REBUILD: Audi Q5

[@motorwolfe]

ah, the EA888 blues.... I never get tired of watching Ninja bring these back from the dead.

[@eppyz]

Luckily the Gen 3's and 4's are much improved over this Gen 2 though.

[@orange2352]

My CAEB 2.0t on my 10’ A4 is at 280k miles now :) had it since new with about $1000 bucks in repairs out of pocket. Also love my $40 oil changes too. It’s so easy to work on 👍🏼

[@ozarkliving7263]

Only to have them fail again and again

[@ozarkliving7263]

@@orange2352you are one of the few

[@timewa851]

@@ozarkliving7263 these things are garbage. Funny Audi sells the biggest lemons at the low rungs of the price chain. Horrible. But they must enjoy it.

[@jasoneyes01]

Watching Ninja is always a pleasure. Paying attention to detail and consistent workflow. You rookie mechanics need to watch this guy.

[@tam1381]

Yeah and also remember to lap the valves in.

[@jamesmedina2062]

I think Ninja needs to expand a bit like Ed Pink Racing Engines did in SoCal. He should have a bigger shop and even go nationwide with his quality, superior German auto service.

[@Bolein80]

Maintenance is key

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

ACEA oils

[@SSchade-t3v]

I love watching Jonny work on any car. He is so thorough and mindful of the customer. I wished is lived in his state.

[@PSB-900]

It's great that you're so busy! Keep up the stellar work Jonny!

[@robertmoura6336]

Hi, here in Brazil. These 2.0 on VW or Audi don't last at all, problem's with timing chains and counter shaft causing loss of oil pressure.

[@eppyz]

Very Untrue to say what you just said. They last quite a long time actually. Its lack of maintenance that kills them. That is the owners fault, not the engines. My first VW 2.0T was a MK6 GTI I bought new in 2013 sold it with 260k miles on it to my buddy who still drives it today. No major issues other than routine maintenance. Currently own a MK7 VW GTI and its been flawless. No car is perfect, but if you take care of what you have it will last no matter tha make.

[@Nyx_88888]

wow a VW 2.0 jumped timing? No WAY!

[@eppyz]

Yep happens with timing chain wear, which happens because people do 10k+ oil change intervals. They rattle before they go so this customer ignored it for some time I am sure.

[@Nyx_88888]

10k oil changes are bad for anything. These 2.0 have a bad habit of doing this. 5k oil changes is the max. It’s not cool manufactures say 10k, but Audi is a bad company overall. The engines are not reliable and super expensive and work on

[@1chish]

@@Nyx_88888 many people misread the oil change intervals recommended by manufacturers or just skimp on money. Land Rover are criticised for engine failures on their Ford TDV6 3 litre but people are doing oil changes at 24,000 Kms when this is the maximum figure not the recommended figure. Its actually (as you say) 6,000 Kms. I never understand folks buying £80,000 cars and then skimping on maintenance.

[@ZanderKaneUK]

@@Nyx_88888 It's common to have 10k oil changes in Europe and car's are not dying left and right so there has to be another factor at play here.

[@Nyx_88888]

Well just bc it’s recommended does not mean it is best. 10k miles changes won’t break the car right away but it puts more wear and tear on all components such as but not limited to: chains, guides, hydraulic tensioners, rotating assemblies, cylinder, gaskets and seals, lifters oil pumps etc etc. it’s doable but changing your oil more often at 5k miles is much better. Just bc the company says 10k they are. It right they want to make the consumer think that the cars require less maintenance. It’s a scam if you want to keep the car long term. Changing oil at 5k intervals is cheap insurance to keep the engine fresh and clean and decrease wear over time

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

I don't know how Johnny does it. All that BMW bullshit would have driven me crazy! He is a special kind of guy for sure! An amazingly talented mechanic, with the unbelievable patience! He is a one of a kind type of guy! A+!!!

[@vojislavvukmanovic7061]

This guy is so much better than the car wizzard.

[@douglasb.1203]

Ninja for getting greasy and not throwing the spouse inside the car for the interior update.

[@damaalguytan6536]

He would just be going on and on about how terrible these audies are

[@jamesmedina2062]

haha well one guy talks a lot and one guy works a lot. Both are entertaining!😂

[@bobcoats2708]

Wizard is preachy and annoying

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@bobcoats2708 he should be a preacher huh?? I would go to him for advice!😆

[@jamesemcclure]

Cool to see the engine rebuilt while still in the car. It must save a lot of time not having to take it out.

[@happy543210]

German cars will never leave you without work!

[@orange2352]

Same with American cars too along with Nissan.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

​@@orange2352same many new Toyotas. They just recalled over 100k V6 turbo engines for catastrophic failures.

[@orange2352]

@@petrosaguilar8916 lol so what does that leave someone who just wants a running car, a Honda? My E63 has 110k miles and my A4 has 280k miles. I love my German cars 👍🏼

[@petrosaguilar8916]

@@orange2352 i only buy German, Italian or British.

[@ErsinCetinkaya19777]

Long time watching you and I like the way you go deep to each problem. 👍👍 A real honest mechanic 👏👏👏 Go 🥷 go

[@ron8566]

This looks like about 3 hours of labor. Nice work Johnny.

[@bmwbob51]

In California it just cost too much to do any repairs like Johnny does! Sure wish we had mechanics of this caliber here!

[@eppyz]

They are out there, just look around. In SoCal they are everywhere and you can negotiate on prices too. Hard to find an Honest anyone though these days.

[@houseofno]

If you're complaining about high prices in California, the line starts at the rear...

[@stevelouie5928]

Can anyone recommend a bmw mechanic in SF? When I drove an Audi I went to this old man in mountain view. His shop was called euro quattro.

[@V8-friendly]

Nice to learn and watch someone who actually knows what they are doing 👍

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@stevelouie5928Have you tried Ed's Autohaus or Sal's Autohaus? I believe Ed's helped me out once when stranded there. You could use a mechanic in Sacramento too as there are numerous shops there.

[@callumtbjones]

Your skills are mind blowing 🤯

[@1chish]

Those bolts that are torqued to a figure and then wound on 1 or 2 x 90 degree turns are stretch bolts and most can only be used the once. On MAN trucks we had a reference chart to see if the head bolts were re-usable but 90% of the time any stretch bolts are one time use bolts. Always worth checking the workshop manual. Even found them on my 2001 P38 Range Rover V8 engine!

[@eppyz]

Liked the White VW GOLF GTI in the intro and outro of the video. Those are very good looking Hatchbacks👍

[@jamesmedina2062]

feel very solid and have great fuel econ and comfort too.

[@captaindb3418]

What kind of sanding disk was used to clean the block at 4:54? Also, does the block need to be surfaced after bending the valves (not judging but am curious)?

[@DannysGarage]

Typically the head and block don't need resurfacing if the head is removed for a valve job... only time I bother with it is if the engine is overheated, or if there's corrosion/damage to the mating surfaces.

[@LiteralAlDS]

Thanks for this great content!

[@Rockinrn]

You are definitely the engine surgeon!

[@NovaBeatsProductions]

yea the ea888, especially the second gen has timing issues crazy if not maintaned. had a CBFA myself on my CC

[@yodasbff3395]

Awesome mechanic, thanks for the video.

[@stevengreco1939]

What a great KZbin channel!

[@apb1236]

More of that great Audi VW 2.0T quality. You would think the cost effort to get this turd back on the road would be way more than the value of the car. The only saving grace is it’s mounted longitudinally and easier to work on.

[@eppyz]

THey are actually good quality, can't blame the car for lack of maintenance.

[@apb1236]

@@eppyzlol, no they’re not, quit lying. 😂

[@eppyz]

haha yeah not lying. Most people in our VW car club all have well over 100 miles on their cars no major issues. Again, its the maintenance. People buy cars they cant afford then skip maintenance or buy a used POS and blame the car. The only car that has ever left me stranded on the side of the road was a Toyota Corolla do I trash talk them? No. Sometimes you just get a bad car. In the VW world? User error is usually the #1 fault.@@apb1236

[@bobcoats2708]

Still cheaper than buying a new one, if you have to roll with VAG.

[@stewart4711]

How many miles would the engine last trouble free if the oils the filters were serviced .If u drove it easy

[@arifmesfin2610]

Please do more tutorials video how to on audi q7 q8 timing chain

[@risinbison1106]

So when you re-assemble the timing do you go with factory oem chain or do you use an aftermarket brand? You stated the chains weren’t good quality and many mechanics will only use oem.

[@tomgt007sugden]

How can you be confident that the crank is OK if the valves have contacted the pistons

[@motheolebelo]

Good Job Ninja ❤

[@golfsfireman]

Ninja!

[@jools182]

Just a question. Using a rotary sanding disc on the surface of the block, won't that cause the face to be uneven?

[@realcarninja]

No. It's a very mild disk. Don't cut into the surface

[@projectmarkv]

I’m curious. What do you guys use to wash your hands 😂? I like doing things bare handed but it seems impossible to clean hands afterwards 🤔

[@eppyz]

Lava soap always worked for me👍

[@houseofno]

I've seen several shops use Orange, an orange scented liquid soap that has gritty abrasive mixed into it.

[@eppyz]

Yes, I have used that, but Lava is my go to. Works very well.@@houseofno

[@ivorscruton5121]

When valves colide with pistons, I would check the pistons for cracks and the rods for bending. Having worked on diesels, this is a common problem, perhaps not so much on gasoline. I'm surprised to see the valves installed without lapping, or was that edited out?

[@jamesmedina2062]

a lot was not included

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Lapping is a controversial issue these days.

[@gazzafloss]

That looks like one of the most accessible timing chains ever to put in an Audi.

[@chrisfreemesser]

Is it necessary to lap the new valves?

[@kevinberry5793]

That’s some automotive asmr!

[@TL243]

Have you done work on an Audi with that oil consumption problem? Can it be resolved without a rebuild?

[@frikici]

Yes it can. All depends what it is but you can start with piston soak.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Torque-to-yield bolts on both the cylinder head (ok, I guess) AND valve covers (huh? really?) AND sealant with an expiration date (like milk?). Those Germans sure like to complicate things. Wouldn't be German if it weren't.

[@jamesmedina2062]

yeah the silicon story seems odd as usually minute air finds it and causes premature hardening not less hardening

[@pedalmike]

@@jamesmedina2062 I've had more than one tube of silicone seal not cure and remain soft when applied past the expiration date.

[@rafmatt1607]

I guess someone out of state skipped out on the bill. Just a pain in the rear.

[@eppyz]

I don't think they skipped on a bill, more like they had a breakdown back home or some kind of issue after a repair and wanted warranty work done. They probably wanted Jonny to pay for the transportation to get the car back to Kansas.

[@frikici]

Looks like timing chain tensioner failure. It is old style tensioner.

[@V8-friendly]

Are Audi Q5 2.0T really that bad? My wife needed to buy one against my advice. Any experience?

[@ozarkliving7263]

Get a smarter wife

[@ozarkliving7263]

Of course they are horrible. Time to stop being a beta male

[@MegaGlennP]

Keep up on maintenance and when it gets around 100K, do the timing chains.

[@bobcoats2708]

@@MegaGlennPKeep up on maintenance and when it gets around 100k, jettison the thing.

[@GeneralObservation24]

Ninja I’m thinking about buying a ‘23 230i could you do a video on the B48 motor? I’d like to hear your experiences with them and whether I should save for a B58 240i. Thanks!

[@ozarkliving7263]

Get a Toyota

[@GeneralObservation24]

@@ozarkliving7263 I already daily a low mileage Honda Element (K24). I do a ton of driving for work. These are now high 20’s with low miles(base model). They seem to fit all my requirements: 2 doors, rwd, turbo, below 35k, decent mpg, and some warranty. Basically a nicer, better value Supra

[@charley95sheridan44]

@@ozarkliving7263 Bingo, I never fix my 10 year old Lexus just do the normal PM's.

[@davidpancerz5820]

Love your channel Jonny but you wouldn't be offending us if you made longer videos. Just sayin'...

[@kakeetoalex9924]

His editor removes all the juicy stuff..😂😂😂

[@roycervantes1341]

Yeee!

[@thefast100]

I thought the cam cover used anerobic sealant and not silicone.

[@Aiirbear715]

You are correct

[@bart34vranken]

It jumped timing because it got the old style tensioner. There is a service bulletin to replace it. The locking teeth break and when you deaccelerate it jumps timing

[@Johnnytempist]

I thought you had to get the head surfaced every time you take it off

[@jamesmedina2062]

not if its very flat

[@Darkpoop79]

Probably some idiot sued him and now spoiled it for the rest!!

[@houseofno]

"Hey, just got my car back from you after shipping and there's a scratch on the bumper. You'll be hearing from my attorney." "Where do you live?" "Bejing, China. Why?"

[@mds2465]

On VWs including Audis, Bentleys, and Porsches I’ve been told that the timing chain tensioners are usually the culprit of the timing chain issues.

[@britton6062]

when they're made of plastic, how can you be surprised ?

[@marc5460]

tnx fr the video

[@cgeary4homes]

Unrelated question, what is the best smoke machine you recommend purchasing?

[@joeybagdano9342]

can yu help? my car says its bluetooth prepared on sticker but has no bluetoooth. how do i get blue tooth?

[@Diamondbackf1]

That Thing Gonna Burn ALL The Oil Tho!!!!!!!!!

[@pfsantos007]

If you have a German car, save yourself some trouble and don't skimp on oil changes and their frequency.

[@Elevatevisiondigital]

Its Clear these engines are prone to fail, the key question is, are all the New components used for engine rebuild, upgraded and designed not to break down as easily, or is it more of the same?

[@orange2352]

Wonder what happened that he won’t work on out of state cars. I’m sure there is a reason, I just don’t see what it is?

[@buaan]

I would imagine, looking at the car park, there is more than enough work within Kansas or locally, inviting out of state cars means more issues with warranty and the customer collecting within a normal amount of time/same day/next day

[@jimmyaber5920]

If you have a good business with locals, you create a bad experience for your long term locals and gain problems when things go wrong, like failed parts within warranty or a gasket that slips on install and leaks after a couple thousand miles, when the customer is hundreds of miles away.

[@houseofno]

More than likely, these out of state customers were using cheap, careless transporting companies, and it wouldn't be too hard for them to blame Jonny for damaging their cars when the customer is too cheap to pay for an enclosed truck or a car cover on the vehicle. I totally understand and support Jonny's decision in not supporting non-local customers.

[@charlesdalton985]

I think too, laws (emissions for example) vary state to state. Trying to keep track of all of that and assume the liability would get to be a hassle (and expensive) quickly.

[@bobcoats2708]

He has enough work, so it’s not worth the headache of dealing with out of state warranty claims

[@christos881]

When will people understand that frequent oil changes are cheap insurance?

[@wallacegrommet9343]

With the right oil and filters!

[@Timetraveler101]

That’s an 8k job.. easy !

[@garrypritchard1658]

You were smart only fixing German cars you will never be out of work

[@desmondchia6316]

Fun to drive, a bitch to own.

[@MyViewToronto]

This is normal for Audi.

[@kerrylewis2581]

But the dealer said I can go 10K between oil changes...

[@BlackBuzzzard]

Translation: Walk in with more than enough prepay cash USA currency , and he'll work your car no matter what state you're from.

[@houseofno]

You're welcome to try it with Jonny. Let us know how it works out. We will wait for the KZbin video.

[@bobcoats2708]

It’s not about the money. Everyone pays in dollars. It’s about the hassle of standing behind his work for cars that people bring in from far away. He’s got enough local business. He doesn’t need the headache

[@rci-tf2zc]

friends dont let friends buy audis or bmws

[@bobcoats2708]

If you must have one, lease it

[@jimihendrix731]

I convinced my best friend to buy a Lexus instead of an Audi/BMW and 8 years later, he is still thanking me.

[@bobcoats2708]

@@jimihendrix731 💯

[@rogerfenton5210]

Dave's auto shop would be having kittens watching you clean the block surface that way as it causes uneven surfaces

[@realcarninja]

No it doesn't. Very mild disc

[@weldingjunkie]

@@realcarninjawhat grit was that? Looked like 200 color

[@britton6062]

@@realcarninja I thought those surfaces needed to be machined .

[@Hellcat71782]

What does that mean “having kittens” never heard that saying before

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Female cats giving birth let out some crazy sounds

[@chrissmithz314]

There's a youtube channel called royalty auto service.. 2021 BMW M550 with around 35k on it. The front diff failed 1 day after draining the fluid and replacing with valvoline synthetic 75w-90. Wonder if you've come across anything like this or your thoughts.. "This Cost Us Thousands of Dollars! Don’t Make The Same Mistake We Did…" "Opening Up The BMW Differential We Damaged & Responding To Your Comments!"

[@dalejones3862]

Would never own a audi or BMW

[@WarrenMillerIII]

Over my lifetime I’ve owned: several Fords; a couple of Chryslers; Toyota; Honda; several Chevys; BMW; and Audi. If I were to take different viewpoints from which to compare each, I could come up with a different ranking each time on how well each performed against that particular viewpoint. That said, folks like myself do buy BMW (and to a lesser extent Audi) because they are the most fun to drive hands down. If you see cars no different than your kitchen appliances, kudos to you and by all means drive the ever popular non-German brands of your liking. But realize some of us value our experiences beyond mere transportation from point A to B as economically and trouble free as possible.

[@jamesmedina2062]

I would own a BMW if I had a consistent 5k in the bank for service and upkeep. Audi insurance would need to be 20k😂! Remember one thing: your human body is worth at least half million dollars and staying healthy and safe should be worth something in investment.

[@raffe65]

🫡👍🇸🇪❤️

[@edkalsbeek1765]

Music adds nothing

[@realcarninja]

Then don't watch.

[@Nyx_88888]

Audis aren't good cars

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Unless one is an Audi mechanic.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Truth

[@ozarkliving7263]

Ditto VW

[@Bruce-r4z]

I have a 2001 A4 Quattro, 2000 golf 1.8t no major problems with over 200k.

[@Nyx_88888]

Have you seen the VAG mechanic on KZbin? He has a shop that only fixes Audis and I watch. It’s sad how crappy Audis are considering how overly engineered and beautiful the engines look. They are glassy and fragile. I’ve owned over 30 bmws and never an issue w the engines. I did own 2 Audis but they were new and I sold them. Look around. You don’t see old Audis. And unfortunately it’s Audi, VW, Porsche SUVs, and Lamborghini urus which is a pile of crap sold to egomaniacs who are willing to pay 400k for a reskinned Audi q8 which probably started as a vw atlas. It’s sad. Vw used to be cool I had an old gti. Now I would never buy a gti.

[@Peter-o]

cheap ass bmw don't want to pay pattern fees for balance shaft to mitsubishi, they allow to pay their mechanic for reparing

[@dB_944]

Why would anyone want a timing chain engine???

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Back when timing chains were robust, you didn't had to change it during the life of the car. But, as they are now, it's different.

[@johna.4334]

Car Ninja, you forgot to install the head gasket!

[@realcarninja]

Look closer

[@Bruce-r4z]

really....its clear as day on the block

[@houseofno]

@johna.4334 just to let you know, an optometrist can fix that eyesight problem for you in about an hour.

[@johna.4334]

@@houseofno 🥸