JHM Timing Chain Kit Installation Visual Walk Through - Audi B6-B7 S4 and C5 Allroad 4.2L

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We have been asked hundreds of times to make a video on the Timing Chain Kit Installation for the 4.2L found in the B6-B7 S4 and C5 Allroad, and we are happy to oblige! Please note that we HIGHLY recommend getting the Bentley Manual (or similar) for this installation for all the minute details as this videos is only a guide.
This video is a visual walk through for customer to get an idea of what the installation of our timing chain kit entails. Again, we HIGHLY recommend a Bentley Manual or similar to obtain specific procedures and torque specifications.
We offer several different levels of Timing Chain Kits. If you have any questions on which kit will be best for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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[@jimbob7424]

Blown away by the complexity of these engines, what a design marvel. Apart from the decision to include plastic guides of course

[@freshjnew]

"I've never done it before and I don't want to find out if you can"-good mechanic I see you are the type who refuses to be dumb and careless with people's expensive motors cheers

[@BlackMamba08]

This guy is such an amazing Audi mechanic my goodness how much he knows I did not get tired of watching him work on this amazing engine

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

Nice. There shop is 45mins from my house. Now i know where im Gna be going for wrk on my s4

[@nanieberoin4902]

Can you show please all the timing marks

[@lionelvasquez1380]

Great video!!! I don't even have a 4.2 and I still saw it from beginning to end!

[@HM-rx2hx]

Get one!

[@JaliscoMe]

X2

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I’m glad these cars are older now I will not miss doing chains on them. It’s a good paying job but a lot of work. Not many people willing to pay 10k for this job.

[@mauriciobaez3645]

Amazing, I’m not a mechanic and still this guy was able to keep me paying attention till he was done like I was learning, I wasn’t, I was just mesmerized not only by his flawless command on the his job but also at the amazing engineering of today. How could men come up with such an incredible set of complex mechanism to create these engines.

[@WilliamWeekesJr]

Thanks so much for this visualization. You really put the job at hand in perspective. Wish I lived in your neck of the woods.

[@remnhem9255]

Love the song choice!! I love Adam k and Soha I listened to them throughout high school

[@danstarc]

Finally! You guys are the best!

[@electrician1602]

I'll be doing this on my A6 next week, as a labourer, great to visualise it in advance. Watched twice now. Cheers, brilliant.

[@tulaconalas]

daaammm it!!!, i found this video too late, i mess it up on my timing when i replaced the tensioners....excellent video guys.

[@SkyBrynn0420]

Awesome video! I've always been afraid to tackle one of these but it's pretty straight forward. Thanks!

[@georgeumo404]

This is one of the best dismantling and coupling videos I have watched in a while . Very good and clear compilation. Makes this whole job very easy.

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Thanks! once the engine is out the jobs isn't too bad. just time consuming.

[@1shredderx]

More guides than Mt Everest has Sherpas. Wicked good video!

[@romariosmith422]

I'm about to get mines done. This video came just in time lol. Thanks guys.

[@MyDeere3320]

Very nice tutorial video. I love the digital torque tool you use. Job well done

[@venn105]

Awesome work, i need someone like you in the UK :-)

[@chixusmurals]

Master of the craft . Ive watched this for years now . I'm ready to do the timing chain on mine. engine out and errthang

[@st33fie]

excellent video with an excellent mechanic

[@ethanbrake7737]

Oh my god Thankyou so much doing this job this week, subscribed for sure

[@hbade]

The center guide was not broken on my engine at 91k miles, but it was evident that the piece was ready to give at any moment. Thanks JHM for putting up this video. I hope this inspires people to put some more care into these platforms, because they're really amazing engines and vehicles.

[@NailNNY]

Great video to watch for fun. I did my own timing chains a little bit before this video came out, and I had to do it twice, because my chain had either stretched a little bit or even jumped timing when both of my guides broke (the one you show broken in the video, and the top guide for the main chain broke on mine also), And I did not check with a mirror when inserting the crank pin, I just threaded it in and tightened it. it must have missed the hole because after getting it all put together and back in the car, it was immediately throwing cam/crank correlation codes even though it sounded like it ran okay. I had to pull my engine back out and do it all over again after realizing my mistake. Still running strong now over 2 years later. did my chains at 160k~ish and the car now has 179k on it. If I ever do this job again on another car I will be sure to check with a mirror the first time. again, great video.

[@aukanmeister]

I appreciate that this is not a diy mechanic figuring stuff out on video. Thank you for doing this, and at the same time letting me know that this is best left to the pro's in my case. This engine is going to be great for many years with this fix! I'm in the market for a B7 S4 right now, and to know that this job already has been done, puts me at ease to pay significantly more for the car.

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Glad it helped! Depending on the buying price and where the work was performed, it is definitely advised to try to find a car that has already had the timing service performed.

[@spidusp]

Love it great job man such a relaxing watching

[@discombobulatedsometimes29]

Awesome iv just bought a s4 convertible going to get this kit asap

[@christopherbell7561]

Just want to say a massive thanks for the vid, will be doing this in about 3 weeks time

[@living9377]

How did it work out?

[@elhachemiable]

what a great video and great job on great engine ofc please maybe more video like this thank you

[@Spaceman6400]

Looks pretty straight forward (lol) good work guys, thanks for the video.

[@aarronwilliam7142]

Man,great video,I can see why it's sooo expensive getting this done

[@12345678939218]

Simple but realy metodic job. Great video.

[@CarlosPerez-bv8kx]

Gran trabajo , exelente video , saludos desde Chile

[@Suchasweetalker]

Great work beautiful teamwork

[@jerryclleung]

You guys make me miss my S4 Avant. She's been sitting in the garage for 4 years. After watching this, I feel like towing her across the country to you guys. Because I just don't trust anyone here in the northeast region. Maybe, I'll watch this again and again and again.... sigh

[@joshmfincarrington1195]

Jerry Leung u should consider selling/trading me ur s4 avant!...its a dam shame u have it hidden away

[@onealdavis8267]

SELL IT TO MEEE

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

@@onealdavis8267 u really lookn for 1?

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Instructive and therapeutic.

[@joesopiqoti7172]

What a clean and thorough work. Loved the video. Amazing!!!

[@zoehdel]

Perfect Video, thank you very much 😉😉

[@ezequielgarridoiglesias5024]

I have the same engine with timing change problem just dropped off a my mechanic because misfired and camshaft code . how much going cost me more or less. great video you guys make looks so easy.

[@cdawg9149]

Knowing that the timing chain guides were going to be a big issue with this motor, Audi should have made quick release brackets for the engine / trans so you could drop the motor in 10 minutes. That would be awesome.

[@Angelo80907]

Gold information 👌🏻 this would take months to learn at a tech school

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Definitely!

[@uzotex1003]

Fantastic very educating thanks for sharing this your experience

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ivanvega2821]

Well... it’s nice to know that the bloody knuckles part is going to be removing the motor. Thanks for the video guys.

[@garrettmartin6267]

I wish I had this 3 months ago!

[@markusschmidt9441]

Thanks for a great video!!!

[@sizwemoshe9501]

Nice 👍🏽 job bro i learned a lot

[@benjifolds5396]

I have the service manual but this is dope also

[@1970borntorun]

I love this engine and am considering a 2006 S4 as we speak. HOWEVER ( !! lol ) You guys have to know that for this job, you'll need to pull the engine and access it from the rear by the Firewall. This is about $4500 - $7000 in Parts/Labor at a good European Mechanic shop. So, unless you have a lot of money laying around ( or are a very good Mechanic! ) if this happens, you may want to consider the B8 Generation with the Supercharged V6. I agree that the the B7 has much more character and far better steering feel, but that repair is a very sobering thing to ponder :)

[@audi5inline]

This is gold, Thanks

[@wetsoup]

Great video, have mine out now but I don't see how you seat the rear main seal. When I put the cover on it just slides back toward the timing chains. Do you have to remove the rear flange and then put the seal in ? Like I said a great video but this one little piece is crucial to completing the entire job.

[@PASKI502]

Good job dude you have a lots of Payton's.

[@slikkpaints]

Awesome video! I have a question if you could help please. My a5 3.0tdi is In the process of having a replacement timing chain kit due to a rattle. I think it might be due to chain stretch. My question is....Are the guides supposed to have movement (in and out). I noticed the guides are not screwed in like the tensioners etc. Looking for confirmation before it all goes back together. The kit didn't include any guides. Thanks

[@user-mf7jt8ke3t]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@jonasgrumby1093]

A work of art

[@peters_stuff]

Excellent, very interesting to watch, thank you ... any tips for doing 3.0 TDI ? engine BMK from 2005

[@nicolasbaillargeon4983]

This video makes me want to do the job

[@thomasstutz6083]

Sorry for my English but Thanks and Congratulation for this Vidio.Respekt.Top Job.Tom from Germany.

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Thank you very much!

[@casperakoma7273]

Loved it so sweet and intelligent.

[@kevins4155]

Great video! Will be referencing when I do mine. What is the mechanical adjuster upgrade?

[@elrrapage]

It's the BEST vídeo.

[@sedicipecasservicos3455]

Unbeliavable and amazing job. I really would like to have a mechanic like you near of me.

[@fdt281]

Where do you buy those pins to hold guides after bleeding oil out? Are they included or....

[@marcooliveira3206]

Hey guys where did you get the lower rail for the main chain aluminum

[@DanielRodriguez-qm4mh]

Look you up ALREADY, thanks 👍👍👍

[@jjmalagon3088]

Great video bro

[@dennisosei7236]

Great job

[@padraiggalvin2807]

great job

[@vgidenko47]

How come you guys dont use the metal upper guide ?

[@mannygsx]

Beautiful!!!!

[@hyper_active_snail]

Can you do this job without taking out the engine? Take the top bolts and sprockets from the top and work the bottom part of the job from underneath the car while being hoisted may be? Just asking because i seen it done on a BMW... but the chain had a fairly different configuration. I really like Audi RS4 and would love to own one some day, but this job freaks the crap out of me.

[@wrenchinforfun]

Thank you!

[@nwskipro]

Manual says to do two passes on the camshaft bolts - one at 40 Nm and one at 100 Nm + 90*. They also say to remove the camshaft locator bars before proceeding to the 100 Nm + 90* pass. What's your take on why you leave the locator bars in and do the additional 90* as a third pass?

[@christiankayal]

Very good job...thx

[@jamesoakes6563]

Ask Shawn how many times that the end cap/battery cover of his Snap-on torque wrench has come loose while torquring something and he had to do it again?

[@crecio1827]

watched the full thing! time to get my hands dirty now

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

Have fun! Let us know if you have any questions or need any parts.

[@crecio1827]

@@JHMotorsportsInc Thank you! I will if anything! keep up the awesome content!

[@TheCoreycrank]

This is art

[@mdbadalmiah6808]

Thank you sir

[@Zach7gri-]

What would be the cause of the medial cam shafts to not spin, but the lateral cam shafts still spin?

[@Thebeastoliver]

fantastic video, would have strugled alot more if it wasn't for this video.

[@petergeralis3725]

And this is why I have an 02 Accord

[@hossein3867]

:-) rub it in to poor people like me waiting for my chain to go

[@khamtp42]

good video love it.

[@aqib2000]

Nice easy job to do

[@sambarrett1832]

aqib2000 not really the chain is behind the flywheel so far the engine has to come out

[@StressedYeti]

@4:50 what is lower to the left of the main pulley? I'm trying to figure out what the part is called. Help!

[@vocalone23]

Where is this guy? Awesome work

[@imainslay2806]

Hes a wizard Harry

[@norincobrocapri46]

I have an S4. Thank god a previous owner spent $US 4000 having this done! What a nightmare.

[@RJTamm93]

Where did you find it done for 4k? The cheapest I've found is about 6 in my area. 123k miles and still runs fantastic but it's a when it happens not an if as we know.

[@TheMilenkata]

@@RJTamm93 send the car or engine to Bulgaria. They will do this job for 1000$ and another 1000$ in OEM parts from Audi

[@Lewis137]

Thank you guys SO much for putting this video together. I was well aware of the timing chain guides issues before buying my B6 S4 Imola Avant but god damn do I love this car. I'm a home mechanic so I'm really looking forward to pulling the motor and replacing the guides/chains this summer. This guide REALLY helped. Thank you!

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

Make a video if u havnt. I have a b7 s4 & will like to learn how to do this job.

[@amymaxwell815]

I see many of these on the local facebook marketplace with jumped timing and eith running poorly or not running at all. When these jump time do they bend valves in most cases please?

[@VioletGiraffe]

I've heard there are two diamond washers, where do they go? Did I miss it? P. S. It's an awesome video, thank you, I enjoyed watching it even thought I don't do much maintenance on my car myself (only the simpler stuff). I'm considering purchasing a B6-B7 S4, and watching this video made less wary of this 4.2 engine and its chain tension problem. It's not as huge a job as I expected it to be.

[@MrJoker30]

I saw colored links on the chains and he didn’t mention that there is any use of them or lining them up in a certain way was critical So what I understood is locking the cam shafts and crank is it !!!?? Can any body clarify this point will be much appreciated Thanks in advance

[@dennisosei7236]

Am really appreciate

[@RideLifeNy]

How does one do this without a lift? I'm tempted to just do it because.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

How many miles were on this engine?

[@olukunle]

This is great guys, very confident to get an S4 now, very good video. Does the crank tool come with your kit? Just checked your website and I can see like 4 different types of kits

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

we do not include the tools with our timing chain kits but we do offer the tools separately jhmotorsports.com/products/tools-cables/cam-tensioner-and-chain-tools-new-for-b6-b7-s4-c6-a6-and-c5-allroad-w-chain-4-2l.html

[@benetton66]

How much do you think is a fair price for a job like that here in NYC.

[@Therey1898]

Hi where is the camshaft position sensor bank 1 on a 2008 Audi Q7 4.2?

[@kayvonmansouri]

were those new chains or existing?

[@crispinimini]

Amazing, good Job, continues teaching like vídeos.

[@rubentarabuso4500]

Do you know if the VW Tuareg with the V8 4.2 FSI has the same problem?

[@robertgunn1661]

Now will this kit make it how Audi initially planned it and make it last the life of the car or is it just a repair for another 70-100k?

[@JoseRamirez-em7zp]

Nice video I did my audi S4 timing but I didn't use dose plastics to hold the tensioners do you think the timings is off

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

if timing was off you would most likely have CEL

[@itzpeaceliamyt2622]

Hi guys does the Audi rs4 b7 have the same timing chain issues buy the way guy's great work

[@JHMotorsportsInc]

The RS4 DOES NOT have the same issues. We very rarely have seen or heard of RS4's having any timing chain issues.