P0016 Incorect corelation fault on Audi RS3 2.5TFSI. Whats the cost to fix it? 

£3000 is nothing for an RS3! I was expecting a higher bill tbh! Good job! Thank you for your honest review about this cars! I have an A8 D3 and probably one day will visit your workshop, hopefully not too soon! I’m really happy with the car overall! Is a tank and still enjoy driving it even though is 18 years old car!

I'm glad to hear he had the gearbox/haldex/brakes done. That was a nearly new car(at 30k miles). They need looking after. Great video Thomas 👌 Cheers, Dave W 👍

That's the first time I've seen an engine hoist used in that manner lmao. Those intake valves look super clean. Makes me want to add port injection to my car

Amazing work, you're obviously a very experienced technical engineer! I would trust you with my RS3! Keep up the great work.

I've had my RS3 for the past 3 years. IE tuned 1000cc Injectors, E85. Hasn't missed a beat, just keeping up with oil/dsg/haldex changes. Stock brakes lasted 30k, tires every other year. Best car ever!

Guy in TR6 thought his exhaust had fallen off as you passed ,the 5 potter sounds lovely,great job but what happened to simple ,you guys are true professionals Fanbloodytastic 👍👨🏻‍🏭

Fantastic video good to see no hidden price tags that goes a long way in my eyes carry on the great work lads👍

Excellent video it nice to see someone who knows what they are doing and cares thank you. Best regards Ken

That old Triumph was a nice spot. I wonder what current cars will be seen in 40 years. 5 cylinder sounds superb, I wonder how different that 5 cylinder is from the one they had in the Audi 80.

I always wanted an RS3, that 5 cylinder was the closest sound to a V8 I thought I could get to. But I somehow managed to get an RS4 Avant with the 4.2L V8 for less than one of these and surprisingly no issues lol. so I'm even happier 😁. Bigger bills if I ever (when) have to do timing chains and I can't really push more HP out of it without doing a turbo or supercharger conversion but I'm happy with 450HP lol.

I think you make a good point about the chain contact with the front cam adjuster. Good informative content on this one. Thank you very much.

Ah yes, the sweet sounds of that Audi 5 in those Group B monsters. What an experience for the ears.

I've had one for 8 years now. It's been perfect - no problems at all in 40k miies. Fantastic car.

Did 65k on a TTRS Daza engine. Engine and gearbox never missed a beat as I had regular oil changes every 5k miles. The one thing to look out for on these engines are the coil packs as they tend to not be replaced on the Daza engine. Once replacing them the engine runs much smoother.

Such a neat, and tidy toolbox. Definitely a sign of a disturbed mind…..

I also call that color a primer, strange that it became so popular, or sold at all. Nice channel.

@VAG Technic. I've got a question. I love your channel and watch all the videos with great pleasure. I hear you say almost all the time "I don't know who designed that, but it's nog properly built etc". What S/RS engine do you find very well built and easy to maintain?

Hi from New Zealand.I really appreciate your content.I own a RS3 8Y and do 7500 km oil changes between the Audi 15000 km recommended oil change.What are your thoughts on the 0-30 oil and why does Audi recommend this?NZ has relatively mild Summers and Winters in the North Island.

I enjoy the uploads. Keep them coming. I also own a RS3 2019 plate under 20k miles now. I enjoy driving it, I warm the car up 1st before putting it through Dynamic / Individual modes & drive fast where possible - not like its stolen etc. I read the differential is very common to go & how both need to be replaced when they do. I'm satisfied the engine structure is soiled within reason.

Amazing skill and knowledge, really surprised about the poor wrap angle on sprocket and now Chinese OEM guides. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍

Another great vid tomas love the rs 3 and great to see whats involved with the 5 cylinder turbo 😊😊

Top job once again, im glad to see its not just me (even after 15years and 100's of timing chain changes) i still worry when first starting it 😂😅and go for a 10mile road test to ensure no issues, i hate comebacks.

One of the best videos you’ve done for a while. Enjoyed this one 👍

I owned an Ara blue rs3 on a 69 plate. An absolutely stunning car. The engine is a masterpiece. Only issue I had was the fuel flap release was sticking. No big deal because I only fuelled it every 2 weeks.

Yellow markings on the timing marks is normal I think, I have seen it on multiple DAZA rebuilds, I think it's a timing mark from the factory to show you where the tool / adjuster was sitting originally.

The OEM Audi brakes seems to suck when driving hard my A5, S7 and R8's stock breaks seem to not do well "When driving like it's stolen" 😅, Love the channel keep up the excellent work 👍

Audio was spot on in this video :) Thx for adjusting it :) Good and entertaining video once again :)

There’s an RS6 4.0 behind!! Are you doing a video on that engine soon??

Interesting to watch, amazing how many components are involved in a modern engine. We need more doggo in the workshop footage please 😁

Good analysis Tomas, maybe if Audi had put another guide on top of the chain between the two cams it would stop the 'wave' in the cam chain forming between them. When are you guys planning to start geting some merch in?

Genuine Audi chain slippers are Chinese!! Jeez, Penny pinching at it's best, I remember up to the early 2000's when VAG put engineering quality before profit!

I have the VW O7K (Mk5 Jetta) that is slightly modified. I LOVE this motor. Yes, it is very dependable. Oil changes, good fuel, prompt services, and this thing will run and run.

Ive never understood the gloss primer thing ,,, ah well each to their own I guess. The bill wasnt crazy for what he got , well done guys.

Brilliant video thanks, keep up the great content

nice work guys those 5 pots sound brilliant 👍👍

Awesome video as usual! Do you happen to know why notification is not working on your channel?

3k for a state of the art job is absolutely fair!!

Love the "primer" comment .... I call it "undercoat"!

Here in Canada they stopped the 5 cylinder Audis....i wish they still were able to and that i could afford one as they seem like they would be loads of fun

Like the way you work, thx for the video. if I wanna check my timing which channel and which values I have to use? Thx

Lol. The primer and clear is a pretty accurate description of the paint. 😂😂

Would it be possible to have the camera at a different refresh rate than the lights? The flickering is horrible. Good video though as always :) Having a b8 s4 im waiting for something to blow up daily lol

oil question i have a 2021 mk8 golf R 16000 miles been going with what vw recommend 504/507 0w30 but motul 504/507 specific oil. i think its to thin am i right should i be using 5w30 ? thank you love the content could watch all day

Your videos are always interesting!!

Making a comment now before watching the rest of the video: Audi/vw = Timing Chain Tensioner issue. Let's see. Do I get a prize? Called it lol. VWs and Audis should come with spare timing chain tensioners and guides in the glovebox. :D

Great video once again. I’m so jealous, the states don’t get that version of the rs3 😢. Can using a thicker oil help for tuned cars versus stock suggested oil.

Did you know the little screws inside the intakes in the head somtimes come loose? You can imagine what damage it does in the cilinder. In RS3-clubs they re-locktite them.

Actually, the chain adjusters where designed very well from the perspective of Audi. They malfunctioned outside the warranty periode

They are infact heated seats :) button near the aircon. Also, if you have an RS3 and you want it "louder", get the Audi sports exhaust (sounds the best of any i've heard) and a CETE valve controller. Then you have the choice!

Good era of reliable Volkswagens and Co end up with golf mk4. My 1.8t still going strong after 200k

My RS3 8v 2019 with opf now 42000 Km . No problems at all. I change the Oil every Year , that’s about 11000 km.

i am nearly Shit my self and spill my drink then You Said Primer with Laquier paint lol

Love this music with your video.

Great video. 8k miles? I owned Hondas before I got my s4 im still in the habit of 2.5k for every change.😂

This proves that aftermarket is sometimes better quality then oem

There shouldnt be plastic in a block just in general?

Can you tell my whith what silicone you work because l have one problem whith 3.0 tdi 3 gen engine all leaking oil between engine and gerbox .

I had the same code on my VAG TDI, Brand shop changed EGR valve/cooler. That of course didn't help. VAG specialist changed a cam sensor. All good from there.

Is TDC for timing on cylinder #5 ,like how vw 2.5 engine are??

Good job guys, you can hear Klouse in the design room now telling Fridtz.."zis is German engineering, ze chain will never jump ze gear, it will easisly do ze 200,000 kilometers'🤦🏼 Vorsprungdorktechnic😂😂

Primer with lacquer my thoughts exactly.

Love your video's, really cool!

You were much more diplomatic about the design of the timing chain setup than I would be, there is not nearly enough "wrap" of the chain around the inlet cam adjuster. Really crap design IMHO.

Whoever i watch one of your videos I come to the conclusion that there are so many workshops that have no f@#£%%^&% clue about the VAG engines

Nice long video great work 👍🏼

and I thought 1.8T and 2.8 engines were nightmares back from 2000 , this is quite complex

Can u give me some feed back on a a3 3.2 v6 my esp light came on can u tell how to fix saw some other videos on youtube with different fixes cheers

Most likely the missing chunk of plastic was caught under riming chain and that why it skipped.

My God. Why does Audi always have issues with timing chain guides? Someone please tell me. How is it possible for a manufacturer to keep getting the same thing wrong?

Is this a non-interference engine?

You gota be brave owning one of them in Brum unless your a gangster/dealer 😂. Epic cars though

Can you say why this happened? The car is almost new….

What year car is this

Great video.

the oil in this was nasty!!!! the driver door - red light flashing...why?

Nice explain....from india

Primer….with lacquer 😂

Where are you located

Just wondering where is that missing/broken plastic piece 😅 probably dusted inside the engine 🎉

Great stuff as always..... need more 🐕 cameos 😅

What car do you drive?

Great content

Additional security install is always a risk even if properly done , they are just not tested thouroughly on all the possible versions of the car. Factor in how often the installation is a hack job and you have the salad as the germans say... would always give a car like that a wide berth.

😂 nevadí že si zabudol timing tool na Slovensku. Stáva sa. Ja stále dačo zabudnem keď tam idem na dovolenku 😂

I want an RS3 now

1900 pounds for a timing chain service, not that bad, I bet an Audi dealer charges a lot more.

Audi is basically designed to fail. They surely would have engineered it differently to allow the chain run a much angle on the vanos (cam adjustor) I once did an A3 which was stripped by an Audi workshop. They quoted the poor owner over R80000 (about $4000). I did the car in half the amount. The funny thing was that the cause of the problem was a broken chain guide which costs about R113 ($6) from Audi.

Good video

as an owner of a volvo with an early t5 engine, only audi could take a 5cyl and make it that difficult to work on!!!

I was right about the PCV. Now give me half of the R8.

Disappointing that you didn't use your indicators on that roundabout as I got the impression that you weren't that type of person.

Wuaoooo life cool

Audi never figured out how to design a reliable timing chain system. They need to fire their engineering manager. They've done a LOT of stupid things in the past with the design of their plastic parts, like B6 A4 glovebox and center armrest hinges being designed to break.

if audi had any brains they would release more cars with this engine.

Must say, 28,000 miles and needing semi-major engine repairs ... hmmmm

We will abuse the vehicle unfortunately 😂😂😂

At least the Audi 4 & 5 petrol engines have port & direct injection so you don't have to deal with carbon build up but still in the 🇺🇸 they only come with direct injection 😔

that thing def has more than 27k on it lol

Hello

over $$2.5k job easy