Removing audi tt sills / side skirts

Now these cars are getting older the sills are rusting and may need replacing, in this video i show from start to finish how to remove an audi TT sill. Including what tools are needed,
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[@chrisneillcrn]

I've been waiting for this video from you. You are very thorough and explain things really clearly. 👍

[@TheParrottBros]

thanks buddy appreciate that & Glad it was helpful!

[@ManofMunster]

Thanks so much for the video! Very helpful!! I didn’t know what a sill was until my 2003 tt failed its NCT (Irish MOT) for rusty sills. If I buy replacement sills second hand, do you think this will fix my problem or should I be worried about underlying rust in the car frame? When the tester punched the side panel, it went right through. Apparently this was bad…

[@TheParrottBros]

The sills on a mk1 TT are not structural they are just metal covers, Im sure the actual structual sill underneath will be fine. Yes good condition second hand ones will be perfectly fine mate

[@aveedub7403]

Hi Dom, excellent production even without proper camera! My sills need doing as well! If I take the outer sills off to save money at body shop can i still drive car? To and from or until works done??

[@TheParrottBros]

You can do, if its salty on the roads i would probably avoid doing so as its gonna let that get into places you wont want it, not sure how legal it is without them, shouldnt be an issue.

[@andrewbulloch6218]

I got hit by a mk2 TT and it’s dented mine. After watching this I think it’s probably better to change it rather than have it fixed at the body shop. What do you think Dom?

[@TheParrottBros]

It’s probably cheaper to have it replaced and painted than it would be to have it repaired as no doubt it has some light rust that would need prepping too. Plus the time it takes to make repairs will likely cost more than buying a new one

[@calummcculloch8681]

Hi Dom You happen to know where i could get replacement sills from ? I have retreated mine last year but they are going bad again time to replace i think . Cheers Calum

[@TheParrottBros]

Hey Calum, Yes they can be purchased from TPS or Coverdale car parts, for new ones, or secondhand jump on eBay/speak to me and I can forward you some details of Breaker who may have some

[@stuartwilliams2693]

Hi Dom, do you have a source for the clips on the cill covers as they get broken during removal?

[@TheParrottBros]

@@stuartwilliams2693 hey buddy, the clips that hold the inner trim? Speak to Coverdale car parts

[@ScottPC]

It impresses me how well it lasts under the sills for a 2000's car. Not the best design!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats it! structure of the car is solid, the sill covers terrible haha

[@damianjames8135]

Nice video Dom and good timing for me, does anybody know if you can buy new or pattern ones as mine are rotten?

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad to hear it, you can buy new ones from TPS still, they are around £179 last time i checked, or buy some decent condition used ones but they will need some prep unless you get lucky and can get a paint match

[@jonmunford2321]

Awesome 👍. doing this next 🤞things will be good 😂👍😁

[@TheParrottBros]

take your time and clean the bolts thoroughly and you should be good mate 🙏

[@JoshuaKabatay]

is it common for Audi TT MK1 to get stiff break when doing sudden hard break at highspeed?

[@TheParrottBros]

Can you re word what you mean as I don’t fully understand. Thanks dom

[@JoshuaKabatay]

@@TheParrottBros I'm driving fast on motorway when suddenly the car in front of me suddenly break, I need to break aswell but the break pedal suddenly become very to push it feels like pressing the break while the engine is off, it still works tho but it kinda scary not to use your brake in instant.

[@TheParrottBros]

@@JoshuaKabatay now I understand what you mean, yes it’s quite common. You have a split vacuum pipe somewhere between the inlet manifold and the brake booster. It’s a hard plastic pipe and over time gets brittle and splits. Usually fails near or behind the heat shielding Behind the charge pipe

[@markymarktt8697]

Iv done a fair few ov these over the years the easiest way is a wire brush on a drill then you can re coat it

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats a good shout too buddy, will have to remember that for next time 😅

[@darielanghilante2326]

Something I know will need doing on my TT, sooner rather than later I predict. At least I know what the job will entail. Ta 😎

[@ian5589]

Any idea where to find new sills as mine are rusted

[@TheParrottBros]

Genuine ones are still available. If you speak to Coverdale car parts they can supply. Failing that get on eBay and you’ll get a decent used set. Just be sure to get lots of pictures first

[@jeffreyruiz7274]

Hey do you have a video on how to remove the whole door

[@TheParrottBros]

I dont as its not something ive ever had to do sorry

[@andycharger]

That is a great job done Dom. Very well explained and detailed. I can see some bubbling on the ends of the 3.2 sills so I am thinking its a job for this summer. I dont want them going too bad! I had not even thought about all that underseal on them. Maybe they can go off to an body shop to be stripped as well as painting! Saves me a job!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks mate, deffo a nicer weather job, do you wanna do what chris done or are you like me and not trusted with a paint can haha! yeah probably best to leave to someone else if youe not 100%, ive got new sills for my nogaro, im just saving up for the paint job as need quite a few bits doing

[@StueyMonster]

Only just notices your workshop is round :) Also, the longest thing with this can be getting the wheel arch liners off as the screws just continually turn in the plastic fixings but won't come out, very frustrating. I purchased a pack of 10 replacement screws/fixings for £4 and poked a bit of waxoyl over the heads when i put everything back together so they don't rust too quickly. Great that you can replace sills on the TT with no welding... I wish they did this on mk5 Golfs!!!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats a great tip about the waxoyl! like it, yeah its an old grain silo haha

[@usuallybrokencars]

Wish we had seen this a year ago before we took some off! there was some rust on that one i can tell you!

[@TheParrottBros]

Haha always good to know what fixings are hidden behind trims prior to removal. Specially when not 100% of the original part is left 😂😂

[@stevesloan6775]

It’s great to see a new TT video tutorial…!!! Please keep them coming!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀🍀🍀😎

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks mate, appreciate that, will be a few more of them coming soon enough once im all settled in the unit

[@Ja-lu9uj]

Nice! I will receive mine side skirts from sanding and painting soon. Do you recommend using new bolts for reassembly?

[@TheParrottBros]

You should be fine to clean and re use the existing bolts, where they have been sealed they are usually nice and clean / intact

[@pigeonguardgames507]

Thanks for this Dom, I've had one side done and the other needs doing! Might well have a bash at this myself when we have some sustained dry weather! My drivers side had a whole rainforest growing in the sill cover, I probably broke enviromental laws cutting down the trees and rare flowers growing in the meadow😂...that moss on yours, I'd recommend sending some spores of that to the doomsday seed vault.🤣

[@TheParrottBros]

😂😂😂 Yes it is a good source of moss growing thats for sure, the thing with this job is its straightforward enough, just time consuming as you have the sit and clean out each bolt well before proceeding, then its fairly plain sailing

[@chrismorton7112]

Where are you based

[@TheParrottBros]

In hertfordshire mate

[@KarlFrost-y1v]

Hi Dom, this is a really helpful video - thank you. I shall be replacing my side sill this weekend but I just wondered what to use to stick it back to the underbody i.e the part you cut along with your knife at the end? Also, my ends are not that bad so would a simple clean and hammerite in black be sufficient? Thank you.

[@TheParrottBros]

@@KarlFrost-y1v I would recommend using a sikaflex or tigerseal. Both polyurethane flexible sealants. Hammerite should be sufficient providing you’ve got a good clean surface with no loose rust or bits on yes

[@KarlFrost-y1v]

@@TheParrottBros Great thank you for replying! Job for this weekend!

[@TheParrottBros]

@@KarlFrost-y1v hey mate, how did you get on?

[@KarlFrost-y1v]

@@TheParrottBros Hi, thanks for checking in... I ordered some sealant online and its only being delivered today so a bit delayed on the project. Ive got a few other little projects to sort as I go along one is a slight stutter on acceleration - My OBDII says Front O2 Sensor but could it maybe be split in any particular pipe?

[@TheParrottBros]

@@KarlFrost-y1v it’s worth checking for leaks as air leaks will cause issues. O2 sensor is common for issues also, if you have access you can usually see what readings it’s getting and then see if that’s within normal range. If not may need replacing

[@AngloSaxon1]

Lots of hard work there, keep you busy for a while.

[@TheParrottBros]

Yeah quite a straight forward job but very time consuming and dirty haha

[@haggismuncher4543]

Your the tt God I found the other tt guy quite abrasive your more chilled 😂

[@TheParrottBros]

thanks buddy appreciate that

[@jambacardi2474]

Good Job Dan, its one of those jobs I've been putting off , just need a day or two with no bad weather

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats it, i also need to attack the nogaro blue tt and replace the sills, i have been putting it off as ill need to get them painted and thats more money haha

[@CarChris82]

Nice one mate good explanation on how to get the sills off 👍

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, as these cars get older unfortunately they are getting worse and worse, your paint work saved yours before they got too bad

[@audittrs2885]

Nice 1 dom i always thaught they be lot more difficult to do

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, they are just time consuming to get out nicely but quite a straight forward job 😎

[@arnaudgarny898]

Thanx so much, I need to replace it and now I know how to do it.

[@TheParrottBros]

Awesome!

[@martinpearce60]

Great vid Dom nice to know what to do in advance of any job 👍🏻

[@TheParrottBros]

Always good to know what to expect :) glad to have helped mate

[@benofthenorthuk]

Excellent little guide, thanks Dom!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks Bro

[@bobjarvis1787]

Very helpful, makes me realise that I have to do mine 😊 (have a look at Ray Levang, 4 years ago where he does the wings as-well)

[@TheParrottBros]

I'll check it out! yeah i need to do my noggy ones, got a set of new genuine sills sitting there waiting to go on as waited nearly 3 years for some noggy ones to come up for sale but never did haha

[@bobjarvis1787]

Best to buy new if the car is a keeper. Your recent video of the 400 hp Badger 5 car was excellent. Badger 5 are missing a trick, a film of the whole rebuild would be epic. Truly how the TT should be. Reloaded the CD player last night with Boney M and Diana Ross ready for summer!

[@mistatt-ho3gt]

Thanks Dom- very helpful

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterosborne7]

Great useful video as always Dom 👌

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad you think so! its a job most of us will need to do at somepoint and if your like me have been putting it off for some time haha

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉

[@TheParrottBros]

Merci!

[@alaindunkerque59]

@@TheParrottBros 👍 😉 TT

[@peterlowden3814]

Another great video Dom 👌

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, now these cars are getting on a bit its more of a common issue

[@tonydonny7886]

Very helpful 👍🏼

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulknight7535]

Excellent 👍🏻

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, hopefully not something you'll ever have to do! yours is super clean