hei. can you plz show the whole video with step by step procedure ..... cuz i am having the same problem with over heating and i think its because of water pump. so plz show me the whole procedure and maybe i could change it by my self.
Hey Ed I have a question is this the 2.8 audi engine non turbo that would also be in the 97 audi a4 quattro ? please help me out as I have a thermostat problem and cannot find useful information to where to locate it. Thanks allot
In my experience I would suggest however, as a RULE, to REPLACE the timing belt and EVERYTHING that touches it while you are in there regardless of low miles or hours of use. These interference engines are merely a finely engineered form of TIME BOMB and as such the additional funds can be considered your cheapest form of insurance against catastrophic top end damage. I love Audi's but fear time bomb engines subject to Murphy's Law. Go with SAFE over Scientific.
@lauratwo16 Thanks for the comment! I agree with you. I didn't change the timing belt since it was pretty new and didn't look worn, AND I didn't expect the car to last this long! lol
I have to do this job on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 AWD, right after I just did work on the suspension and flushed the transmission. I believe the 2.8 has no room to work without removing the front end. In another video that I watched, the mechanic removed the freon from the cooling system. What a job. Audi/VW shop quoted me $1200. Yeah, right!
hi, im trying to do the same job on a 2.8 98, i removed everything , right now i got the t-belt holding me back from removing the water pump, id like to know how did u losen the t-belt? what do i have to remove in order to have it lose and remove the water pump. Thanks
@batoloco666 Going from memory, there is a timing belt tensioner I had to remove. That is why I marked the belt so I could get back in correctly and keep the timing correct. Once the tensioner is removed the belt can be removed from the pump.
@edzgarage ok tanks for this, now another question if u dont mind, how is the tensioner removed? lol sorry never done this, people are telling me to change everything while im down there but the timing belt looks top notch. Lemme know what you think. Thanks
I hate to ask a stupid question, but on the Audi, I did not hear you having to say you actually used that special tool everyone else was talking about? is it really necessary? did you have to use the special tool? and is that a must? thanks a lot, ron
@GearHead1625 Okay, I wont take this as a bash... It has been a very good car. It has nearly 250k miles on it with almost all original parts. As for the style... it is 15 years old remember. Thanks for checking in.
ahhh must feel good to save 1800 dollars huh. Efff the dealer they are so full of shi*.. I just had all belts pullys, oil seals valve cover gaskets camp plugs everything related on my 2001 S4 with parts and labor 1100 at VAST. They are way better than the dealer. I wish i could've done this myself but i probably wouldve screwed something up.
@ride1157 Idk I just have never liked any audi cars I am more a fan of older muscle cars and pickups. I like having no money haha. Fuel is very expensive.
@DiMoN1 Thanks! I marked the timing belt because if you are off one tooth it wont run right. The belt is very tight and it is easy to put it on wrong.
Those were not easy to remove. I used a 1/4' drive socket with a swivel attachment and an extension. I dropped the first socket and swivel under the pump and could not get it out lol. I had to have my daughter (small hands) retrieve it for me. Good luck!
Man I really appreciate your videos! One question though, as I am currently doing the exact same job on the exact same car...when you removed your power steering pump pulley did it pop right off after you removed the three screws? Because mine wont come off...or did you use some sort of puller?
As I remember I sprayed a little liquid wrench on in and was able to rock the pulley ever so slightly back and forth while pulling on it and it came off.
one question though. Im currently doing this on my 2.8 a4. everything is the same except for in ur video I didnt see any fan or fan clutch pulley. I actually did have to remove the whole fron end of it though. no room to work
My car hates me too. It blew a head gasket a week and a half before I moved 250 miles away. Then I moved it after sitting for a month and a half and something else broke. Now it won't start. :(
Thanks for the advice. I unfortunately don't have the money to get it fixed so I may end up having to part with it. :( It was truly the best car I have ever driven, especially in the snow...
It's under the plastic cover in the engine compartment that is between the wipers and the engine. Once you remove that, look in the center of the car from the drivers side up against the fire wall. There are two heater hoses going in to the heater box. One of the hoses has a round ball like fitting with a knurled headed screw in it. Loosen that screw to bleed the system.
Thanks for posting this! Gave me the courage to tackle my A6 water pump.
kneehirat 6 months ago
@kneehirat Good luck and thanks for the comment!
edzgarage 6 months ago
hei. can you plz show the whole video with step by step procedure ..... cuz i am having the same problem with over heating and i think its because of water pump. so plz show me the whole procedure and maybe i could change it by my self.
fresh4fresh2 7 months ago
@fresh4fresh2 I showed the whole water pump process as best I could in the video.
edzgarage 7 months ago
@fresh4fresh2 I'm in the process of making a full procedure video. if you still need it keep checking in on me.
numin0us 4 months ago in playlist Audi Repairs
Hey thanks allot for the info!
dsg816 8 months ago
@dsg816 Thanks for the comment!
edzgarage 8 months ago
Hey Ed I have a question is this the 2.8 audi engine non turbo that would also be in the 97 audi a4 quattro ? please help me out as I have a thermostat problem and cannot find useful information to where to locate it. Thanks allot
dsg816 9 months ago
@dsg816 I don't really know the answer for sure, but I bet it's pretty close to the same.
edzgarage 9 months ago
Automotive work is so fun huh?? Lol, I replaced a water pump on a 94 silverado and it was a TON easier haha.
slowride55 1 year ago
@slowride55 lol It was a lot of fun!!
edzgarage 1 year ago
Nice job Ed & good information.
In my experience I would suggest however, as a RULE, to REPLACE the timing belt and EVERYTHING that touches it while you are in there regardless of low miles or hours of use. These interference engines are merely a finely engineered form of TIME BOMB and as such the additional funds can be considered your cheapest form of insurance against catastrophic top end damage. I love Audi's but fear time bomb engines subject to Murphy's Law. Go with SAFE over Scientific.
lauratwo16 1 year ago 5
@lauratwo16 Thanks for the comment! I agree with you. I didn't change the timing belt since it was pretty new and didn't look worn, AND I didn't expect the car to last this long! lol
edzgarage 1 year ago
Ed, you can change that thermostat without removing the timing belt, just twist it to get access.
Thanks for all the helpful videos!
smashedd 1 year ago
@smashedd Thanks for the tip! I have to change the thermostat on the car soon.
edzgarage 1 year ago
I have to do this job on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 AWD, right after I just did work on the suspension and flushed the transmission. I believe the 2.8 has no room to work without removing the front end. In another video that I watched, the mechanic removed the freon from the cooling system. What a job. Audi/VW shop quoted me $1200. Yeah, right!
illjutsu 1 year ago
@illjutsu I know how you feel. It seems like once I fix one thing another thing breaks. Good luck on your repair.
edzgarage 1 year ago
hi, im trying to do the same job on a 2.8 98, i removed everything , right now i got the t-belt holding me back from removing the water pump, id like to know how did u losen the t-belt? what do i have to remove in order to have it lose and remove the water pump. Thanks
batoloco666 1 year ago
@batoloco666 Going from memory, there is a timing belt tensioner I had to remove. That is why I marked the belt so I could get back in correctly and keep the timing correct. Once the tensioner is removed the belt can be removed from the pump.
edzgarage 1 year ago
@edzgarage ok tanks for this, now another question if u dont mind, how is the tensioner removed? lol sorry never done this, people are telling me to change everything while im down there but the timing belt looks top notch. Lemme know what you think. Thanks
batoloco666 1 year ago
@batoloco666 Respond to this video...If you start watching the vid @ 3:00 I show the pulley and where it came from. Hopefully that helps.
edzgarage 1 year ago
@edzgarage
I hate to ask a stupid question, but on the Audi, I did not hear you having to say you actually used that special tool everyone else was talking about? is it really necessary? did you have to use the special tool? and is that a must? thanks a lot, ron
vegasmediacorp 1 year ago
@vegasmediacorp I didn't use any special tools when I did this.
edzgarage 1 year ago
Well done! I understood that the whole front had to come off, bumper,rad etc, mine needs a thermostat so you just cheered me up !
andicog 1 year ago
@andicog Thanks! I need to replace my thermostat too. I'll do it before winter.
edzgarage 1 year ago
@GearHead1625 Okay, I wont take this as a bash... It has been a very good car. It has nearly 250k miles on it with almost all original parts. As for the style... it is 15 years old remember. Thanks for checking in.
edzgarage 1 year ago
ahhh must feel good to save 1800 dollars huh. Efff the dealer they are so full of shi*.. I just had all belts pullys, oil seals valve cover gaskets camp plugs everything related on my 2001 S4 with parts and labor 1100 at VAST. They are way better than the dealer. I wish i could've done this myself but i probably wouldve screwed something up.
ride1157 1 year ago
@ride1157 Yep, money in my pocket! Thanks for the comment.
edzgarage 1 year ago
@ride1157 Idk I just have never liked any audi cars I am more a fan of older muscle cars and pickups. I like having no money haha. Fuel is very expensive.
GearHead1625 1 year ago
@GearHead1625 Don't get me wrong, I like old muscle cars too. My Dad has a sweet 55 Chevy 3200 pickup that I will be getting some vids of soon.
edzgarage 1 year ago
Great Job! Can you tell me why you had to make marks on the timing belt and pulleys? Is there a specific reason for doing that?
DiMoN1 1 year ago
@DiMoN1 Thanks! I marked the timing belt because if you are off one tooth it wont run right. The belt is very tight and it is easy to put it on wrong.
edzgarage 1 year ago
Good vid!!
mezonesxbox 1 year ago
@mezonesxbox Thanks!
edzgarage 1 year ago
Were is the bleeding valve to remove excessive air in the coolant system?
TomasSmallwood 1 year ago
@TomasSmallwood Thanks!
edzgarage 1 year ago
Oh yea and how did you get the back bolts off of the power steering pump...it is so tight back there...
cinsir513 2 years ago
Those were not easy to remove. I used a 1/4' drive socket with a swivel attachment and an extension. I dropped the first socket and swivel under the pump and could not get it out lol. I had to have my daughter (small hands) retrieve it for me. Good luck!
edzgarage 2 years ago
Man I really appreciate your videos! One question though, as I am currently doing the exact same job on the exact same car...when you removed your power steering pump pulley did it pop right off after you removed the three screws? Because mine wont come off...or did you use some sort of puller?
cinsir513 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment!
As I remember I sprayed a little liquid wrench on in and was able to rock the pulley ever so slightly back and forth while pulling on it and it came off.
edzgarage 2 years ago
one question though. Im currently doing this on my 2.8 a4. everything is the same except for in ur video I didnt see any fan or fan clutch pulley. I actually did have to remove the whole fron end of it though. no room to work
MrChecker990 2 years ago
The A6 does not have a clutch cooling fan. It has dual electric fans.
edzgarage 2 years ago
very helpfull video
MrChecker990 2 years ago
Thanks!
edzgarage 2 years ago
My car hates me too. It blew a head gasket a week and a half before I moved 250 miles away. Then I moved it after sitting for a month and a half and something else broke. Now it won't start. :(
SpeedSirAudi 2 years ago
Mine had a starting problem once. It turned out to be the the cam position sensor. Check yours for spark it could be the same problem.
edzgarage 2 years ago
Thanks for the advice. I unfortunately don't have the money to get it fixed so I may end up having to part with it. :( It was truly the best car I have ever driven, especially in the snow...
SpeedSirAudi 2 years ago
I've been their Ed. Great Job!! 5 STARS!!!!
dirtriderkx500 2 years ago
Thanks!
edzgarage 2 years ago
well the good news is theres not too much left to replace, and because that car and your videos I've learned alot...thanks ED 5 stars
jasonstevenson29 2 years ago
I think you're right. It's almost new now. Thanks for watching.
edzgarage 2 years ago
im glad i have a model aa ford. everything is idiot proof, unlike this devil Audi thing LOL
cubcadetpuller 2 years ago
LOL Defiantly the devil car!
edzgarage 2 years ago
LOL I have 2 Fords already! They both have had repairs featured on my channel.
edzgarage 2 years ago
i admire your persistence ed , your no quitter , not by a long shot ,great job , 5 stars from 500
500passwords 2 years ago
Thanks! Never have been a quitter and never will be.
edzgarage 2 years ago
what is up with this car ed?? good luck!!
TractorWorld 2 years ago
LOL... Yeah I know. It has 233k miles on it....
edzgarage 2 years ago
LOL!!! Thanks Wolf!
edzgarage 2 years ago
One hell of a job, that's for sure! ;-)
mstruckerboy 2 years ago
Thanks!
edzgarage 2 years ago
lol that car hates you.....................great job ed i love it!!!!! whats next the cam? how about replaceing the crank? that would be a good 1 LOL
Needmorehorsepower 2 years ago
Thanks!
What's next??? Maybe I'll replace... THE CAR LOL!!
edzgarage 2 years ago
Were is the bleeding vlve located to remove the air in system? I can not locate it at all.
TomasSmallwood 1 year ago
It's under the plastic cover in the engine compartment that is between the wipers and the engine. Once you remove that, look in the center of the car from the drivers side up against the fire wall. There are two heater hoses going in to the heater box. One of the hoses has a round ball like fitting with a knurled headed screw in it. Loosen that screw to bleed the system.
edzgarage 1 year ago