B5 S4: "How to..."
B5 S4: "How to..."
This thread is an index to other threads containing guidance and information on how to perform specific tasks relating to S4 ownership, for example repair and maintenance tasks.
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Last edited by Dippy on Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
RE: B5 S4: "How to..."
AUXILIARY WATER PUMP
Also known as the afterrun pump (see the "B5 S4: What every S4 owner should know" sticky).
The following thread is an excellent step-by-step guide on how to replace the pump. RS246.COM would like to thank SimonS4MTM for contributing this item.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=53060
Also known as the afterrun pump (see the "B5 S4: What every S4 owner should know" sticky).
The following thread is an excellent step-by-step guide on how to replace the pump. RS246.COM would like to thank SimonS4MTM for contributing this item.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=53060
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
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Front Door Height
How to adjust the front door height - in case they drop slightly:
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... m&start=15
John
How to adjust the front door height - in case they drop slightly:
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... m&start=15
John
GEARBOX OIL INFORMATION
General thread regarding above.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... highlight=
General thread regarding above.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... highlight=
S4B5 Avant
DIY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
This is an excellent article on AW that I relied on to do mine.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel.html
This is an excellent article on AW that I relied on to do mine.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel.html
S4B5 Avant
OIL CHANGE
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
CHANGING SPARK PLUGS
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
Also covers changing the air filter
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
Also covers changing the air filter
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
Last edited by Dippy on Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
CHANGING POLLEN FILTER
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
ANTI-ROLL BAR TORQUE SETTINGS
General thread regarding above.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58928
General thread regarding above.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58928
S4B5 Avant
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RANGE OF USEFUL 'HOW TO's'
The thread below contains a link to a site that lists a whole range of useful 'how to' features. From Clearing the sunroof drains to performing an alignment of the suspension.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=59166
John
The thread below contains a link to a site that lists a whole range of useful 'how to' features. From Clearing the sunroof drains to performing an alignment of the suspension.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=59166
John
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"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"
http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346
"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"
http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346
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- Cruising
- Posts: 2561
- Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:22 am
- Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, UK
- Contact:
Dave
"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"
http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346
"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"
http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346
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DRIVESHAFT CV BOOT REPLACEMENT
Another thread that contains very useful how to information from Shiney Dave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ghlight=cv
Another thread that contains very useful how to information from Shiney Dave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ghlight=cv
REMOVING HAZARD SWITCH/RELAY
Had a problem with my indicators flashing in an odd sequence, left okay - right a lot faster. So going to replace the above. Instructions for replacing this are on AW:
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1783172.phtml
Had a problem with my indicators flashing in an odd sequence, left okay - right a lot faster. So going to replace the above. Instructions for replacing this are on AW:
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1783172.phtml
S4B5 Avant
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