A6 C8 and A8 D5 with noisy 3.0TDI engine.Audi dealer said it's normal acoustic noise, did we fix it?

Welcome to a 3rd video with the A6 and A8 with 3rd gen TDI engine.
Both cars came in at almost the same time for the repair after we did the technical report on them and the warranty company agreed to go ahead. In this video not only do we change parts but we want to get to the bottom of the issue. We made a measuring tool to check the clearance between the camshaft sprockets before we took them off and did the same measurement after we installed new parts according to the Audi manual. Will all this sort out the noise coming from the engine or was it a waste of money ?
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[@genericking]

The finger indeed helped to hear the noise, excellent addition!! 🤙

[@nigelk780]

Mech Eng here. That pitting is in fact sub surface fatigue of the material caused by the material being over stressed and then failing such that a piece then falls out. This is likely one more of a few things, narrow contact width, material specification, heat treatment, lubrication issue. The spring force onto the tooth looks a bad idea from a tooth life point of view imo.If you want to find out definitively then send it to a materials test lab and they will tell from the morphology and strength test what is likely the problem. Unless your oil pressure mod gets more oil there then it isnt going to work but a supplementary spray jet may well help a lot if you can figure a way but no doubt not easy.

[@xxshellsbellsxx]

Helical cut gears would go a long way to solving this.

[@goddesseddog]

@@xxshellsbellsxxcan't get a chain on that

[@matthewcrawford6737]

A different oil might reduce the wear by a reasonable amount. Used Oil analysis will tell the true story.

[@brizax]

It’s good to see someone that still takes pride in their work, love this channel , it never disappoints - I’m on like Audi number 7 - I feel you guys ! Minus a lift

[@brizax]

Seems like the loose tensioner let the chain wear the cam sprockets ? Vibration from loose chain tensioner ?

[@topgazza]

Just found this. Love watching proper engineering skills in action

[@davidreville7211]

Love your content Tomas.. Even if slightly frightening as I own a 2016 3.0 bitdi SQ5+ 😬

[@marcushightower9250]

For some reason I love the finger wags

[@SB-vb8ch]

The whole point of the secondary gears is that it gives zero backlash....there shouldn't be any freevplay at all!

[@goddesseddog]

he intentionally locked the two to measure the play. anyway, no play is probably not a good idea from wear perspective

[@enginedoc5988]

When pins removed yeah. Cams can also be noisy. And expensive

[@jeffkhoo106]

Precision works…. Good job mate…

[@aussietesla7821]

great stuff ! very formative and interesting

[@emilsgargurnis]

Happy to help you out with any questions regarding 48v repair

[@aaron___6014]

Same, even though I know nothing about the system.

[@Nyx_88888]

the Audi saint, with a Dobermann(best dog ever made, no debate, I have 2 but 4 total)

[@AlfisGarage]

I know nothing about Audi's, but love your honest channel :) I don't think the ticking noise was caused by the wear on the camshaft gears - even though I agree that wear is extensive for 30k miles. I think the ticking was caused by soft hydraulic lifter which you replaced as well. This must be some bad material choice for those gears by manufacturer as they shouldn't wear that much - or maybe the backlash tension is set too high.

[@prrrakrrra]

My Audi sounds exactly like that from almost new! Never bothered me and car drives like a dream 😊

[@boerieza]

Here's some fuel for paranoia. What if your Audi has been broken since new and you just don't know any better :D

[@mdh00000]

@@boerieza many audis are ...

[@thizmferiznotreal]

Same here. Diesel engines rattle. But if you didn’t buy a petrol like this guy recommends and don’t need an engine replacement you can always spend ££££ on the “noise”.

[@Juri12345]

I had a q7 2017 3.0 TDI. I bought it at 48.000km and drove to 160.000km with nearly all the time towing a trailer between 1300 an 3500kg. I only changed the oil/filters and had a minor coolant leak for the whole time I owned it. It made the normal diesel rattles but had no issues luckily. Maybe the car is now destroying someones wallet but my experience was good

[@prrrakrrra]

​@@thizmferiznotreal I have owned Audi A4 b6, B7, B8 and B9 Allroad and now driving 2020 A6 allroad c8 and all these diesels make funny "noise". After spending thousands on my b6, and learning everything there is to learn about Audi diesels, I will never spend money on subtle "noises" again! Can anyone on here share any link where this 3.0 tdi engine has had a catastrophic failure because of the said "noise". I can't find any 😅

[@aieisovimikaan]

How about using dial indicator to measure play? Just a steady stand with it and you can show play with that.

[@VAGTechnic]

Not long enough

[@FPVForLife]

I hear them saying "Minor acoustic inconvenience" alot😂😂😂 First time about 15 years ago, back in the days of the first gen 3.0tdi regarding the timing chain issues.

[@prrrakrrra]

Because that is exactly what it is. Show me where a 3.0 tdi engine has had a catastrophic failure because of the said subtle "noise"

[@RealWheelDrive39]

@@prrrakrrra A relatively high performance engine on a 20k+€ car pushed regularly and out of time.. yeah it will fail. Theres plenty of 3.0TDi engines that died... the first owner is generally ok but the 2nd one usually cheaps out because he/she wants a premium car for a fraction of the price and then the 3rd owner will pay the price :D either way its not that bad, of course mechanics show the bad cases because noone brings in a car for 10 000€ service when its working right :D

[@stevenkerry3101]

yet another interesting video would just like to ask you guys were you gained your knowledge and experience with VAG products were you master techs within the VAG group .

[@mic437]

GREAT VLOG AS USUAL

[@dp8685]

We used to use pins on opposite sides of gears and then measure size of diameter. This gives you wear on gears.

[@rmd1629]

I watched the tear down of the 3rd gen TDI 3.0, very interesting. Why does Audi try to reinvent the "wheel" LOL. What was wrong with the 2nd generation engine? In North America I don't think there are any 3rd generation 3.0 TDI's. Audi stopped selling the 3.0 in 2016 after VW got spanked by the USA. I have a 15 CPNB.

[@Johnny16781]

Great work as always well done on that one😁 Looking forward to the next one 😒

[@ze_german2921]

According to many petrol engineers I have talked to, Oil Needs to be changed every 3000miles or 5000km, if you plan on keeping it for a long time. Dealers and Manufacture recommend 7500miles intervals or more but they also want to sell you another Audi.

[@kirkenesnorway121]

Amazing. I have a 2012 volvo xc70 D5 awd 215hp engine with 470.000km on odometer. Have followed maintenance, and have had no problems. Fluched gearbox 5 times, replaced two heater fans, one wheel bearing and all shocks, but thats it. My wife had a 2007 Audi A4 turbo Quatro, which exploded with only 190.000 km on it, because of stretched cam chain. VAG=nice cars with good performance and nice to drive, but not reliable.

[@mortaljorma69]

You can continue to drive that shuebox lol

[@edwardraine3269]

I have a 350,000mile 2.0tdi engine has never been opened only suspension and oil changes. Original clutch too

[@gimigimi1299]

Disagree. Have 320 000km 2.0TDI 2014 Passat with only clutch and vishbones replaced. CBBD is the most reliable code 2.0diesel on the market, last one before adblue came. 3.0tdi are the worst vw engine in the past 20 years, 9of10 mechanics would agree

[@benturp3492]

@@gimigimi1299 310,000 kms on my 3.0 tdi. It's fine!

[@RallyRobert976]

For the inlet manifold cleaning try Mr Mussel oven cleaner be sure to wear gloves😷🌞

[@ianmyott7827]

Why do the sprockets wear out so fast? Are they not case hardened to correct depth? Or just bad design? Thanks

[@SaffyMirza]

When Audi spend billions on a high performance engines and their mechanics half arse it by saying its within tolerances tells me all i need to know about Audi workshops. There is a clear difference in engine sounds before and after, no mechanic worth their salt would say that was acceptable

[@nikolaosezikis7622]

You can’t avoid the human factor. Same as doctors you can find those who really know what to do and what to search and those that will you a painkiller just. I am driving always my Audis 380km to the dealer service of another city simply because I know the technicians are doing what they are supposed to be doing

[@Gearhead90]

Billions spent on a 3.0 tdi engine I think not there fuckin junk mate Pmsl as for high performance that’s lol

[@xxshellsbellsxx]

If they spent billions why are they shit 😅 btw there is no such thing as an Audi engine, it's all VW. All r and d goes through vw. Even the veyron/Chiron engine is 2 Passat w8 engines on a shared crank 😂

[@13thdukewimbourne]

Some of the wear on the cam gears looks like cavitation orientated wear. The profile of the gears will likely be promoting cavitation of the lubricating oil at or above a certain RPM.

[@stephenrichardson6105]

Could it be down to oil change intervals My Skoda was on variable service when I got it, think it was 20k or so many months. I’ve just done it every 10k Lads 1ltr eco boost engine, I’ve changed oil every 10k and recently done the Wetbelt on it. Oil pump was spotless and not like you see on KZbin

[@jimmyhendricks1281]

FANTASTIC WORK

[@IANREA]

Makes you wonder what the life is if a VW, Audi TDI engine with normal servicing as detailed by manufacturer. Plus can you trust the dealership?

[@HoMeRs19991]

i had a4 b6 with 419 000 km engine had 0 problems and now i have b9 2.0 tdi 140km with 210 000km and also no problem change oil at 10 000km and clean intake time to time about 60 000km

[@xxshellsbellsxx]

It's bad engineering. Straight cut gears have rough engagement Vs helical gears. Toyota used gear drives on the 1uz in 89 and onwards and they had helical cut gears, no issues

[@98audiquattro]

Great video, do you think adding an oil additive like liqui moly ceratec or something like that may help slow the wear on those sprockets?

[@musicmancjp]

At 30,000 these problems should not be present on a diesel engine. These modern cars are absolutely rubbish. The cost of repair is extortionate.

[@Syncopia]

Emissions regulations and its consequences have been a disaster for automotive reliability. You can clearly see engine reliability nosedive after 2005.

[@jonog4207]

Yes. After the past few weeks with mine. Totally agree

[@robertcampbell6521]

Mates got a new v6 3.0l diesel amarok that has just detonated at 19000k

[@dominikwilhelm9785]

Another very informative video. What is the manufacturer is the scissor lift table at 20.00? Greetings from Germany.

[@sigmagammalabs]

Those engines are normally brilliant

[@julianpalmer4674]

The majority, not all, of the Audi dealerships are 'service centers' all they do is service your car. Anything beyond that is in most cases is outside there skill set and computer says no. That is when you need to find people who know what they are really doing, like VAG Technic.

[@MattyEngland]

Yep, it's the same with all main dealers. Landrover main dealer had my dads car for 12 days trying to sort out an intermittent crank no-start, couldn't work it out despite the fault being present the entire time they had it. I found the issue in an hour using nothing more than the wiring diagram in a Haynes manual 🙄

[@davidgermaine1545]

Hi very interesting. Have you had any problems with the 2023 Audi S4 TDI 245BHP 700NM

[@VAGTechnic]

No

[@camau3]

Great video guys and loved the Root Cause Analysis on the gear teeth, it was plain to see once you pointed it out, Warranty companies couldn't argue against that. Do you ever give feedback to Audi on your findings, although they possibly know about this issue anyway. Keep up the great videos and keep finding those faults.

[@kevinmortimer1883]

audi do not acknowledge any issues with their cars. ever

[@camau3]

I'm not talking about feedback to the Audi dealerships, but feedback to Audi UK (HQ)

[@PaulX]

@@camau3 Audi UK couldn't care less, they barely recall anything in the UK regarding engine problems. Just as an example the thermostat leak on a EA888.3 engine. All they do is issue technical service bulletins to the dealers but don't give any recall notices on bad parts. In America however its different, car owners sue Audi themselves forcing them to have lots more recalls to engine problems etc.

[@clarkson427]

You know nothing! Audi have a bulletin on this issue. ​@kevinmortimer1883

[@PaulX]

@@clarkson427 have a bulletin just means they know the problem exists. They offer no support to fix it especially if people don’t have warranty, even though it’s a fault from the manufacturing side of things

[@dominicbarne5218]

Had a Q7 in with this engine for glow plug failure and when i started it i rang the customer straight away and said i dont want to touch it until you come hear the noise it’s making and his answer was “ yeah its been making that noise for nearly 3 years i was told it was normal “ 🤦🏼‍♂️ it sounded like it was about to explode 😂 i told him it needed engine out and chains kit replaced possibly more depending on what is found he said nah its fine 😂

[@נתןאוחיון-ת6פ]

Love your videos

[@redtv5705]

Hello mate,i need to do the timig chain on a audi q7 2019 mild hybrid,do i need to do some specified stuff with the hybrid system or just unplugged an that is?

[@barcode6297]

So new audi engine but same chain tensioner problems as in older ones???

[@MrRudiz13]

Sound when engine has been on a good run before repair: kzbin.infoZSZl23e9-ho?si=VwPXN9Q43QzDWAJb

[@miceinoz1181]

So do you think the oil cleaning fluid you added prior to oil drain may have improved the chain tensioner operation on the A8? I always use an oil system cleaner (Penrite product here in Australia) in all my engines that I service and I stand by this process for sure. It seems that any engine work on Audi needs an engine removal from what I see on your channel. Very expensive cars to maintain given the material failures in the cam drive gears. Do you see the brand of oil used making any difference to the logevity of these gears?

[@mbrylewski]

I had a flat spot on my Audi once and Audi UK said it was normal. It turned out that the turbo was ceasing up eventually

[@Kiss__Kiss]

At the end of the day, can we truly trust dealerships (not to mention, their knowledge) to have our best interest at heart? I think not!!! Let's not stop at the dealerships, The brand is also to blame for cutting corners.

[@I.B1]

I have exactly the same clicking noise in my SQ7 TDI. Dunno how I missed it when buying the car, only heard it when got home :)). Will the sprocket continue to degrade and is a major issue to the engine? The milage currently is 80000 km. Also, after the sprocket change in the video, I think a new noise substituted the previous.

[@thegrumpyoldbusdriver]

What is the name of the chemical you are using for cleaning the intake manifold please? Thank you

[@alimechs]

Good update keep it up the good work 👍👍

[@lifeslooker]

I wonder what lubrication can be used to ensure that the throttle body works properly in a B8 S4? and if you replace it, do you have to code it to the car, or can you literally swap out one throttle body for another?

[@robertasvipas9476]

Nice job,like to watch this video🤝🤙

[@TheSportsroof69]

What brand makes the best/most reliable engine for a daily driver?

[@ricodk9883]

Is it really worth of spending 4000€ + on new camshaft’s? Won’t they start being noisy again after some use anyway? What can be the consequences if you only change timing chain? Greetings

[@ЛукаМијушковић]

What do you think about the CTBA engine 258PS 580NM, second gen 3.0 TDI pre-EVO

[@pkchiu89]

So it’s a noisier than normal but would it cause premature engine failure? Only reason I’m asking is, that’s big repair bill and repairing it now for prevention when it would be fine with a tapping noise for many more miles on the clock

[@1family473]

It’s in tolerance is mechanic’s favourite words I’ve spent £800 getting my steering straight only to be told when it’s off set oh it’s in tolerance not my tolerance it’s not

[@tonywilliams5656]

Just noticed different number plates between the car in the work show and the Audi cam is it the same car?

[@camgas1981]

Great video as always! Wanted to ask your advice for buying a 2024 Q7, any engine to avoid?

[@GabeSorensen-t2k]

how do you guys prove its the chain & cams at fault before removing the engine ? cam crank correlations on a o scope ?

[@aaron___6014]

Characteriatic and aesthetic quality.

[@Koorvkungen]

Now there is another noise instead :D

[@I.B1]

yep i noticed it too :D

[@GoWstingray]

Have to say watching to the end and seeing the state of those sprockets and the missing material, Audi just got the design wrong here, maybe combined with thin oils they run now for economy and start stop technology letting the oil drain away is not helping. No wonder they have changed the part number, probably added a harder coating to the gears/spockets to try and mitigate the issue. I wonder if running a thicker oil would help alot?

[@zikovsnorton]

Thicker oil?i don't buy this... what is with a cold start than?this is overerengineering or simply deutsch logik.this shi...is bad and we the best oil still is the shi...

[@MattyEngland]

​@@zikovsnorton A 5w-30 and 5w-40 both behave exactly the same at cold start, but one is thicker when hot. He's exactly right in what he said, these manufacturers are using ridiculously thin oils in an effort to maximise MPG and reduce emissions.

[@zikovsnorton]

@@MattyEnglandok but distribution and lubrication it's so shi...on the car.you can have more km with another oil but you have same shi..under the hood

[@lutha1720]

I thinks it more the straight cut versus other manufacturers who use helical cut gears which can handle more wear, the coating is just a band aid to slow down the wear from contact,

[@Syncopia]

I've never thought about it, thin oils paired with start stop and the motor not warming up frequently is a very bad mix.

[@ИгорьТкаченко-ч2х]

good luck to you! tell me the engine oil temperature rs5 B9 oil 0 W 30 what is the maximum? Thank you)

[@zemiorka]

How much does cost such a procedure?

[@eoghanhennessy443]

We deal with a warranty company in Ireland. Scammers. They get us to strip and remove parts then tell us that parts not covered so ends up with a car stripped on the ramp for weeks waiting for some one to pay

[@chitila007]

3.0d Competition it's same motor or different?

[@sergeytelitsyn8832]

Is it possible that the 839 engine has the same sound from the balance shaft gear?

[@GoWstingray]

Hi, can I ask, if the back lash is left unchecked on the 30k engine, what would you expect the mean time to failure to be, and what would the failure actually be? Is the engine at risk of becoming out of time and/or a catastrophic failure or just extra mechanical noises? It really looks like the double sprocket is designed to compensate for tear and wear to keep backlash to a minimum. Reminds me of my old Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo oil pressure paranoia, and my current N47 timing chain paranoia. Noises that shouldn't be there, but its not broken its a feature from Audi inspector made me wonder, can it be just left and live with it or ticking time bomb.

[@tam1381]

Looks like the case hardening has failed on the gears.

[@ansp6980]

Is exist complet part replacement and guide to do this kind at self?

[@chrispy104k]

24:01 - Wow, an expensive baby rattle.

[@ZndChannel]

What oil are you recommending for that engine?

[@frijus100]

what tool you use for cleaning intake manifolds?

[@lukaszlukasz4599]

This video just tell me that my a6 c8 need to go for sell to avoid silly bills to pay.

[@lutha1720]

Tdi are normally noisey just inspect your cam gears and timing chain.

[@jonost24]

Is this the same 3.0 Tdi in the Porsche Cayenne?

[@richardnorman1158]

Hi do you have a link to the chemical cleaner for intake as I’m due an oil change on my 2008 a5 3.0 tdi

[@lifeslooker]

sorry, the master tech and the mechanic are talking rubbish...seriously...this is why it's best to come to you and get a PROFESSIONAL diagnosis and correct fix for the issue. I love coming to you for advice and also proper repairs and diagnosis. them guys there don't have a clue about the engines

[@rashaxxl1]

Hello, is the gasoline engine from the A8 60tfsi better?

[@dragonshadow3707]

Hey its this a problem with diesels or petrol or both?

[@chuck77k]

Did you forget to remove the pins from the camshaft before measuring? :) 16:30

[@redezure4144]

The remap of oil pressure you did in A8 doesn t affect the full warranty?

[@VAGTechnic]

What warranty?

[@mfranklin140]

Seriously thought about getting a a6 bitdi these videos have made me stay away from them

[@purplehaze8557]

Is there a new(er) Audi which is reliable?

[@rkan2]

The Volkswagen based EVs? 😂 Not real Audis though...

[@Salmon_Rush_Die]

Have they got the 2.0 TSI sorted out by now? I would think they just about have the bugs worked out by 2024 lol it's only been 20 years.

[@senco981]

@@Salmon_Rush_Die I got new A4 with TSi 2.0 mild hybrid. Previously owned GTi with TSi 2.0. Not sure what to expect from new one, but don't care. Amount of fun I got from those cars justify hight maintenance cost.

[@sergeytelitsyn8832]

good job!

[@stevenjenkinson9276]

Hi guys, Has anyone got a video of removing the camshafts and reinstalling on a new head? as i have to do this shortly and cannot find a video at all. I have the audi workshop manual and it states i need the T40094,T40095 and T40096. Does anyone have any info on this?, Better a video?. Thanks

[@wonka05]

My chain rattle some times on cold start, should i be worry. Audi 3.0 218hp 2016

[@Syncopia]

In a few years as the teeth eat away at each other, yes.

[@thenameforcorey2261]

I'm just curious why not use a dial indicator to check the backlash or the play between the cam gears like u would wen rebuilding a rear differential?

[@DaleSteel]

Had these engines done very high mileage?

[@rmd1629]

What years did the 3 0 TDI have this problem?

[@VAGTechnic]

Early 3rd gen

[@Syncopia]

Vag owners: you don't understand, maintanence wasn't done on time, haven't had a single issue with mine!

[@Ben-in6qh]

Strange that range rover/Ford use cam sprockets without the separate tension part with zero issues

[@abdelweilidegger]

How much cost the timing chain kit ? Has someone link to where can buy for this exact engine 3.0 tdi ddvb

[@iareburgman]

Rock auto has kits available relatively affordable

[@Eagle8800]

I've got an a7 2018 same engine code with the same noise. How can I get in touch with you in order to sort it?

[@VAGTechnic]

Vagtechnic.uk

[@sameerrajab9283]

​@@VAGTechnic would you generally recommend DPF, EGR and Adblue delete after warranty has expired to prolonge life of diesel engines?

[@iareburgman]

@@sameerrajab9283don't think a mechanic of this skill is gonna recommend something illegal tbh with you. Not saying you shouldn't consider it, but are the potential fines worth it? There are reputable companies that clean dpf systems and restore them to like new - most of these work on big rigs but worth looking around at a route that can prolong your car without compromising yourself.

[@Koko.Bill.]

I am looking for a c8, what do you think of 55 tfsi engine, does it have any problems, and which is it?

[@I.B1]

Many, a lot of people complain about oil burn and cylinder compression

[@Vikturus22]

Unrelated question. I am looking at purchasing a A6 C7 audi with the 3.0 Supercharged v6 ( or a B8 S4 with the 3.0 supercharged v6 ) is there any real big got ya's with those models engine wise?

[@VAGTechnic]

Depends where from

[@Vikturus22]

@@VAGTechnic I’m from nz so I won’t go for a japanese/singapore import

[@JeremiahMuchangi]

The only way I'll enjoy the current generation of Audi/VW is if I am hiring. Can't own this engine nightmare.

[@Diddy65]

Hi, when these cars get serviced at Audi, do you think they really do proper service? Old oil is the easiest way to kill a high tolerance engine🤫🫡🫡🫡

[@dakavanagh]

It would be normal for like materials to polish each other when coming into regular contact. The state of those gear teeth, however, is pretty bad. That will have an effect and degrade further over time.

[@MrRudiz13]

Good Job Tomas and team, and as I said before, what other car will give you 30 mpg return on average speed of 80mph over 80 miles huh? They are all flawed in design, I bet If i kick toyota like I do audi, it will fail badly sooner

[@carlmurphy5673]

Where are you based?

[@markoozy]

Even on video you can hear some unregular knocking noise coming from timechain area… Not sure how audi services can say it’s normal???

[@vincentstellato5783]

I leaned to stay away from Audi.😂

[@franciskelly2000]

what ever happened? Did the dealer pay for the work?