another introduction with a 2.4 twist [Archive]

down_n_dapper

01-16-2013, 08:55 PM

So I think I should introduce my car, considering how many things I've asked and how helpful you guys are, I'd be happy to share her with you!
To start off, my name is Liam, I live in Adelaide Australia (Euro scene is starting to get bigger, spotting B5s here and there) and would not have another year of audi to be honest, I think the shape of the B5 is just perfect. Holds its age so well!

So here is my car, Prefracelift 1998 A4 B5, 2.4L V6 30 Valve Which is the little brother to the american 2.8. Not looking to mod this engine, just keep it going :)

Here's how it sat when I first got it in around 2012
http://i50.tinypic.com/2enuv4m.jpg

And as of the 28th of october 2014
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/audi-3_zpsb2d9a769.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/audi-3_zpsb2d9a769.jpg.html)

Pretty sure the color is Ming Blue Pearl. Its an Automatic 5 speed tiptronic autotragic gearbox which has required a few rebuilds in its life, motor has been rebuilt 20,000 km's ago (12500 miles for you guys) and the chasis has done roughly 210,000 km's or 135000 miles :p its been around the block a few times and stayed in the family (mum was the first owner) but since its been mine its had all fluids changed and i watch how it runs carefully [wrench]

http://i46.tinypic.com/2sal4wm.jpg

Just managed to remove the rear spoiler, I didn't like how it looked and the paint was faded on it so a couple of well hidden bolts later and it was free, not getting the 4 holes fixed along with a dent and botched de-badging resprayed and the boot will be good. Paint is a little old, roof has seen better days but i hand wash it every friday religiously, its like therapy after a working week. spent 7 hours detailing it with a DA polisher the other night which improved certain areas but I need heavier pads to eat some oxidation and marring.

Inside is always clean, JVC headunit with Jl audio 4' in the front doors and 6" in the back shelf, a kicker amp and a pioneer competition 12" sub, needles to say this car is loud on the inside but sounds amazing at any volume. Had to replace fuel pump which died and still need to fix my abs unit..

Not sure where to go with it, hate how high it is and the suspension is shot so im going to get some ST's for it and try the slammed life, should be a learning expirience, and possible looking at some steel wheels (white would go well i think), and possible some ecode's with HID's as i need to see the variety of animals which decide to sit in the middle of the road here... I know its done alot of miles and its a fwd auto so not that desireable but it still handles its daily 120km/h hills run around where i live quite well if you ask me :p

Thanks for always answering my questions guys, without this forum and this aweosme community of B5 lovers, I would have already spent too much fixing this car and learning about this awesome model.

NikkiTurbo

01-16-2013, 09:12 PM

Hey, everyone has to start somewhere! Good luck with the build, and keep it clean. I see to many of these cars go to bits because people don't care for them like they should. It seems like you did a little homework and you know what direction you want it to go.
If I remember correctly, the reason you don't see the 2.4 here is because this forum is comprised of mostly Americans and that engine wasn't an option choice for us.

Btw, is that a Holden ute and a e28 5 series I spy in the back ground? Nice cars/truck things

down_n_dapper

01-16-2013, 09:54 PM

TheKid84

01-17-2013, 12:58 AM

Hey dude :] Awesome having a B5 in AUSI LAND :] car looks nice :] you have Facebook ?

NikkiTurbo

01-17-2013, 08:15 AM

Thanks man :D Im keeping this thing classy, nothing rice for me, hence no huge spoiler lol
Thanks for that, didnt think of that, seems like there is no support for my engine though from what i've seen :p
You got the first one, and the second is a BMW E30 323i, my brothers daily, thing is slammed and goes hard for such an old car and you missed the hidden nissan 370z behind that, rocket ship.

Damn! I was so close. In all honesty the old BMWs are where it's at. The new ones look like puke.
Back on topic. I'm sure you could eek a few extra ponies, and some responsiveness out the car if your handy with a welder, or the computer mouse. Apart from custom tuning and fabrication there dosent seem to be much you can do for this car engine wise. Although I might check if some of the 2.8 stuff can roll over to the 2.4 since as far as I can tell they are the same engine with a different bore/stroke.

c0r3y.af

01-17-2013, 08:43 AM

I didn't even know they made a 2.4 [o_o] Pretty cool!

down_n_dapper

01-17-2013, 05:20 PM

Damn! I was so close. In all honesty the old BMWs are where it's at. The new ones look like puke.
Back on topic. I'm sure you could eek a few extra ponies, and some responsiveness out the car if your handy with a welder, or the computer mouse. Apart from custom tuning and fabrication there dosent seem to be much you can do for this car engine wise. Although I might check if some of the 2.8 stuff can roll over to the 2.4 since as far as I can tell they are the same engine with a different bore/stroke.

I agree 100%, old shape is dope, and they sound meaty, mum has a 2003 E46, that thing goes but i like the look of the old ones for sure. What were you thinking with a welder? and as for mouse are you talking a remap? would love to try but i would have no idea what im doing lol. As for 2.8 things, they do look pretty much the same, that being said, could i single turbo the 2.4 like some 2.8's?

gmx

01-17-2013, 05:25 PM

2.8 mods apply to 2.4 in 99% of cases! Even the heads are the same I believe. Cams might be more aggressive as the Euro guys use these over 2.8 ones for S4/RS4 builds. Don't know for sure

NikkiTurbo

01-17-2013, 05:54 PM

I agree 100%, old shape is dope, and they sound meaty, mum has a 2003 E46, that thing goes but i like the look of the old ones for sure. What were you thinking with a welder? and as for mouse are you talking a remap? would love to try but i would have no idea what im doing lol. As for 2.8 things, they do look pretty much the same, that being said, could i single turbo the 2.4 like some 2.8's?

I didn't think people were using the 2.8s for STK's. I'm pretty sure they are using 2.7t's that are stroked/bored as those were set up for turbo(s) in the first place. Even if you can turbo, I think the priority if your looking to go big power would be a manual/Quattro conversion.
On the side of the welder i was thinking custom headers/downpipes/exhaust the works. That would help the engine breath the better. As would a remap if you knew what you were doing.

down_n_dapper

01-18-2013, 01:31 AM

thanks for the information guys, very helpful. An S4 is the dream however In Australia there are laws regarding young drivers driving turbo/performance cars, the 1.8T is fine however the 2.7T would not be so a 2.4/2.8 is a good compromise. As for conversions, I would love, and i mean love to convert it to a manual, and as for quattro, how easy would that be? just thinking of cost, for each conversion i could probably justify spending around $1000 however much beyond that it might be pointless because of its usage. Im looking to get a cat-back exhaust custom made and possible a tune. I feel this engine is capable of putting out a little more power than stock. Any suggestions for upgrades or modifications that i should look into in the future?

gmx

01-18-2013, 03:35 AM

Quattro is not easy. You need to modify chassis and make room for a rear diff/subframe assembly from a quattro vehicle.
Better off buying S4 when you're on your fulls

Nollywood

01-18-2013, 05:25 AM

2,4 V6 30V is common here too. It replaced the 2,6 V6 12V, which made 150 hp.

The early 2,4 V6 30V made 165 hp. Later ones (in facelift cars only, circa '99>) were uprated to 170 hp.

Tuning mods for early and late 2,8 V6 30V (DBW and DBC) apply to the 2,4 V6 30V. In the UK, the 2,4 was not available in the B5 quattro, all were FWD. The C5 A6 however had the 2,4 V6 30V in both FWD and quattro.

165 hp 2,4 V6 30V were ME5, 170 hp ME7. The 2,4 carried over to the B6 A4 relatively unchanged. It was also fitted to the C6 A6, but was a different engine. It gained an an aluminium block, and different cylinder heads, with both intake and exhaust camshafts driven by the timing belt.

In short, the 2,4 V6 now became the smaller-capacity version of the 3,0 V6 30V that was first fitted to the B6 A4, and later the C5 A6. So traditional 3,0 tuning methods now applied.

Nollywood

01-18-2013, 05:32 AM

Unless there's a wrecked B5 B5 quattro free, and you're good at slicing, dicing and welding, I wouldn't bother with a quattro conversion. A lot of work, even the ABS system is different between FWD and quattro. If it were a B6, yeah. All bolt-on, but a B5....

down_n_dapper

01-18-2013, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the info, im learning heaps here :D custom cat back is getting done this coming week, ill post a video once it's done

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A4Rollin

01-19-2013, 12:25 PM

http://i46.tinypic.com/2sal4wm.jpg

How did you guys miss this..... Is that a Geo+GTO+El Camino mix in the background?!?!?!

crazexr7

01-19-2013, 12:37 PM

How did you guys miss this..... Is that a Geo+GTO+El Camino mix in the background?!?!?!

looks like a vauxhall or an older holden

NikkiTurbo

01-19-2013, 06:25 PM

down_n_dapper

01-19-2013, 06:35 PM

Just gonna leave this here...

thanks mate,
any of you guys know how to remove the trim on the roof which separates the main pannel from the door? mine is oxidised and faded and im thinking flat black to match the rubber seals

NikkiTurbo

01-19-2013, 08:28 PM

I always just assumed you got a flathead screw driver and popped it out... I'll check around.

Edit: from what I can tell it seems to be riveted in to the actual door fraim so you would have to take out the door cards etc. it would be to much of a hassle for anyone to do it. You'd be better off masking off the sorrounding paint and using plasti-dip. https://www.dipyourcar.com/ good luck!

down_n_dapper

01-19-2013, 11:01 PM

thanks for the info, unfortunately here in Australia plastidip does not exist unless you order it for around $25 a can... and dipyourcar.com doesnt ship here :( ill keep looking though

Concker

01-20-2013, 06:56 AM

Hehe, nice car with good potensial!
Your not alone with a 2.4 here tho! my car has that engine aswell. (check my sig for more info)
for what its worth ive owned my car for 3 years now without any problems, so seems like a stable engine. :)

down_n_dapper

01-20-2013, 02:34 PM

It went to the paint shop this morning to re do the boot and fix a slight "blemish" on the front right corner which you can sort of see in the first picture, thinking of getting a DA polisher to see how i can pull the paint back, anyone have any experience with them? Still looking at rims, thinking some 18 with stretched tires for more dish capability but i need more infor on what i can pull off. pictures will be up at the end of the week when i get her back :D

down_n_dapper

01-22-2013, 03:36 AM

Update with lots of pics:

So its back from the repair and paint shop looking the sex:

Before
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4014/backbefore.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/backbefore.jpg/)

After
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7441/backafterrepair.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/backafterrepair.jpg/)

Hot Boot shot
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3281/goodbootshot.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/goodbootshot.jpg/)

And now the sad bit... the dreaded 4x4 stance [headbang]
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1807/sidestancel.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/sidestancel.jpg/)
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8783/failedthefisttest.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/failedthefisttest.jpg/)

Just ordered a set of ST coilovers from our friends at DBC Tuning [up] all the way to Australia, what Legends!

last one i swear [>_<]
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5541/reflectioninbootpaint.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/72/reflectioninbootpaint.jpg/)

NikkiTurbo

01-22-2013, 04:38 PM

[drool] sooo shiny
What wheels are you looking at getting?

down_n_dapper

01-22-2013, 05:04 PM

[drool] sooo shiny
What wheels are you looking at getting?

If only the rest of the car looked that way [facepalm]
Im really not sure, id love a set of fifteen52 Tarmacs but they would be $1800 shipped here... Any ideas? im open to suggestions, budgeting around $1100 for wheels and then good compound tires ontop of that

NikkiTurbo

01-22-2013, 05:33 PM

down_n_dapper

01-22-2013, 05:49 PM

It really is one step at a time with these cars. You'll get there it just takes forever and costs a lot of money.
How much is shipping on wheels from America? Because you could prolly find some alright rims in the classifieds with that budget.
Have you considered china? It might be a little cheaper for the wheels and the shipping. I know there's a stigma surrounding things made in china, but if you look hard and find the right manufacturer you can actually get a very good product.

Contemplating getting the paint professionally corrected by a company the re-spray guy recommended to see what needs fixing.. worth the $350? as for wheels, the tarmacs i think where like $400 for shipping... ill look around, thinking about 18's with a bit of poke and stretch, just have to find the right ones.. thanks man

down_n_dapper

01-31-2013, 04:39 AM

finally cleaned the garage:
Before
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4573/img20130131163647.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/145/img20130131163647.jpg/)

After
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/881/img20130131220816.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/img20130131220816.jpg/)

and blacked my taillights with nightshades

Coilovers to come this week

down_n_dapper

02-17-2013, 08:29 PM

Time for a major update, coilovers and wheels installed last week,
ST coilovers were a bit of a bitch with the shity instructions but with some trial and error and audizine searching i worked it out :p dont ask for total install time..
Miro 111's installed

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4706/85899910151471429604905.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/85899910151471429604905.jpg/)

Rear
18x9.5 ET40 running 235/40/18
Front
18x8.5 ET 35 running 225/40/18

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/981/85754110151471451909905.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/85754110151471451909905.jpg/)

No spacers, looks good imo, more pics to come

nizmosx

02-18-2013, 08:12 AM

i have those "euro" tail lights on my avant with the pink/amber blinker. I love them. Its a minor detail but i feel it ads a little to the car. i like the wheel choice.

w4xm4n

02-18-2013, 09:37 AM

Great start man. Keep up the good work. I'll be siked to see the progress with this build.

w4xm4n

02-18-2013, 09:38 AM

Also Loving the Miro's. I have a set of 18x8 bremmer craft rims, which have a very similar look, and with Vogtland coilovers. Good choice man.

down_n_dapper

02-18-2013, 03:00 PM

Its all the little details on this car that make it stand out from the crowd [;)]
Thanks guys, I seriously love staring at my car as much as driving it now [rolleyes] its a love/hate relationship..

My next stage, when funds permit are as follows:
one piece E-code projectors with HID's
Lower valence fog lights
front and rear performance sway bar
Interior trim wrap (still deciding colours)
steam clean interior

Also, Photoshoot with an older M3 and Subaru Legacy coming up shortly, going to be sick :D

Zandgah

02-19-2013, 12:04 AM

Nice car man!

If I had the money I would definitely try to get a hold of a set of those wheels. [drool]

down_n_dapper

02-27-2014, 11:53 PM

Just Cleaned it up again, realized its been a year since ive posted..
Most recent upgrade was akebono front brake pads with new lines and EBC Discs, rears to come when i get money lol
Front tires are almost gone, waiting on more work before i can afford them and the rears are still brand new as always with a FWD.. [headbang] why did i go staggered.

Here are some pics my brother took while i was quickly spray waxing it:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6991LRE_zps105f3ef9.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6991LRE_zps105f3ef9.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6983LRE_zpse8bd31ed.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6983LRE_zpse8bd31ed.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6980LRE_zps9530d0e0.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6980LRE_zps9530d0e0.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6979LRE_zps317fc51f.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6979LRE_zps317fc51f.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6975LRE_zpscef3e8e9.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6975LRE_zpscef3e8e9.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/_DSC6974LRE_zps3625b38a.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/_DSC6974LRE_zps3625b38a.jpg.html)
J Weg Photography

down_n_dapper

02-28-2014, 05:08 AM

Think its time I updated this more regularly than i have..

Just finished finding an elusive coolant leak somewhere under my intake manifold this last week, finding it was easy, taking everything apart and putting it back sucked ass. Those vacuum lines were a pita without diagrams and stupid me didn't take pictures before hand so I stumbled my way through, finding massive leaks after starting the motor again but I fixed them and it runs coolant leak free!

Now the nitty gritty part with pics to keep you entertained.
Decided to take a valve cover off to check for carnage from such and old and abused motor but to me it looks relatively good
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/y3u6ujaz.jpg

What a freaking mess.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/utajare7.jpg

So turns out the leak was 2 old hoses running from the main coolant supply to the throttle body and back again, my thought being that it was intended to warm the throttle body and air on cold days buy since I live in a hot climate I went for a bypass
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/yjy4uby8.jpg

Solution
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/enybysuv.jpg

Resembled and decided to paint the intake red, still not completely sold but it was a boredom/impulse decision like most things I do lol
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/9yhyvusy.jpg

Finished by a wash at the local pay and spray
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/daru5yma.jpg

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down_n_dapper

03-17-2014, 08:09 PM

Just bought some black depo D2S projectors to breathe some new life into the old girl

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/ajavemup.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/py9y2asy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/qu6asemu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/u2yzeqed.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/navyqenu.jpg

I do believe black was the right choice! Going to install and post results after I get my car back from a coolant hose repair.. One thing after the other..

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walky_talky20

03-17-2014, 08:53 PM

Wow. Nice work, man. You're doing all the right stuff here. Car looks great.

I'm also undecided on the red manifold. But it's cool.

down_n_dapper

03-17-2014, 09:38 PM

Wow. Nice work, man. You're doing all the right stuff here. Car looks great.

I'm also undecided on the red manifold. But it's cool.

I'm humbled to have your input walky [up] appreciate it! ill post install pics and before and afters. just ordered a hid kit too [up]
would you know by anychance the correct indicator bulb for these lights?
im still undecided too.. it was just something to do, part of my wants to polish it like ive seen before but im not sure

walky_talky20

03-18-2014, 06:09 AM

I'm humbled to have your input walky [up]

Someone from Australia gave me a thumbs up. You can see it right up there^.

down_n_dapper

03-18-2014, 07:52 AM

Forgot, this being a regular sight for our cars, thought mine still looked graceful doing it, had to convince the towie that it was 16 years old lol, he wanted one!
I was smiling as she went, then I got sad.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20140317_091753_1_zpsmg5cdjwz.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20140317_091948_1_zpscgrgsksf.jpg

down_n_dapper

03-22-2014, 05:56 AM

Compared the paint on my dads bike (similar blue, 2010 model) to the paint on my B5...

His Paint:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/ze5a9ary.jpg

My Paint:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/9e6a5amu.jpg

Besides being dirty, Its obvious my paint is pretty scratched with all the holograms but luckily I just picked up some autoglym deep polish which I'll be doing when I get it back from the mechanic.

Also pulled off the road and noticed this, just right
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/e2ega9yp.jpg

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down_n_dapper

03-25-2014, 12:16 AM

Having just got it back from the mechanic, a week and a half later because the stealership a state away sold him the wrong part.. [headbang].. i decided to do a quick fix that ive wanted to do for a while. While most of you might condemn this, i dont need abs, i have never had an accident without it or had my brakes lock up hard under heavy braking so i decided it was time to cover those pesky lights with some blu-tack
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20Mod/IMG_20140325_171538_zpsaoalyn2h.jpg

first light
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20Mod/IMG_20140325_171657_zpszdovonjc.jpg

second light
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20Mod/IMG_20140325_171934_zps9lkg7f4o.jpg

and done! no more pesky lights flashing at night time to distract me, obviously the remaining lights still work, its only the abs lights i have covered. All fluids and essentials are checked weekly on this car so no need to worry about me neglecting it or any other flashing lights, only had an oil light once, never ever again. [wrench]

down_n_dapper

03-25-2014, 04:24 AM

Just finished up installing the new D2S depo projectors into my 1998 pre-facelift whip. With the hand of a mate it went alright, lots of fender trimming, little wiring and a bit of pushing and shoving and it was done in a little over 2 hours.

The Process:

Started off taking the headlights out to mark up the fenders for cutting, masked it off using painters tape so it came off easier, leaving only the section i wanted to cut un covered. Drilling a succession of holes seemed to be better than cutting through so much
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_184510_zps3bqjq2zh.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_185432_zpsuepixz1q.jpg

Then used a grinder wheel and smoothed the edges
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_191905_zpsaktiyjfx.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_194545_zpsiovdlotb.jpg

Total amount i removed:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_190917_zpsjzi4lwfr.jpg

Repeated this for the other side also, did a bit of a better job after having practice, then touched both up with some touch up paint i have lying around in the correct paint code.
installed them roughly for fitment, little bit of a gap but ill have another fiddle later, it didn't go perfectly, but what does..
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/Messenger_5854158591846333163_13957401733162421_zp sspzerepv.jpg

might i say how good this car looks without a bumper too :D
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_192657_zpsrlooyrrr.jpg

anyway, repeated this process, grinding more as it rubbed a little in areas, on each side till they were in
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_210650_zpsyxfkknmm.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_210707_zpspnybzxo8.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_211329_zpsq1zn8p4o.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_211402_zpsdjajezl8.jpg

Wired up the highbeams, low beam hids are still in the mail but ill install them tomorrow hopefully [up]
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_211428_zpsmjfzy4sy.jpg

and charging the battery again, just to keep it topped up
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140325_211728_zpslvkuhvv1.jpg

overall the fitment is pretty decent considering i did this with just the help of a mate, both of us with minimal body work experience, defs something anyone can tackle if you can handle cutting into your nice paint [=(]

apologies for pic whoring lol

down_n_dapper

03-30-2014, 07:01 AM

Finally isntalled the hids!
55w 6000k Ebay special
The whole kit
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140326_102732_zpszu73xrse.jpg
Well the seller sent me a set of H7s, not D2S.... so being the "i got it ill use it" guy i am, i took to the light bases with scissors to get them to fit the projectors
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140326_102747_zpscbxeaylj.jpg

To this
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140326_103010_zpsutisonbk.jpg

Then got to wiring, only needing to cut the feed wires from the D-plug and putting on some spade terminals to connect to my new kit.http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140326_103530_zpsnywe2lr9.jpg

And installed!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140326_105237_zpszsdxed14.jpg

so, overall, easy to install, easy to take out and replace and cheap and effective! Only thing is one ballast makes a highpitched whine and isnt as bright as the other even when i swap the bulbs over. Seller is sending another ballast over asap!
The verticle adjuster is also popped out of its socket on that side too [headbang] so that will need to be glued in place!

down_n_dapper

06-25-2014, 01:33 AM

so a good 3 months later, I finally got finished fixing a broken adjuster in my depo projectors, not the prettiest fix but it works finally and ill be able to adjust them up to the right height hopefully!

So heres the issue, Basically the cup and ball socket isn't tight enough, meaning the adjuster simply pulls out of the socket when it reaches a distance of great stress. This left me with lights aimed around 3-4 foot too low and reduced to no visibility in low light areas without the use of highbeams.. dodgy.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/image_zpsbd54087a.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/image_1_zps982af767.jpg

And after using some glue and letting it set, heres what it looks like:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/IMG_20140625_141354_zps40a63d7a.jpg

All properly seated and permanently fixed like it was meant to be from the factory!
So hopefully I'll be able to properly adjust my headlights for the first time now!

Also Going to have to find a way to seal that hole as well as the ballast hole in the bottom of each headlight assembly so they're weather sealed

gmx

06-26-2014, 06:42 AM

down_n_dapper

06-26-2014, 07:07 AM

Not braking hard enough :)

But be careful, the master cylinder on these cars use the same bore for the the 2 circuits (50:50 bias), whereas 99% other cars are 1 large, 1 small for a front/rear split.
Although the rear brake piston, pad swept area is smaller than the front. thus the front should have higher brake torque, everyone I have known says the rears lock up easily. It is very hard to get the rears to unlock under hard braking especially in wet conditions. Ask me how I know, I slid 30M on a 45 degree angle on a slight downhill, granted my tyres were eol.
Repair is cheap, you should pm rockersteady on here, he organised a repair for me. He is local to us (Aussie).

No worries! thanks for the headsup! Had a few instances of losing traction in the wet, being a front wheel drive that also meant i lost power and control and it scared me shitless. Safe to say i respect the wet a little more these days and know my limits for corner speeds wet and dry!

I'll hit up rockersteady and see what we can do about my abs, can't hurt to have another safety feature working with me to keep my car on the road!

down_n_dapper

06-26-2014, 11:39 PM

Just received New headlight pigtails from a fellow audizine member for nothing, Unfortunately, these plugs are from a later model golf, using 10 pins instead of the facelift lights which use 8. As such the pins didnt really line up with the holes in the pigtails so i had to get creative.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140627_130527_zpscyujrtfh.jpg

This shows the difference in pin numbers between the depo lights and the pigtails
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140627_133747_zpsabm8bisn.jpg

Got to work cutting the depo connectors so the pigtails would slide in properly, I wouldn't recommend doing this for a permanent solution, but I wasn't interested in paying $70 for the piggies from ECS or going on the hunt for a pick and pull deal.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140627_133753_zps4rbafac4.jpg

After that I simply used wiring diagrams for the connectors, soldered the wires together, heat-shrunk each wire and finished up connecting them and testing! should be much easier than my previous solution which was pretty shitty: http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Headlight%20Install/IMG_20140327_234737_zps85tte1bo.jpg

down_n_dapper

06-30-2014, 04:11 AM

Received my parts from ECS, New coolant tank, wheel hanger, Legit A8 chrome valve caps and of course, the all important Ecs Snub to replace my old decrepit one.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/IMG_20140630_122952_zpsxqphwq1y.jpg

And my legit caps, quite impressed to get these for $4 from ecs!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/IMG_20140630_123316_zps9jdjygh5.jpg

Here is the before and after of the coolant tank replacement. Old one managed to get pretty hot when i was having heat issues and as you can see it bubbled quite nicely and melted internally a little bit, glad i got to replacing this before it failed completely. Second tank in less than 3 years!http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/20140630_203435_zpscoic8bsj.jpg

Then I got to starting on the snub mount.. shit. I probably over complicated it, but ended up removing my entire front bumper, made a giant mess with coolant after i lowered the rad thinking it was empty, big mistake. Ended up getting everything buttoned up, yet to go for a test drive but I'm excited to feel if its any more solid on acceleration and shifting.

Also had to shift the mounting of my Electric fan, used some big ass zip ties through the radiator, not sure if you guys would approve but I'm sure it makes no difference having some holes in it.

All in all I'm done, only 5 of so swears, back is killing me, scrubbed my hands raw cleaning them again and the garage is filthy, ill be cleaning for an hour tomorrow smh. mission accomplished!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/IMG_20140630_221337_zps3ok9fkrf.jpg

OldAudiA4

06-30-2014, 05:22 AM

Received my parts from ECS, New coolant tank, wheel hanger, Legit A8 chrome valve caps and of course, the all important Ecs Snub to replace my old decrepit one.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/IMG_20140630_122952_zpsxqphwq1y.jpg

And my legit caps, quite impressed to get these for $4 from ecs!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/IMG_20140630_123316_zps9jdjygh5.jpg

Here is the before and after of the coolant tank replacement. Old one managed to get pretty hot when i was having heat issues and as you can see it bubbled quite nicely and melted internally a little bit, glad i got to replacing this before it failed completely. Second tank in less than 3 years!http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Snub%20Install%20and%20coolant%20tank/20140630_203435_zpscoic8bsj.jpg

Then I got to starting on the snub mount.. shit. I probably over complicated it, but ended up removing my entire front bumper, made a giant mess with coolant after i lowered the rad thinking it was empty, big mistake. Ended up getting everything buttoned up, yet to go for a test drive but I'm excited to feel if its any more solid on acceleration and shifting.

Can I ask how much ECS charged you for shipping to Australia? I'm also in Australia and have found ECS shipping prices to be enormous!

down_n_dapper

06-30-2014, 07:03 AM

Shipping charges are so crap from ECS to australia, but thats america in general i suppose. I was charged roughly 60 in shipping for all this! whenever i order, i make sure its worth my while for the shipping charges lol Shame the best audi parts supplier is in america -_-

OldAudiA4

06-30-2014, 05:46 PM

down_n_dapper

06-30-2014, 08:16 PM

OldAudiA4

06-30-2014, 11:35 PM

guess it depends on the size and weight of the items, i know if i wanted to get coil overs from them before i bought mine, shipping was around 300, shipping for the facelift lights was around the same so smaller things are alright, larger bulky items are where they get you!

I did try to order some screws once, and the screws were a couple of dollars and the shipping was like $30-$40...

Either way I think ECS shipping is exorbitant!

down_n_dapper

07-01-2014, 01:37 AM

I did try to order some screws once, and the screws were a couple of dollars and the shipping was like $30-$40...

Either way I think ECS shipping is exorbitant!

Yeah its a real shame, i generally tend to use Ebay for smaller parts and ECS for a reserve given the shipping. If all else fails i ask my mechanic to source parts for me from audi for as good a price as he can! good luck finding parts cheap! We have to pay to play unfortunately

OldAudiA4

07-01-2014, 11:05 PM

Yeah its a real shame, i generally tend to use Ebay for smaller parts and ECS for a reserve given the shipping. If all else fails i ask my mechanic to source parts for me from audi for as good a price as he can! good luck finding parts cheap! We have to pay to play unfortunately

You got that right!

down_n_dapper

07-21-2014, 07:10 AM

Alright this update is going to be picture heavy so prepare your bandwidth!

Just did battle with the kraken, decided 4 winters of no heat was more than enough and it was time to tackle the dreaded heater core that everyone bitches about. $200 later for the correct core for my Right hand drive model and I was ready to tackle this pain in the ass job.

Followed this (http://audi-diy.blogspot.com.au/2007/10/audi-a4-b5-heater-core-swap.html) DIY/guide for most of this and went off on my own tangent towards the end, minor details differed for me but it was a fantastic resource!

Started by removing the battery and then the pollen filter cover and cracking the bolt on the refrigerant lines, since my compressor is leaking terribly I assumed I wouldn't have any left in the system, Wrong. It started hissing and pissing out fluorescent gunk everywhere. great. I tightened the bolt again only to have it continue to slowly leak so as I was now stuck with that lovely chemical spilling out, I left it to drain in open air for a bit.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_165824_zps3xcyqsax.jpg

Then I begun removing the lower trim from the dash, realising how many times I'd done this before, leaving countless bolts out and setting them aside. Made this part quite easy!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_170515_zpsavgkjdw5.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_171134_zps1r9oofzu.jpg

Then the center console came out along with the trim surrounding the head unit and HVAC controls

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_173228_zpsomugvopb.jpg

Then the brackets connecting the Passenger side air bag and controller were removed

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_175551_zpszro3niir.jpg

And the center section pulled apart and moved to the side to access other bolts

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_181303_zps8nwfxczs.jpg

The next bit to go was the steering wheel followed by removing the bolts holding the steering collum and all the surrounding trim, including the cluster

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_182826_zpsfqryphgf.jpg

The parts stack grows

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_191116_zpsevxuqfrw.jpg

So now we're here, lower trim removed, steering wheel removed, centre console removed, pretty much half the dash removed and in pieces

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_192247_zpsvshifn3k.jpg

On the dash apparently is a sunlight sensor for what I don't know, but there is a little trim piece covering that and a single philips head screw attaching it to the dash and a small connector to unplug before the dash can be removed eventually

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_192649_zpsvu8klcie.jpg

A few bolts later and the whole damn dash was ready to come out without a fight, impressive, I do like how these cars are designed at this point, but that quickly changes lol

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_194045_zps2qxftdgd.jpg

While the dash was out I decided to wrap the wood trim in red carbon fibre vinyl to match the rest of the trim that I've just done, came out pretty well!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_194109_zpsp8xvenar.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_205253_zpswnwlzmoi.jpg

and the brand new valeo core to go in the car!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_205306_zpstf0cr4og.jpg

Next thing to come out was the dash core support, after a few hidden screws, some swearing, prying and praying it came out; effort and a half.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_214945_zpsagetfa8s.jpg

And heres the whole box out as far as I wanted to take it for wires sake with the new core installed already, decided to call it quits tonight and try again with more patience, back and leg strength and will power.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_215727_zpssilmrjqx.jpg

I'll update the rest of the reinstallation procedure tomorrow, hoping my bolt bagging and labelling is successful in making it easy to put back together but I guess we'll see how the kraken is feeling tomorrow, might decide to be a pain in the ass as usual lol

RoadRage

07-21-2014, 07:18 AM

How long did it take to get that far?

Great job by the way, that looks like a nightmare.

down_n_dapper

07-21-2014, 07:34 AM

How long did it take to get that far?

Great job by the way, that looks like a nightmare.

That was around 4 hours work, Being familiar with the car helps because I've done most of this already.

thanks! It was either I do it or pay someone 2500 to do it for me and that wasnt happening lol

Turbo_B5

07-21-2014, 07:58 AM

Where did you get that "The Lower Class" Sticker? Please link.

down_n_dapper

07-21-2014, 08:05 AM

Where did you get that "The Lower Class" Sticker? Please link.

Got mine from ebay Australia but it was something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Lower-Class-Windscreen-Sticker-JDM-Drift-Car-Slammed-Lowered-Dub-VW-Decal-2-/271433921232?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f32b8f2d0

down_n_dapper

07-22-2014, 01:51 AM

Finished up the core swap this morning, not too hard to get back together simply doing the reverse of the removal process, only have 2 screws leftover which isn't bad considering how many I pulled out..

Anyway heres the money shot:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140722_170454_zpsyfgdlzdi.jpg

Also just finished making up a bench for my new spot:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140722_170313_zpsk4j9sbxm.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140722_170340_zpsaf1uieeg.jpg

Not a bad view from the bench
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140722_171348_zpssuwtsmyg.jpg

anyway, The heater core swap wasn't quite as difficult as I first imagined when all the shops i asked about declined the job but that doesnt make it a cake walk..

Would I do it again? probably not. Did I enjoy it? maybe the first and last 10 minutes.

I think there is actually more meaning in this for me considering I managed all this myself and you can't tell i pulled the dash at all, the more I pull the more I learn and the less inclined I am to sell this thing for nostalgia alone

gmx

07-22-2014, 09:31 AM

down_n_dapper

07-22-2014, 11:04 PM

Nice work, I cbf doing mine and just looped the connections at the heater core lol. Probably when I take the centre console out I'll do it then... ultra lazy.
Ty for the heads up on RHD specific part - totally did not consider that.

Fair enough dude! yeah i didnt realise till i looked on ECS, $30 for their part, I paid 200 for one from sydney shipped, hoses are just hooked on the opposite site but a crucial detail!

Took some money shots today after a wash
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Lightroom%20B5/_DSC2320_zps89342bd9.jpg
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Lightroom%20B5/_DSC2321_zps3b8f7724.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Lightroom%20B5/_DSC2347_zpse2a07bef.jpghttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Lightroom%20B5/943073dc-86ed-44d3-9315-5e7ca2991109_zpscd57a91c.jpg

Mirza.Ramovic

07-23-2014, 02:01 AM

Car is looking proper man! [up]

g huns

07-23-2014, 05:15 AM

The parts stack grows
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Heater%20Core%20Shit/IMG_20140721_191116_zpsevxuqfrw.jpg

As a Murrican with John Deere front license plates on 2 Audis, a Lexus and an Acura, I like this pic.[:D] Nice to see the green and yellow is global.

Oh, and I love the trailer hitch too. Sweet ride.

down_n_dapper

07-23-2014, 05:33 AM

As a Murrican with John Deere front license plates on 2 Audis, a Lexus and an Acura, I like this pic.[:D] Nice to see the green and yellow is global.

Oh, and I love the trailer hitch too. Sweet ride.

Hah that thing is the work horse of the house! Use it on the daily to kart random things around and up hills rather than carrying, fatlyfe

g huns

07-23-2014, 05:42 AM

Hah that thing is the work horse of the house! Use it on the daily to kart random things around and up hills rather than carrying, fatlyfe

Nothing runs like a Deere.[:D]

And the only thing with parts more expensive than an Audi is a Deere.[=(]

down_n_dapper

07-28-2014, 10:21 PM

So today my mate and I decided to see what this thing would sound like pre resonator and muffler, here is the stock thing

Normal Exhaust (https://soundcloud.com/ljg-1/pre-exhaust)

Race Car Mode (https://soundcloud.com/ljg-1/jordans-recording-straight)

Attempted launch in a lame auto (https://soundcloud.com/ljg-1/exhaust-launxh)

So now its exhaust time soon!

down_n_dapper

07-29-2014, 12:43 AM

and just visited a pick and pull looking for something for a subaru and spotted this fallen beauty
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20140729_160351_zps2dqivmjq.jpg

And found me a new mirror insert to replace my crusty browned one
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20140729_170600_zpsmtzlhxdv.jpg

An $11 part and a world of better!

down_n_dapper

08-25-2014, 10:39 PM

So in the last month Ive been pulled over and chatted about my poking rear fitment, the decision was made to get the rears pulled and they look rather yum now, although some spacers may be needed, still deciding how to make it look a little more fitted

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5929_zps21faadc0.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5929_zps21faadc0.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5952_zpsb9555145.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5952_zpsb9555145.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5965_zps556f51cc.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Pulled%20Photoshoot/_DSC5965_zps556f51cc.jpg.html)

And in the works is a Glowshift Elite 10 oil pressure gauge which im hoping to retrofit into the dash in place of the analogue clock.

In other news my cluster trip computer keeps resetting itself and im getting really fed up with it, thinking its time to swap to a newer cluster with an LCD.

down_n_dapper

08-29-2014, 02:03 AM

Just scanned my car with My mechancis Diagnostic tool (you get what you pay for, his $4000 equipment pisses on my ebay cable and VCDS lite lol)
Heres what it turned up:

Fault Codes - 29/08/2014

18010 - Flat battery/low voltage

17978 - Immobilizer low signal
possibly from weak remote signal

17547 - Fuel trim: bank 2 Rich
Cylinder misfires, Spark Plugs, Fuel Injectors leak/bad spray, Weak ignition system, coil(s), plug wires, Fuel PressureBoost leak, EVAP Purge Valve (N80), MAF (G70), O2 Sensor(S)

17967 - Throttle body: Idle Switch Open or Open Circuit/ Throttle Valve sticks and won't close

17973 - Throttle Actuator - lower stop not reached - dirty/broken

17930 - Camshaft adjustment bank 2
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163, Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208), Mechanical failure of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208), Failing Engine Control Module (ECM)

17927 - Camshaft adjustment bank 1
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163, Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208), Mechanical failure of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208), Failing Engine Control Module (ECM)

16486 - MAF Signal too low
faulty wiring/sensor

17834 - EVAP Purge Valve open circuit
faulty valve/connector or fuel pump relay

17924 - Intake manifold valve open circuit
faulty valve/wiring

16514 - O2 Sensor B1 S1 faulty

16534 - O2 Sensor B2 S1 Faulty

17537/17535 - Fuel trim: bank 1/2 Rich
Cylinder misfires, Spark Plugs, Fuel Injectors leak/bad spray, Weak ignition system, coil(s), plug wires, Fuel PressureBoost leak, EVAP Purge Valve (N80), MAF (G70), O2 Sensor(S)

17545 - Fuel Trim bank 1 Rich
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor faulty, Fuel Pressure Regulator faulty, Fuel Injector(s) faulty, Oxygen Sensor Control faulty, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System faulty

00526 - Brake Light switch malfunction
brake switch to abs wire fault, brake light switch/light faulty, fuse

00792 - A/C Pressure switch
Empty refrigerant

00532 - Supply voltage B+ too low

Now a few are on me, let my battery get too low and have since recharged and also replaced key fob battery. The AC pressure is because i havent had it recharged because the whole system is leaking however all the fuel system ones are news to me..

down_n_dapper

10-27-2014, 10:23 PM

Been busy with life and Uni lately so the car has taken a back seat. Haven't done too much in the mean time, just keeping it running!

- Fitted A Glowshift Elite 10 oil pressure gauge so I could tell when I crack my oil pan next time if happens. Followed Metal mans footsteps and Installed it in the analogue clock location for concealment
- Replaced Oil and Filter with some fresh 10w30 just because I can
- Pulled the abs module to get resoldered, abs light persits so I'll be scanning and replacing a sensor next I believe
- Rotated Wheels on the fronts and noticed a slight dent, pulled the tires and replaced with my winter beaters till I get it fixed
- Applied some tint to my headlights to give them a more stealth look against my darker paint, Detriment of light output is negligible
- Pulled spark plugs to inspect, cleaned and replaced, gaping was still normal, not enough wear to need replacing
- Replaced Trunk lights LED's so I can see more of what I'm loading in

Burnt spot on my lense face
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141022_114045_zpso0bgzqim.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141022_114045_zpso0bgzqim.jpg.html)
Presumably from incorrect fitting of H7 bulbs in my D2S housings. Completely my fault however I have just replaced these with a 35w D2S kit
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141028_133241_zpsnavd21gg.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141028_133241_zpsnavd21gg.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141028_132908_zpsmggrko5r.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141028_132908_zpsmggrko5r.jpg.html)

Tinted lights
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140917_182901_zpsjh0mwrv4.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140917_182901_zpsjh0mwrv4.jpg.html)

Pressure Gauge install

http://youtu.be/TI_mxRDgmOE

Little more whoring
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/audi-1_zps20987823.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/audi-1_zps20987823.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/audi-2_zps6b5fff7f.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/audi-2_zps6b5fff7f.jpg.html)

BaseDrifter

10-28-2014, 12:14 AM

walky_talky20

10-28-2014, 05:45 AM

down_n_dapper

10-28-2014, 07:08 AM

Looking good man, I don't know how I missed your thread before. You're doing a lot of good work, keep it up buddy!

If you ever need small stuff like those facelift headlight plugs let me know, I'm going to they junkyards pretty often and don't mind getting parts for you and throwing them in a small padded envelope. We might be able to work out some deal on parts from ECS if you'd like as well. I may be able to get them shipped for cheaper than ECS will charge.

If you need help with the cluster swap let me know as it's something I've done before, I actually have an early style cluster and arm with wiring harness for sale if you're interested. I don't have a sport steering wheel for your car now, but it's something I could get for sure.

I see your oil pressure gauge resets and does the dumbass opening sequence after starting the car, presumably because you have it hooked up to the 75x post. If you hook up the power to terminal 15 (I believe, will have to double check) it should still work as a switched ignition source but won't kill the power during cranking.

(I hate the glow shift opening and closing light sequences, I wish we could deactivate them.)

Thanks for your kind words mate! appreciate it!

I do still want a set of the facelift plugs for a better fit if you have any, just shoot me a pm!
(also on the look out for a prefacelift centre console cupholder, handbrake cover and centre console lid in grey :) )

Are you in contact with ECS or would you just post them to me yourself at a lesser cost since its private? Because I would really appreciate that! Always wanting ECS things but the cost is usually as much as the item itself :\

Unfortunately I've discovered that European model B5's such as mine have an immobilizer component in the cluster so any cluster I swap in would also need this, not sure yours would..

If you ever have a wheel that turns up let me know! See if we can get a deal going

I'll have to look into that! it asks for constant and switched power for the gauge. Do you have a diagram of this no. 15 post so i know what I'm looking for? Definitely want to address that! had enough of it cycling twice

Cheers again!

down_n_dapper

10-28-2014, 07:12 AM

Love this thread. Great car, great mods. Lots of goings on in the DIY making-it-happen department.

For me, there's always this extra cool factor when it's Australia. This thread certainly lives up. Way to go, Mr. Dapper. [up]

^ Walky posted on my thread twice now, you can see it right there!

Thanks for your kind words good sir! I enjoy tackling things with this car, pulling them apart, breaking them, learning about how it works and putting it back together so thats basically been my mentality for this whole thing! Luckily I've got a reliable (touch wood) V6 so that hasn't let me down!

Fan boy for Australia? [;)]

BaseDrifter

10-28-2014, 05:21 PM

Thanks for your kind words mate! appreciate it!

I do still want a set of the facelift plugs for a better fit if you have any, just shoot me a pm!
(also on the look out for a prefacelift centre console cupholder, handbrake cover and centre console lid in grey :) )

I'll keep an eye out for the plugs next time I go. Which cup holder are you referring to? The one that sits in the rear of the center console or the two little dinky ones that flip up? You interested in a black leather facelift e-brake handle and cover? I have that sitting on my shelf right now. Center console lids are always broken or in terrible condition when I do see them, and I've never seen one in grey.

Are you in contact with ECS or would you just post them to me yourself at a lesser cost since its private? Because I would really appreciate that! Always wanting ECS things but the cost is usually as much as the item itself :\

Not in contact with ECS, just may be cheaper for me to ship them to you via USPS. We'd have to do some calculating beforehand, but it may be cheaper. It's usually $10-20 to get items shipped to CA from ECS. I can't remember exactly how much it cost when I shipped a throttle body to Australia before, but I think it was like $25-30. Took about two weeks to get there though.

Unfortunately I've discovered that European model B5's such as mine have an immobilizer component in the cluster so any cluster I swap in would also need this, not sure yours would..

Ah yes that's right, I've heard that you could switch to an immobilizer-less ECU to use a standard cluster, but since you have a 2.4 I'm not sure if an ECU without an immobilizer even exists for your car since that motor was not offered in North America. What's the ECU part number?

If you ever have a wheel that turns up let me know! See if we can get a deal going

If you get a chance, could you measure the size of the splines on your wheel? I'm pretty sure you need the facelift wheel, but it would be wise to double-check. I've got a prefacelift 96-97 wheel for sale, but I don't think it will fit your car.

I'll have to look into that! it asks for constant and switched power for the gauge. Do you have a diagram of this no. 15 post so i know what I'm looking for? Definitely want to address that! had enough of it cycling twice

The terminal block I'm referring to is located beneath the knee bolster under the dash.

Terminal 30 is constant 12v.

Terminal 15 is switched 12v.

75x is the switched load reduction relay. Anything connected to 75x will have its power cut while the motor is being cranked. That's why your gauge resets after the engine starts instead of firing up the first time you switch the ignition on. All you have to do is move your switched power source from 75x to 15, problem solved.

Cheers again!

Cheers!

gearhead9992

10-28-2014, 06:23 PM

that's a holden ute right?

walky_talky20

10-28-2014, 06:56 PM

^ Walky posted on my thread twice now, you can see it right there!

Bahaha! I see what you did there.

Fan boy for Australia? [;)]

Yes. And Ireland, too. Approximately equally, I would say.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

down_n_dapper

10-29-2014, 06:38 AM

I'll keep an eye out for the plugs next time I go. Which cup holder are you referring to? The one that sits in the rear of the center console or the two little dinky ones that flip up? You interested in a black leather facelift e-brake handle and cover? I have that sitting on my shelf right now. Center console lids are always broken or in terrible condition when I do see them, and I've never seen one in grey.

Thanks mate :) The one with the two dinky bits that flip up, one of mine broke so I pulled it out and just shove my phone and wallet in there, not sure I want it but if one comes up I'd pay $20 for it.
as for the handbrake cover, would that fit mine?

Not in contact with ECS, just may be cheaper for me to ship them to you via USPS. We'd have to do some calculating beforehand, but it may be cheaper. It's usually $10-20 to get items shipped to CA from ECS. I can't remember exactly how much it cost when I shipped a throttle body to Australia before, but I think it was like $25-30. Took about two weeks to get there though.

Ah right I get what you mean! ECS shipping charges kick ass :\ sadly to get depo's from them ended up costing double somewhere else due to shipping alone. Smaller things im sure we could work something out and I'd be greatly appreciative of your help! This is by far the best International Car community I Have found so far, audizine and BaseDrifter are the bomb (and Walky ;) ) I'll pm you next time I want to order some parts and we can try if its not too much strain

Ah yes that's right, I've heard that you could switch to an immobilizer-less ECU to use a standard cluster, but since you have a 2.4 I'm not sure if an ECU without an immobilizer even exists for your car since that motor was not offered in North America. What's the ECU part number?

Ah I see what you're saying! I don't have the ECU part no. on my but I can find out next time I open up the bonnet! Its something I would love to do, but not set on it since I'm starting the search for an 01 TQM!

If you get a chance, could you measure the size of the splines on your wheel? I'm pretty sure you need the facelift wheel, but it would be wise to double-check. I've got a prefacelift 96-97 wheel for sale, but I don't think it will fit your car.

I need to take my wheel off to straighten It again after replacing the heater core, left it around 3 splines off and its been bugging me forever lol. I'll check! Not sure if i should bother disconnecting the battery to pull it again since I'm not disconnecting the airbag plug, thoughts?

The terminal block I'm referring to is located beneath the knee bolster under the dash.
75x is the switched load reduction relay. Anything connected to 75x will have its power cut while the motor is being cranked. That's why your gauge resets after the engine starts instead of firing up the first time you switch the ignition on. All you have to do is move your switched power source from 75x to 15, problem solved.

That makes total Sense! why didn't I think of that earlier! I'll get to swapping tomorrow, cheers mate!

As always the dudes on here come through with little fixes and kind words [up]

Even though she's slow and just a V6, I'll be sure to keep throwing up what I've done lately for shits and gigs

down_n_dapper

10-29-2014, 06:39 AM

that's a holden ute right?

Sure is! Family friends 3.something litre V6, sounds alright, thats about it lol

down_n_dapper

10-29-2014, 06:41 AM

Yes. And Ireland, too. Approximately equally, I would say.

Well there you go! It's a different place to where you're from that's for sure! While I'd prefer your road rules and policing towards cars over mine, I think I'll stay here!

On behalf of Australia, I fully welcome thee to come here whenever you deem fit!

BaseDrifter

10-30-2014, 11:38 PM

Thanks mate :) The one with the two dinky bits that flip up, one of mine broke so I pulled it out and just shove my phone and wallet in there, not sure I want it but if one comes up I'd pay $20 for it.
as for the handbrake cover, would that fit mine?

I've yet to see one of the dinky flip up cup holders intact at the junkyard, but I'll keep an eye out. Might be something you'd have to buy new. I can't find a part number now but I'll look later, and I'm sure it would cost more than $20.

The handbrake cover is a direct swap. I'm running a black leather facelift handle cover in my 97 right now and wouldn't have it any other way. It's a great upgrade compared to the shitty plastic handle.

Ah right I get what you mean! ECS shipping charges kick ass :\ sadly to get depo's from them ended up costing double somewhere else due to shipping alone. Smaller things im sure we could work something out and I'd be greatly appreciative of your help! This is by far the best International Car community I Have found so far, audizine and BaseDrifter are the bomb (and Walky ;) ) I'll pm you next time I want to order some parts and we can try if its not too much strain

Haha no problem man, glad to help out our friends overseas. We've got it pretty lucky here in the states. I try to be a part of the international community whenever I can. I've been to 16 countries, but never Australia, it's on my list! (I want to see some Utes and 'roos!)

What did you end up paying for the headlights after shipping?

Ah I see what you're saying! I don't have the ECU part no. on my but I can find out next time I open up the bonnet! Its something I would love to do, but not set on it since I'm starting the search for an 01 TQM!

Sure, it's easy enough to see once you pop the cover off.

I need to take my wheel off to straighten It again after replacing the heater core, left it around 3 splines off and its been bugging me forever lol. I'll check! Not sure if i should bother disconnecting the battery to pull it again since I'm not disconnecting the airbag plug, thoughts?

I always disconnect the battery when working with the airbags. It's an easy precaution to take and they can really mess you up if it were to go off accidentally. I take my precautions a step further and make sure I'm not sitting in the seat when I unplug the airbag, I do it while kneeling outside the car.

That makes total Sense! why didn't I think of that earlier! I'll get to swapping tomorrow, cheers mate!

As always the dudes on here come through with little fixes and kind words [up]

Even though she's slow and just a V6, I'll be sure to keep throwing up what I've done lately for shits and gigs

Sometimes the simple solutions are the ones we overlook. Keep up the good work!

down_n_dapper

10-31-2014, 01:14 AM

I've yet to see one of the dinky flip up cup holders intact at the junkyard, but I'll keep an eye out. Might be something you'd have to buy new. I can't find a part number now but I'll look later, and I'm sure it would cost more than $20.

The handbrake cover is a direct swap. I'm running a black leather facelift handle cover in my 97 right now and wouldn't have it any other way. It's a great upgrade compared to the shitty plastic handle.

How much do you want for the handbrake cover shipped?

Haha no problem man, glad to help out our friends overseas. We've got it pretty lucky here in the states. I try to be a part of the international community whenever I can. I've been to 16 countries, but never Australia, it's on my list! (I want to see some Utes and 'roos!)

What did you end up paying for the headlights after shipping?

Hey you're turning this North American into an international one! Thats especially awesome for me since there are about 5 B5's in my state that I know of and no forum for them so I join you lot [up]
If you ever come down, be sure to visit the quiet little town of adelaide, we've got some mean hills to drive in (y) be happy to take you out for a day of fun!

Ended up getting them for around $400 I think, American supplier of course.

I always disconnect the battery when working with the airbags. It's an easy precaution to take and they can really mess you up if it were to go off accidentally. I take my precautions a step further and make sure I'm not sitting in the seat when I unplug the airbag, I do it while kneeling outside the car.

Ha I hear you! I'm a volunteer firefighter and we've had training with airbags, watching it blow the head of our test dummy clean of (I shit you not), breaking the chair he was in and throwing the whole dummy into the backseat, they're not to be screwed with! Might tackle that tonight!

Thanks for your help dude! legend in my books [:D]

BaseDrifter

11-01-2014, 01:06 AM

How much do you want for the handbrake cover shipped?

I'll shoot you a PM.

If you ever come down, be sure to visit the quiet little town of adelaide, we've got some mean hills to drive in (y) be happy to take you out for a day of fun!

Would love to! Might happen in the next 5 years, ya never know.

A Sydney-Melbourne-Adelaide road trip would be awesome I think. How 'bout a quick trip up A87 to Darwin and then a scenic cruise along 1 to Perth? Looks fun! [o_o]

Ended up getting them for around $400 I think, American supplier of course.

Ouch. [=(]

Ha I hear you! I'm a volunteer firefighter and we've had training with airbags, watching it blow the head of our test dummy clean of (I shit you not), breaking the chair he was in and throwing the whole dummy into the backseat, they're not to be screwed with! Might tackle that tonight!

The videos of airbags launching dish washers into the air was enough for me. I'd like to keep my arms attached to my body. Let me know what you find out about the wheel.

Thanks for your help dude! legend in my books [:D]

No problem, glad to help.

down_n_dapper

04-10-2015, 11:12 PM

So its been a fair while since I even lurked around audizine let alone my post anything.. Uni work got hella busy around exam time since i actually had to focus on it for once lol and so did life and work and I guess the constant forum browsing took a backseat for productivity [=(]

Haven't done a whole lot since I last posted:
- Waxed and washed a few times
- Battery died many a time (must be a phantom drain somewhere)
- Ran over a screw at work and it ended up through the sidewall (there goes $200 for nothing)
- Ended up with a new set of 4 Achillies ATR sports 2's ( quite noisy but bucket loads of grip)
- Retrofitted a set of TRS mini H1's into my high beams since conventional methods didn't work (projector didn't fit through the rear of the light assembled like most people... [headbang] )
- Spent hours trying to get the cutoff shields in the projectors to flip back up (ended up wiring in a light to offer resistance which fixed it, ghetto lol)

and just yesterday found someone 5 mins from me with a 2001 wreck and scored a sports wheel with airbag for $100 (like $75 USD) and might go back and pick up his cluster with lcd and associated controls. He also had a battery cover which is ultra hard to find for a RHD!

and the pics:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/IMG_20150220_142646_zps6lyrv9ac.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150430_171751_zpstsbdrczy.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150430_171751_zpstsbdrczy.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150430_171811_zpsa8h44yuu.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150430_171811_zpsa8h44yuu.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150411_151507_1_zpsd3lmwbxd.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150411_151507_1_zpsd3lmwbxd.jpg.html)

Anyone know where I can find a new badge for the steering wheel?

BaseDrifter

04-10-2015, 11:15 PM

Koldham

04-11-2015, 06:30 AM

i have a set of ecs headlight plugs if you interested.

demonmk2

04-11-2015, 07:09 AM

eurpaparts.com has the steering whhels badges but they're kinda pricey imo.

check eBay too.

down_n_dapper

04-11-2015, 09:43 AM

Nice man. Glad to see you back around. I've also been super busy with work, barely any time to do anything to my car.

I might have a spare steering wheel emblem laying around. I also still have those headlight plugs and leather e-brake handle we talked about awhile ago.

thanks buddy [up] good to be back! At the end of the day they keep us getting from A to B but its still fun to wrench when I have a spare minute!

Happy to pay a bit for the emblem if you can be bothered looking for it!

as for the plugs, I've installed a control harness for the headlights which pull power from the battery directly and send it to the ballasts so don't really need oem plugs anymore lol and the e-brake handle I had to leave for now for monies sakes sorry!

down_n_dapper

04-11-2015, 09:45 AM

eurpaparts.com has the steering whhels badges but they're kinda pricey imo.

check eBay too.

yeah no kidding.. 67 dollars for a badge, no thanks!

Also while I'm at it I'm thinking of sanding back the wheel and restoring the black finish a bit since its faded, should turn out pretty good!

In contact with a dude over getting the cluster with an lcd but really iffy about swapping since its a lot of wiring from mine to the newer one.. I know you've done it base drifter and probably metal man too, tips?

down_n_dapper

04-12-2015, 02:40 AM

Well I've been a little motivated since I started posting again so I got to some much needed cleaning, and I mean MUCH needed lol

Started by taking the front seats out and vacuuming the whole interior and the seats, then I got to work with a little wet vac we use for dog "accidents" on the carpets lol

It actually pulled a bucket load of dirt and grime from the carpets and my seat:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150412_144150_zpsywlkif6t.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150412_144150_zpsywlkif6t.jpg.html)

Checkout the black stank water that came out of the seat and carpet lol

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150412_132009_zpsazemstwy.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150412_132009_zpsazemstwy.jpg.html)

Also decided to fix my brothers front lip on his E30 with some JDM skills, also painted it black again just because I could, much much better

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/IMG_20150412_151234_zps6zwpo919.jpg

And also responded to a vehicle accident with my local volunteer fire service (common in australia where there aren't enough forestation's in ruralish areas). 2 dudes going to work at about 10am, driver drunk as from the night before, floated over a crest (estimated speed was 130km/h or 80mph) ended up hitting an embankment, rolling twice and flying into a whole buch of trees before finally rolling back upright, driver had minor head lacerations and possible spinal damage but passenger walked out to get help! Don't drink and drive

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/IMG_20150412_113134_zpsnybjersg.jpg

Koldham

04-12-2015, 07:32 AM

damn that red looks good in that wide shot.

down_n_dapper

04-13-2015, 11:12 PM

So I don't know about you guys, but I regularly roam wreckers listings, Craigslist and eBay for parts at around 2am in the morning and in my searching I managed to find a 2000 parts car which I'm regularly pillaging for updated parts compared to my own!

Managed to get some parts for cheaps yesterday:

Scored new wiper controls with dis buttons and clock spring for $90 (little too much) which I've just installed and are all working (aside from crusie) and all the wiring for the cluster and steering wheel controls as well!

New engine bay cover for $30 (still trying to get it to fit properly) any ideas where its meant to sit? does it tuck under the second firewall rubber seal?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/9bdf171fbd0c3cc0c9a53feedc41434c.jpg

And my proudest steal, got him down from $150 to $50 for a 2000 A4 DIS cluster, not sure how good the display will be but for 50 you can't go wrong!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/4e8aa916ccb66fc7b0458c030489a33e.jpg

Very hard to find one with immo (we got euro A4's) and in good condition!

And with the help of Madcow, Audifirst and Bhusted I'll be installing it shortly!

down_n_dapper

04-30-2015, 06:31 AM

So been trying to get back into the modding more regularly and looking at different projects to tackle. Still on the hunt for a reasonably priced 1.8TQM which is pretty hard to find here in Aus sadly! Till then I'll keep practicing on this old thing!

Moved my oil gauge onto the dash and out of the cluster, install wasn't that clean to start with and it was starting to bug me, plus my battery dies alot and I'd have to pull the cluster and reset the needle to zero every week. So all in all it performs better in its intended form rather than my hack job, lesson learnt, leave it alone lol

Made some progress on the cluster swap! Talking to Bhusted (amazing help) I went ahead and made some adaptor harnesses
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20Mod/IMG_20150419_174127_zpsdedpo8lh.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Cluster%20Mod/IMG_20150419_174127_zpsdedpo8lh.jpg.html)

And heres what we have so far without an immobiliser coding or cluster adaptation
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150416_212851_zps77yx0o1d.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150416_212851_zps77yx0o1d.jpg.html)

Everythings working for the most part but without Vag-Tacho which is still in the mail, can't start the car and test anything else. Still have a random headlight indicator light issues, it's on all the time for whatever reason.. still trying to workout whats going on. That and the needles and backlighting stays on the entire time the cluster is plugged in. Could be the screen not being plugged in or just coding issues. Oh and I found that the screen has been botched. Po tried to replace but ended up putting it in and cutting the wiring for it.. turd. So I'll try and get it working with my car then explore fixing it up (already talked to Kompresed)

Cruise control is not working still, thought it might have been an issue with the switches on the stalk but since I replaced those and checked the wiring its not in there I don't think! Also tried resoldering the capacitors in a DIY I read but still nothing! I've tested the diaphragm and it holds pressure correctly, still have the module to test and the pump

Annnnnd I decided against my wallets advice to get my exhaust looked at since I'm sick of such a muffled car that no one can hear! So I took a drive down to a local shop and talked to the owner about it, he'd done the whole thing to a few of our model and got started by cutting off the rear muffler which made it loud enough for me for now!

Here's the result
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150422_083316_zps5siir3zj.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150422_083316_zps5siir3zj.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150430_172116_zpspohkgoot.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150430_172116_zpspohkgoot.jpg.html)

I'll post a sound clip when I find a better camera than my phone lol

Murph_129

04-30-2015, 09:58 AM

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/IMG_20150430_172116_zpspohkgoot.jpg

I'll post a sound clip when I find a better camera than my phone lol

Dat ass..

Looks good man! [up]

down_n_dapper

05-21-2015, 10:30 PM

And finally got around to taking a good recording of the exhaust:

listen here <<---- (https://soundcloud.com/ljg-1/exhaust-clip)

Sounds alot more alive although its got some decent drone at 2.5k which is taking some getting used to.

Having nothing but trouble trying to connect to the ecu (block 01) with vag com (licensed) and vag commander.. Unplugged my abs, pulled radio fuse and checked all the rest and they're all good so I'm at a loss..

Without that connection i cant adapt the new cluster to my car! any help?

Snapped a couple pics:

painted intake black again, now im happy
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/fbc8b47f-a112-410b-95c9-ecf97223a80c_zpso9eeagpa.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/fbc8b47f-a112-410b-95c9-ecf97223a80c_zpso9eeagpa.jpg.html)

down_n_dapper

06-16-2015, 06:32 AM

Decided to move my Oil Pressure Gauge amongst other things in an exam revision procrastination effort

Ended up drilling holes in the A pillar and mounting it there, alcantara wrap covers the holes however its fading badly, thats what you get for cheap chinese material

Day shot:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150612_131531_zpsuxz9lkhq.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150612_131531_zpsuxz9lkhq.jpg.html)

Night shot
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150613_232259-01_zps1xwflwnf.jpeg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150613_232259-01_zps1xwflwnf.jpeg.html)

Also highly recommend getting some led reverse lights for the Tails, Picture speaks for itself, completely updates the look and light output when reversing:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150525_201658_zps7h291pjx.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150525_201658_zps7h291pjx.jpg.html)

down_n_dapper

06-16-2015, 06:51 AM

And since I like reminiscing, heres a butt transformation since its transformation tuesday

Old stank ass rear shot from 2012:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Stock/BackBefore_zpsf4145bec.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Stock/BackBefore_zpsf4145bec.jpg.html)

And as of today in 2015:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/_20150608_235027_zpsotg1b6a5.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/_20150608_235027_zpsotg1b6a5.jpg.html)

down_n_dapper

06-16-2015, 07:05 AM

Aslo went raiding a Pick 'n' Pull and scored some bits, complete needle set, Ecu plugs for a diagnostic connector, new abs securing tab, hazard face, gear selector module and a new dash cover with fuse numbers (just need to workout how to transfer the sticker) all for $8. not bad
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/33ff88d9-5030-45ef-a824-5734fe5f6259_zpsb7ukswb0.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/33ff88d9-5030-45ef-a824-5734fe5f6259_zpsb7ukswb0.jpg.html)

down_n_dapper

07-17-2015, 01:36 AM

been a bit since i updated but some things have happened!

Recently bought a 1.8T parts car with facelift goodies so quite a few will be swapped over to the Ming 2.4L!

First thing on the list was the facelift bumper. Made a deal with a local crash repair owner I'm good friends with and after preping and sanding the bumper, he charger me all of $100 to paint it.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150711_090203_zpsctzkfk2b.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150711_090203_zpsctzkfk2b.jpg.html)

I also took the time to touch up my valence with some black
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150716_203107_zpsmyqxw5dj.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150716_203107_zpsmyqxw5dj.jpg.html)

and here it is installed! Still thinking i'll restore the foglights following this diy Fog Restoration Link (http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/143993-diy-fog-light-sanding-refinishing-pics.html) and swap the bulbs for some 3000k HID's

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150717_162904_zpslmcbkqsa.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150717_162904_zpslmcbkqsa.jpg.html)

It would have been great to know the mounting styles are COMPLETELY different between facelift and pre facelift euro models, had to custom mount the facelift bumper brackets to my pannels however it lines up well. Only issue is the valence doesnt seem to wrap around the bumper 100%, its about 20mm short each side.. not sure what to do about that but oh well!

Also swapped over some LEDS in the cluster and made a write up for it ( check DIY section) and sanded the needles to rid them of the red tinge
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20White%20LED%20Swap/_DSC5084_zpse8dufspv.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Cluster%20White%20LED%20Swap/_DSC5084_zpse8dufspv.jpg.html)

Still to come is a facelift centre console swap and other goodies along the way!

down_n_dapper

07-17-2015, 05:52 AM

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150717_213801_zpsojwbdxid.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150717_213801_zpsojwbdxid.jpg.html)

I'm enjoying these.

down_n_dapper

07-19-2015, 06:53 AM

Swapped to some 5000k 35w Hids in the fogs, much brighter light output and they match the headlights perfectly!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/ed821f1d-3dc4-4e84-b738-8510b9862703_zpsazl0odlz.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/ed821f1d-3dc4-4e84-b738-8510b9862703_zpsazl0odlz.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/df64cd03-1032-4779-aeb5-c6597e01e25c_zpsw3pfmtvx.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/df64cd03-1032-4779-aeb5-c6597e01e25c_zpsw3pfmtvx.jpg.html)

Also with GREAT help from mr walky_talky himself I was able to make sense of the foglight swap from pre-facelift to facelift. Had difficulties as the module is the 8D0 907 701A with different wiring and controls compared to the US version. Walky was kind enough to draw me up a custom wiring diagram which you can see below. Full credit goes to walky for all his hard work:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/503/19180347963_ecfc6656b1_o.png

so here was my progress as of tonight, labelled each wires destination so wiring it up should be a cinch:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150719_175828_zpsgepvqqya.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/IMG_20150719_175828_zpsgepvqqya.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/7e8f77cb-40d4-4eb5-9bc4-5292b77b9c01_zpsvbh2msa0.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Fog%20light%20install/7e8f77cb-40d4-4eb5-9bc4-5292b77b9c01_zpsvbh2msa0.jpg.html)

Just waiting on some spade connectors to plug into the prefacelift fog switches to avoid cutting them up and it should all be swapped!

down_n_dapper

07-21-2015, 08:07 AM

Just updating my thread for my sake

Picked up some S4 needles from DDilinger and swapped them in

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Cluster%20S4%20Needles/IMG_20150721_234016_zpstivfhzos.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Cluster%20S4%20Needles/IMG_20150721_234016_zpstivfhzos.jpg.html)

And completed my facelift centre console swap from my 99 parts car

Old and New
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150720_135248_zpsdalwetad.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150720_135248_zpsdalwetad.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150721_141103_zpssv4y36ot.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150721_141103_zpssv4y36ot.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150721_152033_zpscl3n1hrs.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/Facelift%20Centre%20Console%20Swap/IMG_20150721_152033_zpscl3n1hrs.jpg.html)

Also while it was apart I took the liberty of removing the front face of the ccm and cleaned out the sticking buttons, they all now click like champs [up]

Still wanting to paint the shifter trim to replace my wrapping job, the wrap is temporary to hide scratches deep in the material.

down_n_dapper

07-29-2015, 10:16 PM

Interior is sorted for now, painted the shifter surround gloss black and its looks baller

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/29th%20of%20July%202015/3_zpsyblgn2in.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/29th%20of%20July%202015/3_zpsyblgn2in.jpg.html)

happy with the front end too:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/29th%20of%20July%202015/1_zpsvpp11b2b.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/29th%20of%20July%202015/1_zpsvpp11b2b.jpg.html)

Turbo_B5

07-29-2015, 10:39 PM

did you wrap all the trim in place or remove it?

down_n_dapper

07-29-2015, 10:41 PM

did you wrap all the trim in place or remove it?

Removed them all, dash trim was removed when I replaced the heater core, would have been a nightmare if the dash wasn't removed at the same time!

never want to wrap them again lol

Turbo_B5

07-29-2015, 10:44 PM

I really want to strip mine all down to bare aluminum, but that dash trim seems like a bitch to remove.

down_n_dapper

07-29-2015, 10:45 PM

I really want to strip mine all down to bare aluminum, but that dash trim seems like a bitch to remove.

The securing points are much the same as doors, just washers securing the trim to the dash, wouldnt be too hard to remove from the dash if you remove the glovebox, maybe centre console and drivers lower trim [up]

Turbo_B5

07-29-2015, 10:50 PM

down_n_dapper

07-29-2015, 10:59 PM

Hmmm, Well maybe I will do the doors and then I will be motivated to get the dash apart. already have the driver lower trim off as i forgot to put my obd2 back into its slot and had to scan. how does the quattro emblem come off?>

edit u are fwd :P

Doors are easy!

Quattro badge, from another forum:

"One for you Paul26982, it's easy to do around the Quattro badge, just pop the badge out put the film over the whole panel then after put a slice in the film where the recess for the badge is then push the badge back in. Simple's. "

Turbo_B5

07-29-2015, 11:01 PM

just pops out, cool. I'm sure I'll figure it out once I got it in my hands.

19birel

07-30-2015, 07:24 AM

Nice car man! I really like the sanded gauge needles, they look just the the OEM S4 needles.

down_n_dapper

07-30-2015, 07:26 AM

Nice car man! I really like the sanded gauge needles, they look just the the OEM S4 needles.

thanks bro!

Needles in the last pic are infact oem S4 needles but the sanded ones were a similar look! Great mod and i would recommend!

rockbeau25

08-31-2015, 07:16 PM

down_n_dapper

08-31-2015, 10:06 PM

Just scrolling through here...nice update thread! Saw you on Instagram and now here, but never put 2 and 2 together [confused] . I'm a huge fan of your red trim! Do you have a write-up or a write-up that you used? I picked up some blue wrap for mine and never got around to doing it. Looks like a huge PITA [o_o]

Keep up the good work man!

haha glad to see you now know the thread behind the face!

Thanks man! it was a giant pita.. burnt my fingers alot heating it to stretch it, i sussed a few diys on the B6 forum, there are quite a few floating about, basically just need to measure the vinyl roughly to the trim piece, allow a good 2 finger widths extra and cut it out, then go alot heating and stretching it over the edges, heating gets rid of any bubbles and marks and keep working it till its good. Corners take a bit to get right but heating and stretching over works well. My one tip is to get 3M high quality stuff, as the vinyl i got was not genuine and after heating it didnt glue as well to the back of the trim, so i used some tape for good measure [up]

let me know if you need any more info :)

down_n_dapper

08-31-2015, 10:19 PM

This reminds me this thread deserves a bit of an update.

Car has been treating me well as I treat her well, no issues to complain about [drive]

My dad has requested the upper garage be for cars instead of my workshop. ( our house is on a large block of land in the hills, theres a 2 car garage next to the house and a 6-8 car garage with a high ceiling about 30 seconds down the hill a bit)

So this has led me to start making plans of turning the bottom garage into my workshop/storage area. Only problem being its full of things from our old house after moving 10 years ago that have never been sorted through, its due for a big clean up!

Plans so far are to build a sizeable and sturdy bench with vice, have a large tool wall for storage, install various presses and grinders and build some large shelving for spare B5 parts. Hopefully one day there will be some $$ for a hoist as well.

First purchase was a garage find, $100 bench drill press from 1974 that ive started restoring. Pulled it all apart, sanded, cleared old grease, ripped out old switch and electrics and painted it back up.

Heres what it looked like:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/New%20Garage%20Spot/Drill%20Press/IMG_20150828_122617_zpsakmhwkuv.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/New%20Garage%20Spot/Drill%20Press/IMG_20150828_122617_zpsakmhwkuv.jpg.html)

And after some paint today

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/New%20Garage%20Spot/Drill%20Press/IMG_20150901_141915_zpsjfvtgsmo.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/New%20Garage%20Spot/Drill%20Press/IMG_20150901_141915_zpsjfvtgsmo.jpg.html)

Happy so far [up]

Also noticed a nice detail under my car the other day:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150819_190816_zps7el1hzpc.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150819_190816_zps7el1hzpc.jpg.html)

Been scrubbing on my sump where i previously punched a large hole in it lol

And swapped battery trays
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/IMG_20150816_123111_zpsbrowl1pi.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/IMG_20150816_123111_zpsbrowl1pi.jpg.html)

And thats it!

rockbeau25

09-01-2015, 05:45 AM

theres a 2 car garage next to the house and a 6-8 car garage with a high ceiling about 30 seconds down the hill a bit)

I'd kill for this amount of space! Thanks for the info on the wrap!

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Bordom

09-01-2015, 06:03 AM

I want a personal tour when this garage is done [up]

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down_n_dapper

09-01-2015, 06:16 AM

I want a personal tour when this garage is done [up]

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come on down mate [;)] I'd be more than happy to give you the full tour in a couple months!

down_n_dapper

11-25-2015, 06:48 PM

Maaaaajor update time, since i've just been posting alot of single question threads, figured its time to consolidate it all to my main build thread :)

So with my auto box presenting "shifter Flare" (diagnosed by the one and only Walky T), I was face with either getting it serviced for $250, getting a second hand unit for who knows how much, or sourcing manual parts. Being the intelligent dude I am, I figured now was time for my coveted manual swap.

Basically started debating whether or not it was worth continuing with this car or getting a manual 1.8T which i'd love but money is a neccesity where I'm heading in life. Finishing up my degree in 2 years, hoping to have enough saved for a decent looking rock for my girlfriend around the same time, so new car is out of the question for another couple years, hence my old faithful ming B5 has to keep kicking for atleast 4 years or so I hope!

So I found a parts car, its a 1996 1.8 non turbo FWD manual, 180k km on the clock, oil in coolant, didnt bother diagnosing since its a really undesirable motor and will probably be scrap. Started tearing into the parts car and pulled motor and trans in an afternoon:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0160_zpsf6zuwls3.jpg

And gave the trans a clean up and a lick of paint and it turned out looking brand new! Tested its shifting capabilities before tearing it out, and every gear engaged really well, so I'm positive about its health for now.

Ended up making a weighted shift knob myself at work on a lathe from a spare pin of a bobcat, cold rolled steel never looked so good! Here it is weighed:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/received_10205275288146443_zpsxkxjrkcq.jpeg

And Gearbox and shifter assembly cleaned, painted and assembled:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0158_zpsqmvpfkyu.jpg

Then the order from ECS came, ended up picking up quite a bit, including single mass fly wheel and clutch from valeo, valve cover gaskets, sump gasket, 80 degree thermostat, random seals, rear main seal gasket and assorted hardware:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0151_zpsdsko4bmx.jpg

Heres the flywheel/clutch ill be running:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0152_zpsfg5m21qh.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0155_zpsughqqvui.jpg

And i assume this flywheel already has the required spigot bearing installed?
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0157_zps7mkleynh.jpg

And also assuming these are the correct flywheel bolts, although I seem to remember bolts on a fair few of others cars being standard 6 point bolts which were rather large, bit iffy on these:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/pre%20swap/DSC_0154_zpsdtr2jme6.jpg

But thats where it all sits at the moment! still need to order new rear main seal, get some grease from driveshafts, get trans drain plug tool, replace fluid in trans, remove parts car subframe, help future brother in law install hoist in his house, and then the swap can begin, hopefully on the 8th of december all things going well!

thanks for reading!

Bordom

11-25-2015, 11:30 PM

About damn time! Excellent progress [up]

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walky_talky20

11-28-2015, 09:29 PM

Nice update, sir!

If those bolts came with the Valeo kit, then you are good to go. You would not be able to use a regular hex bolt due to the sunken/recessed/"frenched in" (if you will) bolt holes. You would not have any clearance for the socket to access the bolt, so an allen drive (or similar) is a necessity. OEM usually uses Triple Square/Spline/XZN in this application, but allen should work fine as long as you have a good tool. Make certain your tool is inserted all the way. It has just occurred to me that's probably "what she said".

Do make sure that you follow the torque specs that come with the Valeo kit. Do NOT follow OEM torque specs as you are not using an OEM flywheel or hardware here.

down_n_dapper

11-28-2015, 09:42 PM

Thanks bordom and walky!

Understood about flywheel bolts (you're a damn quick at replying btw [up]) was just concerned I wouldn't be able to torque them the same but I'll be sure to get a new hex bit to do them up with!

Sadly how the flywheel was packed, it was quite loose in the box and the instructions with torque specs are unreadable.. So I'll have to hit up Valeo for those

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down_n_dapper

11-30-2015, 04:54 AM

Waged war on the pedal assembly today, so many swear words. Ended up dropping the entire steering collumn of the parts car, pulling the wheel off the spline and tossing that in the backseat, and got the pedals out over the steering shaft which was now hanging. My main concern about the swap has now shifted to the following question:

How the heck do i get the pedals back in without dropping the steering column?!

anyways, clutch master cylinder and lines all look good, and I think i understand all the plumbing involved so should be okay on that front [up]

96 manual subframe is coming out tomorrow, wish me luck [headbang]

walky_talky20

11-30-2015, 09:19 PM

rockbeau25

11-30-2015, 10:08 PM

Haven't checked in on this thread in a while, looking good dapper! Can't wait to see the finished product!

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walky_talky20

11-30-2015, 10:42 PM

Not sure if finished pics will ever make it to this thread. Once the car is working with 3 pedals, Mr. Dapper might, in fact, be too cool for the internet.

down_n_dapper

11-30-2015, 11:07 PM

There are a few guides on here about the pedals. I don't think I did anything with the column. I definitely didn't remove the steering wheel. I did have to mess about with the stupid master cylinder. I think the pedals were the hardest part of the entire thing. But at least you get to use the pedals all the time. It's not like adding a weird horn or nitrous or something that you only get to use 'sometimes'.

Somebody got away with just swapping the brake pedal and adding the clutch pedal bits - without swapping the entire pedal cluster. I believe that was the guy that bought a FWD B5 Passat parts car to 5MT swap his B6.

I might go the route of using my cars accelerator and swapping brake and clutch pedals, the accelerator pedal of the manual car has seen better days, cover has snapped off! Never added something to my car that isn't totally necessary, oil pressure gauge, thermo fan, foglights, needed them all [up]

Haven't checked in on this thread in a while, looking good dapper! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks mate! I'll be continually posting pictures for you to look at, could use this thread to show my future kids I was a "hip" car guy once lol. I'll get my brothers dslr for the swap date [up]

Not sure if finished pics will ever make it to this thread. Once the car is working with 3 pedals, Mr. Dapper might, in fact, be too cool for the internet.

I'll be too busy basking in the glory of manual goodness thats for sure, but I'll stick around to keep you company walky [>_<]

Here's the pedals
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/c4577eb44422b2081b012c5a77aae0fb.jpg

And master cylinder return line
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/30/6bf9d4a797a5813f60dc1aba6d618ccd.jpg

walky_talky20

12-01-2015, 11:32 AM

but I'll stick around to keep you company walky [>_<]

Aww. Would you? Thanks, man. [rolleyes]

down_n_dapper

12-02-2015, 05:12 PM

Another update, battled the manual parts car yesterday, subframe and uprights liberated

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/02/5222815bc2578bb68ad9d789cd74ebf6.jpg

Pulled the uprights off, one control arm bolt is seized and won't come out so a grinder at work will fix that! Going to clean and paint today.

In other news, cannot find a single rear main seal in Australia.. Ended up calling Audi themselves, $225 later, I'll have my seal [headbang] should've ordered it from ecs when I did my order

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walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 07:50 PM

down_n_dapper

12-02-2015, 07:52 PM

Thats crazy about the rear main. I thought Australia was a fairly large island? Having never been there, I don't really know. It may not even exist. (http://www.debate.org/opinions/does-australia-exist)

I apologize if my suggestions have cost you extra time or moneys. <Checks other thread> Oh wait...my suggestion was to use a readily available, Australia-friendly Toyota rear main seal that is a direct fit replacement - for cheap cheap.
Hahahaha you're cheeky walky

I tried cross referencing that seal you suggested with the Audi one at a bearing and seal place and they laughed me out the door.. I was quite mad. Would you happen to be able to explain how you are sure its the same?

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walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:04 PM

Absolutely. I'm sorry you were met with shame and ridicule in an attempt to procure parts for your Audi. I have been there as well.

First, lets take a quick look at the size of the required seal. Exhibit A:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-Volkswagen-Rear-Engine-Crankshaft-Seal-85-x-105-x-12mm-Elring-342-093-/231570908604

85 (ID) x 105 (OD) x 12mm (Width)

Now lets see the seal size for a super popular Toyota model. Say...a '92 Camry with 2.2 Liter 5S-FE engine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crankshaft-Crank-Oil-Seal-Rear-Vw-Toyota-OS354-/311325515583?hash=item487c725f3f:g:HMIAAOSwDNdVoRa M

Also 85 x 105mm

"But Mr. Walky", you say, "I'm not taking these ebay auctions as gospel. I mean...that's just ebay. And I'm an Australian." Okay then. Exhibit B:

The Audi Seal:
http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah276/walky_talky22/Audi-Crank-Seal-1_zpseev8qkyj.png

We can see the size is 85x105x11 or 12. The width is not critical, obviously.

Le Camry Seal:
http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah276/walky_talky22/Audi-Crank-Seal-2_zps4v74aqse.png

Size is 85x105x10. Perfect fit.

Exhibit C:
In college, I drove a 1986 Toyota Celica GT with a 2S-E engine (a grandfather of the legendary 5S-FE, you might say). It had an entire 97HP. Whilst performing some regular maintenance (rings, rod bearings, valves cut - the usual) we noticed it was in dire need of a rear main seal. Being a Saturday, and needing to drive back to college the next day, ordering a seal was not going to work. Luckily, my father is both a Toyota Master technician, as well as a VW/Audi specialist. "You just use a VW seal on that" he tells me. "A what? Really?" I say. "Oh yeah. I keep these VW seals in stock. They are the same size, so I use them on the Toyota's too." So for the next 6 years and 100k miles, that 86 Toyota lived with a VW Rear main seal. Pic of said '86 Celica GT:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4337764449_240de49f48_d.jpg

Interestingly, it is rocking some very nice looking 14" VW Golf alloy wheels in that photo. They are also a matching size. This car was all about the VW interchange parts. ;)

down_n_dapper

12-02-2015, 09:09 PM

Absolutely. First, lets take a quick look at the size of the required seal. Exhibit A:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-Volkswagen-Rear-Engine-Crankshaft-Seal-85-x-105-x-12mm-Elring-342-093-/231570908604

85 (ID) x 105 (OD) x 12mm (Width)

Now lets see the size of a super popular Toyota seal. Say...a '92 Camry with 2.2 Liter 5S-FE engine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crankshaft-Crank-Oil-Seal-Rear-Vw-Toyota-OS354-/311325515583?hash=item487c725f3f:g:HMIAAOSwDNdVoRa M

Also 85 x 105mm

"But Mr. Walky", you say, "I'm not taking these ebay auctions as gospel. I mean...that's just ebay. And I'm an Australian." Okay then. Exhibit B:

The Audi Seal:
http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah276/walky_talky22/Audi-Crank-Seal-1_zpseev8qkyj.png

We can see the size is 85x105x11 or 12. The width is not critical, obviously.

Le Camry Seal:
http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah276/walky_talky22/Audi-Crank-Seal-2_zps4v74aqse.png

Size is 85x105x10. Perfect fit.

Exhibit C:
In college, I drove a 1986 Toyota Celica GT with a 2S-E engine (a grandfather of the legendary 5S-FE, you might say). Whilst performing some regular maintenance (rings, rod bearings, valves cut - the usual) we noticed it was in dire need of a rear main seal. Being a Saturday, and needing to drive back to college the next day, ordering a seal was not going to work. Luckily, my father is both a Master Toyota technician, as well as a VW/Audi specialist. "You just use a VW seal on that" he tells me. "A what? Really?" I say. "Oh yeah. I keep these VW seals in stock. They are the same size, so I use them on the Toyota's too." So for the next 6 years and 100k miles, that 86 Toyota lived with a VW Rear main seal. Pic of said '86 Celica GT:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4337764449_240de49f48_d.jpg
Wow!! What an explanation that was!! Thank you walky you have me convicted :) I just visited a Celia spares place, they had a seal for the 2ZZGE Toyota motor listed as a kelpro 97134 seal, that engine number was listed as compatible on the seal you linked me to from eBay so I believe it will work, yes? If so $30 delivered tomorrow beats the he'll out of 230 delivered next week.

Also here's the subframe painted with rust and corrosion protection black
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walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:27 PM

Yes, a 2ZZ-GE (Celica GT-S / Pontiac Vibe GT / Corolla XRS) seal should work great.

Actually, I just looked that one up on RockAuto and one of the parts (DNJ brand RM916 Seal) had this application info listed:

AUDI 100 (1992 - 1994)
AUDI 90 (1993 - 1995)
AUDI A4 (1996 - 2001)
AUDI A6 (1995 - 2004)
AUDI ALLROAD (2001 - 2005)
AUDI CABRIOLET (1994 - 1998)
AUDI S4 (2000 - 2002)
PONTIAC VIBE (2003 - 2006)
TOYOTA CELICA (2000 - 2005)
TOYOTA COROLLA (2005 - 2006)
TOYOTA MATRIX (2003 - 2006)
VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO (1992 - 1994)
VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN (1997 - 2003)
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (1995 - 2002)
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (1994 - 2004)
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (1993 - 2005)

Eurovan parts will *totally* work on your Corolla.

Pretty cool, eh?

Turbo_B5

12-02-2015, 09:30 PM

walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:32 PM

Well, I take a little offense to Canada - being that I was kicked out of that country once. So I'd say we're even, yeah? [>_<]

Subframe looks great, Dapper. [up]

Turbo_B5

12-02-2015, 09:35 PM

Well, I take a little offense to Canada - being that I was kicked out of the country once. So I'd say were even, yeah? [>_<]

Haha! more details on that? yea.

down_n_dapper

12-02-2015, 09:36 PM

Well, I take a little offense to Canada - being that I was kicked out of that country once. So I'd say were even, yeah? [>_<]

Subframe looks great, Dapper. [up]
Thank you 100x for that information walky, I've learnt that I should trust you when you tell me something will fit!

I'd anyone reads this thread, remember, walky knows his stuff!

Ta, don't wanna put dirty parts back in so it looks much nicer!

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walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:36 PM

Haha! more details on that? yea.

Well, they said I was saying "eh" too much, without actually being Canadian. So they sent me back!

Turbo_B5

12-02-2015, 09:43 PM

Well, they said I was saying "eh" too much, without actually being Canadian. So they sent me back!

Haha, are you serious?

walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:48 PM

Thank you 100x for that information walky, I've learnt that I should trust you when you tell me something will fit!

I'd anyone reads this thread, remember, walky knows his stuff!

Ta, don't wanna put dirty parts back in so it looks much nicer!

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100x? That's a bit generous, eh? < There I go again!

Please don't blindly trust what I say. I would feel really bad if somebody did something or bought something on my advice and I was wrong and it didn't work. I can be wrong. I AM wrong a lot of the time. You are very smart to ask for details and some kind of proof before putting cash on a decision like that.

While I'm at it, I should say that I don't replace rear main seals every day. I am not a mechanic. I did replace the one on my celica with a Jetta seal. That was kind of a long time ago. I have not bought a 2ZZ seal and put it in an Audi V6. I've never done that. The data I have says it's the same size. The experience I have should correlate to that working, but I've not done that exact thing before. There might be some "gotcha" that I don't know about. What I can say is this: If I were in your place (ie: in Australia), after I was done surfing or petting kangaroos or whatever, I would source a Toyota seal and try that before I would ever pay $200 whatever dollars Audi wanted for it.

Best of Luck!

walky_talky20

12-02-2015, 09:55 PM

Haha, are you serious?

No, silly. I was trying to be funny. I know. I should probably stop.

I was breaking the law (just a tiny bit), and they were pretty nice about it. They were all like "You can't do that" and "USA is that way". It had to do with lack of a permit. I wasn't, like, stealing or anything. (other than the "eh's" of course. I just cant get enough of those!)

Nollywood

12-02-2015, 11:31 PM

I might have missed something here, but...

...how does the left hand downpipe get past the 1.8T gearbox mount / subframe bracket?

down_n_dapper

12-03-2015, 12:00 AM

I might have missed something here, but...

...how does the left hand downpipe get past the 1.8T gearbox mount / subframe bracket?
Oh no.. I've concretely forgotten the exhaust!!! Will it not clear at all?

Nollywood

12-03-2015, 12:24 AM

Oh no.. I've concretely forgotten the exhaust!!! Will it not clear at all?

No, it won't.

The left hand downpipe on V6 / V8 engines is routed ABOVE the left hand mount, between the mount and transmission tunnel. Even with the left hand gearbox bracket removed, the 4 cylinder subframe welded-on bracket is EXACTLY where the downpipe wants to be.

I've been there in the past.

down_n_dapper

12-03-2015, 12:34 AM

No, it won't.

The left hand downpipe on V6 / V8 engines is routed ABOVE the left hand mount, between the mount and transmission tunnel. Even with the left hand gearbox bracket removed, the 4 cylinder subframe welded-on bracket is EXACTLY where the downpipe wants to be.

I've been there in the past.
Okay new plan, dapper begs nolly to send him his spare manual V6 bracket and use his stock subframe. Pleeeeaase?

Also thanks for checking my thread, I wouldn't have picked up on this till I had it all apart

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Nollywood

12-03-2015, 01:21 AM

No worries mate. I'll pull the left hand mount off the gearbox this weekend.

walky_talky20

12-03-2015, 08:22 AM

I might have missed something here,

No. I think we all missed it completely, and you caught it. [up]

Dapper, I'm sorry I didn't catch that. The V6 details of this swap are not familiar to me. Luckily, Nollywood can swap Audi V8's while blindfolded.

19birel

12-03-2015, 09:25 AM

That subframe looks great man! Looks like these guys are helping keep you in the right direction with the swap, you'll have a blast finally having three pedals! Good Luck[up]

down_n_dapper

12-16-2015, 03:21 AM

So update time, almost had enough of this swap before its even been started lol.

So upon Nolly graciously informing me my plan of using the manual 1.8 subframe would not work, I had to source a V6 passenger side manual trans bracket. never thought it would be so hard to get one part!

local dealership wanted $90 for one from germany, not bad at all, but 3 week shipping time wasn't for me.

Found a place online that promised 8-10 day delivery which would have been great just great! I made the order, $120 shipped, and left it for a week until I checked the orders status, after a week it was still "on order". I attempted to call the buisness twice on one afternoon but was met with an answering machine service at 1pm on a thursday, not good enough. upon angrily emailing the customer service rep, I was informed that "the truck from vw in germany was involved in an accident on the autobahn, and my part was destroyed". That must have been some damn accident. The customer service rep then listed back to me how long i called for and at what times and made the excuse that all staff were away on training and unable to assist and that I was being too demanding. I was outraged with his response to me, having worked as a secretary and dealing with customers daily, this was NO excuse and was not how you converse with a customer, no matter what. Upon emailing him back asking what the new time frame of the order was, and giving him a semi-serve about his customer service skills, I was emailed back the following:

"Dear Liam,
The order had been cancelled and the money refunded, you're right, we dont deserve your buisness, have a good day."

Are you kidding, not only was he incredibly rude to me, he cancelled my order without my expressed permission, what a spanner.

So I rang around 10 wreckers all across Australia (its actually quite a big island, for those that don't know [;)] ) and found one at a wrecked a few thousand km's over, and had it overnighted for $70, so happy!

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Also went to parts stores today and picked up some Autolite Spark plugs, pn #APP3923, and will gap to 1mm as per specs, an oil filter and fresh 5W-30, Some grease which i think can be used for CV's as its basicaly heavy duty bearing grease, and a 6mm and 8mm impact hex drive bit for the flywheel and pressure plate bolts.

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Also helped my future brother-in-law epoxy a section of his massive 5 car garage, 2 thick coats and it looks so good. Then we installed his early christmas present to himself, a 4 tonne 2 post hoist, my B5 was the first to test the hoist and this is where the swap will commence! saddest part is my girlfriends family live 50 minutes from me, but if worst comes to worst i'll sleep in my car on the hoist till this swap is done.

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Commencing next tuesday!

down_n_dapper

12-29-2015, 04:33 AM

well the swap did indeed start last monday, and progress was pretty strong, We started a timelapse which i'll upload when the build is done :)

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thoroughly enjoyed removing the auto trans from the motor, what a heavy lump of power sucking, over complicated, cumbersome, hard shifting junk! Was quite happy to shift that on a pallet and shove it behind my brother in laws shed ;)

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Nervously installed a new rear main seal and replaced the gasket and flange, wasn't entirely sure that the seal would be 100%, but it seemed to go on square and true, So it should be fine! Then came time to remove the stupid crank shaft bushing which usually supports the torque converted, was quite tough to get out, but my brother in law used a screw driver and a mallet and wedged it out

When I went to install the flywheel, the center bore as found to be too small for the crank, and I also believed the bolt holes to be incorrect as well.. after getting quite angry, I sourced another flywheel and clutch in Australia for $1950 and got it ordered. Before I picked up the new flywheel, I took my assumed to be incorrect 2.8 flywheel to a machinist and asked a few questions, he measured the centre bore as being 0.2mm too small compared to the auto flywheel, however the flywheel bolt holes were correct!

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Turns out the 8 bolts aren't exactly evenly spaced, one set has a slightly larger spacing to the rest, meaning the flywheel can only bolt up one orientation! So after an hour and a half of setting the flywheel in a cnc lathe flat, the machinist took 0.2mm out of the centre bore and refused payment (he knows my uncle quite well, that and I was LOVING being in such a big shed full of engineering tools).

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lined up the flywheel with my foot, and thumped it over the centre bore with a rubber mallet and it fit like a finger in a bum! Torqued to 45nm + 1/4 turn and installed clutch disk and pressure plate as well, I tell you what that 45nm + 1/4 turn is a hell of a lot of torque, used a tyre lever in the ring gear teeth to stop it all turning

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Replaced both valve cover gaskets and spark plugs, replaced sump gasket, cleaned out the oil pan and oil pick up screen (was surprisingly clear) and cleaned up some more oil leak remnants from years past

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Also noticed how ludicrously restrictive the stock manifolds are.. Considering getting custom headers made, but that's be quite pricey
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then came time to align the manual trans and bolt it up, since the auto trans uses a few different bolt holes, a few bolts through the bell housing didn't seem to align with holes in the block, but only 2 on either side didn't fit so I wasn't concerned. Ended up getting a longer bolt for the started motor lower mount, no idea why none of the original bolts were long enough but no matter!

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And painted carriers and callipers yellow!
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Installed the transmission brackets and called it a night :)

19birel

12-29-2015, 06:53 AM

Great update man! Glad to see that you were able to still use that flywheel! The Yellow brake calipers are a nice touch too

down_n_dapper

12-29-2015, 06:30 PM

Pushed the car back onto the hoist this morning after degreasing all the tools I've used and packing them away, time to start putting clean parts back together!

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Started by removing the auto-tragic shifter from the car, bye bye!
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Which left me with this odd gaping hole in my car
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Which was quickly filled with this beautiful sight! If you haven't already caught on, I'm pretty keen to be driving stick [drive]
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In the process of removing the brake reservoir and master cylinder, swapping pedals, installing clutch hardline and then the motor and trans can go back in!

rockbeau25

12-29-2015, 06:35 PM

This is going to be legit my favorite b5 when it's done, still love your red trim! Looks even better with a proper shift knob in there ;)

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down_n_dapper

12-29-2015, 06:43 PM

This is going to be legit my favorite b5 when it's done, still love your red trim! Looks even better with a proper shift knob in there ;)

you're too kind man! It'll have my billet knob on their shortly too, should look mint [up]

Bordom

12-29-2015, 07:15 PM

Is nice. I liike [up]

Your shifter looks stubby lol. Maybe it's because your center console is out

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down_n_dapper

12-29-2015, 07:18 PM

Is nice. I liike [up]

Your shifter looks stubby lol. Maybe it's because your center console is out

Everything graciously mispelled by Android
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Probably looks stubby because it is lolol, cut out a decent amount, probably not the smartest idea lol, still might order a ss kit from somewhere

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Bordom

12-29-2015, 07:22 PM

I saw straight through your ruse dapper lol

Hope it works well [up]

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Turbo_B5

12-29-2015, 07:25 PM

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Hugs not what???

down_n_dapper

12-29-2015, 09:18 PM

Hugs not what???
Hugs not drugs [up]

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down_n_dapper

12-31-2015, 07:40 AM

Started work today by removing the brake master cylinder, which is a job and a half, access is pretty tight but with some rotating and hard pulls i managed to get it all free. Also took the time to vacuum all the leaves and rubbish which sits under the raintray and master cylinder, quite satisfying when its all clean [up]
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Then came time to install the clutch hard line and the clutch master cylinder return lines, both equally as annoying to plumb up and get seated correctly, especially in 40 degree heat (104 F) in a tin shed, sitting inside a black car with no windows open.. I was getting pretty frustrated lol
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and removing the auto pedals to swap manual pedals in was an equally huge task, the list of things to remove was so enormous, I ended up with just the steering arm from the U-joint and everything else on the floor
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swapped over my auto accelerator pedal as it wasnt broken and got the manual pedals installed which is satisfying to look at, one of the last major hurtles was installing these!
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And heres a mid installation pic showing just how much was removed, literally the entire steering assembly was gone..
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This does leave me with a question though, what do I do with the steering lock linkage that once connected to the auto shifter mechanism and ends in the key barrel?

Nollywood

12-31-2015, 10:13 AM

^^^ unhook the Bowden cable from the ignition lock, and discard.

down_n_dapper

12-31-2015, 02:17 PM

^^^ unhook the Bowden cable from the ignition lock, and discard.
Thanks Nolly! Was just worried jf I removed it that it may lock while I'm driving which would be catastrophic lol

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down_n_dapper

01-03-2016, 06:36 AM

update time!

I still really enjoy looking at the engine and trans out of my car but im more than ready for them to go back in! Installed master cylinder and properly mounted the new pedals, and replaced all the interior trim and steering controls, whilst removing the bowden cable (thanks to nolly for the name) which went from the auto shifter to the ignition barrel, still not 100% sure what it did, but its no longer needed!

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Here is the current state of the front end of my car, 2x4 supporting the compressor and condensor, still need to wire up the reverse light plug for the 5 speed tranny, but all things going well, the engine should be back in tomorrow! I desperately need this car back on the road so I can go back to work, my boss is only going to give me so many days off before he starts getting mad lol.

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Nollywood

01-03-2016, 08:01 AM

The Bowden cable is linked to a lever in the lock cylinder, the other end is linked to the auto / tip shifter.

It's purpose is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position and the key withdrawn, if the shift lever is in any position other than PARK.

Nollywood

01-03-2016, 08:16 AM

Turbo_B5

01-03-2016, 10:11 AM

~

question for you or dapper. What side of the car is the fuel fill-up on?

Bordom

01-03-2016, 10:47 AM

question for you or dapper. What side of the car is the fuel fill-up on?

LOOOL

down_n_dapper

01-03-2016, 01:27 PM

A quick tip, Dapper:

If you ever need to pull the motor again, for whatever reason, it's quicker and easier to open the ECU compartment (4 screws), unplug the engine harness connectors (4 in your case), unclip the conduit from the false firewall (3 clips), undo the M8 earth nut on the passenger's side, and let the harness come out with the engine.

Quicker than unplugging every connector on the engine, some of which are not easy to access when it comes to disengaging the connector tabs without breaking them.

Ah the shifter lock thing makes alot more sense now! And thank for for the tip, I tossed up which would be easiest, could have gone either way, and I chose to unplug everything, which might not have been the smartest [rolleyes].

Whilst you're reading my thread, what do I need to do about crank position sensor? I assume it was integrated with the auto trans?

question for you or dapper. What side of the car is the fuel fill-up on?

As you look at the car from the front, its on the left hand side

Nollywood

01-05-2016, 07:45 AM

down_n_dapper

01-05-2016, 02:43 PM

Crank sensor simply bolts into the hole in your 012. I believe SOME tip / auto crank sensors are longer, so I would get a manual one.

It's also worth noting, some early 01A's have the crank sensor hole, but lack the threaded hole for the retaining bolt. Simply drill and tap, if this is the case with yours. The machined flat area is the same as drilled ones on later 01A / 012.
Thanks again nolly! Thats exactly what I ended up doing, had to drill and Tap the hole, and checked the sensor to see if it contacted the flywheel.

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Also wired up my reverse lights so they should work fine

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And installed everything back!
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Then plugged in every sensor and coolant line, going to have to wait for a oil cooler to coolant hardline molded line, as my diy replacement may contact the compressor pulley.

Went to start and it didn't do a thing, which is when I realised I had to pull the neutral safety relay, and jump 2 terminals with an oem terminal jumper from my manual parts car. Upon doing that it roared to life!

It idles high (1100 rpm) as the accelerator cable is too short for some reason and I'm having issues bleeding the whole brake and clutch system as I changed the brake master cylinder as well so that's dry, would a pressure bleeder work best for this?

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PringlesInVic

01-05-2016, 04:41 PM

Congrats! I bet you heart dropped a bit when nothing happened though lol. Glad it was an easy fix.

I havne't done my B5, but I remember having real issues bleeding the hydraulic clutch in my old chevy pickup. What ended up working took a lot of fluid. I just opened up the bleed valve a crack, enough for fluid and air to escape. Put a drip pan under it and keep topping up the reservoir. Eventually all the air will pass through. Eventually...

I may be way off on the B5 process though, as I said, I haven't done mine yet.

Hope you get it fixed soon and are flying through the gears soon.

down_n_dapper

01-05-2016, 06:03 PM

You've got no idea, I was like what, after all this it just won't start? But it was an easy fix!

We just managed to bleed the clutch master and slave pretty easily, but with a dry brake master cylinder, the brakes are proving to be quite difficult. We're leaving the nearest bleed screw open on one of the calipers for an extended amount of time and seeing if that can't get fluid into the lines, or else might crack the master cylinder brake lines and see if I can't get fluid out through there.

After bleeding the clutch, we raised the car on the hoist and ran through the gears, and that felt awesome, to have all 5 gears and reverse engage nicely, and my clutch and flywheel work well, happy days!

down_n_dapper

01-06-2016, 03:23 PM

picture update time!

Heres how it sat for the past 2 weeks, really enjoyed being able to use my brother in laws hoist, made alot of little jobs alot easier having easy access to the underside of everything. The shed was also in the process of getting new walling and cabinetry, should be a decent shed when finished!

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1684_zpsxsvt9cve.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1684_zpsxsvt9cve.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1686_zps7svvlajk.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1686_zps7svvlajk.jpg.html)

heres the front end before all the cleaning work:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1652_zpszt22vinl.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1652_zpszt22vinl.jpg.html)

Here's the front end after the motor is back together and put back in the car
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1667_zpspqqky27y.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1667_zpspqqky27y.jpg.html)
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A shot of the yellow callipers, they're growing on me! still have to do the rears, but im not in a rush.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1687_zpstzombyam.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1687_zpstzombyam.jpg.html)

aaaaaand here's my interior with pedals and shifter! Was given an E34 M5 shifter boot that I made fit with some coat hanger wire and super glue for now, need to source the manual partial pacelift shifter trim!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1673_zpskblgtg00.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Olivia/manual%20swap/and%20it%20begunst/_DSC1673_zpskblgtg00.jpg.html)

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Getting a mobile mechanic to come suss the brake master cylinder today, we couldn't workout how to bleed the damn thing yesterday. Did manage to bleed the clutch though and drove it around a back street and it was great! No clunking i can hear, every gear engaged well and it revs a little bit quicker than it did with the auto tranny.

Wrath And Tears

01-06-2016, 03:29 PM

It looks amazing, keep up the good work! [cool]

down_n_dapper

01-07-2016, 03:19 AM

It looks amazing, keep up the good work! [cool]

Thanks mate! I'll keep trying to impress you [wrench]

On another note, got the car running well again today!

Had a mobile mechanic come look at the brakes, he believed the master cylinder from the manual parts car was faulty, as i squirted all the fluid out of it for storage, i could have stuffed up the piston. He advised me that for him to work on it, it would be $150 + $130 an hour after that. I was pretty worried at this stage, but he informed me how to bench bleed the original master cylinder and offered to leave without working at no charge to me, legend!

So 30 mins later I had replaced the master cylinder (crazy how fast things go when you understand exactly how it all bolts together) and then bled and flushed the brakes, bled the clutch for a second time, and the pedal was SOLID, barely touching it stops the car completely, very satisfying.

So then the car was ready to go! took it for its maiden voyage on the open road and it outlived my expectations! I was still babying it on the gear changes but after the clutch clamped i gave it a bit in second and I do believe it revs faster than an automatic!

My one issue is I have no speedometer.. the needle wont move! The ECU has been coded manual, the TCU is still plugged in inside the cabin, and no other modules have been touched coding wise. Is there something im missing? does the cluster require coding? I double checked the VSS sensors connection in the car, and I know it was working in the parts car before i removed the trans!

PringlesInVic

01-07-2016, 11:00 AM

Bordom

01-07-2016, 11:19 AM

Supercharger ;)

Nollywood

01-07-2016, 11:19 AM

Dapper, it looks like there's a VSS break somewhere.

First of all, you need to pull codes from the powertrain. If the ECU is missing a VSS signal, it will limit output, and maximum rpm to 5200. I doubt you've driven the car hard enough to find out - yet.

If there are no VSS codes in the ECU, then there's a break between the cluster and the distance sender in your transmission. If all the connections are fine, I would be looking at a broken magnetic ring in your 1.8 gearbox.

I noticed somewhere you mentioned you've left your TCU connected. May I ask why?

walky_talky20

01-07-2016, 11:29 AM

I would unplug the TCU. You don't need that guy anymore. ;)

Shouldn't bother the VSS, though. The VSS goes pretty much directly from the sensor to the cluster, I think. I guess I would try to check the signal coming out of the sensor to see what it looks like. Scope would show you, but I think it might be able to flash an LED test light. I'm actually not certain of the signal type. I'd have look it up.

Maybe something quick to try would be to swap the VSS from your auto trans. I do believe the sensor are the same. Maybe while you have it out, you can plug it in and then wave it next to a magnet or something and see if it will register on the dash.

down_n_dapper

01-08-2016, 04:28 AM

Congratulations Dapper!

There really is noting like driving a standard. You feel way more connected to the car. And I'm sure it does rev faster than the auto did, no pesky torque converter.

So now that this major milestone is complete (except for speedo) What's Next?

Thanks mate! There really isn't, most satisfying thing ever to have that much control over everything! Next is a detail and polish, maybe widen the rear fitment a tad, maybe get the wheels refinished, maybe interior swap/reupholstry, im running out of projects!

Supercharger ;)

Dream on speed racer ;)

Dapper, it looks like there's a VSS break somewhere.

First of all, you need to pull codes from the powertrain. If the ECU is missing a VSS signal, it will limit output, and maximum rpm to 5200. I doubt you've driven the car hard enough to find out - yet.

If there are no VSS codes in the ECU, then there's a break between the cluster and the distance sender in your transmission. If all the connections are fine, I would be looking at a broken magnetic ring in your 1.8 gearbox.

I noticed somewhere you mentioned you've left your TCU connected. May I ask why?

I would unplug the TCU. You don't need that guy anymore. ;)

Shouldn't bother the VSS, though. The VSS goes pretty much directly from the sensor to the cluster, I think. I guess I would try to check the signal coming out of the sensor to see what it looks like. Scope would show you, but I think it might be able to flash an LED test light. I'm actually not certain of the signal type. I'd have look it up.

Maybe something quick to try would be to swap the VSS from your auto trans. I do believe the sensor are the same. Maybe while you have it out, you can plug it in and then wave it next to a magnet or something and see if it will register on the dash.

Thank you two for checking this thread! I ended up doing a cluster test and the needle moved normally so it wasn't the motor, then proceeded to test the speed sensor in the measuring blocks of the cluster and it was showing 0 with the car in gear on the hoist, so the sensor it was. I took the auto VSS out and plugged it in, got a helper to read the cluster as i waved a magnet in front of the sensor and it moved! So I removed the manual trans's VSS and swapped in the Auto one, identical part number, and what do you know, I can see how fast I go!

Thanks for the help and ideas, and special thanks to k0mpressed, who found me on fb, and offered to teamviewer my VCDS session to diagnose it for me!

The TCU is still plugged in as I couldn't find it, i searched the passenger side (left side to avoid confusion) but it must be on the driver side (right side) floor under the carpet, since the ECU is coded manual, I don't feel its pressing to unplug, but i'll get there!

Only thing now is a metallic noise like a wonky pulley at around 800rpm, but it disappears after that.. Im thinking the compressor bearing is on its way out, and my pressure cleaning of the engine wouldn't have helped.

down_n_dapper

01-10-2016, 05:39 PM

After driving the car for around 100km (63 miles) It still drives well, which is a credit to how everything went back together. The flywheel/clutch setup is a bit noisier than I expected, but having researched, apparently its quite common for solid mass flywheels to be noisy. I've only every driven dual mass cars, so I'l just accept that. The metallic vibrating/rattling noise at lower rpm's is still present and I still have no clue what it could be.. It concerns me a little, may take it to my mechanic for him to check over everything.

That leaves me with the snub cage, its much too large for my ECS uprated snub mount. There is a ridiculous amount of space between the snub and the cage, mostly above it (meaning the motor can shift up quite easily) which leaves me with some terrible jerkyness on acceleration as the motor shifts up.

Heres a 1.8 Snub in cage for reference, however my snub looks identical, the cage is almost identical. The image is purely to show the amount of room and where mine is adjusted to. I have tried to adjust the cage but am at the lowest setting on the bracket and it still is nowhere near touching the top of the snub in the cage.

http://zeroproof.com/bicball/snubfit.jpg

So do I make my own snub bracket? If I were to remove teh stock one, markout the holes, and measure up the snub diameter, leave 3mm gap all around and weld a bit of pipe to a flat plate with correct holes, this would probably solve my issue no?

The idea would be to replicated the 034 bracket as follows:
https://store.034motorsport.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/n/snub-mount-bracket-audi-b5-s4-c5-a6-27t-034-509-2006-1.jpg

Let me know what you guys think!

Bordom

01-10-2016, 05:51 PM

Do it. It's easy enough to DIY and you don't have to pay millions for shipping. I might just do that next time the front end is off. (Hopefully never haha)

down_n_dapper

01-17-2016, 05:03 AM

Started making that mount bordom

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160117/659e11a5088e9277000d1d515e5327df.jpg

Ran out of time to finish it after work, ended up making the stock cage holes longer and it adjusted better!

And put the old girl into service position again today, fixed a minor coolant leak from a loose clamp, discovered my upper oil pan Is leaking, and discovered I've cracked my compressor mount

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160117/14cf45857376c1740f980d6a9cc63e57.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160117/f25e077a9b968105dba3bbd5bb11edef.jpg

And discovered the faint rattling is a combination of different pulleys rattling.. Namely the compressor pulley, it rattles quite badly, not sure but thinking the magnetic clutch is dead as I get no cool air with aircon on atm. So looks like i have some bearings to replace! And a new compressor mount bracket to source.

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down_n_dapper

07-23-2016, 08:24 PM

Wow its been forever since I updated this.

So the issue with the compressor was indeed the clutch, being off centred by the broken mount, it was no longer engaging and making a bad noise, so sourced a second hand replacement for $150 with a new bracket and bolts, got it fitted in about an hour (front end comes off in 10 mins with the proper tools), got it regassed and its been fine ever since [up]

a little over 3 months later the car developed a slight hesitation under load, but it wasn't really noticeable so I kept driving it as normal, thought it was just a rare hiccup for an old car. Well it got progressively worse and Diagnosed it as a worn coil pack, where the plastic housing was degrading and spark was jumping. Sussed replacements, coilpack $300, ignition leads $150, decided to sit on it for a while as it was still the occasional missfire at that stage.

Then a car popped up, 2000 Ebony Black Pearl Avant 2.4L 30V APS V6 (updated version of my motor, I believe my current AGA block is like that AHA, and the APS is like the ATQ, just 2.4 vs 2.8L), dead auto trans, 176,000 km (109k miles) with full service history and timing service at 160k. Heard it run well, just needed some coolant hoses replaced allegedly, but it was only $600 so I jumped on the chance to own a wagon, as Australia didn't get many.

anyway here it is:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160703_162805_zpszkjrseks.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160703_162805_zpszkjrseks.jpg.html)
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http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_095013_zpsqxroytof.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_095013_zpsqxroytof.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_100927_zps31vgaqyd.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_100927_zps31vgaqyd.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_100948_zpsqax59xwj.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_100948_zpsqax59xwj.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_101041_zpszgbyvdkm.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/IMG_20160628_101041_zpszgbyvdkm.jpg.html)

Pretty decent condition overall, few scrapes here and there, needs a repainted front bumper which ill sort and a few scratches detailed. interior is clean, thinking about swapping to some bucket seats in due time. The plan for this car is to convert to manual again, since the auto trans is dead. Having done it once before, I'm not too daunted by the process, as its fairly straight forward after parts are sourced. The initial plan was to dig into my current sedan to feed this project, stealing all the manual goodies and killing my faithful car, but sentiment got the best of me.

I ended up finding a DHU coded V6 fwd 01A interstate, for $650 delivered it was the best deal i could find. I called the shop, was a Golf GTI performance place, guy said they had a complete converison kit from a B5 3 years ago and he'd send me whatever they had for $750, so i said done.

I've got this pallet being delivered to my work this week:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/13835590_10154350899743894_746161497_o_zpsaaalxwpq .jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/13835590_10154350899743894_746161497_o_zpsaaalxwpq .jpg.html)

So from what i see, theres the trans, flywheel, shifter, pedals, shifter linkage and thats about it. So i still require manual driveshafts, flywheel bolts, pressure plate and clutch, but its still better than attacking my car!

Got to work removing its heart to suss the trans and work on the motor easily
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160720_143426_zpsnm9mr09z.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160720_143426_zpsnm9mr09z.jpg.html)

separated motor and trans, trans and torque converter leaked no fluid, makes me think a leak was the reason the trans died
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160720_151110_zpspid90vmr.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160720_151110_zpspid90vmr.jpg.html)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160721_122005_zpsjfzlkh3g.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Pull/IMG_20160721_122005_zpsjfzlkh3g.jpg.html)

Aside from that there was alot of oil in the coolant system, yet none in the oil system, which makes me hope its the oil cooler, its seal was pretty old and crispy. Anyone want to chime in?

So i'll need to clean the motor, replace coolant lines, clean the coolant system, replace oil cooler, replace heater core and should run well.

And back to the Ming Sedan, I found a guy on A4 B5 FB site claiming he makes coil pack conversion harnesses with packs included for $260 USD, so I might go down that road to fix all the ignition issues for less than the sum of the original parts

Bordom

07-24-2016, 06:05 AM

Wow, I was wondering what my ol'chap was up to. Awesome update [up]

Everything graciously mispelled by Android

down_n_dapper

07-24-2016, 06:28 AM

Wow, I was wondering what my ol'chap was up to. Awesome update [up]

haha still kicking about mate, just forgot my thread for a while there, thanks for stopping by [up]

down_n_dapper

07-25-2016, 05:54 PM

Shipment came from interstate, so I now have a DHU 2.4/2.8 01A [up] as well as what looks like a solid flywheel, pedals, shifter, slave and master cylinder and one trans mount. But it was meant to come with both trans mounts and the clutch lines, so i'll have to chase them up. does anyone know the correct clutch line for this year 2000 setup? the connectors on the slave and master look like a clip in type.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/c7957a47e494d68ec6f33b23d71de768.jpg

Trans all cleaned up
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/a5c380c760e3a77d5e1d5db6929803a0.jpg

and trans code DHU, quite hard to find in Australia
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/8c51053229d75cd38a8574613cc1e7cf.jpg

Bordom

07-25-2016, 06:11 PM

FWD manual trannies look so strange

Everything graciously mispelled by Android

down_n_dapper

07-26-2016, 05:50 PM

Got the trans all cleaned and painted oem fresh, love putting clean parts back in, totally not needed, but worth it for my own satisfaction. Also took the shifter box apart and cleaned and regreassed everything, and painted the shifter box and shifter linkages. Might pickup the shifter bushing kit from JHM at some stage before reinstalling everything.
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160726_180704_zpsvaqulwow.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160726_180704_zpsvaqulwow.jpg.html)

Also cleaned up the flywheel, upon further inspection its a LUK OEM replacement DMF, which loooks to have so little wear on it, Can barely feel any markings on the surface after a rub with 180 grit. The trans and flywheel came from a car with 100,000 km on it (62k miles), but must have had a clutch/flywheel replacement at some stage from what I can tell, must've been fairly recently before it was wrecked, win for me
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_090223_zpsmp6wuogn.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_090223_zpsmp6wuogn.jpg.html)

Started tearing into the motor a bit more, there is significant oil in coolant issues, I'm still crossing my fingers it was just the oil cooler seal, but this murky mixture is just everywhere coolant is meant to be.. I also need to get that damn auto bushing out of the crank at some stage, really dreading that, was a massive PITA last time we tried, might try getting a perfectly fitting metal drift made up and get it out hydraulically
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_092916_zpsyhwwlyop.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_092916_zpsyhwwlyop.jpg.html)

Decided to do something I didn't do when converting last time, pull the upper oil pan as well! As i noticed this car had a decent amount of oily mess around the bottom of the block, I figured while its apart it would be wise to replace the upper oil pan gasket, for the money, totally worth it. The internals look remarkably clean, checked cylinder walls which all looked fresh af
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_094551_zpsom8dawgr.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_094551_zpsom8dawgr.jpg.html)

and the oil pump chain and tensioner pad both look good still, as well as the oil pickup is clear of anything!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a610/ljwegener/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_095016_zpsmlcwjdp5.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/ljwegener/media/Avant%20Build/Engine%20Cleanup/IMG_20160727_095016_zpsmlcwjdp5.jpg.html)

So I just need to start putting together a parts list, and workout where to get things from for a decent cost. Still annoyed I live here, when ECS offers free shipping to US now [headbang] oh wells