Thank you for posting this. I just noticed that my car isn’t reaching operating temp so it looks like a new thermostat is in order. Audi puts so many objects in the way, sheesh. Still easier to access than the coolant flange though. (I replaced that a few years ago).

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

No problem hope all goes well

Bro that was a awesome video thanks for explaining and the camera work

Hey idk if your still responding but I just picked up an 07 a4 2.0t and I’m pretty sure that I’m experiencing an open thermostat. Taking a decent amount of time to warm up and experience off and on throttle lag. Not sure if the thermostat affects that and I’m not experiencing any leaks so that’s why I’m here 🤣

@Itsdazeni

10 ай бұрын

No trouble codes? An ETC that is reporting cold can cause hard starts or rough idle issues

How insanely ridiculous to have to remove all of that to replace what's consudered a maintenance/wear part. I love driving my B7, but some of the maintenance and working on it is just stupid.

@snoopy5736

Жыл бұрын

Same, how's that oil pressure warning for you? I got it in service position right now. Chasing a coolant issue

@Permifyy

Жыл бұрын

@@snoopy5736check the back of the block lol

@ziolan8970

26 күн бұрын

​@@Permifyy it's always from the back of the block

@Permifyy

21 күн бұрын

@@ziolan8970 coolant flange is a bitch

Good work.

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. Very informative. I never thought about soaring penatrating fluid on the plastic hoses. Im gonna do that from now on.

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed it definitely helps a lot with removal and installing these types of hoses especially on like ford & Chevy diesels

@NutsandBoltswithTone

3 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazeni vw and audi would help to.

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

@@NutsandBoltswithTone of course, sorry thought that was a given

How stupid we can positioning a Coolant Thermostat? Audi/VW: Yes! Mine is also bad, but I ignore it.

Min 8:14 what are those connectors called well the right hand side the smaller one , what is that connectors for and what it's called . I been looking through the web and cant find nothing . If you can answer this your a life saver

By any chance still have part number for the housing?

I hate how they don't just use the good ol Piston and spring thermostat that just takes 5 minutes to replace 🤦‍♂️

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

They gotta be “different” Lmao

@skylerbond56

2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazeni For real. So I heard these engines are pretty reliable it's all the sensors that constantly fail. Mine needs a new thermostat, 02 sensor on bank 1 which I hope is the cause of the misfire in cylinder 1 and 2, and a Turbo Diverter Valve and I just bought it for 2,800. I miss my Honda lol

@batsnax

Жыл бұрын

They do have a piston and spring, it's inside the housing. The housing is a weird shape because of the angles of the coolant pipes that connect to the housing.

@skylerbond56

Жыл бұрын

@@batsnax No I mean the analog thermostat not the electronic bs

@80sGuy.

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerbond56 You mean those on '79 Plymouths? Yeah remember them.

Excellent video make more in this car aA4 b7

wat is the metal pipe going into thermostat houseing mine keeps poping out ????? how to pls help

Second time I paid to replace it in 3 years. This time it was with the oil filter housing. $770 in just labor 😖.

would it be the same process on a 2011

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’m not to sure what year they changed, I know they changed and the thermostat is a actually part of the water pump assembly and you have to change the whole water pump assembly on those

It's easier if you just drop the engine and transmission.

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually easier to just trade the car in

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@nealbosher9293

2 жыл бұрын

Tackling this job on my tdi quattro and it's a bitch.

@KingZoneOne

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, then you're screwing up your alignment (and tires, because camber will be off) because you have to undue and drop the sub frame.

how much would this labor cost?

Does the housing comes with the thermostat inside? Thanks

@ziolan8970

26 күн бұрын

Yeah it does

This works with an Audi A4 Quattro, right?

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

Quattro just means 4wd so I assumed yes

Will this fit a 2011 audi a4 ??

@edvinassarulis7526

Жыл бұрын

well, you asking for b8, not even mentioned engine. I can say its different from b8 3.0t and 3.0tdi.

How many hours does this pay?

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

Like 5 hrs

@lennex04

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah apparently I have a use car that I'm working on. It's a 2012 audi a4 wagon and it has a permanent code. P2181 and can't sell it because the smog guy needs that code to be code

@lennex04

2 жыл бұрын

Gone*

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

What state are you in?

@lennex04

2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazeni In Los Angeles CA

Where is the 3.2l Club @ ....

how much does this job cost? around

@heyyitssdianaa4

3 жыл бұрын

my mechanic told me he thinks that this is the problem with my car after he fixed a leak that was in the back of my engine because my car keeps overheating

@heyyitssdianaa4

3 жыл бұрын

he thought the leak was causing the overheating so that alone was 400$ to fix ans he told me it would be around an extra 400$ for the thermostat

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

@@heyyitssdianaa4 sounds like you need a new mechanic lol so on this engine there’s a water pump in the back of the engine close to where this thermostat is. Those water pumps always leak but I’ve seen on a several of these cars with this engine where the thermostat causing over heating issues and coolant temp sensor on the back of the cylinder head not reading properly. But your mechanic should make sure everything is working proper ie. your cooling system is flowing meaning no restrictions in radiator or water pump not circulating Making sure the recovery tank cap is holding proper pressure, or making sure the cooling fans are turning on when they’re suppose too. And if the thermostat is opening or staying stuck closed. And worst case scenario making sure you don’t have blown head gaskets.

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

@@heyyitssdianaa4 hope this helps as for the cost the thermostat I believe pays 5 hours typical shop charges $100/hr so $500 plus parts so maybe around $800 using original Audi parts not no cheap after market stuff.

@olderandwiser452

2 жыл бұрын

On a 2015 2.0 TT TSFI its nearly £900 - I just had a quote from Audi !!

Seriously? gotta take off all this horse shit to change the thermostat? Fuvk that ! I now have a A4 for sale , what a joke

@Itsdazeni

2 жыл бұрын

Great German engineering lmao

@pedroarias3886

2 жыл бұрын

I feel you

@snoopy5736

Жыл бұрын

Its not that bad, unless ur a rookie

Min 2:46 Part number please! 🙏

@Itsdazeni

3 жыл бұрын

The pliers?

@Angeli.

3 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazeni yes Sr.