When a butcher becomes a mechanik ... Two Audi RS5s V8 with some easy and difficult repairs.

[@davidreville7211]

So pleased the grey car is ‘just an oil leak’. I used to own it and loved to look after it, like you would not believe… Good spec/Low mileage car too 👍🏼

[@manxman8008]

the oil leak helps to reduce the corrosion on the frame...

[@wolfgangw.8243]

Instead of fire you can use a induction heat tool. I like the way you work on these premium cars, like a premium mechanic

[@VAGTechnic]

use to have one but it never last long ... have to find proper one

[@miceinoz1181]

I cannot believe you are not able to replace the rivnuts in the plastic (or metal if needed). These kits are readily available most places. Another informative video. When I watch these, I get to appreciate my X5 Beemers even more.

[@plokijij7856]

I knew a mechanic who became a butcher! Said it was more money!

[@VAGTechnic]

Good for him

[@Thecarbonhero]

You guys are the best - some of this work overlaps with the stuff I have to do with my dad (Lexus tech) on my S4, especially the bushings, random audi-specific diagnostic (ie. DRC, Check Valves in old videos, etc.). Love doing the work and see it in a vid and knowing we thought right. Total experts on this channel.

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

For brake pipes etc. that are plastic coated and siezed into the tube nut you can usually use a hot air heat gun for enough heat - as soon as the plastic coating on the pipe starts to soften you can start to work the tub nut loose. If a torch is required e.g. top link bolts I often use plumbers heat mats and or scraps of ally sheet or car heat shield to keep the flame away from rubber etc. Wear a decent mask ! don't want to be breathing in brake fluid vapour or zinc fumes etc.

[@ikess1]

Yup . All of us spanner twirlers have our own way getting that damn bolt out . I've even advised replace the whole damn upright at times . Great fun that bolt.

[@killervm1234]

We never replace just the bushings at our shop. We replace the complete arm since that ball joint is going to start making noises very soon. We work on every make and model and Audis and VW are the most hated brand here. engineers really hate us 🤣

[@peterphilipse8792]

That upper pinch bolt is a killer.

[@VAGTechnic]

Not if you know how to do it 😀

[@sarcastixx74]

Removing the bolts from the upper arms where it meets the top mount first makes it a lot easier as it takes the tension away from the 2 balljoints that the pinch bolt is resting against. If needed the whole knuckle arm can then come out which gives much better access and leverage.

[@aqa321]

Heat + penetrating oil + air hammer.....

[@GRfourfun]

Love this channel, your editing is spot on and your expertise is great to watch. You also deserve way more subscribers.

[@ikess1]

Great channel lads . Love the attention to detail. That B7 RS4 build episode was class .

[@danielcgomez]

Awesome! ...Looking forward to the Blue RS5 video!

[@Bouloama]

I really appreciate you guys for the English content. Good stuff and keep it up

[@sean3077]

Great work sir 👏👏

[@shifty277]

I just want to say thank you for filming all the work you do this is right up my street all this content on Audi stuff and all the problems you solve with audis in the the UK. As a side note your video editing and the process of music and time lapses is getting on the money you obviously spend a lot of time doing the editing on your PC. Thumbs up.

[@10essee10titans]

so how do you feel about these cars in general? if i love it, is it worth picking up a well maintained one, or avoid?

[@timessix8434]

Thanks, very interesting! Good lighting under the car now!!!

[@lifeslooker]

2k for all that? Awesome. Always love watching your footage.

[@chrisleon27]

Greetings from China ,great job

[@benk587]

Awesome videos man! As an RS5 owner myself, I really understand the term “pain in the ass” when working on these things🤣 Great work and looking forward to more content 💪🏽

[@DaCocoBrova]

Love this channel. It's 'bushings' though. 'Bushes' are plants, and hairy crotches lol

[@VAGTechnic]

:D thanks for advice

[@raycollington4310]

The owner of this car is brave letting a so-called mechanic of that standard loose on a car of this sophistication. It's possible the mechanic was Trabant factory trained, I think he was a bricklayer. You've save another Audi owner, well done.

[@kieranwarner7624]

Thanks for another great video, as an RS4 b8 owner I’m always listening for things and waiting for something to go wrong, you guys seem to take it in your stride

[@sarcastixx74]

Always wondered why Audi never followed the same way as BMW did with their undertrays. On my old E46 M3 there were access flaps built in to the trays that clipped in/out to allow much easier oil and level sender changes. Doesn't add too much time to the job but oil changes on my B8 S4 are longer due to the front tray having to be fully removed. And those self tappers holding it on always start slowly disappearing eventually (depending on the garage used lol)

[@khalidacosta7133]

Audi engineers found a better way. The engines leak so much oil, with constant top ups, the oil is always new ;-) "Lifetime fluids"

[@maestroadam]

@@khalidacosta7133 haha just like black exhaust tips! You don't even need to get the black package!

[@dan2fast4you21]

Totally agree with you. Once you get the hang of it you can whip the tray off quickly, but nevertheless it crossed my mind to create a access port on my rs4.

[@sarcastixx74]

@@maestroadam True! Mine are always like the ace of spades, no point cleaning them. I've got RS4 style tips, permablack inside and out 🤣

[@Saltcodnewfie]

You need an apprentice to pass on your excellent work ethic and vast knowledge . Keep up the awesome work.....and channel.🥳🥳

[@Kiss__Kiss]

VAG Technic video? I'm the first comment? Let's Go!!!!

[@VAGTechnic]

+5 respect

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

Another informative video. Thanks. is there a undercoating you would recommend to the UK owners to help with the "surface rust" ?

[@chrispy104k]

Top stuff lads. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@kalebshafer2709]

The timelapse sections where you are using the press are so awesome. great music for it too. no anti-seize on pinch bolt?

[@expofcam]

good work, doing things right pays off💪

[@petercheems8118]

Change battery in your smoke alarms!

[@gordonnesbitt2407]

The ball joints were not replaced are they a shim type and do not need replaced

[@German-Whip-V8]

Excellent video as always

[@lisandro12349]

Amazing work man! Really enjoy it. I daily a 2010 S5 V8. I tried to apply all tips knowledge and focus like you guys do when I work in mine. Also, you mentioned is not good to drain the oil with the engine cold, why is this? When is warm I guess you can drain it easily and more quantity? Thanks!

[@Johnny16781]

Top job once again which is great to see now days, Keep up the good work also,

[@Skyisnotalimit]

When a butcher becomes a car manufacturer!

[@VAGTechnic]

😂

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

It amazes me people will take cars like these to the kind of cowboys that will hack a car around like that. At the very least you give the customer the option costs "x" to do properly and save "y" with a short cut so customer knows up-front. Either way no excuse for not making sure the sump plug isn't leaking.

[@milesgoff7261]

Do you copper slip the undertray bolts before they go back in?

[@johncarr4404]

Another excellent video.

[@fartamplifer]

Great video as always. One suggestion, you might want to consider a bluetooth microphone to clip onto your shirt. Sometime when you turn your head or hold the camera up to something so we can see it better, it's hard to hear you.

[@steverotherham5672]

Great video again 👍

[@1001butler]

Hi love your videos good bunch of guys talented fitters looking to book my A6 3.0 s line in for service and gearbox service how busy are you thanks nick

[@Vahe_JR]

Do you recommend a engine flush before oil change on the Audi rs5 2013 and which brand

[@VAGTechnic]

BG yes

[@davidmccausland9063]

Another superb video..... 👌 👏 👍

[@yugo4576]

Interesting channel, new subscriber here. I'm a longtime BMW enthusiast / mechanic, and I'm somewhat surprised that Audi uses ceramic cats where equivalent BMW (E39 M5 / E60 M5 etc...) use metallic cats, which are vastly superior. But then I'm not surprised as I'm shocked with some of Audi engine designs, especially the with timing chain. Yes, BMW has its own problems, but man, Audi screwed up royally with some stuff.

[@kalobesh]

Fact is that some people should not work on cars, seeing what the condition of the grey RS5 was to start with!

[@greenaddictiongarage3236]

Is it just UK cars or is the bushings used by Audi just not great quality. They don't seem to get much life before needing to be replaced?

[@speedshed]

Will all RS5 B8’s have cat problems or is it just some, is it age and or mileage related? When you replace the cats do you cut the can and replace internals only? If so can you give me a link to the part and is that a permanent fix? I noticed you used a borascope to see inside the cats when still on the engine. Where about gives you access to feed the borascope down to investigate the cat internals? Love watching your vids, your knowledge of these cars is amazing.

[@VAGTechnic]

Age related , we use German company directly for Euro 5 high flow cats

[@dan2fast4you21]

I would of thought that the DRC tool for a shop like yours would be a viable investment. It’s around 600£. My DRC will probably go sooner rather then later so I looked up at my options and came across the official tool and a DIY option using a hydraulic hand pump.

[@VAGTechnic]

3.5k for machine

[@dan2fast4you21]

@@VAGTechnic Wow my bad. Yeah that’s the price of a new lift😂

[@briangardner1641]

DRC pipe leaking - now that sounds like a typical RS5 :( my 2015 has had both front pipes replaced recently 2 years apart by Audi main dealer because no one has a DRC pump machine. I now know where to take my RS5 when something else goes wrong.

[@earlybird4709]

I thought the owner would of got you to replace that bodged undertray!

[@MrSneakA]

People learn the messy way when non genuine crush washer is used on oil change. Those chopped up covers and shield make me sad.

[@TeamAtterz]

and how tf do you tighten them top arms are ride height?

[@VAGTechnic]

Without wheels ?

[@jouleskelvin]

Make a video of you replacing the battery in your smoke detector. 😎

[@gaspode505]

Good idea with this undertray 😂

[@tomtomworks898]

that oil leak is intended to lubricate the rear of the car and now you ruind it😂

[@VAGTechnic]

😀

[@johncowie3092]

All these knackered bushes is there a better quality product that would have lasted better from new or are they just installing cheap components

[@VAGTechnic]

Polibush

[@mic437]

sweet

[@vagtech74]

Petrol Audi with steering on the wrong side always bad news

[@cabottaxi]

35000 and underneath looks in really poor condition. Give the dog a pair of overalls . She looks keen to get started.😀

[@kennadod2080]

I have a twenty year old skoda 1.8T with no major problems ever. Are car makers getting lazy these days ??

[@someusername121]

37k miles and it needs all the bushings replaced? Yikes.

[@VAGTechnic]

11 years old 😀 how long the condom last in the wallet ?

[@polydrug]

lol@@VAGTechnic

[@YouGuessedit1]

Some of these newish Audi models with average or low mileage dont seem reliable.

[@VAGTechnic]

I see 12-14 year old car 🤷‍♂️

[@SarmedAmeen]

This video won't be complete until you show us the special process to place the bushings 😁

[@VAGTechnic]

😂

[@TeamAtterz]

These B8 rear subframes are absolute rubbish.

[@remfanuk1970]

are these v8's all just unreliable...i would love a rs4 avant but some of these videos scare the shit out of me!

[@shelbymccaul6505]

“Very special process, that I will not tell you.”? Not cool Man, don’t leave us out of the loop! Those control arm pinch bolts have ALWAYS been a pain! B5,B6,B7,and B8! Never worked on a B9.

[@VAGTechnic]

In last 6 years I end up drilling only one hub 😀 even that was on my personal car

[@mbrylewski]

Somany butchers out there that think they're experts when it comes to cars!

[@manxman8008]

I think if you work on Audis, you need another car lift, as engine out is so often needed.

[@leonardomatak6331]

Rasturate 🫡🤘🏻