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Title: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 06 December 2011, 01:42
i had to sell my beloved mk4, so instead i got a 52 A4 1.8t, dont really know much about them, if anyone can point me in the right direction without coming off this site then i will be a happy bunny lol, thanx in advance
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Thom89 on 06 December 2011, 08:16
First job, engine flush, fresh oil and filter, then change again on a more regular basis than Audi tell you to!

Thom
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Adam on 06 December 2011, 08:22
^^ That, as well as-

Check PVC system for splits. Boost pipes for leaks, more so by the DV.
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 06 December 2011, 11:19
thanx guys your awesome, any idea where i would find out what turbo i have, its a 52 plate, thanx again
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Sam on 06 December 2011, 11:44
I assume its a K03 but dont quote me on that
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: dom on 06 December 2011, 12:28
I assume its a K03 but dont quote me on that

I'm going with KO3s, do you know the engine code?
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Andy-H on 06 December 2011, 12:33
I'm gonna guess at the k03 on the SE  :undecided:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Sam on 06 December 2011, 14:19
I thought it would be K03 on the A4 (se is still std audi but with little extras) and a tuned up map on the S4 still running the K03 then they ramped everything up for the RS4 and had K04.
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: houston on 06 December 2011, 14:43
as said but dont use engine flush, think he just meant drop the oil

also replace the oil pickup pipe, cheap part thats often forgotten.

engine code should be on the rear of the cam cover, 52 i would have thought it would be k03s

the s4 is a 2.7 twin turbo so not the same car, rs4 is a 4.2 v8 twin turbo i think (not sure for that year) the s3 uses 2x k03s, dunno what rs4 uses.

but 52 reg should have k03s and remap to over 200bhp, but there heavy on the fuel, more than a mk4
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Sam on 06 December 2011, 15:02
So is this where the K03s comes from to tune up the mk4?
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 06 December 2011, 15:24
cool, thanx again guys, so far its better on fuel than my mk4, im also with you thinking that it should be the ko3s just because of the age, i will have to try and find the engine code to sort it

the oil light is on, but thats the only thing that i can find wrong with it so far, ill be checking that too, any suggestions on what oil to use, thanx again peeps, oh and any recommendations on body kits or styling woluld be cool too  :laugh:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: dom on 06 December 2011, 17:12
So is this where the K03s comes from to tune up the mk4?

Ko3s is fitted as standard to the later Mk4's (2002-)  :wink:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: houston on 06 December 2011, 19:18
cool, thanx again guys, so far its better on fuel than my mk4, im also with you thinking that it should be the ko3s just because of the age, i will have to try and find the engine code to sort it

the oil light is on, but thats the only thing that i can find wrong with it so far, ill be checking that too, any suggestions on what oil to use, thanx again peeps, oh and any recommendations on body kits or styling woluld be cool too  :laugh:

fully synth 5-30, as for the oil pressure light change the pickup pipe like i said and change the pressure sensor.

s4 or rs4 kits look good, but just decent wheels and a drop and a4s look good. what colour is it? could go for the all black look if its the right colour
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 07 December 2011, 00:09
cool, thanx again guys, so far its better on fuel than my mk4, im also with you thinking that it should be the ko3s just because of the age, i will have to try and find the engine code to sort it

the oil light is on, but thats the only thing that i can find wrong with it so far, ill be checking that too, any suggestions on what oil to use, thanx again peeps, oh and any recommendations on body kits or styling woluld be cool too  :laugh:

fully synth 5-30, as for the oil pressure light change the pickup pipe like i said and change the pressure sensor.

s4 or rs4 kits look good, but just decent wheels and a drop and a4s look good. what colour is it? could go for the all black look if its the right colour





its a slver blue one, really do love it, returning really good fuel economy too, so its made me even happier lol
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 07 December 2011, 11:25
right think ive just found the code for my engine, its aem, if anyone has got any info then that would be ace, thanx in advance
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Sam on 07 December 2011, 11:35
right think ive just found the code for my engine, its aem, if anyone has got any info then that would be ace, thanx in advance

Have a look on here buddy for a list of codes

http://www.autoshoppingcenter.com/Volkswagen/audi_enginescode.html

A quick search shows that AEM is a 4.2 block from an Audi A8  :laugh:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 07 December 2011, 12:53
guess i got that wrong then, ill have to have another look lol :smiley:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 08 December 2011, 22:47
ok i think i have found the code, its bfb does this help at all, if this is mine, where would i get the engine info from so i know if its a ko3 or a ko3s, thanx for all your help
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: Sam on 09 December 2011, 12:25
ok i think i have found the code, its bfb does this help at all, if this is mine, where would i get the engine info from so i know if its a ko3 or a ko3s, thanx for all your help


BFB isnt a valid engine code either, go on the friggin link I posted and press ctrl+f to search codes on the page. Its really not that hard

Here is a selection of links showing you how to find an engine code

http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_engine_code/how_to_find_audi_engine_code.shtml

http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-find-audi-engine-code.html

http://www.lowmileageengines.com/engine_blog/how-do-i-find-my-audi-or-volkswagen-engine-code

Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 09 December 2011, 22:36
ok i think i have found the code, its bfb does this help at all, if this is mine, where would i get the engine info from so i know if its a ko3 or a ko3s, thanx for all your help


BFB isnt a valid engine code either, go on the friggin link I posted and press ctrl+f to search codes on the page. Its really not that hard

Here is a selection of links showing you how to find an engine code

http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_engine_code/how_to_find_audi_engine_code.shtml

http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-find-audi-engine-code.html

http://www.lowmileageengines.com/engine_blog/how-do-i-find-my-audi-or-volkswagen-engine-code




jesus, whats with the attitude, the bfb code is what was given to me by the garage who had to buy parts for it, but thanx for your help anyway
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: barrym381 on 09 December 2011, 22:49
Look at the sticker in the front of your service book, or the sticker in the spare wheel well. In the pic below, Your code will be in the same position in your book/Spare wheel well sticker
 (http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/WP_000118.jpg)
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 09 December 2011, 23:24
hi barry, the garage showed me where it was and thats how ii come up with that code, i googled it last night and the code does come up but i still cant find what turbo it is lol, i need my very own idiots guide lol
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: barrym381 on 09 December 2011, 23:28
i need my very own idiots guide lol

im sure your not that bad try phoning the stealers to price a new 1 see what turbo they try sell u :smiley:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 09 December 2011, 23:52
never thought of that, was gonna cheat n rign nick at r-tech, hes a geek so i know that he will know haha
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: barrym381 on 09 December 2011, 23:55
never thought of that, was gonna cheat n rign nick at r-tech, hes a geek so i know that he will know haha
not so sure about the geek but your ryt he myt knw but would prob need the engine code the stealer will just ask reg
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 10 December 2011, 00:09
haha very true, dont suppose you know of any good body kits? thanx again Barry
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: barrym381 on 10 December 2011, 00:31
http://www.a4mods.com/library/bodykits/?album=ABT
http://www.a4mods.com/library/bodykits/index.php?album=Votex
always liked the abt kit
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 10 December 2011, 00:53
wow the blue one looks awesome, looks like ive found a new present for my toy, lol
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: barrym381 on 10 December 2011, 00:57
wow the blue one looks awesome, looks like ive found a new present for my toy, lol
a few nice kits for the a4  :grin: an good luck finding out what turbo you have  :smiley:
Title: Re: need help, got myself an 1.8t se a4
Post by: anf on 10 December 2011, 01:13
thank you, youve been a great help, im really looking forward to playing with her lol