Hey guys. After long hours of reviewing timing threads and woes and DIYs and finding what I can, I am just about ready to drop the order for my timing components. I have planned to do the work (pull engine+trans) starting March 28. However there are still a couple questions I’d like answers for before diving in. This is being done as preventative. I haven’t jumped timing yet (knock on wood.)
Background Info:
2005 B6 S4
163,500 miles
Compression test results here: http://audirevolution.net/forum/index.php?topic=727.msg94440#msg94440
Scope of Work Planned:
- Replace timing components and mechanical adjusters
- Oil check valve service
- Change motor and transmission mounts
- Piggie Pipes
Parts List:
- JHM Intermediate Kit
- Valve Cover Gaskets
- ECS Oil Check Valve Kit
- Motor mounts w/ resistors
- Transmission mounts
- Rear Main Seal
- Exhaust manifold gaskets
- Flange Sealant (“50ml Tube for Rear Cover, Oil Pan, Girdle”)
My questions! Some of these might be stupid or obvious and I missed the answers in all my research. If so, sorry!
1. Do I need any other exhaust gaskets to do piggies?
2. Will I need to drain transmission fluid at all? I know I need to disconnect the cooler lines but do I need to drain any more before taking it off the engine to get to the timing components?
3. Maybe the stupidest question, do I need to drain engine oil before pulling the engine and doing timing? I am assuming yes but not 100% sure. Literally just changed it all like a month ago so I’d like to avoid it if possible.
4. Timing tools: JHM kit has a “crank holder/pin”. ECS does not seem to offer this tool. Is it required?
—4a. Does anyone want to rent me the tools? I would want them next week until the week after Easter or so.
5. Since I am just getting the intermediate kit, do I need the “cam chain tensioner gasket cyl 1-4” and “cam chain tensioner gasket cyl 4-8”?
6. Any good resources or DIYs out there for removing the subframe? What bolts to buy, if any, etc. I haven’t looked through the Bentley on this part yet but plan to.
7. Did I miss anything obvious? Parts or tools? Any other tips?
Thanks in advance for any help. I have the Bentley CD already and the motor pull DIY already printed off. I hope to update this thread (or start another?) when I start work and document my progress/issues as I go.