You want to own RS5 B8 4.2FSI V8? Check this before buying one ! Can sport catalyst pass emission?

[@99andrianmonk]

Very interesting. You handled a difficult situation and made it look easy. Clearly a master technician who not only is talented but also sensitive to his customer's needs. Not found in most mechanics. Also, convinced me that I won't get another Audi. Pulling the engine to change timing belts is bad engineering.

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you Frank

[@bq5577x]

Well this is not true in all Audi's, I think this is just something of a big engine in a relatively small car. With a 2.0 TFSI or 1.8TFSI I can't believe this should be done, neither with the 3.0TFSI (but I don't know if thats delivered in this car). I've got a Polo 1.2 TSI with 300.000km, chain has never been replaced. Car runs on LPdi (liquid phase direct injection of LPG) - no soot produced, so no rock hard particles wearing down the chain I assume... Also It doesnt have a cam adjuster, so one less part to wear either way! But if the chain fails (like many did, this one did get a modified one in the first years as well) - you do not have to remove the engine. (logically imo hahaha)

[@vig37]

BMWs are worse, if you can fathom that!

Cars and engines do break. It's not a common issue - these engines have very few issues so I don't understand how could this turn somebody off. I've seen some VERY unreliable engines running a long time no issues and I've seen some very reliable engines break. That's normal. It's mechanics, moving parts and things go wrong. There is no such thing as an invincible engine or well good luck finding one. As a BMW owner I can tell that all brands I've looked into have problems, some have more others less but there is 0 guarantee for anything in world of mechanics. My 2004 BMW E46 has 440k km on the counter and still running with it's 1st timing chain but still some things could go wrong even today.

[@ziolan8970]

@@bq5577x I have the 2.0 in my b7 A4 and the timing engine has to come out to be replaced. I’ve had it done and it was so expensive I could’ve bought a better car.

[@TheManmoths]

As a B8.5 RS4 owner this is refreshing to see how thorough and transparent you are. Awesome video too!

[@Me-ri2ke]

This is simply one of the best video I’ve watched showing how complicated and complex the rs range is to work on .

[@AlwaysBeSmart674]

Right it’s like you need to be a engineer

[@thorsrensen3162]

The good thing about these cars is that the owner dont need to be worried about rising gas prices as it is only a small fraction of the running cost anyway.

[@rudolfopadilla535]

Your one of the best, or maybe you are the best vag technician that I've seen. You have great content, and you describe everything very clearly.

[@zoltanjasz]

Luckyli, I watched this video after I bought my RS5 V8. ;) I am owning from 2015 and has 120000km on board. As you also mentioned these are prety issue free engines, I did not have any problem with the engine or even with the whole car by now. Nothing. However there migth be exceptions, as for all type of cars. Obviosly I change the oils and consumables regularly and I use only OEM parts. I am using the car only for long trips and on track days. I did carbon clean with nuts but did not have serious carbon deposit on valves. Love the car.

[@claycrawford9009]

How is the car now? 1 year up date?

[@zoltanjasz]

@@claycrawford9009 Still in love :). +10000Km no issues. Replaced rear rotors and pads because of wearing

[@ssingh358]

yo i’m looking to buy one, it has 100k miles on it things i should look for or ask the downer??

[@ssingh358]

@@zoltanjaszalso can you give me and idea on yearly expense to maintain it, i’m in college i don’t want to make a big mess out of it being unexpectign

[@zoltanjasz]

Before buying the car take it to an Audi authorized service and ask for a general test. And the most important check the car's service history. The most important is the regular oil changes. The engine and gearbox are very sensitive to the oil change. Most of faults' root cause is the missed or wrong oil change. @@ssingh358

[@craiglove5330]

I have this exact problem with my RS5 right now. Been chasing the misfires for nearly 5 months. Plugs, coils, carbon clean, new injectors. Done it all myself. Be checking this next week. If my timings out. Sad to say. But goodbye car. I've poured about 5k in to it already(mostly for the gearbox) and a 7k bill is beyond my reach now. But thanks for the advice. Great video. 👍

[@ultygamer]

Mine is not an RS5 and not even an Audi, but I'm in the exact same situation, I have been chasing a misfire on one single cylinder from the day I got the car. Got a new timing chain, plugs, lambdas, timing solenoids, coils, tried all kinds of injector cleaners, additives, high octane fuels, prayed to car Gods. At this point I'm afraid that it's got low compression in one cylinder and if that's true then bye bye Alfa Romeo.

[@1cbsmithsanjuan]

Damn man, that sucks. I know the feeling, dumped $6k into my transmission and like clockwork, started having issues with motor (LT1 with 140k miles). Hope you can ditch your RS5 without losing too much money. I bet you’re gutted about having to get rid of it.

[@TruePurpleHaze]

@@ultygamer Leaky Injektor maybe. You could remove it and clean it with an ultrasonic cleaner and some carb cleaner as cleaning agent. Guy called AliMECH made a video recently.

[@robertficek7586]

@@ultygamer i had a mis fire on 2 cylinders, chased it for a while, the misfire counter only registered at idle, otherwise the engine ran normal, turned out to be leaky injectors. you can test leaky injectors, at normal operating temp, shut off the engine and check the high pressure fuel reading, it should increase, mine decreased quickly to 5bar, it should have increased from 30bar to 50ish bar

[@Bytrl]

I mean.. im all for doing things myself, but with cars like these..it really pays to let pros handle it from the jump. You'd have spent less not being cheap.

[@yyz125]

It's so sad that the chain adjusters and guides are the weak link failures. But you are a superior surgeon

[@robertslegers257]

The more of your videos I watch the more I love my 2007 Chev Malibu. ROCK ON!

[@brennanlukas5467]

When my b6s4 jumped the exhaust cam on bank 2 (drivers in the us) was about that far out. The plastic guide on that heads chains broke apart completely and ate the piston and spring. Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve seen a vag engine jump only 1-2 teeth at timing failure.

[@royparker1844]

Thank you for this mesmerising content, clearly very skilled. Love the look of all the Audi RS models but think best to stick to my W124 320 Merc & daily Toyota. I know big horsepower is never easy but plastic chain tensioner surely can’t be the best option. TY again for the content.

[@DOMS4.]

Majority of the cars on the road today use plastic somewhere in there chain guide setups. Everything from GTR's & M3's to GT350's & SLR McLaren. Chances are your favorite car uses them too.

[@louvendran7273]

@@DOMS4. W124 doesn't lol

[@digitalscale76]

@@louvendran7273 well the 2.0 makes like 50 kw lol

[@rodrig0pinto]

Merc is on another league!

[@DOMS4.]

@Louvendran Chetty You do know that car is at least 25 now right? 90% of cars now including Benz's use plastic guides.

[@iansouch]

Your a clever guy, a superb technician. I’m so glad my Corvette LS1 V8 isn’t as complicated. Audi have come along way since my urquattro was their top performance machine. Now their cars are a 1000 times more complex. Great video 👍

[@theeinsuranceguy]

I actually came from a LS1 to an Audi RS5 lol

[@rogerbarrett9920]

Super video again- Buying an older Audi really is a lottery when you look at the work involved to get this car’s engine back to spec again. That’s why I buy Japanese cars and bikes, the sort I can service myself. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the technical specs of an engine like this but they are never going to have the reliability of a V8 by Toyota for instance as the build quality always seems lacking.

[@TheOxtrom]

Thank you for this. I was going to buy an Audi rs5 of the same generation next month. After watching this video, I understood that I don't want to have the hassle of having an Audi again, after what happened with my previous Audi A5 of the same generation but with the 2.0, tfsi engine where the belt tensioner went out while driving basically nuking the engine making me have to replace the engine because it was cheaper than a complete rebuild, I was thinking of giving Audi another shot, but this popped up in my feed weeks before buying one, so I will take that as a sign

[@ghostemperor.x]

Was thinking about buying a B8 RS5 as a fun run about with a loud exhaust, but thank you for this video. I've come to realize the error of my ways hahaha

[@lamachhorne9043]

So I'm guessing that small misfire during the road test was due to faulty plugs? You guys seem to know Audis/VW like the palm of your hands. It would be interesting to see what challenges some of the other cars in the yard present. Keep up the good work!

[@wilbertbenjamin]

I've owned a volks cc vr6 4mosion exec 4 motion for 6 or7 yrs and I hit 120 at least once a day.. Outside of water pump, battery fuel pump brakes rotors, trans mission oil changes. sun roof fixing front struts. It's been the best and fastest car I've owned in a while. but I think people need to learn preemptive maintenance and listen to your car. Please follow the maintenance book on your car

[@billymania11]

Good job. I can honestly say that outside of the Audi race team, you are probably one of the most skilled Audi mechanics. I look forward to viewing other videos.

[@kyrkbymannen]

I’m amazed that you can do all this, beautiful to watch

[@gkb]

Why is it that every Audi has timing issues? From there 4 cylinders, 3.0t and the v8s. I want A8D3 badly but I’m terrified. Wish I had someone like you close by if I was to grab one. Great job breaking down this issue. Keep up the great work

[@winzfeld1]

Cheap shitty plastic tensioners. BMW’s have the same issues

[@cjbht19minaret]

The reason for this is to push people to buy new cars instead of paying the premium to repair an otherwise fine vehicle. This way they are increasing their new car sales and used car sales.

[@gonefishin3620]

Thanks why I bought the 2.0 TFSI way better engine and its very easy to change the timing chains/rails. Cheaper to maintain aswell

[@sennengomes]

Another great and informative video. 👍🏽These cars are far too complicated & over engineered. Only one place for these types of cars, I.e scrap yard!

[@Bigmaac]

Man, I am thinking about buying a 2015 Rs5 for about 3months and researching but this video i think had put me off. It's just so expensive if anything goes wrong. Great video.

[@onepalproductions]

It's videos like this that make me realise how lucky I am to drive a 2006 Peugeot 107 which has never required any maintenance except tyres, a rear exhaust box, and two font ball joints in the last 16-years. Great video, You do a complex job very well.

[@davog1946]

Yes but you have to be seen in a 107 🤣

[@aldionsylkaj9654]

@@davog1946 Cars are done, ride bikes.

[@fordcabriogt]

@@aldionsylkaj9654 ride your bike 800km to go on holiday

[@markletts8802]

I'm at the stage that MPG is more important than MPH,and dropping 7k on repair bills just isn't happening,nice motor though

[@startingtech3900]

Your car garbage

[@fastboatster]

To get the starter done in the car, service manual suggests dropping the transmission. Gonna say b8 rs5 makes for a compelling reason to buy an e90/92 m3) at least you don’t need to remove the engine to do the rod bearings.

[@CarViewsGR]

In Greece an E92 M3 in good condition is around 40-45k€ right now though and an RS5 same condition around 30k€…

[@JC_46]

@@CarViewsGRin the UK they are both below £20k

[@CarViewsGR]

@@JC_46 I know, most of them have a lot of issues though and aren’t maintained…

[@lordjop9684]

I own a 2015 S3 with 165,000 miles. My dream is to own this exact same car. Excellent video.

[@dan2fast4you21]

Read my reply to a comment above.

[@masterblaster4393]

Considering depreciation, huge maintenace costs, complex overengineering, etc..., it's safe to say, that we have an endless money pit car, right here. It's not for anyone, that's for sure. 7000 pounds price tag for this job, confirms it.

[@jazzy8459]

Junk

[@darkspeed62]

​@Nbomber I disagree. If well looked after, particularly the diesels they will run for ages. Same with anything, if you look after it and maintain it properly then it will last you. if yoy skip services to save a few ££ then you will pay for it in the long run. The RS5 is clearly a far more complex car than say a B8 A5 (which I own) and this video confirms it.

[@jldp24]

They high performance cars..thy not built for 10 year plus. Get yourselves a Toyota or a Lexus Corolla. Only a retard buys a high performace car with 50k miles on it..I personally wont consider anything over 20k miles..even less.

[@nunodan3018]

@@darkspeed62 An a5 3.0 tdi is 10% easier to work with. The way they did the timing chain is just nonsense

[@thorsrensen3162]

Dang what a piece of mechanical junk, this is not a car seriously designed for daily transportation of people and it is not a race car either. Just waste of money.

[@bizling]

Without this sort of knowledge and skills, I can't see how these cars will ever get past 25/30 years old...

[@Krezo200]

every car can get past 25 or 30 years, but cars like this will take (ten)thousands and (ten)thousands of dollars

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Depends how you treats them also. Where you live, climate if it’s cold and below zero a lot than a lot more west and tear on cold starts etc, salt and snow build up, hard acceleration and revving, drifts burn outs etc.

[@nicholaswicks3077]

There are tons of 25 year Audis if you cant afford the maintenance then it’s not the car for you

[@codymasek]

Great video! I only wish I could have watched it a couple of months ago. I just did the upper oil sump on my 2015 RS5, so since the engine had to come out, I did the timing chains, guides and tensioners too. It's a big job, but lots of fun. Just for future reference, the cam adjusters do have timing marks on them that are supposed to be lined up with little "half moon" marks on the head. It's not in the Audi repair manual, but apparently it is possible to put the adjusters on in a bad position. I learned about this from a Lamborghini mechanic who works on a lot of Huracans which have a very similar engine.

[@VAGTechnic]

3.0tfsi have them , but this doesn’t, reason why they have them sometimes is that the adjuster didn’t have grove alway around and you have to fit it only to one position for the oil feed otherwise it will not work

[@Goczku]

We dont need take off engine if we want replace just timing gear

[@lilspkie]

Saddest day when I sold mine. But there was no way I was going to be dropping the engine evrytime. THIS ENGINE GAVE ME ANXIETY LOOKING AT IT 😂 lots of respect for you bud thank so much for the content!

[@shelby6622]

"THIS ENGINE GAVE ME ANXIETY LOOKING AT IT" OMG that's too funny 😂😂😂😂.

[@tunintunin3417]

I am actually an anti-german car guy but I liked and subscribed, kudos to you and your work. Keep it pro.

[@anthonygiordano6265]

Great video man , just amazing work you have performed. I was in the market for a 2015 rs5 but am not so sure this will be the case now after watching this . I mean 80% of the time you need to drop the engine is just crazy and going to stay away . Take care

[@scotthull2141]

i am looking at a 2009 and a 2010 but seeing this confirms other sources about the timing chain (and fuel pumps) i might pass as well. thnx

[@bartc4525]

I did not expect the editing at 20:40 that was pure gold.

[@christobotha5378]

A skilled technician and clearly very dedicated. Watching this was therapeutic

[@josebatista8277]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I strongly believe that you can work on the space shuttle. As an AUDI ALLROAD owner (2001) 2.7 it's been a long hard journey and in the process has made me a part time mechanic.

[@AlwaysBeSmart674]

Damn man it’s crazy you’re such a professional mechanic. Sort of remind me of the “car ninja” how he is with bmws you’re with Audi’s

[@Mark__A]

Nice work! I almost bought an RS5 V8. I'm glad I decided to buy a V8 from another brand. Just too much issues with the 4.2, and they never making the claimed power.

[@tubejorrit]

Can I ask what v8 you bought? I'm debating to buy a c63 6.2 liter but that engine bay is cramped also and is also not free of small issue's.

[@Questchaun]

Dodged a bullet you did. Look at what you gotta do just to replace the timing chains.

[@michaelcoachtechvp2846]

@@Questchaun what put it in the junk yard thats what you have to do hahaah

[@denzelcrocker4956]

@@tubejorrit wouldnt Buy them. They have extreme expensive parts costs etc. Just Google the typical Problems and Look at the Prices. Buy Something Else Than german

[@tubejorrit]

@@denzelcrocker4956 IS-F?

[@what9418]

Very nice to see an expert at work

[@MCorrigan]

Fantastic video. Moral of the story, don't buy an RS5. It really bugs me how so many modern cars of this type cost a fortune, but are so badly made.

[@zoest9343]

I think it’s done on purpose to have owner bring it back to dealership and over charge em on everything

[@MCorrigan]

@@zoest9343 100%

[@z1bryan]

I was between an A5, S5, and thought about an RS5 from the B8.5 Gen. I settled on the A5 because it’s sooo much more approachable considering I do my own maintenance/ repairs. And I get my speed addiction from motorcycles hahaha

[@markhahn107]

I do my own work but I'd definitely let him work on mine. Nice thorough job.

[@somaxusa]

Great car! 2013-2015 model is timeless beauty! Awesome video guys! Do these engines have an iron liner/sleeve cylinder block?

[@DaiseyDieMelker]

Seems like you can take out one of these V8 of an RS4 or RS5 blindfolded. I imagine there are very few master technicians left that are true mechanics and can do good problem solving like you. Commendable. I've always wondered, and there are many online opinions, but is the B7 RS4 and B8 RS5 the same block or was it just Audi marketing saying it was a different engine all together?

[@ml5554]

Like the design and performance of these cars. But the possible costs of owning hold me back buying one. Thanks for the video and buying advise.

[@lynseybell811]

Great job guys. These arent mechanics they’re surgeons. High quality craft displayed with full transparency for the customer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mred9161]

Wow how much did they pay you to write that 😂😂😂

[@M159KTTR]

Just curious what's was the final bill price & how many hours did you spend on it? love the vids keep up the excellent work

[@VAGTechnic]

7k finally bill around 40h labour on this RS5

[@Dialga205]

@@VAGTechnic 7000 GBP? EUR?

[@VAGTechnic]

£££

[@redleather100]

@@VAGTechnic 😱

[@makantahi3731]

@@VAGTechnic holy cow!!!!, me and my mechanic worked on my 300c, 5.7, camshaft and springs replacement, engine was on car, heads on engine, 2 days, he asked 500€, i gave him 1000€

[@theeinsuranceguy]

I own this car in a 2013 model. JHM sells those headers for 1k when you send them your bad ones. Sux you have to drop the engine. Agree with you on the poor design. I love my Audi! At 70k miles and no big issues yet. I did swap out the mech board as a precautionary measure. Sounds like he bought one that was not cared for at all. Scheduled Maintenance is so important with these cars

[@lesmajszki2918]

Awesome video guys. Love to have mechanics like you in Canada. Most mechanics do not want to work on any German cars. Not sure why because all the new cars have the same technology now. Anyhow keep up the awesome work. cheers

[@rarswlew6070]

Brilliant work that, even though we’ve done it before, we’d palm jobs like that off tbh as it worries me too much. Can I ask why you seem to buy everything from TPS though? I’m guessing they really look after you with discount? Ours seem useless with supplying quickly and only seem to give us 5-10% discount usually which annoys us from a ‘Trade Parts Specialist’. Main dealers will give anyone that sort of discount if they ask for it. Never ever had issues with decent branded aftermarket Timing chain kits or belts at less than a third of the price usually, in fact the only issue we’ve had was a genuine part failure.

[@VAGTechnic]

It’s huge responsibility, we use genuine only , have my own personal reason . After market stuff from my experience never last long as the genuine ones . Brakes , timing belts , water pumps … did have issue once with TPS when new tensioner was supplied and it was faulty , unfortunately we find out after we fit it . Didn’t have time to go true official warranty so had to remove the engine on our cost and replace it . Since ! No issues good prices ( sort of ) can’t complain

[@dejavoue88]

having been a mechanic for 36 years it still doesn't surprise me that manufacturers have no idea about the build quality, longevity and reliability of an engine. they spend millions on building these so called fantastic engines yet don't care about the reliability of it, once its sold and over its warranty period that's it. what are these modern engines built from cardboard and glue. as you stated it looks like this has had regular oil and filter changes. yet the repair bill is more than the car is worth

[@fernandoreal9435]

I’ll buy that car with trust … u left it factory reset CLEAN and smooth WOwwww👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 am a dentist and it’s hard to find a good dentist.. wish I would it been mechanical engineer Iike you… 😎

[@TheWaxer1]

Its seems so easy when you do it...youre great , keep up the great work👍🏻and keep filming those projects greetings from the netherlands

[@makantahi3731]

it does not look easy even when i watch it, i had simultaneous pain in belly and ass

[@Howt-ooo]

Amazing channel this. Such a clever guys. Amazing work.

[@thatokgopa4724]

I’m no surgeon like your self, but damn you made magic here❤ S5 v6 owner 🎉

[@floridahummer]

how the hell do you remember where everything goes on these engines? fantastic job.

[@VAGTechnic]

East , everything just goes where it belongs

[@derickcole3128]

LEGEND!!! As always you make it look so easy!!!…DOCTOR AUDI does it again A pleasure to watch your work🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@СтефанГеоргиев-ф8я]

Hello ! The videos and content you show are super useful! Can I ask for more videos related to VCDS diagnostics, coding and programming? I think it would be useful for many people. Greetings!

[@mohbawa7111]

Keep doing good works for us bro it’s very interesting

[@michaelinmon522]

Fantastic video for understanding what has to happen to replace your timing chain on the RS5 4.2!

[@cjbht19minaret]

It’s just mileage and luck of the draw. Better to perform this service before issues occur.

[@rayobrien4274]

I must remember never to buy an s4/s5 or any of them for that matter thanks for the great video and information good luck.

[@flatsixr]

What an ordeal. All of those repairs. But the test drive, and those incredible V8 sounds…totally worth it! But, of course, I’m not the one paying the bill. 😂

[@mazza7282]

“Big bill, Big Bill comming” 🤣🤣 - great video, very methodically done. Great work 👍

[@TheHweeeeeee]

I watched this to confirm that I didn't want to buy a 80k RS5 at $35k. Sounds like a true money pit! Great video.

[@Sn0ws519]

Nothing is more expensive than a cheap German car lol

[@erikwilson32]

Lol I was literally talking to a dealership today about buying a used 2014 rs5 and have been watching rs5 videos since, then came across this video and reading the comments and now I don’t want it anymore.

[@darkspeed62]

it's crazy how somone can strip a car like that and just know where each bolt goes where.

[@onlyvans8519]

How the heck can you remember the sequence 😅of reinstall

[@actionman67]

You’re an amazing car mechanic! Bravo !!!

[@JacobM.]

You are the best car maintenance chanel Wow 👌🏻 Pozdrowionka 😉

[@gritpump]

You have to pull the engine to get to the time chain...brilliant.

[@AudiS41994]

Very well filmed! What a huge job this is!

[@RaresBalanean]

You are amazing sir and you do make it look easy. What are the chances in the future for you to make a comprehensive video or a series of videos regarding what involves an engine out and timing chains service on RS5. I have a 2015 RS5 and I plan on keeping it for as much as I can as I love it ! But I wanna learn it inside out and do the work myself. I’m in the middle of doing the carbon clean but with my luck ( nothing I ever accomplished came easy ) I had an injector stuck, I know I should have left it alone but after the extraction tool with the slide hammer shattered the plastics at the end of the injector I kinda had to pull it out. It required a pry bar a vice grip a piece of plywood and penetrating oil believe it or not, I also wanna ask how nervous should I be about the injectors, I didn’t protect them from debris as much as I should have, and I also understand that “cleaning” them with carb cleaner is a waste of time unless you can advise me on something. Thank you very much and I appreciate your videos.

[@BocaAtractivo82]

I enjoy learning how and what you do to diagnose and fix issues with Audis. In regards to RS5... Would love to drive and own it but not pay for the costs to fix - LoL! I am happy and satisfied with my 2017 4M 3.0T supercharged Q7 - Hopefully I see a transmission service fluid and filter,front final drive and center diff fluid service on your channel one of these days ;). Looking into a used 2015-2017 Sq5 (petrol only due to residing in Canada...) in the coming week(s) & month(s). Any suggestions and/or tips? what to lookout when it comes to visual inspection top to bottom?

[@AZ09898989]

When checking the camshaft adjuster with the scan tool, you are looking for 0 +/ 3 ° with the engine cold? Is the difference between the intake and exhaust phase important? 🤔 thx for great work will try to bring mine in to you guys, for certain 😀

[@aukanmeister]

Very interesting with the catalytic converters. Could you say anything about what type of CC you used? 100 cell, or maybe 300 cell? Does it matter at all? Miroslav does nice welds, by the way.

[@joesoapsk8]

On the V6 TDI Q7s, you can get the starter out by removing the alternator in place, but I'm sure you know that already XD

[@scap11]

This is so good! I’m struggling to get a slot for my car at this garage! Highly in demand

[@allsneakersgdl4733]

So the problem whit the inlet camshaft whas Only the regulator? Problem solved with that? I got a S6 v10 and One inlet camshaft its out Of timing, car runs and drive, rpm are limited 4000, loose power. Maybe this is the same manteinence I need to do so. Ive learned a lot whit your channel, congrats, and regards from México.

[@tomthompson7400]

very interestin , so what was causing the final missfire , and roughly inc cats what would that sort of repair cost , it looked expensive , but very well done.

[@leerollins4874]

Could you provide a link for the cats you fitted, I need some for my b8 rs4

[@bullvine2062]

I've just subscribed to the channel. I will definitely bring my car's to you. I went right back and looked at the videos, top mechanics.

[@domkraggp9944]

Man , you definitely should watch this before buying an Rs5, and all this on an engine that is clean and has had regular oil changes.imagine having to drop an engine to replace waterpump or thermostat

[@daviddubinetsky4926]

I replaced my thermostat on my 2014 rs5 in a few hours without removing anything except the bottom panel

[@gemininy1211]

There is a rare defect on the flywheel that can cause a catastrophe.. def check yours out if u have a rs5

[@9391862]

wow, giving a like for showing all the steps and work + explaining them.

[@JeffreyStockwell]

I am from another planet and have been looking for my car. You can keep it, since you know how to take it apart. I hope it runs better for you.

[@VAGTechnic]

Please come down and pay the bill ! Thank you mysterious alien 👽

[@CheezeCracker]

This is the strangest comment I've seen in a while

[@JeffreyStockwell]

@@CheezeCracker I was totally shocked to see this guy calmly take this thing from another world apart. Who is going to put it back together?

[@boof6566]

Lowkey love how your just like ya so we gotta drop the engine

[@moog247]

Great car. Horrendous maintenance. I watch this vicariously in mild relief that have never bought one, and never will!

[@alancibiz]

I’m lucky to have found your video love it good job bro

[@vinzclortho7766]

This makes me happy that i have the older, belt driven 4.2 40v. So much easier to work on.

[@zacharybeaudoin5474]

Love this channel. Love learning about my favourite car maker. Keep it up guys! I have a question tho. We currently own a 2014 a5 coupe and there’s condensation inside the left tail light. I personally think that it is due to the heat from the exhaust which is right underneath it . Would you have any suggestions to fix this? I know it’s minor but I love this car. Thank you!

[@jackos944]

replace it or take it out and drill a small hole in the bottom of it . shouldn’t condensate even if it’s above the exhaust, the seal around the glass will have failed if it’s really bad

[@zacharybeaudoin5474]

@@jackos944 Thank you for your answer. It ain’t that bad to be honest. I’m just perfectionist with this car hahaha. I’ll take some notes from what you said. Thanks again!

[@VAGTechnic]

Take the light off and have a look if the seals are ok alway around

[@zacharybeaudoin5474]

@@VAGTechnic I’ll do that, thank you very much👌🏻. Like I’ve said love you guys! Keep the hard work and the love for these cars going🤟🏻

[@KJohansson]

Sure its not a indicator fluid leak? :D

[@ldn889]

Where are you based mate , clearly know what your talking about and very helpful

[@NotDiiZE]

+VAG Technic insane job. i love it. but a question why did you not oil the ruber gaskets? will the not dry out?

[@thecallumdawes]

I've just bought one of these, seeing this video I'd be happy to bring it to you if I need anything doing 😎

[@trace7870]

How has yours held up?

[@stevenpike7530]

Much respect for your skill set…

[@дазабей]

How to correctly position camshaft phase regulators ? Elsa says to position the phase regulators relative to their old marks, but what to do if you are not sure of the correct position of the phase regulators?

[@The_Casual_Nerd]

Was looking at grabbing an 2015ish RS5 soon. Seems reasonable to find one with around 50K miles on it for $40k or so. People seem to praise this cars reliability. I think I heard you say timing chain tensioner failure like this is pretty uncommon. Would it be a bad buy for a 50k mile RS5 if the motor would need to come out soon for work like this needing to be done?

[@stevenren4336]

I bought one, 50k miles. Solid so far. I would just maintain it

[@tylerevans2261]

No bro do it! I’m picking up one with 40k on it. It will be my daily. These things are insane and very reliable.

[@Sean-if7rp]

Fantastic video. What do you think is a reasonable price in the UK for engine bearings, valves, valve springs, piston rings, chains and guides rebuild?

[@DaCocoBrova]

Great episode! Hoodie bought (B8 S5 V8 driver). Would really appreciate if you mentioned the mileage on the engines you work on/rebuild for reference.

[@VAGTechnic]

Thanks for watching and the order ! Mileage is on the beginning of the video 😏

[@DaCocoBrova]

@@VAGTechnic Ha! Gives me an excuse to re-watch. TY!

[@alanjohnstone2539]

Briallant job once again what a knowledge you have. Expensive car to repair.

[@k1dd1n1]

Hi @VAG Technic, apreciate the videos and the effort you put in - that`s true dedication. I`m also passionate about cars and mecanichs in general - would have a curiosity maybe you can shed some ligt on the topic:) Why do diesel cars only have Tubors and none has a supercharger - at least I dont know any audis from 2005 onwards with supercharger on diesel engine - is there any limitation on whyt they put them on petrol ones? Thenk you! thunbs up

[@atikovi1]

Here in most of the U.S. an emissions test would just be connecting to the OBD2 to see all the monitors have completed. I would have just gutted the cats and tossed on some O2 sensor spacers. Problem solved.

[@MrJef06]

😂

[@Jotomoz]

good video good info. job cost alot because people are lazy. learn to do it yourself if possible. get to know someone in the trade and it doesn't cost much if you can get trade prices. just replaced oem turbos which cost 5k each from the dealer (stealer). so replacing twin turbos would cost me 10k for parts 5 k labour. i did it myself cost me 3k new oem parts (2 turbos, intake and exhaust cams plus timing chain kit) labour done myself. about a year pass now no oil or coolant consumption no issues at all and i push the ride too. people gota learn or keep paying the massive bill.

[@sudorelabs4901]

Wow! what a amazing video!! great job!