Rescuing A Rare Audi RS4! Got It Running Perfectly After Sitting For Years! 8000 RPM V8!

[@LegitStreetCars]

I bought a Stolen GMC Typhoon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJjRYoOsipiAfpIsi=ru6xhCtYk_zSkQeI

[@christian1554]

That is probably the worst way to try to recover a car...

[@45JS]

My neighbor has this car in this exact spec aside from the blue interior. It sounds incredible every time it passes my house.

[@TheZmt325]

Curious. What state are you in?

[@45JS]

@@TheZmt325 pa

[@TheZmt325]

​@@45JS checking to see if you were my neighbor.

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

They sound a lot like 4.6 2v's

[@Nate-s5h1n]

Have u told ur neighbor this. Easy way to make new friends lol

[@zachjohnson6105]

Former Audi Tech here, the headers are factory, which is definitely cool. I personally think they probably played a little fast and loose with the emissions, as during my time as a tech I had to replace quite a few cats that failed before the 8 year 80k mile warranty period. They flowed really well though. Valve covers were also factory. The traction control light should also reset automatically after the traction control computer sees input from all the wheel sensors. You shouldn't have to crank the steering wheel, it just needs to learn wheel speeds after the dead battery replacement.

[@Mk5.maniac]

Yeah isn’t it like 5mph you have to go after battery power loss to shut off traction and power steering lights?

[@TheDarkhorse82]

one thing audi do is provide decent headers/exhaust manifolds from factory.. compared to say those horrible log manifolds that seem to be on mercedes

[@paulrobert2249]

Is it okay to move the throttle body valve by hand? Usually causes issues in Mercedes and Toyota.

[@a427rracer]

Shouldn't it also have red top coil packs too?

[@nexus2lexus]

​@@paulrobert2249 Toyota has no issue with moving the butterfly in the TB, just has to be moved slowly. Nissan however...

[@TheCam2363]

My Forman at audi had one of these. Same spec. 280k miles and the car was still immaculate! Sold it to a friend who continues to drive it. Gorgeous cars

[@Tyrellle]

As a Sprint Blue RS4 owner myself, I cannot be any more excited to watch you work on this!

[@MohammedAli-bl3ex]

Same here in UK

[@cletuskasady593]

🤣🤣😂

[@SubterraneanBruh]

USDM, EURO, JDM. This man can do it all! you're one of the few channels that never changed up on its viewers and I honestly never got bored of watching you.

[@BCJDM]

Variety is the best part about being into cars. You're not a real enthusiast if you cant appreciate all types of cars

[@osotumadre1383]

He could jerk himself and you would find that entertaining wouldn’t you. 🤨

[@watchesbythomsen]

I was expecting this to be a one hour talking video about restoring the car and then you making 18 part videos of you restoring it. But turned out to be one really good video where you restored it. Fantastic way to make a video. I appreciate this setup. Thank you!

[@TheCompyshop]

This car is 100% going to be a future classic. They are just so beautiful and an amazing package for the time period. They handle extremely well, they feel pretty balanced and the powertrain is awesome. Cherry on top is they look fantastic. They are so wide and aggressive looking for the era

[@dogger37JC]

Yea the design has aged really well and they don’t make V8’s like that anymore.

[@TeoBrncic]

I see alot of comments saying Alex bought it, he sold alot of cars, and now bought this RS4, and so on... People, pay atention to the video, he literally begins the video with the words "my FRIEND bought" He also hides the licence plate because it's not his. But anyway, even if it was his, so what? He earned all the cars he wants through hard work and being an awesome dad and husband. And this is quite a special car to pass by if it's a good deal.

[@devilsadvocate1441]

If I had the room and money id have dozens. Who cares. Alex can do whatever he wants.

[@morstyrannis1951]

@@devilsadvocate1441something about living in a “free country” I believe. Which, ironically, is full of people who think their personal opinions should be mandatory regulations.

[@melvingibson4525]

Alex screwed over peter actually

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

What would be the reason he wouldn't have said it was his? 😂 It's an almost 20 year old Audi! Yes it's an RS4 but it's still a $20k car in phenomenal condition. I just don't understand those kinds of people 🤷 (to be clear, I don't understand those people who say he's lying and it's his..... )

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@melvingibson4525who gives a 💩! It's business, feelings need be set aside!

[@tylerhusband5472]

Current automotive college student here, got into it from your vids (and engineering not working out lol) and bought myself my first fun project car 03 Audi TT Quarttro. Love seeing some audi love on the channel. Much love from southern IN :)

[@Trickyrickie]

My sister and brother in law have a 2008. With 30k miles. Swapped in the KW suspension. I’ve driven it a few times, and it’s a ripper. Great car.

[@lancegallant3647]

Absolutely 💯 % got kw v3 on mine on train rails awsome car

[@DannyHunt-q5t]

You watch sleeperdude don't you

[@fishinasombrero5012]

The trick with VW/Audi electrical connectors is push the release tab at the back down, then push the connector IN then pull off. Don't use a pick or you can break the internal locking plastics

[@coldwarkid6611]

I got to spend two days driving preproduction RS4 mules at The Spanish Grand Prix Circuit in 2006. The brake calipers had the Lamborghini logo on them as they were off the Gallardo. They wanted us to limit the revs to 8k even though 8.5k was no problem. These cars are an absolute blast on a race course. The sound of that 4.2 V8 on song coming down the front straight made the hair stand up on your arms. The RS4 is a very special machine.

[@tony973]

@@coldwarkid6611 hard to see nowadays lamborghini got VW logo everywhere 🥲

[@robertcorbishley1712]

Were either of them a silver or black S4 Avant? They were the original prototypes

[@coldwarkid6611]

The first time we drove red S4 Avants at The Circuit de Catalonia. I bought a black S4 sedan soon after with theV8. The second time was RS4 preproduction cars.​@@robertcorbishley1712

[@ritchydoesit]

You will never financially recover from this. I love it. Can't wait to see the build.

[@kristoffermangila]

That will not be a problem, since this Audi does not belong to him, it belong to a buddy of his.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

That milltek exhaust is worth a lot of money for that engine and car !

[@blake6802]

I have a B7 S4 should I get the milltek non-res exhaust ? I don’t know if it’s worth the money or not

[@ghostwrench2292]

@@blake6802 I have a Milltek catback exhaust on my Mini Cooper (R53). It is a very high quality exhaust system. If you want louder, get the non-resonated.

[@dogger37JC]

@@blake6802Personally I like how they sound with that engine.

[@dogger37JC]

It’s pretty reasonable compared to the more expensive brands available for that car.

[@nighthawk0077]

I'm surprised to find out the entire car is still worth a lot of money. They still sell for 25K!

[@nkosanam1583]

Whenever I watch these kind of videos, I just want to leave my office job, get some training in car mechanics and open my own shop. This is so satisfying to watch, especially because I am also a proud owner of this beast.

[@dogger37JC]

Audi’s can be very frustrating to work on though. I own two and I work on them myself a lot. Sometimes it’s fun but often they’re frustrating. I don’t think I could do it for a living though.

[@mogulme6190]

@@dogger37JCit’s usually frustrating because you’re paying for everything and you’re relying on the car so you end up rushing to fix it without all of the correct tools at your disposal.. at least that’s always been my experience. Coming from a guy who has owned so many different cars and brands

[@dogger37JC]

@@mogulme6190 My frustration comes from some of the dumb things their engineers come up with like they never thought what it’s like to work on the car. I try not to rush instead take my time to do it right and have the right tools. It makes it much more relaxing 😂

[@strykz63]

Ah.. trust me coming from a mechanic this is not something you want to do every day. Especially with audi's.. its fun every once in a while if you have the skill. Not for a living though.

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Miltek stuff is extremely high quality. Audi UK will offer this as dealer fit equipment I believe. My best friend owns an Audi specialist and fits Miltek systems frequently! Nice to see them stateside. These respond well to supercharging.

[@joseacuna3239]

I love Audis, I cannot afford Audi maintenance, but man, the driving experience is unmatched. Your friend must be stoked

[@alekslo6134]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@aus10e]

I can’t get over how much remind me of the automotive version of Mark Rober! I just started watching a couple days ago and I am hooked. Don’t ever change!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Haha, I get that a lot. Thanks for watching!!

[@davisdesigns1153]

43:40 Now I finally get the fogging oil for men reference from M539 Restorations 😂

[@zeoriginabearjewzbj7064]

Hahaha I can't believe Alex didn't reference it.

[@GuilhermeIsidoro]

I thought the same thing 😂

[@meddlesome9252]

Thanks Alex for inspiring me to get back under the hood. My Dad was a mechanic, so I did most of my own repairs when I was young, but life got busy, and cars got complicated , so I hadn't turned my own wrench in years. I stumbled on your channel a few months ago and when my CEL came on recently, I decided to buy my own scanner. It said the code was my upstream O2 sensor so I got the part and got back under the hood. You're right, the click of my torque wrench is pretty satisfying. Got it done and my car is running perfectly again. Thanks for getting a wrench back in my hands

[@Beastie_Boy33]

his earlier videos from the garage totally got me into wrenching on my old w204 c300, which fortunately is really easy to work on. never worked on cars before LSC, and now i can't really stop!

[@masteroogway3800]

00:37 he started playing with the cars Johnson

[@magi115]

Wow. Best car you've ever had on the channel. I can't wait for this build.

[@robjohnson3376]

The 2007 is definitely the last of the really good RS4's, I've driven one many times my brother owned one with a super charger and 800 bhp, The only real problem is the clutch if you boost it. They're fantastic it's like riding an angry bear.

[@markcripps2384]

The gearbox too on non superchaged cars, I'm breaking my second currently. How supercharged ones cope it beyond me lol.

[@robjohnson3376]

@@markcripps2384 They don't my brother had to fix his three times in 18 months, But I still love the car but I might go for the auto just incase 😉🤕.

[@Twist3d420]

@@robjohnson3376 If you go for an auto your getting an S4, RS4 of that gen doesnt exist in auto lol

[@robjohnson3376]

@@Twist3d420 Oh well I've only ever driven the manual and really liked it, I've driven the S4 as well and like that too, I also owned a Golf R32 auto I like the gearbox but the car was gutless all noise and no go, The newer ones seem very dull but I've no experience maybe they're great, I'm more in to old cars I still own a 93 Nissan GTi-R, If I ever win the lottery I'm planning on building a 1974 ish Rover P6 with modern running gear. We can all have our little dreams 🙏.

[@gureno19]

The B8 is the best if you want the ultimate 4.2....however it only comes with a dual clutch. But that is without a doubt the peak of the 4.2 V8 with an 8500rpm redline and co development from Lamborghini

[@pa1668]

Pretty clean for being in a field for 3 years

[@pasgas12safe58]

@pa1668, that's exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@Madero775]

Best Audi ever made. And possibly one of the greatest sounding engines

[@bmk_style3095]

RS2 is better :)

[@MohammedAli-bl3ex]

​@@bmk_style3095biggest load of horse 💩 I've ever heard what a joker

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

This is the content I am here for, Alex. Finding cool cars that need that require your expertise to make run/nice.

[@mikeschaner5853]

I've noticed thru the years, that higher end vehicles tend to have a "2 stage flasher" using your term and for lack of better. This only happens when battery voltage is extremely low. My 2011 infiniti m56 does this, and will actually turn the hazards on automatically if voltage is too low. Happened to me last week. Drove for work, got home, locked car, went to bed, in morning hazards were on and i could not turn them off until vehicle started. Great show. Dispise german stuff, but love what you do. Showing the backyard mech, even high end vehicles can be fixed with minimal tools. Good show sir!!!

[@Need4Built]

I owned a B7 S4 for a couple years and I miss it more than ever! Nothing better sounding than that 4.2 V8. Thanks for showing us Audi boys some love!

[@haleonwheels4576]

C63 w204 and Maserati Gran Turismo 4.7 might sound just a tad better.

[@mmanzanozr1]

Any LS sounds better lol

[@justinrobert6573]

Ive been finding these for really good deals. But its a labor of love at this point.

[@chriscollins550]

​@@mmanzanozr1the Audi is a more refined v8 engine and I would say sounds a lot better. LS are just to over used and get boring.

[@mmanzanozr1]

@@chriscollins550 that's your opinion which the majority doesn't share, but you have the right to be wrong.

[@Tsitris46]

Audi/VW and Benz have a special place in my heart. I love BMWs but it's a love hate because I've had to work on a n54😂

[@jacobschuette254]

I learned how to drive on a 2007 Audi s4 and it’s such a great car to drive. The Audi rs4 is greatest super sedan, manual transmission v8 ever made

[@briancrook6564]

E39 M5. Said everyone who ever drove one.

[@jacobschuette254]

@@briancrook6564lol the e9x m3 is much better more reliable, sounds better, and a better looking car. But still not a rare rs4

[@briancrook6564]

The RS4 wouldnt be rare if it was something people had wanted to buy. I own an e9x M. Reliable, Lmao. If the rs4 was good id buy one, its a decent super sedan, but the V8 AMGs are better, and the 2000s M5 would lap an rs4 all day until the rs4 broke down.

[@jacobschuette254]

@@briancrook6564 e39 m5 wouldn’t lap a b7 rs4 lol. The only reason Germany made a limited production is because most rs4s are wagons and US doesn’t like wagons. The rs4 engine as a whole is pretty damn reliable. The c63 amg is a legendary engine sound and all, but it doesn’t come in a manual sadly 😢

[@jayonbikes4271]

That valve cleaning is so satisfying to watch

[@Karston_]

My buddy in high school had an ‘08 a4 s-line 2.0t 6spd manual and that car was a blast. I cannot imagine what this RS4 variant is like. What a great car…. Now to finish the video! 😂

[@box6982]

Sweet mustang

[@Mickdoodle1]

thats what i drive right now and it is a pleasure to zip around in and has the best clutch i have ever felt

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

RS4 will feel like a new edge GT..... Until about 5000RPM anyway

[@ronanasche7063]

had a daytona grey 2.0t tiptronic in high school, god i loved that car. and god it cost so much to repair

[@Karston_]

@@box6982 thanks! It’s my pride and joy haha

[@Zsword92]

One of these used to roll past my work at the same time every day, I would go running to see it as soon as I heard the rolling thunder of the 4.2 echo off the buildings. Core memory

[@bolton3181]

I had a silver one for two days because I borrowed it off my stepdad and I absolutely loved it. What an absolute monster of the car. The only car I’ve ever driven like it which I’ve owned for many years is a golf VR6 they are so good I wish I could afford one again

[@friguy4444]

6:12 "These old German cars can go NUTS if you have under voltage issues and THAT battery was BAD!!". Oh man can they ever. My buddy had a car that had so many engine lights that were on on his BMW and he was so panicked that the car was a goner!! He was seriously freaking out!! He called me and said "My car is wrecked! It's done! I can't fix all of these problems!!". LOL. I told him to just "Hold on I'm comin". (Just like the song LOL). I have an app on my phone called "Protool" which is German car specific. So I knew it had to be the battery. So I took my battery out of my car and out it in his then erased the codes and wouldn't you know it all he had was a couple of air bag and seat belt I think codes. It was crazy how nuts he got! But he had never seen anything like it so I couldn't blame him. The first time I saw it I was freaked out too! and I ran it through and erased the codes and all that was left was the low voltage and some other

[@starxdeer]

Yep. My 07' jetta had a battery die from a radio install i messed up a bit on and it threw just about every code in the book lol

[@5uq]

Pro tool is the best. Helped me code injectors in my e90 335d

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

The B7's weren't that sensitive, 2008+ starting with the B8 and worse with the B8.5!

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@starxdeerevery car that goes low voltage throws a ton of codes, especially if the alternator goes and you're driving it with low voltage..... I found it interesting in my B6 A4 when the alternator went out, I was racing to get as close to home as possible and the gauges were freaking out and electronics were flashing on and off at like 11v down to 10v and it started running a little rough but once it dropped into the 9s it ran better and gauges were back. (I do not recall the exact voltages the events changed but it was something along those lines. I don't know at what voltage it would have stopped running as I made it to a friends who took me to my truck and trailer)

[@tennnis498]

​@@commonsenseisdeadin2024my Mystang and Mazda both did too.

[@RW-zh7kl]

Awesome! Good job saving it, you never see these on the road anywhere anymore.

[@Squale.]

What a car ! Please more Audi's ❤ I remember trying it in 2006, was very impressed.

[@Ohiobudman]

Next time you wanna clean carbon build up an old mechanic trick is about 20ml of water into intake somewhere with rpm at about 2000 will immediately blow all carbon out of motor

[@garywoodruff1586]

Had my euro 05 S4 b7 Avanti for the last 10years. Not getting rid of it any time soon. Miltek, and remap. Absolutely will never tire of that sound.

[@andyleo8418]

I've been requesting an Audi on this channel for years 😂

[@DanielWraps]

Check out the red one that he and Peter did together in 2022 or 2023 cant remember exactly when. RIP Alex and Peter combo 😂 😢 those were the best episodes. That guy was funny.

[@yungtooli]

@@DanielWrapswhere is peter. haven’t seen him lately

[@kizashikaze9066]

There's been an Audi on this channel already.

[@kizashikaze9066]

@@yungtooli He was let go

[@ramtinson]

@@yungtooli he did some no no's

[@kyronrc]

B7 RS4, one of the Audi´s GOAT... Sweet thing this, loved the video!!

[@lolomma1341]

very smart guy strat a car up after sitting 3 years dont check oil level or pull the plug and prime oil pressure o well

[@Stark707.]

nice to see the 4.2 V8 + 6speed manual 🔥

[@Audimad52]

Astounded that a manual transmission was specced up in the US. Best anti theft feature ever.

[@ghostwrench2292]

@@Audimad52 remember, this is from 2008. An era when 3 pedal cars were the performance option.

[@christophersaint6926]

Part of your problem with the CRC direct injector cleaner is it needs the airflow and heat of the engine. Just spraying it on the valves does a lot less. As I always recommend read and follow the instructions. I actually recommend using the CRC from the get go with DI cars and have it as part of the maintenance program on every 3rd oil change. For my customers I run it through do all of the driving and heat soaking then do the oil change. I had a customer who moved away the shop in his new town told him he needed a walnut blast he had 5hem show him proof. They pulled the intake and the valves were spotless. He called me to get the schedule for the CRC. They refused to do that service for him. Now he drives 5 hours for me to service his car again.

[@christophersaint6926]

Someone who KZbin says doesn't exist asked me to describe the CRC GDI/Turbo cleaner process. It is super simple read the directions on the can and do exactly as it says. Basically warm up the car to full operating temp and spray that stuff in the intake after the mass airflow while holding the throttle at like 2k there are a couple of time it wants the engine revved to like 3k then once the can is empty put the car back together and let it sit and heat soak for about an hour then drive it for at least 10 miles at freeway speeds so above 50mph. That's from memory I advise you actually read the directions but they are that simple.

[@AYoutubrrr]

@@christophersaint6926 no way the valves look like they did in the video with just spraying in the intake, sorry fren.

[@christophersaint6926]

@AYoutubrrr If you start from new or immediately after walnut blasting, they will. That CRC cleaner does a very good job when used per the directions. Especially if you don't wait for a problem to start using it. I and they clients I use the treatment for have been very happy. It was actually a customer who told me about it, and he uses it religiously on his GDI cars. Whether it's one we've modified for him or one of his daily drivers. He has never required a walnut blast, and the clients I use the CRC for haven't since the walnut blast before we started using it. Good stuff. Now, mind you, I don't buy the Wal-Mart version of the stuff. I do use the professional concentration, which I order directly from CRC or in a pinch I get from one of my parts vendors. You literally just have to follow the directions, and it works beautifully. Now, for an engine that carboned up, I'd run it change the oil, and after 500 miles, do it all over again it'll take 3 treatments to clean the intake valves properly. That's if the customer didn't want a walnut blasting and then start the treatment. My recommendation would be the latter. However, we have tested it, and 3 treatments will do the same job. Now that's gonna cost more than walnut blasting and be more time-consuming but it can be done.

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

@@christophersaint6926 so you are fogging it in regular intervals...... Just get meth injection and call it a day!

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

@@christophersaint6926 wait, you don't buy it at "Walmart" but will a "parts vendor"? I haven't heard this theory yet.... Please, explain?

[@T5_T-Rell]

Not a “Audi guy” but I definitely appreciate many cars they’ve made and as a natural lover of 5 cylinder engines have to give props where props is due I always loved this generation S4/RS4. The sprint blue exterior paired with a blue and black interior and manual transmission makes this car truly a Gem. Added the fact that you have a manual V8 sedan. I love it.

[@terra2805]

That's been badly abused. Such a great car too! That raw naturally aspirated V8 is the last of a dying breed! SAVE THAT CAR AT ALL COSTS!!!!!

[@EFerrorfile]

Used to have a -05 A4 with the 3.2 V6, Avant and a 6-speed manual with quattro. Absolutely love Audis. Especially in this color!

[@ElectroBytezLV]

I am super jealous!! Blue is my favourite colour and I really like that generation RS4 (although I like the avant/wagon version better). Getting something like this is my dream one day maybe...

[@Crotal_Karma]

I remember the video where you first introduced us to your new shop here, you were so excited! That was what, 2 to 3 years ago? You've come a long way! Good job! ♥️👍

[@LegitStreetCars]

Yep 3 years now.

[@olik9388]

Those were not cats, they’re the front resonators. Same setup on the Audi RS5 B8 and 8.5. The RS5 was the last of the naturally aspirated Audi V8s, and the engine is quite an upgrade from the RS4. I still love the RS4. It’s a cool looking sedan and great to see this example rescued.

[@ratfarmers]

Hey Alex buy one of the refillable self pressurized tanks and buy a gallon of brake clean for 20 bucks and you'll save a ton over time! I hope we see more of that Gwagon that was in the background in that car lot.

[@akafrosty6175]

I'm freaking out about that S-10 Blazer. I'm in Canada and all the ones here are 4x4 and rusted to heck.

[@Bowtie4me]

im w/ you, its the one i would of bring back home. 😅

[@R3TR0R4V3]

IKR? That was beautiful.. Pretty damn clean. I would've bought that immediately! 😎

[@LegitStreetCars]

Where my Audi people at? Whatcha got?

[@fghsthrg]

Audi is underratted. Very nice rides! About to order some LSC merch rn!!!!

[@richieward6348]

Love Audi all I've had for years

[@kostadinkostadinow9319]

Im drivin a 93 Audi 80 B4 Avant.... 2.0 8v....

[@KalebPotter-rq4yo]

I wish this was your car haha

[@danny3487]

I’ve owned over a dozen in my life, last was a B5 S4, engine out timing job on this one I see in your future 😂

[@natetrombley9488]

Long time subscriber, long time audi fan. I daily a highly modified 3.0t supercharged S5, this is peak content for me. Thanks for rescuing this sweet car.

[@rick_dunn]

THESE are the videos we know and love!!!!

[@nyrangerfan100]

awesome video. long time S4 and S6 owner here. Impressive skills and knowledge. Just take shit apart, fix/clean, then put back together, no matter the brand or model. props.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

So cool! And finally, manual transmission

[@CrazedSymptoms]

My favorite color and model rs4 ever!

[@wolfgangw.8243]

The most beautiful rs4 of all times

[@BelleMorte1979]

There is nothing in this world that could make me trade in a manual V8 RS4 for a Tesla. N-E-V-E-R. This is my partner's dream car. Hope your friend loves it!

[@JBDrives]

Thank you for the RS4 content. Not enough!

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

The RS4 is the Audi I want to own…childhood dream car 👏🏽🔥

[@hibco3000]

Mine too

[@murraylighty5636]

I know sometimes it doesn't translate very well on film but that car looks too clean for it to have set for 3 years in the same spot

[@g60force]

yeah like how!!!

[@morstyrannis1951]

Not to mention the tires are fully inflated.

[@FishFind3000]

He definitely wouldn’t lie just for a video to get more views 😉

[@LegitStreetCars]

That car has definitely been out there for the last 3 years. From the date codes the tires were replaced right before it sat. New tires can hold air sitting on grass for 3 years. It's been storming a ton in our area so that's why it looks clean but the camera definitely helps in that department. Everything looks good on camera in the sun. Like I say in the opening scene, my friend bought the car at an auction so I know exactly how long it's been out there.

[@martynrollinson]

I was a little suspicious too....

[@thegotchaman4145]

My favorite thing about Saturdays.. love the videos Alex

[@LuckySyke]

Good job on taking care of this lady ! She deserves that and also a great video. I just want to put in a little advice to you as i have own several Audi types and still do, please use Castrol oil on the engine, almost all Audi engines are in a tight bond with Castrol from factory and many of them even have Castrol branded on the oil cap. So go for that buddy, other than that, good job all in all, have fun and take care ! ;)

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

Alex: Park it over here so it looks like its been abandoned for years. Lot guy: But I just washed it... Alex: It's fine, no one will notice.

[@c0llym0re]

yeah, too obvious. that type of stuff does not look good.

[@chrisjames7803]

@@c0llym0re ye i agree,, looks far too setup,, the whole thing.

[@MurderMostFowl]

He says at 32:00 or so that his friend bought the vehicle from the auction three years ago, so it must’ve been sitting in some storage area owned by the friend. Personally, I don’t see how you can buy a vehicle like that and let it sit for multiple years but who knows

[@BtappinHD]

If it was cleaned and waxed, or ceramic coated before being left out like that, then it's likely not going to get that dirty because of how much it rains in the midwest. Notice how in the opening shot at 0:04, the cars next to it also don't look that dirty.

[@Eric5ohhh]

Go watch the end of the other video about this car, haters 🙄

[@SAVINGICONICMACHINES]

It’s possible they have been cleaned before being parked up, by the looks of the mods on the car it looks like it was loved at one point so I’m guessing it cleaned.

[@kelevra558]

I just finished my 2nd Audi B5 build. My first one is a single turbo converted, built engine, link ecu, 700hp on e85 2001 s4. My new one is a 1998 a4 with 2007 rs4 engine and 6 speed swap. With the original mechanical quattro from '98....dude....Its nowhere near as fast as my '01. Not even in the same ballpark. But i love it sooooooooo much more. The car weighs 2840 lbs with me in it. The weight reduction is pretty aggressive but it does have carpet, a/c, and a good stereo. I did a link stand alone ecu again because they're amazing, built some really badass stainless 2 inch primary long tube headers, stainless x pipe, out of a Lamborghini murcialago muffler i mounted behind the rear bumper and exits in the middle. It made my little black Audi sound like something from the depths of hell. Everyone asks me what the hell i have under the hood. I show them a bone stock b6 rs4 engine and they freak out. Seriously, if you want your car to sound ridiculous, buy a used Lambo murcialago muffler. I dont know what it is about that car in particular but, the mufflers are very very special. They completely change how any engine sounds. Im confident a vq35 would sound awesome with one thats how much it changed the sound of my car. It sounds identical to an LS with an 8:1, insanely counterproductive and power robbing, elh setup. If you've ever heard the Passat Tanner Foust used to drift, thats EXACTLY what my car sounds like. Wasn't on purpose. I had my fingers and toes crossed the first time i started the car. The second i whacked the throttle, even my wife looked at me like "damn...someone's getting lucky tonight." Shes a rich girl from a small town. The smell of race gas and tire smoke give her goosebumps. I shit you not. She thinks the fact im an automotive fabricator is SEXY...the fuck is wrong with her?

[@PLACESNONDESCRIPT]

Next time pour dry Ice (CO2 cold)to harden the carbon then pour hydrogen peroxide then pour vinegar and wipe it’ll melt off the carbon incase u wanted the liquid that cleans it

[@professorpurp970]

I've learned more from this channel in 1 year, than 3 years as a full-time professional technician at Ford & Chevy.

[@joshuashoemaker5671]

Glad you brought up the walnut blaster for cleaning the valves, my buddy uses one and they come out crystal clean!!

[@xsiveone]

Give her the old Italian Tune Up, Alex!

[@JeffreyNero-sk6jv]

Valve cleaning is like bong cleaning. Lol.

[@dogger37JC]

😂

[@bryanbutterfield2221]

dream car i want this so bad

[@travisrocheleau5840]

🇺🇲 Hey, from Vermont. Yup.Born 04/05/1969. Love your content brother. Thank you, Travis

[@g60force]

69 NICE! hehe

[@Maroco918]

That engine made me so much money over the years. I can't count the amount of timing chains I've replaced. Good times

[@silentsoul86]

The rs4 timing set is not the same as the S4's so I doubt it.

[@Balticblue93]

Do the chains stretch? Aren't chains used instead of a belt to last the life of the engine? Or are there other serviceable parts that need changed at the same time? I bet that is an expensive job to have done.

[@kevinmurphy4961]

@@silentsoul86 That is correct. The S4s have plastic guides while the RS4 has metal. The plastic guides would become brittle and break over time. I have a 2008 RS4 with 150K miles and it's still running strong. Also had a 2007 and drove it to 80K miles and never had issues with the timing chain...

[@Maroco918]

@@Balticblue93 chains are designed to last longer, sure. But they still have service intervals from the manufacturer. By no means are they designed to last forever. The long oil change interval that audi recommended for these engines really made the chains wear quicker than they should have. I was doing them at about 80k miles. They should have lasted 120k+

[@Maroco918]

@Balticblue93 yes we call it stretching when the chains get longer than original. In reality the link pivots are wearing and thinning out, causing the chain to become longer

[@eoinward2757]

Your English is spot on, the right direction to grow your channel but with a build this exciting that will take care of itself, that space frame is a work of art 👌🏻

[@korn111685]

Rescue that GMC jimmy beside the Audi. Sweet 90s suv.

[@soilwork1981ify]

I was thinking the same thing, would love to see him do an LS swap in it.

[@EricK-fr9fe]

Exactly! This German crap is all the same!

[@dunder727]

14:51 dont the intake look cracked? nice to see a audi on the channel cool car alex! :D

[@BrothersBuilds]

I believe that’s the seam that joins the top of the intake to the bottom. A lot of intake manifolds are 2 piece.

[@cassdio]

as a vw group tech I did cringe at a lot of the stuff that was done, but at the end of the day it's nice to see somebody that's not scared of taking on fixing/restoring on of these so, keep it up :)

[@bigwilly43729]

Its funny to watch the likes go up in real time on a Saturday morning. It's like Saturday morning cartoons, but for adults.

[@Rob_S_Z06]

Car-tunes for the gear heads

[@bartromalia8362]

I can't believe you didn't clean up the "rodent mess" before you started working on the engine! It would have driven me nuts to still have it there!!!!

[@leejeongtaek]

Former 07 gray owner, it’s good to see this. Can’t wait to see DRC/other suspension and other restoration.

[@tonytuntun860]

Been sitting for years 😂 looks like jus came from the car wash 😂 engine bay super clean anything for clouds 🚙

[@VS666]

seriously that thing was dirtier on the inside that outside, love that blue

[@dadlife8289]

Came here for this comment. No dust on the car at all?

[@scott9050]

Alex: "I have to sell cars for a new shop....but look at this car!!!!! Ohhhhh maaannnnn......!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

[@jerryantaya1266]

He did say several times it's his friends car

[@thehutt2]

Awesome job dude as a Vag enthusiast I really appreciate this. Not much Audi content out there apart from the obvious stuff. 💙👍

[@FeloniousSavage]

Alex is the type of guy to ride around listening to Rick Astley's never going to give you up unironically... 😂😂😂

[@rustler08]

Are you really trying to recycle Doug Demuro jokes?

[@DUNEATV]

That car was “sitting” for three years and you just drove to the shop??? 🤔

[@Lunar.e120]

i had a 67 mustang that was sitting for like 6 years and i just drained and refilled with new gas and it drove perfectly

[@DUNEATV]

@@Lunar.e120 Yeah, that’s a basic Ford. This is an Audi…different animal.

[@ww_melon1418]

Yeah?

[@mdariff839]

Of course... yeah?? 😅

[@Lunar.e120]

@@DUNEATV fords just built better what can i say

[@phendrix9476]

When I’m trying to get those hard to reach fasteners, I’ll put a magnet in one of my gloves fingertips to help ensure I don’t lose the bolt. I’ve learned a lot of things by watching your channel so many thanks for that

[@pcbuilderlover4271]

Let us know if your wife likes the new cologne.

[@brucemitchell5637]

Alex: " I'm selling off all my cars so that I can move into a bigger shop." Alex 2 weeks later :" I just bought an Audi at the auction!" LOL! 😂

[@michaelzimmerman635]

That was my first thought as well. 😅

[@TeoBrncic]

It's not his, it's his buddy's, just as he says in the very begining of the video...

[@michaelzimmerman635]

@@TeoBrncic I thought in the very first sentence of the introduction he said he bought or we bought, then I heard the buddy reference as well. Confusing but not worth the rewind. Thanks.

[@OmooOmoo]

He also mentions this car was bought over 3 years ago at auction

Pretty sure he mentioned a few times it's not his car

[@johnnycashh7148]

Love the looks of the older model. 🍻

[@LegitStreetCars]

Here's the link to the Performance Improver. You can use this to clean valves or just pour in your tank! www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-p-i-p...​ This is the cleaning kit with the brushes. amzn.to/3LBLwn2​ This is the blue air blower I used. www.carsupplieswarehouse.com/...​

[@JasonBryant-x5b]

@LegitStreetCars The Amsoil link is broken above...also, how do we get the 25% off?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Here's the next RS4 video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57PnJuth52df9U

[@HrBolzen]

As a big Audi/German car enthusiast, this is magnificent!

[@JP516]

I learned so much this video with systems I just never knew! Another great upload ! Thanks man 🙌

[@MrXyemoe]

Damn best mechanic ever, rescued and fixed the car with fuel cleaner and laptop lol (feels staged) it’s to clean and perfect for something sitting for years

[@discjunkiesDGT]

i'm not a mechanic but this is so satisfying, i don't even know why, so good!!!

[@s.claudiuluca]

Hey, since you like the clicking sound here is a little tip i learned. Most of VAG oil filters are in hardly accessible places but you can clip the oil filter on the oil cap, when it gets in will do a click sound and after that you can slide in the oil filter easy and firm in the spot. Also this is how Audi service does it where i live. Keep up the good work :D

[@sundippatel1796]

Beautiful spec RS4, so clean. So it was just maintenance that sidelined this car, crazy! Great video and job!