on them, alternators going 2/3 times on cars that are only 3 years old, waterpumps, creeky pan roofs, mmi’s going blank, honestly any c7 ownes stick with them. Far better car and far more raw.

[@victorfontaine4943]

The last owner must have been beating the hell out of that car. Sounds like it’s got a cracked head gasket and probably needs 2 pistons replaced on a V8 after only 30k miles…

[@robsmith1234]

Some people on here suggesting that they are water to air intercoolers but you said they're Air to air. Loving your channel. You are a good engineer.

[@YLCGUK]

Clean Quality content, interesting and knowledgeable but not arrogant/elitist. Becoming one of my fav car channels

[@Jon77777]

I find it crazy that a car this new and this expensive can have such a failure after only 33k miles! and manufacturers want us to feel sorry for them cos they can’t sell EVs and that it’s costing them so much money.

[@PJC-f8e]

Tip When you pay for an hour on the Audi site, don't read stuff, spent the entire hour screen recording as many pages as possible.

[@SalvageMasterEssex]

100% download the PDF engine manuals so you can always refer back to them later 👍

[@MattyEngland]

With how that head gasket looked, I think it's either lifted the head, or more likely warped it due to overheating.

[@ginger_monkeey]

Multispline spark plug means they can sell more tools. Not a technical reason purely economical to rinse customers.

[@thatoneraptor12]

Mate, I love your videos, been following since 50K subscribers and the quality of your videos is amazing! I asked it before and i will ask it again, when will you drop some merch? Got plenty of cool cars that would make fit for it :). Keep up the great work.

[@henners88]

I have no mechanics experience or knowledge and have been enthralled watching this video! Beautiful car too, my dream car, can’t wait for the next video 👍🏻

[@Inzanecookie]

60 to 65k for an rs7? What a steal. They are 100 to 120k in Sweden

[@ironlungthe3rd]

Maybe someone used a pressure washer up into the front grill while the car was running, would make sense that its only in one side, although the filters may have stopped a lot of it, might have even been replaced after it happened which would hide it, as the filter looks relatively new.

[@torandi]

Haven't watched in a while, but I remember why I enjoyed your videos. Will try to watch more. Glad too see you seem to be doing well, I guess compete for cars is working well for you :)

[@MrJimmy224]

The water in the intake is probably being carried from the crankcase via the PCV system, hence why that was wet too. Great video BTW, love the car!

[@pmcotto7371]

These engines are insanely complex! Like any other I.C.E., you've just gotta dive in. Love the videos and the fact that you don't exclusively work on high-end exotics. The only problem is that I can't compete for any of these cars from America. One day, you should collaborate with a creator here in the U.S., like Alex with LSC. I would absolutely try to win that build.

[@andyb7031]

Just removed the engine in a few hours, priceless. Main dealer would have needed the car for 6 months and a second mortgage on the house to pay for it which is probably why the insurance company got rid. Great video and story as always. The quality and quantity of rebuilds puts most other tubers to shame. 👍👍👍

[@andrewmcqueen6386]

Enjoyed that video, I like seeing how you diagnose problems and how you go about troubleshooting. Great tips on the workshop manuals online 👍 small things like that can really help the DIY man.

[@ianbannister517]

New to yr channel Dean but looks really good and read a lot of good stuff so hopefully will enjoy like all else

[@siongriffith1505]

Enjoyed the video thanks, great idea getting this down to RE Performance, you know it'll be done right, looking forward to the rebuild

[@TheUKNZ]

Now this is more like the kind of projects you should be doing!...awesome car and looking forward to seeing what you do.

[@MathewCain80]

Dean you channel is growing with every video you release. I so much prefer this channel over other ones because you rebuild cars we can relate too. Your knowledge is unbelievable & content is amazing. Keep it up. Can't wait to See Ricky's (Dav Laaa) video on the engine rebuild.

[@fivedotsdave9723]

ARP studs and nuts mod is the way to go, those stupid stretch bolts are very unreliable, especially in a high performance engines.

[@russellblackmore7697]

Well, Dean, you're a genuine person and love the fact that you will have ago at all, but also can admit defeat when necessary and not full of shit like some!! I think you made the right decision on the RS 7 rebuild and not because you are not capable! You have a lot going on.. I like the comments from some of the followers , who you can see and tell really want to help you. All the best Dean and keep up the real you videos...

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you mate, I appreciate it. Let’s be honest Ricky can build an engine better than I can so for that reason I want him to do this one as I want to watch the video 😂… and yeah I have a few engines laying around at the moment so don’t want to get confused!

[@VikTorious777]

Loving the Vids… some serious cars on this chanel love to see it

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

Safe to say that CHG blew on the vee side of no. 7 Worth measuring piston to deck heights though just to be sure it’s not hydro’d

[@OK247OK]

Come on Dean Competition car for sure

[@Kentish9494]

Was just thinking the same 😂😂

[@tostadora_estandar]

Class, Been looking forward to this one so much 👍 Greg’s a true man of culture with that rich energy haas zip up!

[@georgedaville4662]

Hi Dean, another Audi V8 adventure with you. Remembering you pulling your first Audi V8 out of a water damaged RS4, rebuilding it and then refitting and getting it running. Now it’s we just take the engine out and …… Great content mate, piss poor on Audi, these high end cars suffering major engine failures is shocking.

[@MrWasp21]

Mate, you are so knowledgeable about vehicles. Really impressive and always enjoy your videos!

[@wrth]

Not an Audi fan but I do love an RS7

[@whatcouldgowrong7914]

There is water in the inlet because the water to air intercooler for a turbo is probably leaking… you should test the coolant overflow bottle for combustion gases next time

[@imprezawrc3243]

I really enjoy the channel, your down to earth and have great knowledge. I enjoy the types of cars you repair as people can relate too them unlike the exotic super cars which are out of reach for most people, keep up the great work, hopefully the Rs7 turns out to be a great buy as other than the engine issue it looks in superb condition.

[@WaseemAkram-jx6yo]

Dean loving your channel more & more. One of the OG watchers. First video I watched was your ex ambulance/police Skoda VRS estate. Keep it up!!

[@alanchurchill7305]

Your videos dean are on another level now , nothing seems to faze you, keep them coming.

[@suhailmoola6157]

Such a wonderful informative video, no bullshit… straight to the point! Love your content! Keep it up.

[@243fliptop]

Brilliant idea giving it to Ricki the snap bobble hat wearing genius. We are all winners here . Great vid as always ..cheers

[@danarmstrongmusic]

will watch the video later (at work now), but already liking this!!! Love an RS7.

[@danarmstrongmusic]

Just watched. Loved it. Hopefully this will be on Compete for cars.....

[@big_bearded_man1728]

Great watching this as an ex tech ! Really enjoying your builds..channels quality 👌

[@MartinMagee-q2r]

Class video. U sure do know your stuff. Keep up the good work

[@Kentish9494]

I know absolutely nothing about engines but bloody love your channel

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks mate 🙌🏼

[@stephenbrown2573]

Love this channel and cant wait to see the crossover with RE Performance. RS7's are something special!

[@torstenhein2979]

Always look forward to your videos. I'd be paranoid and check oil before first start - always. That could ID head gasket too

[@sunnygtir]

3D licence plates, tinted windscreen and lowered. Good chance it's been remapped which may have lead to the head gasket issue.

[@liamegan4303]

Hello from Ireland again, Dean. I think it's crazy, that something this Crazy, can go wrong, with a Car this new, lol. God only knows how much, this job would cost to get done, from a Garage. God, it's so impressive to see you take an engine out, like that, lol. With everything intact. Very Professional mate. I'm just so happy that it Started, at all, lol. Well done 👏👏. Wicked video again as always, Dean. 🫡👌👏👏👏👏

[@udig4051]

I've owned a b8 s5 manual for last 4yrs never been to mechanic except for yrly pinkslips 130 000km. Got manuals for free online and bought obd eleven. Audi is specially intricate and neat 💯 Of the VAG vids out there the only i can say is DO NOT USE electric ratchet tools to refit assembly duties soft material overall vehicle if its a keeper take the time. Apart from that its a tight package

[@Russell_Duncan]

That’s a great idea. Great entertainment coming up from both channels and a massive reassurance when it comes to buying tickets to eventually win this car 😎👍

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

There are so many red flags with this car. The knackered suspension, the sludge grey colour and the stupid raised-font number plates for a start.

[@SavingSalvage]

Whats wrong with the suspension?

[@Cameron-ev7rc]

You never fail to impress me son. Your knowledge and skills are just the best. A with a found this channel way earlier than a did.👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@colseverns9848]

Gee Dean .. i know engines mean fuel compression and spark in the basic form but those Audi engines are way way above that !!! I don't know how you do it mate. Love the channel , love your detailed explanation also.

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Love the channel, hate VAG crap though, go wrong all the time

[@Thelakedr]

I have to say I'm disappointed that you're not going to rebuild it I hope your next video you're going to put a link to the video of this other fella rebuilding it.

[@SavingSalvage]

Ricky has all the right tools with these new engines that I don’t. Yeah I’ll put a link don’t worry 🙌🏼

[@knight2425]

You won’t find anyone better at building Audi engines than Ricky, if anyone has watched him build an engine it’s incredible how fastidious and thorough he is.

[@toetag4u1day41]

Watching and enjoying from across the pond.

[@liamcinq]

Got a ticket for the SQ5, loving the videos Dean, good wee series on the Leon.

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

One thing though, maybe try and find out if the car is mapped. It has a suspension upgrade so possibly it’s tuned hence the head gasket failure?

[@burb17]

that first start I swear i heard it knocking like there was a bearing problem

[@crisfiler6128]

Great work again Dean, you make these engine removals look so easy...which i know they are not! 👍💯

[@paulthompson5416]

Excellent Dean a collaboration with Ricky 👌🏼 Perhaps a little boost as well?? 😮

[@narayan999]

The complexity of these modern engines makes me angry

[@zeus_god6904]

The problem with overheating engines is that it might lead to a seized engine which is quite a big problem to fix well glad it wasn't the case here

[@seanosullivan8343]

Great video as usual one of the best channels best of luck.

[@jonnyduncan7056]

What is it with Audi and reliability these days. Loved watching the channel grow and been watching you for a while now. Please don't get "Turkey Teeth" 😂

[@dgaj4341]

you should just aq long pipe for the ratchet , i sometimes use a half of the trolley jack pipe put it inside the ratchet handle makes light work removing tough bolts

[@carabara3947]

Hi Dean Just Start Shouting Every Time You Succeed At Pulling Parts Of Engines 'Quailty Engineering Man' LOL