Is it Possible to Fix my Salvage Audi Supercar Without Buying the "Dealer Only Tools?"

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My Salvage Audi R8's clutch pedal went completely dead, which has left the car undrivable for the last few years. Finally my friend Scott sourced me a replacement Master Cylinder, and we can only hope it will bring this Super Cheap Supercar back to life!
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[@Samcrac]

I wish fixing this Audi was as easy as Getting a free life insurance quote at bit.ly/samcracethos Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring this video!

[@theParticleGod]

Loved the bit with the neighbour. Leisure Suit Sam is back.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

@@theParticleGod I really thought he will bring back his step-mom to help him out again.. Those who know Sam and watch him longer know what i'm talking about..

[@theParticleGod]

@@poplaurentiu4148 I miss seeing Sam's stepmom. She really reminded me of one of a movie actress I'm very fond of. Like, really really reminded me of her.

[@nutandboltguy3720]

Wait! You mean all those car projects aren’t your family’s inheritance? I can almost bet money that the day after you die, there will be a fire sale. The back side of the program for the funeral will have the list of cars for sale.

[@Wolf3685]

Wait, when did you get remarried? I thought you got divorced a few months ago

[@melvinlourdes88]

7:17 “help! what are you doing step neighbour” moment 😮

[@MrJunf]

Sam's stepmom help definitely would have improved this video.

[@davffwatto77]

@@MrJunfgood on samcrac and and his neighbor for working out a way to lube that pedal, everyone loves cc

[@telme1632]

Step is the most popular genre lol

[@dezent]

@@telme1632 judging by the internet Sam is just on one several hundred step sons.

[@connormccloud2331]

I was confused since she didn’t say she was stuck. 😉

[@Marbeary]

Sam, just casually doing missionary position with the Neighbor. This is a bizarre way fixing a clutch, but it gets the job done.

[@blardymunggas6884]

It is the best way to fix a clutch pedal

[@Sygma6]

Thus the ad for the life insurance.

[@falrus]

Cool cars improve your chances with ladies

[@bartdaw6681]

Ladies like the missionary position!

[@azynkron]

It will also be incredibly difficult for her to explain how she got pregnant: "No, Joe.. honest to God I was just fixing a clutch! Why don't you believe me???"

[@ksteak27]

Whenever I'm stuck and frustrated at a repair, I always get the Mrs. out to help. Smaller hands, more patience, and she usually brings a different perspective to the approach (and almost always figures it out). +1 for the ladies!

[@g60force]

she's standing behind you right?

[@oldirtydave22]

Stop working on your own car is this is true

[@OllyBarker95]

i ask mine, then realise why working on the car was a better choice in the first place. Motivation can be found in the darkest of places :D

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

I've figured out another thing. Women tend to read the manual before throwing it away! Don't know why they do that but sometimes they just mention something in it and suddenly it solves a problem I've been fighting for the last two weeks. Some even suggest you don't throw it in the trash but saves in somewhere "if you would need it" though I have no idea whatever could cause something like that....

[@SpeCifiC0507]

​@@oldirtydave22You're an imbecile.

[@HistoriaAlive]

Sam's not pregnant but he always delivers

[@jasonkash]

Lmao

[@torch05ll]

He failed to deliver for three weeks tho

[@_IMNNO]

I’ve seen this type of comment a dozen times, but still chuckle every time I see it.

[@Everything817]

His neighbor is pregnant. Now.

[@nR-kv7xo]

Lmao. Hes the only car youtuber i follow anymore.

[@chrisshort725]

Good to see you're on top of this job. Big thanks to your neighbour.

[@Cossie2k]

I can only manage an average sized thank you

[@evelynsahoe8896]

As a current BMW and former Audi tech, best tip I can give with electrical connectors is you don't have to release them the way they were designed to be released. Lots of electrical connectors want you to press down on one part to move a lever inside the connector and then finally release from the socket, but if you get under the connector with a hook pick you can get right on the lever and bypass the first part entirely. Same concept applies to other styles of connectors as well, can't tell you how many times I saw one of the younger kids in my shop fighting a connector until I came over and got it out in 5 seconds with a pick.

[@MichaelPetri-t5g]

Good Tip, I'll be Tryin It Out Soon..

[@gazzafloss]

We see what you did there Sam. The "assistant neighbour" should make more appearances in future repair videos.

[@therage10]

This will so be age restricted 😂 😂😂

[@NomHeads]

It's a blessing having helpful neighbors. I'm happy that the tool didn't slip and you managed to pull out on time 🌚

[@marlonwebber4952]

Heh heh 😈

[@robinharrison3907]

Fantastic Video 👍👍Great neighbour helping out 🥳🥳

[@doingyamom]

I had an issue with a BMW E46 where the car wouldn’t go into gear and it’d grind really bad, almost as if the clutch wasn’t engaging. The previous owners were a set of twins learning how to drive a car for the first time and I just assumed they blew the clutch. Sure enough when I took it apart the clutch was in pieces. So I put a new clutch in it and all of the ‘while you’re in there’s and I went to start it up. Lo and behold it still did the same thing as before. I inspected both the master and slave cylinders but no fluid was leaking from either. I ended up putting a slave in it when I finally realized the master wasn’t bleeding. Turns out the small check valve in the master cylinder was bad and it wasn’t allowing fluid to pass through one way. The issue stumped me for weeks until I finally just shotgunned the master into it. Overall it was really difficult but the payoff of driving the car in the end was worth it

[@WilliamBurdine]

Just went through this with my e46....4 years ago the slave was replaced, the master was still going... but now that the car is 22yo, BOTH were replaced along with a new Kevlar/SS line. SOON, the Lightened up Flywheel and M5 Clutch... Have done this on two previous e46's and loved it!

[@TheWhale45]

When you work on that Hydraulic Junk just figure on replacing everything. Make sure you talk to the parts guys and find out what's considered the best parts. Because it does make a difference. The Slave cylinders are notorious for going on in year if use the cheap ones.

[@WilliamBurdine]

@@TheWhale45 This was done at the shop and in case you aren't keeping up with the news... pretty much ALL Parts are now CHINESISM and belong in Walmart with a known lifetime. So in otherwords my bullet built e46, arguably the BEST years of BMW has now become a modern POS thanks to all the chinese knock off parts that everyone is stocking, especially if they are plastic based.

[@SalemTechsperts]

That jump scare at 0:35 got me

[@DondollaSmith]

😂😂😂

[@mishopetkov7633]

A the greatest technician that's ever lived hello there

[@garrettabcdefg4602]

Havnt said hi in a while. Good job my boy Sam! Enjoyed the years of content man.

[@TDRE88]

7:00 definitely thought his neighbor was going to get”stuck” under there

[@Theonlychickenn]

I really thought that was Sam, and was like wow he really committed to the bit, even shaved his legs 😂

[@TheLablujan]

Love the new XXX upgrade to this channel Keep them coming !

[@broncogrizz]

It's not new. He just hasn't done it in a while. Have you not seen his stepmom?

[@TheLablujan]

@broncogrizz Ok, let's call it the 2nd wave XXX

[@Levelsk8]

More info pls 😅

[@SnargleflarpMasetblugp]

I own a 2002 Audi TT that I've had since new. Still runs great. Had to replace the clutch and a water pump recently but other than that no mechanical issues.

[@jobanski]

R8 has got to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@buydirectusa4954]

It's always good to see neighbors helping neighbors. 😊

[@ChoppyChof]

To quote an old Aussie proverb ‘that’s when good neighbours become good friends’

[@zippypilot]

It always amazes me how complicated these designs are that really do a very basic task. Nice channel by the way :)

[@Czechbound]

From "I'm here to fix your plumbing" to "Can you come over and help me fix my car". 🙃

[@congoliab]

Bow chicka bow wow

[@jmeier37]

always take care of this one Sam. Audi R8 is my dream car and probably the prettiest car you own! happy fixing

[@dougmcnamara7532]

I love your video’s and thank you for the Carly OBD reader suggestion. I had a MAC tools OBD reader from years ago, and it was obsolete. So, I bought a Carly OBD tool for use on my 2021 Mini Cooper S 4dr and retrieved the information quickly and was very impressed how easy and informative. I recommended it to my son and his bestie who took over my avionics shop. He’s a BMW guy and was impressed by it too!🐢

[@LordMaxJa]

I hope you thank Cory properly for the help. She's a great mechanic apprentice.

[@mameshiba691]

7:24 best part of the entire video. 😂

[@jswjr6001]

Samcrac can make a new genre of only fans videos

[@docx01]

@@jswjr6001onlySam 7:33

[@ironicallyengineered2486]

Great video! It's always the Germans making things complicated, haha. Looking forward to more videos (especially the AMG GT!!). It was also great talking to you at length at the Hinton Head Concours last weekend.

[@Az-om8rw]

Well done Sam you fixed all problems step by Step!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I’m glad you made your Audi great again!

[@abigalanderson7494]

MAGA

[@chriscooper190]

😂😂😂 love your content, Sam. Always makes me laugh out loud. Must say you are very knowledgeable and informative.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

The combination of a great story and some humor always wins the day. Nice job Sam. Very neighborly.

[@freezee7547]

Man, Sam is finally went on two men job literally for R8 and hopefully not ended up show up at his step mom house. For real, Sam! Man!

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

The R8 project is definitely my fav 👍🏽 and yes they are missing out on all the action 😆🔧

[@timonbarcan2379]

You can make unplugging connectors easier by pressing them in at first and then press the clip and pull them out.

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

Foot off the clutch pedal between gear changes, please. Nice to see you have a good rapport with your neighbor. Hopefully you provided a place to wash up after such an arduous task.

[@harrycorrea2547]

Them clips never get old, same thing with Step Mom 😂😂

[@jasonruch3529]

This is by far the MOST SENSUAL auto repair ive ever seen 😂

[@tinman7551]

I don’t think 🤔 I’ve ever seen a bad Sam Crack video. Actually I know I’ve never seen a bad Sam video. Some of them are my favorite videos ever. Thanks 😊 Sam 🥰

[@gazzafloss]

Crac or Crack?

[@unclebenscaradventures]

Honestly Sam, you are my most favourite KZbinr. Greetings from Berlin Germany ❤

[@blackenigma1054]

Good video sam👍🏿….. Like i always say you never disappoint 😂😂😂

[@markfigueroa2594]

Think about all the action there missing out on 😂 I been watching your vids for years thank you for the entertainment I think your awesome

[@ThomasineTerry-rz6lb]

This video is amazing! I'm hooked!

[@RobertBullock]

Audi shop manual: “Take your left hand and hold at point A. Take your right hand and hold at point B. Now take your other hand and simply slide out the part.”

[@Koolicyde]

@6:30 - a master class in double entendre. 🤣

[@adramadusm6340]

dang thats a good neighbor ;) , Gratitude

[@mike4755]

0:39 somebody get this man a Life Alert button

[@martinwilliams4354]

Hi, I had a 1987 Audi ur Quattro, clutch pedal just went flat on the floor, was the valve, years later I had a VW R32 golf mk4, clutch pedal went flat on the floor, was the valve, now I’ve got a R8 V10 spyder mk1, now I wait for it to happen on that. Audi group still not getting it right after 35 years. Great video as always😊

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Been following you forever (since the Ford fix in the beginning) and was really happy for you when you got this car.

[@geedubb-q1u]

Very handy neighbor. We should all have those kinds.

[@clonetrooper576]

OMG the original Samcrac R8????? Holy crap! that was the first car I ever saw you buy!!!! Im here subbed because of that R8

[@rochford59]

Audi R8...super car,but tends to give you tension headaches🥴...good job Sammy....sounds fantastic😉👍

[@000nikko]

Classic Samcrac

[@friguy4444]

Sam and his silly innuendo LOL. All the time with "The" jokes LOL.

[@markbennett6658]

Good news that the ‘neighbour’ safely released Sam’s clip. What a relief for him ?😂😂

[@jamesreyes4184]

The one video fix!!! Are we sure this is sam, cuz his fixes take atheist 4 videos to complete:). Man, I love the content, thank you for finishing a project 😀

[@phillipwilliams4674]

Sam, I had a similar problem with a SKoda Yeti! Not exactly a supercar I know, but still part of the VAG group, and possibly using similar components. The clutch pedal on mt yeti would often go down, and not return until the system was bled, and would work for a while before inexplicably doing the same thing. The fluid level was inexplicably dropping with no signs of a leak anywhere. I ended up having the clutch replaced (old one was quite good despite having 100k miles), a new master cylinder and a new slave cylinder and yet the problem persisted. Tracing the system it turns out there was a check valve on the bulkhead that gets easily overlooked, and it was this that had failed. After spending well in excess of £1000, the problem was a valve that cost a few £. I'm not saying you have the same issue, but it sounds eerily similar to my issues. Check the whole clutch circuit out and look for additional components on the line. I never did find out where the lost fluid had gone though - it's possible it was forced back out of the reservoir, because that area was always damp from the constant refills.

[@antonpandoursky9790]

Awesome job,Sam!Enjoy that R8!

[@chriscomfort1378]

Always with the Samcrac twist.

[@JSB-IZ-ME]

Nice, that sounded beautiful first run after the bleed 😍

[@XqeDiosxqe]

it's always good to have a compact, small size female neighbor that's willing to help out...

[@CarolMiller-qu9te]

Seriously, this content brightened my mood!

[@TSGEnt]

6:55 I'd like to know how many replays this portion of the video got. 🤣 Then of course this one 7:16 I can't believe Audi uses a plastic clutch pedal assembly, and makes things so difficult to service. It takes a team to add fluid in the front while bleeding the lines from the back. What the heck! Next you're going to tell me in order to add air to the tires (or is it tyres) you need to get to valve by removing the glove box assembly by unscrewing the glovebox screws located under a latch at the spoiler. What is going on here? However, that exhaust note is beautiful. What you didn't tell us is your neighbor works at the local Audi dealer repair center and is on standby retainer for the clutch work that needs to be done. That would explain the high Audi repair costs and why everyone wants to be be an Audi mechanic. Youre lucky to have her as your neighbor.

[@Jonny2by4]

I need more content Sam, Christmas is right around the corner!

[@leonidastg]

What a great video, well done Sam!

[@edword2874]

you are a true wizard at these foreign cars !

[@DrewFixIt]

I think we would all like to shake the hand of the engineer!

[@bettersteps]

The clutch on my 2013 was stuck down like that. A $4000 fix. It is the first time I've had to spend money on the car since purchased new. Now, 121,000k miles old. Still love the car. Won't consider selling until it hits 200,000k miles.

[@BlancoQuan]

Sam you remind me of the type of guy who makes his date pay for dinner 😂😂 I love your content! Please Bring back step mom ❤

[@MikeBikes403]

His step mom is busy on the hub

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Nah, Rich Rebuilds would. Sam would at least take her to an all you can eat buffet and give her a coupon to use.

[@MARCOHEARTSFLIM]

Good video. Good ending! Thank Sam. Congrats on the fix.

[@JosephBassettX]

You inspired me to do my own timing chain on a 14 Cayenne GTS engine in with the failed tensioner. Runs perfect. You need to try Grip Edge Torx and Allen bits.

[@capocooktops7154]

Looked like a great release

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I'm so happy to see this car running! What's next for this R8?

[@trbstang]

I was thinking this was going to be another stepmom episode, but its just Samcrac, Making Audis Great Again! Good job Sam.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

😁

[@chris2414]

“It was kind of awkward getting in the missionary position with my neighbour” ahh this has me howling 😂😂😂😂

[@ronron7181]

You are one lucky man! I had the same issue with a beetle turbo S. Long story short I needed to take the transmission out 😂😂😂😂

[@YungEBT]

😂😂😂 Can you bring back stepmom? Great video Samuel

[@thesollys9540]

Sam, that was up there with your best videos mate. Cheers bro.

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

Do not use Ethos or any online Life Insurance.

[@jasonsetzer9432]

Sam will do anything for the content of his faithful viewers

[@cchrist58]

Dear Mr Samcrac !! What A SUPERB Vlog !! ......Nice One Dude !! ..............Peace

[@louietramposch4559]

I like it when the neighbors get stuck 🙃 the best 🤟👽🎬

[@joekalteux7778]

Samcrac Making Audis Great Again!

[@HistoriaAlive]

Does your stepmom know

[@muskokamike127]

she would have helped, but she was indisposed.

[@mac4boys541]

@@muskokamike127 Stuck in the dryer calling for her stepson to come help

[@laci272]

She is the stepmom!

[@cl8733]

She’d be proud.

[@Jirelsae]

Bro is always the top comment on Samcrac’s videos😂

[@dfavilla2]

And I thought your videos couldn’t get any better!😉

[@evanelledev7237]

You have to push those electrical connectors in before trying to unlatch then clip, then when it unlatches, you pull the connector. Its actually a very secure waterproof design.

[@cbarr0288]

He gave that car a 15 min break haha! Nice one. Worked your magic with this one Sam.

[@paulmcdonald9592]

You are fearless. Fun to watch. Thank you.

[@robertatallian1085]

Talking about life insurance in the same video he called the neighbor thick and was missionary with her... 🤔. Probably going to need it when the wife watches 😂

[@pauldegans2393]

After the “handiwork” by you and the neighbor, absolutely everything else in the video came across as double entendre 😂.

[@gordonsteen5560]

Sam Ive always loved the R8 although my choice wouldn't be a manual. Ive driven 3 or 4 of them and ive done the Audi sports car experience driving it on track. What an amazing experience and imo it's right up there with the Ferrari 360 and 430

[@Samcrac]

It's really my favorite

[@KN-jw7ts]

Wouldn’t be a manual? It’s the most notable feature on the car. Lol.

[@gordonsteen5560]

What makes it so notable. It's a great car to drive with its alternative auto boxes

[@benjaminvandepol1999]

Thanks Samcrac you ve given me the confidence to service and maintains my wife s TT .Your Awsome

[@StevenDurette-bq7zd]

I have an extremely broken Testarossa - is your neighbor available to help? I also feel my other cars are on the verge of breaking. She could help with those too! 🤣 Great video - excellent setup. Kudos my man!

[@milliondollarempire]

Your Neighbour is awesome 🙏💟 I had a Jaguar XJ6 and my hands were too big to put a headlight bulb in I had to get my girlfriend to do it as she got doll like hands! I love the Audi R8 it's one of my dream cars🙏

Never underestimate the value of a petite partner with small hands. Learned that around 25 years ago, still with her.

[@kf5op]

The car that introduced me to Samcrac🎉

[@steveharleyfan]

And... straight to the comments, was not disappointed ! I hope Sam bought his neighbour a bottle of wine...

[@corporalclegg914]

Madam Crac Returns -honestly she couldn’t continue to listen to him crying about that R8’s silly issue

[@josephprice6557]

Your neighbor!? Really Sam!? What would your step mother think? 😅 Keep up the great content buddy.

[@brentbeiler7051]

Like a good neighbor State Farm is there! You have to sing it tho.

[@USARAY1947]

Sam, forget the neighbor, I understand your stepmom is very handy/handsy with tools.