Bought a 2004 a8L for $800

**flashc90** · 10-20-2015 11:34 AM

So I came across this deal for a 2004 a8L that the previous owner drove the the car 5 miles after it over heated and couldn't get it to start after...

After fixing the coolant hose that caused the overheating I replace plugs, coolant temperature sensor and thermostat in the car and it was able to start

After having the car idle for about 40 minutes it started to misfire and overheat again...so I have to do the head gaskets

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**flashc90** · 10-21-2015 07:47 AM

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**audinutt** · 10-21-2015 08:35 AM

That car looks beat up bad. Good luck but it might be better suited as a parts car.

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**somedude** · 10-21-2015 09:09 AM

Just sharing the experience from our shop but the cost to replace the engine is usually not far off from replacing head gaskets. Plus it gets you away from all of the unknown history from that engine.

Warped head or block are always concerns on overheated engines.

**flashc90** · 10-22-2015 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by somedude

Just sharing the experience from our shop but the cost to replace the engine is usually not far off from replacing head gaskets. Plus it gets you away from all of the unknown history from that engine.

Warped head or block are always concerns on overheated engines.

yes I am aware of that stuff but I bought it a as project car and ill be doing the work my self..

**Nollywood** · 10-22-2015 12:30 PM

That car looks like an absolute ruin.

Besides the engine issues, there's the bodywork. Aluminium isn't cheap to work on, then there's the air suspension, which seems to have sagged.

I can see this turning into a money pit, good luck getting it straight.

**somedude** · 10-23-2015 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by flashc90

yes I am aware of that stuff but I bought it a as project car and ill be doing the work my self..

I am aware you are doing the work your self. Complete engines are cheap enough many times that they are the same cost as just a upper gasket kit for many audi engines. Plus if you have a warped head forget it. It is more cost effective to replace the entire unit. There is no harm is stripping it down and checking it out though. Before you pull the heads pull that water pump off and make sure it is not a plastic impeller that is slipping on the pump shaft causing it to overheat. I have seen it many times in the past.

You got it cheap enough you can always gut it and turn it into a track car if you can find coilovers for it that is. My gutted D2 A8 is a beast on track. We can battle it out on the road course.

**flashc90** · 10-23-2015 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by somedude

I am aware you are doing the work your self. Complete engines are cheap enough many times that they are the same cost as just a upper gasket kit for many audi engines. Plus if you have a warped head forget it. It is more cost effective to replace the entire unit. There is no harm is stripping it down and checking it out though. Before you pull the heads pull that water pump off and make sure it is not a plastic impeller that is slipping on the pump shaft causing it to overheat. I have seen it many times in the past.

You got it cheap enough you can always gut it and turn it into a track car if you can find coilovers for it that is. My gutted D2 A8 is a beast on track. We can battle it out on the road course.

Where can I find an engine just incase...and yes I plan on having fun with it, I might do a custom single turbo setup for it just like I am doing on my 2.7t

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**flashc90** · 10-23-2015 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Nollywood

That car looks like an absolute ruin.

Besides the engine issues, there's the bodywork. Aluminium isn't cheap to work on, then there's the air suspension, which seems to have sagged.

I can see this turning into a money pit, good luck getting it straight.

The suspension is stuck in jack mode at the moment...the PO had all the shocks replaced 5 months ago

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**ENV²** · 10-23-2015 10:18 AM

If I were you I would do an LS swap into that thing and put coilovers in it and then worry about body work. You will likely spend less or equal to what you are doing anyway but more reliable and fun when you are finished.

**LakeTahoeQuattr** · 10-23-2015 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by ENV²

If I were you I would do an LS swap into that thing and put coilovers in it and then worry about body work. You will likely spend less or equal to what you are doing anyway but more reliable and fun when you are finished.

Dude LSX swap would be much too difficult. I would just engine swap that and get it running. Those engines are only like $1500

Keep up the good work man!

**flashc90** · 10-23-2015 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by ENV²

If I were you I would do an LS swap into that thing and put coilovers in it and then worry about body work. You will likely spend less or equal to what you are doing anyway but more reliable and fun when you are finished.

I like that idea

**icrashcars** · 10-23-2015 12:25 PM

Make a rat rod style car out of it. slam it, nice wheels, embrace the beat up body..maybe sand some paint off and expose the aluminum in areas....

**Y888** · 01-29-2016 06:29 PM

Greatest joy comes when you fix something with your own hands!
Good luck with project!

**Einkaufswagen** · 02-04-2016 04:26 PM

I would look for another complete car maby somthing smashed in the back with a good engine and nose. There should be another car out there that has all the parts you need to repair yours for a decent price. Just my 02. It is extremely rewarding to fix these cars correctly.

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