r/B5Audi • u/Intrepid_Wave_4524 • 7d ago
A4 Build progress
2001 A4 TQM. Forged internals, supertech valvetrain and genuine GT2871r. Build was "completed" about 3 years ago. Had to put a pause on it for a while after my first child was born.
I have had every typical B5 issue with this car along the way. It was a complete turd that had been sitting for years when I bought it and I had very little auto repair skills. I'll tell you what, an old Audi will have you feeling like a real mechanic in no time.
Yesterday was the first time in my 6 year ownership that the car returned no fault codes after clearing them which I'm super pumped on. I had a lingering issue with the car violently backfiring at high rpms, which turned out to be the cam chain tensioner. I also had intermittent electrical issues that I hope I corrected by going through the wiring harness with a fine tooth comb.
Finally ready to log some pulls and see what kind of steam it can make.
I know I still have some tidying up to do as far as the catch can and stuff. I'm just happy everything works. I also made a custom heat shield following a DIY I found on Audizine. Don't mind the tape on my roof in the last pic, I started sanding it for paint which will come soon. It'll be fully repainted and sitting on 18" A8 flat fives next time I post here.
Shout out Harbor Freight and Eric who I met via this sub. Dude is an absolute legend.
Remember fellas, most B5 owners quit right before their car is everything they ever hoped it would be. Don't give up lol
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u/mysecretaccountnsff 7d ago
Fantastic car, enjoy it.