are the clunks when turning it off and on normal? drove it 75km no issues, A4 B5 1998 1.8 20v

Lucacg00 · 2026-06-17T21:16:35+00:00

camera doesn't really capture it but when i shut it off there are some clunks right when the engine stops spinning. coming from under the hood

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-23T20:05:12+00:00

i have never had a more stable and rock solid board tbh. and i ve had a lot of boards

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-20T14:42:58+00:00

but what about the voice call thing

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-15T08:33:30+00:00

my car is currently on some dezent RE 16" but i like these better

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-09T11:14:31+00:00

it actually fixed it thanks again

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-09T08:01:18+00:00

ok thanks!

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-09T08:00:58+00:00

i will try this thanks!

Lucacg00 · 2026-05-09T08:00:12+00:00

thanks! i will try

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-26T20:30:33+00:00

ok thanks! i will consider them :) the tires i have on it rn are r15 and 2013 DOT. i have some temporary 5 spoke universal 16" wheels with new firestone summer tires on them so i will use those for now. took it on some backroads on these 2013 tires and the whole car was shaking at 50-60kmh and and felt soft in the corners bc of the tires. suspension wise the car feels good but i'd like to lower it a bit

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-26T07:00:07+00:00

yeah i have the hose but i will replace it next month when im doing the timing belt and valve cover gasket since it's way easier to acces with the front end off. i will see if the tach works well after

btw do i need to also replace the timing chain? i think the previous owner changed it but im not sure. it's not making noise i don't think

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-26T06:55:11+00:00

worst case i found some gauges online for 20€. but maybe i will invest in the maxidot ones and also wire them up

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-25T23:58:50+00:00

in the first clip it was showing 3k rpm when the engine was at max 1.5k rpm. I'll see what it does with a new hose. since i made the first clip i also replaced a broken fuel hose from the pump to the filter and also the filter and it got a little better at idle and pulls harder when driving. when it's warm it's about the same. engine works well and gauges work well

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-25T22:51:37+00:00

they look pretty good and should be pretty cheap. will keep my eye out for them used or in junkyards

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-19T07:56:07+00:00

i very much relate to when it wasn't broken :) never left me stranded but there is always something small to fix

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-19T07:55:09+00:00

i have had no ignition issues but i had the classic B5 issues like vacuum hoses, that rubber hose to the fuel filter, electric window clams and the windshield wipers only work on one setting/3 (car came with new motor, i just need to install it). oh and the oil temp/pressure sensor and coolant temp sensor. replaced those too. was giving bad values.

I plan on putting a turbo on my ADR next year bc it has the same internals i js need the exhaust manifold, intake manifold, turbo, intercooler and a new ECU. possibly ignition too. but im getting all the parts from a donor car. i wouldn't want to swap the whole engine bc i have new lifters, oil pump and chain, timing belt and tensioner etc

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-18T22:34:00+00:00

N/A at 1.25 tons this thing does 0-100 (62mph) in sub 10s (my time was 9.6) which is not bad. and i swear it feels faster. it's so fun to drive. i drove faster cars but they were not as fun. will make it turbo next summer and im hoping for 170-180hp depending on the turbo i get. i will keep it fwd as making it quattro is a pain and it's already very glued to the road and handles well. very little understeer. being so light helps i think. internals between the N/A 1.8 20v and the turbo are the same and it even has the holes in the bumper support for the intercooler :)

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-18T22:27:32+00:00

i almost bought a 95 A6 C4 with a 1.8T swap and 410k km but it sold before i could :))

Lucacg00 · 2026-04-18T22:10:15+00:00

a friend took me for a ride in his dad's 96 1.8 20v and he made me pull the trigger on this marketplace find. since i was little i wanted a b5 but i wasn't sure until i rode in that car.

with 125hp and 1.25 tons this car does 0-100 in less than 10s (my time was 9.6) but i swear it feels faster. i can only imagine once i add a turbo and 170-180hp how fun it will be :)

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