CP-Carrillo Pistons and Rods for VW/Audi
This piston and rod combination is designed as a perfect fit and meant to withstand large boost levels.
Manley Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam Rod For Lamborghini and Audi V10
Manley’s Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam rods are ideally suited to high-boost turbocharged and nitrous oxide assisted applications.
VW Confirms F1 Interest for Both Porsche and Audi
The rumor mill that is Formula 1 seemingly never sleeps. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding F1, and today, VW added fuel to that fire by confirming rumors that both Audi and Porsche could join F1 in 2026. Volkswagen Group CEO, Herbert Diess, acknowledged that plans for both Audi and Porsche to join
APR ECU Upgrades For 2021+ Audi RS Q8
Holley’s ECU upgrade can create up to 685-767 horsepower and 731-804 lb-ft of torque on tap, depending on octane.
Rein Automotive Water Pump Kit for Audi & VW 2.0L TSI Engines
Rein Automotive’s Water Pump features an aluminum thermostat housing that is more resistant to cracking and breaking than the original plastic housing and comes with an upgraded thermostat gasket.
BLE Products Solid Lifters for Lamborghini & Audi
The BLE Products M2S2 Lifters are designed to replace the “mini” hydraulic Stationary Lash Adjusters (SLA) found in many of today’s late-model DOHC engines.
Audi’s Flagship SUV Ditches Diesel for Gas
Audi has announced that its SQ7 and SQ8 models will now utilize the company’s 4.0L TFSI V8 engine rather than a diesel engine. The engine is twin-turbocharged and runs a hot-vee configuration, with both turbochargers located in the center of the engine. Through the use of stop-start and cylinder deactivation, Audi claims emissions of 275-276g/km
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.
Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
Audi’s Latest Powertrain Revealed
Audi presents the most efficient two-liter gasoline engine in its class. The new 2.0 TFSI with 190 hp demonstrates the engine expertise of the brand – with a ground-breaking new combustion method. Audi will be using the engine for the first time in the next generation of the A4.
Audi Pioneers Electric Turbo Technology
Now there is a solution to dreaded lag which accompanies turbochargers at low rpm, and it’s one you’d be surprised hasn’t been tried earlier. The primary hurdle when it comes to turbocharging over supercharging has been the lag encountered at lower engine outputs. One solution to this has been to use a twin turbo setup,
Replacing Timing Belts on VW and Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder Engines
Many timing belts have different change intervals even in the same car line. The change intervals can be different not only because of engine size, but also due to model year. The following are helpful tips for timing belt replacement on the VW and Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder engines. Many timing belts have different change intervals
Audi/Volkswagen 1.8L DOHC Gasoline Engine Valve Failure Caution
Reviews of these problems, which are leading to breakage of the valves, and in some cases catastrophic failures, are related to problems not with the valves themselves but the method of cylinder head overhaul and re?claimed mating components. Many of the breakages examined are occurring very shortly after a rebuild and appear to mainly be
Audi 2.8L V6 Rear Crankshaft Seal Leaks After Replacement
This condition affects 1996 A4 with 2.8L V6 (Engine Code AFC). When replacing the seal, the new seal is supplied pre-installed in the flange. Seal/Flange P/N: 078 103 171H Flange gasket P/N: 078 103 181 (must be ordered separately). Caution: Part numbers are for reference only. 1) Carefully remove installation tool that comes with seal
Sealing Audi 1.8T Valve Cover Gasket at Critical Points
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket Installation Before installing a new Cylinder Head Cover Gasket, it is necessary toapply a small amount of sealant on six critical transition points ofthe sealing surface of the cylinder head. Before new sealant is applied old sealant and oil residues must be removed (sealing surface must be thoroughly cleaned). Seal the
Audible Spark Knock Complaints on 1998-’02 GM Engines
Models affected: 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird with 5.7L Engine (VIN G – RPO LS1) 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1999-2002 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL 2002 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L Engine (VINs V, T, Z, N, U – RPOS LR4, LM7, L59, L09, L04)
Installing Drive Belt Kit on 1.8L 20V Audi A4 Engine
(Retrofitting hydraulic damper on vehicles built before1998) Problem: Thebelt drive makes noise after operating for a short time. Cause: Thenewly installed tension roller is not the correct distance from the engine andallows the belt to rub on the side of the inner flanged wheel Solution: When refittingvehicles built before and during 1998, the old
Rattle or Knocking Noise from Audi Camshaft Adjuster at Cold Start
The following chart lists the production models and engines affected by this conditon. Service The camshaft adjustment is hydraulically actuated and controlled by the engine oil pressure. If the engine has been turned off for a longer time, the oil pressure drops down and the
When Parts Collide: VW?And Audi Engine Repair?Information
Nothing makes this truer than the changes in automobile engine design over the last 20 years or so. For example, in the early 1970s, VW/Audi designed a small, efficient and reliable engine that was easy to work on and made use of the then fairly new technology of a rubber timing belt without the possibility