How to replace the turbo charger, tail pipe smoking, bad trubo. Audi A4 - VOTD 

I watched this once, and then when my turbo came i just watched a step, paused, watched the next step, paused, and about 3 hours later I had the turbo out. I feel like it took me so long because A: it was 29 degrees and my fingers were freezing. And B: I discovered alot more bad hoses along the way than the audi you fixed so I was careful to document and make notes of what went where since I had to track down hose parts and knew I wouldnt be putting it back together any time soon. But man this video was easy to understand and walked me perfectly through the process. Thank you sir!

Not sure what it was about this video but I love that you just did the install and brought us along for the ride, learning as you went along. Felt really relatable and easy to understand, definitely using this video in the future!

Thank you for this guide. I've got more than enough tools to do this, but I thought I would have to pull the front end. You;ve just saved me a lot of time for when I do mine here soon.

Alway enjoy your DIY videos robert. I started watching when I had an volvo 850 turbo. Now I have 1997 Audi A4. It has 300K and the motor and turbo are rock solid. It was given to me 5 years ago and i have spent $3000 in DIY parts over 5 years $50 a month average. Was well taken care of and runs like a brand new car. One of the few parts i hadn't changed was that coolant hose that you did last before pulling the turbo. The 97's have a hose clamp on the engine, that 10mm bracket bolt, and the turbo banjo connection is a 19mm bolt. All the other vlog instruction I found made it appear as if I had to remove the turbo to replace it. You saved me a lot of work because as usual you very clearly show the parts, and I knew where to look because of your video. Thanks man. I'm a subscriber, and you videos always get a like from me. I haven't seen one yet that I haven't appreciated. btw- one tool that has been a lifesaver for me that I used inthe 19mm bolt is the Husky 100-position (locking flex head ratchet). 100-position ratchets are a must have.

Ty very much for making this video I got it pretty well out myself except I didn't see the oil return line. Love watching your videos. Your videos even helped me out back in my old Volvo 850 days too. Keep up the good work.

Very detailed and informative, after watching this video I did mine the very next morning... helped me out a lot, thanks!

Bless you brother. I really need to take some off time in order to replace mine. Real easy now that I can watch your video.

Salem Oregon, 2000 A6 Quattro 2.7T, my cabin smells of oil and gas, in front of the vehicle in the bottom one hose in each side THERE'S oil in each hose, I've seen several videos and yours is the closest SO I'M GOING TO TRY WORKING ON TURBOS... THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS AND I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH 🤟⚽✌️

I’m going to attempt to replace my turbo tomorrow and I’m going to use this video as a guide💪🏾

Your video helped a lot .I found it easier to remove oil and coolant lines from the engine then put them on new turbo . Also my friend when it comes to removing studs just double nut them and tighten together the studs come out undamaged

I narrowed my lack of power, random smoke smell in engine compartment, oil wet spot near the turbo intercooler just before the engine's intake manifold and most importantly that missing turbo hissing sound you get when accelerating. I figured my turbo was the culprit, I have a 2000 VW Passat 1.8T but I'll be dammed if it ain't the same dog gone set up if not the same parts that were on that Audi. Well anyway your video came in very handy to concur my suspicion and wanted to say thanks and also thanks for the technical tips!

Many blessings upon you Sir Robert! keep on Keeping on!

Great Video! Thank for that guide, looking forward to do mine in the winter months. Greetings from Germany!

Awesome work. You have inspired me to do more of my own repair work.

Thanks Robert this really helped out. Do expect to buy a few hose clamps and replace some hoses, in my case the line from the turbo to the N75 valve had been rubbing against something and almost wore through, 4" long 5mm on one end and 6mm on the other, silicone. I could only get it from the dealer for $50! also the coolant supply line was swollen and soft after 120k, so did that as well. Things get hot down there!

Thanks great video and very informative as I have to change my turbo as getting a lot of blue smoke and been advised its the seals on my turbo so it has given me some ideas but only thing is mine is a toyota lucida japenese import but I am going to have a go as I am not a mechanic but I have did a few things so the turbo is going to be my biggest project to date thanks again

Now that's what I've been looking for. Greetings from Poland :)

To get the studs out, you can use two of the nuts. Thread them both on the stud, then tighten the two nuts together, then use the lower nut to unscrew the stud. The nuts pinch together and will let you take off the stud. Great video though! Cheers

Thanks for this guide. You helped me out a lot. :) Cheers mate.

Great video. Tip on the studs the nuts i had for em broke but m10 1.5 nuts from a hardware store worked beautifully.

My hat is off to you. That job was a mess but with perseverance, you completed. Hope the car started just fine.

Like a Boss. Great video. 5 Stars.

Great Video. How long do you estimate it would take to replace a 2008 A4 2.0 Audi turbo for an average guy? Thanks

Well done robert, that was a bloody pain in the butt!!. I would have ran away sceaming with my hands in the air lol :-). Thats not what i would call fun, hope he appreciated your hard work.

Great video! Thank you so much!

You should also add a bucket full of patience to your tools list for this job LOL

Great Videos. The play in the New turbo is normal. It will go away with oil pressure 😉

Thx. Nice tutorial.

nice vid wish it was a 2.7t still trying to figure away to do it without taking engine out

Whats the name of the Harbor Freight tool that is "a must"? I must have it, although I have already completed this job. It is definitely a 3.5 out of 5 difficulty.

you are a true blessing,robert

Hi, my automatic 2007 audi a4 2.0L turbo has some acceleration issues. From a stop the rpm goes up to 4000 rpm before it changes gear from 2nd to 3rd. The rpm just goes high but car is very slow. It struggles going up a slight incline. I have code P0016 and P0459. The car starts and idles fine. Runs good at high speed on highway. Can this be a bad turbo, transmission or timing? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

You do good Robert..

Not only are those cars over engineered but they have vacuum hoses in some of the most inaccessible places on the car as you have seen. So what most guys do on those is they'll replace all the hoses at once since they all go bad with age. I would've replaced those studs also because they will break at some point, so you may wanna let the owner know about that if he plans on keeping the car. The timing belt & water pump is an even bigger job on this car because the whole front end of the car has to come apart to access it including the bumper

Hello Robert, I just bought a used turbo for my 2001 passat and is about to attempt at installing it myself. When you did this, did you have to put oil in the turbo first or no?

Hi I was wondering if someone could tell me something I have an Audi A3 sports 2014 I was wondering if the turbo system went would it stop the car starting I've been told that if the turbo goes the pistons will fill up with oil is this what happens if a turbo goes I do not have much knowledge about engines but I am trying to learn so any information would help me great nearly thank you very much 2014 diesel

Thx for the guide =)

Thanks for sharing need to work on them angles

I have a 2007 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 that is releasing white smoke when it reaches 2000 rpm.. I was wondering if this turbo you replaced fixed the problem and if so, where did he order the new turbo from?

Just bought 3 days ago. a 2003 a4 avant tiptronic 260 000km quattro $ 950 canadian dollarS RED in colour.... I cant stop driving it. I need tires.... Lol

Are there any type of washers necessary for the oil line under the coolant one, it is leaking and causing massive white smoke out of exhaust when i start the car

Hey thanks for video ! i have one question ? I have a 2 mm oil syringe when I bought the turbine how can i use it ??

That busted “air pump” hose. Where can I find those at?

Hi where upu getting oil pressure low warming?

Do you have to pull the engine to replace a turbo on these? I have an opportunity to buy a 2001 A6 very clean in and out for $600 but needs new turbo. Is it worth it you think?

I have an Audi a5 2.0 tfsi which is burning oil, audi has already replaced the pistons and con rods etc, but i'm still getting blue smoke and when i check the plugs only cylinder 3 has oil on the plug??? audi is now telling me its the tubo and its £1860 to replace will the turbo cause it to burn in only one cylinder????? keeping in mind it was cylinder 3 burning excessive oil before they changed all pistons

dude next time when you do studs just put 2 nuts on and tighten the top on on the bottom and turn the bottom bolt to put the studs out correctly. sorry great video minus that no need for a pipe wrench lol

hello Robert I recently changed the turbo on my 2001 passat it was smoking real bad. Now I started up an it sounds fine but once it goes on high rpms it starts to tick. I seen other videos where it was the cam tensioner. my question is do you think it is the cam tensioner or is it my oil pump not having enough pressure?

More videos on a4 1.8T’s!!

Do you know how to install a turbo on a 2002 Audi A4 3.0 liter which is naturally aspirated?

I attempted everything you showed in video. Some things were left out. The Allen key sizes don’t work and no way of showing how to pull the bracket that holds the turbo in. Been on this since last Saturday 🤦🏾‍♂️

ALL turbo internal rotating assembly's when not under operation , the fin's shaft assembly will have play until oil pressure from the engine oil pump fill's the shaft bearing centering them. ALL of them that's why they have a oil pressure line from the pump going to them. Use stud remover's and the stud's won't break. ASE certified and Factory trained for over 25 year's.

Where are you located

My Audi sounds like a diesel can it be the turbo that needs to be replaced?

my English is weak , but ,1. ! fill with oil ! with a syringe , turbo oil channel , manually turn the turbo a few times before starting the engine, 2. start the engine on the starter without coils, three times so that the oil will fill the channels, 3. start the engine normally 4. in this engine change the oil and filters regularly what 6213 mil ( 10000km) 5. the engine is very good, durable, but you need to take care of it a bit , average fuel consumption 1,85 galon / 62 mil. Greetings: ru-vid.com (Militarna Pasja) from Poland

Do you really think? That your common Joe Blow 🍃 ! Will be able to complete 💯 this repair? With out Blowing up the Engine 😅.

Who let country mike Tyson narrate this video?

Hi robert

damn could of at least cleaned the lines off a little with some degreaser lol. and if you use the two nut method to remove studs you wont damage them haha