Ivan should be able to afford a good vacation after fixing this Audi 😂

Customer's wife called - husband ran off to Bahamas with girlfriend.... Nevermind fixing the car....

YOU CAN START A WHOLE NEW CHANNEL WITH THIS ONE CAR

This Audi is one strange bird. Nothing on that thing is “normal”. Kudos for you and your skills tackling this monster Ivan.

Ivan, you've been killing it with this series. Really enjoying the content. Merry Christmas!

I couldn’t believe that new blower motor had a loose washer in it! So much for quality control.🤔

Zebrano is the name Audi used back then for the fancy wood :). In terms of the ECU, you should see some of the mods/chips people make for the older 10vt cars. Very interesting stuff! What you dont see is the moisture trap which should be just a bit before the hose meets the ECU. Anyone who is an enthusiast but has not worked on these because they are intimidated need to watch these videos. Amazing how simple some stuff is when you break it down. I've said it before, but these things are amazing highway/road trip cars. The only thing this one is "missing" would be the front sport seats. The comfort seats are ok but the sports are extra bolsterous and more comfy. Looks like Ivan has given the green light for more older Audi's to invade his shop! :D

Ivan, you HAVE to tell us the final billed amount for this car! I think we are all curious!!

Hey Ivan, love this series. Would you ever consider giving us a toolbox tour?

This Audi is a treasure trove of content. Great diags and repairs. Thanks Ivan. and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Ivan: This is(different)". Saying it nicer. Also Ivan: It all came apart and was actually fixed fairly easily in the long run. Funny how that happens... I've ridden and raced dirt bikes all my life. I've had pretty much every brand of Japanese bike and some Euro bikes. Yes, the Euro bikes are put together somewhat differently(but the converse can be said if you went the other direction). I currently run a Vintage National cross country series and have Husqvarna bikes. Funny thing is, parts are readily available for the Huskys and they're pretty easily fixed with general 'stuff'. I have much harder time getting parts for the Suzukis, that we're much more plentiful here in the States back in the day. Fixing them can be more of a problem today. Also, those that own the Kawasaki KLR650 love to complain about KTMs having problems, yet they readily talk about their prowess in fixing age old problems the KLR continually had that were never addressed by Kawasaki. Seems kinda funny when you stop and think about it. Then the rest of the Japanese crowd complains about the cost of KTMs, then you see them putting thousands of dollars into tuners and suspension work on their 'cheaper' bikes, then 6 months to a year later they're selling them because they can't make it into a KTM. It all depends on your perspective when you look at things. Ivan was able to fix up a 32 year old vehicle that sat for quite a while. Yes, it took time and some patience working on something he was unfamiliar with and that unfamiliarity caused some frustration, but it was fixed with general mechanical know how. I'm sure it cost the guy a good bit to have Ivan do all that, but considering what new vehicles cost, especially EVs, well... It was a drop in the bucket. Good luck replacing the batteries in an EV 32 years from now(and even presently when your Hyundai Ioniq hits a minor object in the roadway 😉).

This guy is going to have way more in this car than he could ever get out of it. He's just going to have to drive his investment out of it! Thanks Ivan!

I just knew that the dirty, gunky fuel tank was going to be an issue right there at the strainer on the fuel pump. Just watch a few episodes of Vice Grip Garage to see how critical it is to have a clean fuel tank. 😅

This Audi is the gift that keeps on giving. The ECU uses MAP, which replaced AFM…most modern cars now use MAF.

Ivan this is your classic never ending story.

This Audi reminds me of the very old SNL skit "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave". Thanks Ivan

Euros really aren’t my thing, but strangely the more of these I watch the more I find myself liking this car. It’s actually pretty cool and in great shape for its age.

Oh, Ivan... feeling your pain. Back in the 80's I had a 5 cyl diesel Audi 5000. Beautiful car, much like a Mercedes to drive and great interior. But not easy to work on. To replace the heater core required a similar operation. That blower box was glued in and so hard to reach in that space it took much sweat and hours to detach. The only good part of that job was when I went to the dealer to pick up the new core I special ordered the cashier wanted only $80 instead of the HUNDREDS they told me when I ordered it. Being honest I said, "are you sure?" She confirmed the price and I was out the door with a big smile on my face, very relieved as money was tight. You rock, man!

The washer works, the engine runs good, gauges need a little work, but it's starting to look better already. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's not the train! Good one Ivan.

The fact that ypu can laugh at a complete lack of quality control is impressive, Ivan. I would have lost it at that loose washer rattling around.

Let your customer know that if he's going to replace the wheel bearing or struts at some-point he may want to convert those UFO brake rotors at that time from a different year Audi / VW to get away from these parts he will have a hard time finding. I believe, if memory serves me right there are other VW/Audi options that you can convert the struts / wheel bearing / Brake system from as easy as swapping it all over. I'm sure someone online has mentioned this. I remember my dad did it some time ago for a customer (neighbour) in the mid 1990's. But as my late father is no longer with us, I can't ask him.

That’s not a repair, that’s a career ☺️🤓

My last new car purchase, came down to Audi or Toyota. Went with the Toyota. Thx Ivan for confirming I made the right choice. PS once i learned about the Audi "service configuration", which entails removing the front bumper, I was out. Might as well toss $2k out the window every time you drive by the dealer.

Just some trivia: The Chrysler products from the mid 1980s had the MAP sensor built into their logic modules, which resided in the same place as this Motronic unit. They ran a vacuum line to it.

I have done heater cores on those, lot of fun! You Do Not have to remove dash. Great job as always my friend.

I can't fathom how closely the ECU manufacturer must work with the vehicle manufacturers to get the computers right! I tried to help a friend with a '96 Dodge Dakota, and like the Audi, it didn't have an OBDII connector. It did have some diagnostics you could access by turning the key 3 times quickly.

Ivan, if that cluster becomes too much of a headache tell your guy to go to someone like Clusters by Litke. He's in Warren OH and rebuilds the german clusters. It might be worth it to just convert the whole IP to new LED gauges. Great series!

One of my daughters had a Chevy Vega with rusty fuel tank, so I removed the tank drained out the gas flushed it out with water, put in a can of lye and filled it with water after a couple of hours I emptied it out and then washed it out and the tank was like new, no more fuel filter problems.

Seeing a lot of comments here that need rethinking. Ivan is showing this series, not only to teach (God forbid people learn something new), but also had the heart to take on this project for someone who wants to bring an older car back to life and not have a payment (while also learning what it took to repair). If you want to purchase a new vehicle every 3-5 years perhaps watch Scotty Kilmer. He has tons of “advice” for you.

Nice catch! New parts that require intensive care get a bench stop. The owner must be second guessing this unit but no doubts it will be an exciting conclusion. Merry Christmas!

The owner of this Audi is a legend‼️💯

Man,you are a genius!!!. Thanks for all your helpful videos.

On the mechanical odometers, you can usually disassemble it and move the wheels to the correct mileage. I was able to do that on a Mazda RX7 1980 speedometer with no trouble at all.

Awesome video series Ivan, thoroughly enjoying. Goes well with popcorn !

I got to watch on my first day of Christmas vacation.

Real progress. Thanks Ivan!

AUDI. Always Under Diagnostic Investigation... Lol. Ivan, so amazing your professional skill, diagnosis, and patience on this car! Great series!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

That craftsman ratchet on the bench by the clusters is a match for you as you are a true craftsman~keep up the great work Ivan👍

This project parallels my own experience on a 944 that sat for 8 years. Fun times.

Again great Audi Video Ivan .. for the fuel tank look into a fuel bladder insert that might be cheaper option and the only option if the fuel tank has that much rust and crap inside the tank its only a matter of time before the fuel tank will start with a bunch of pin holes all over the place and start leaking gas then you will have no choice but to replace the fuel tank

In 1986 my mom bought a 5000 S and paid $36,000! Sweet car but thankful that she bought a crazy extended warranty. Over $16,000 in repairs in four years! A deer did it in!

I'm absolutely loving this restoration project. Thank you so much for sharing the experience with us. Now, about draining the tank. If you have a fluid exchange pump, those work wonders. If not, they are fairly inexpensive. There is no easy way to salvage a rusty tank. But you could help it along until a replacement if found. Once it's drained out, you could use some blue shop towels to wipe it down and use compressed air to completely dry it out. Use a stiff plastic or brass brush to loosen up the rusty bits and vacuum the rust out.

I was joking about this being a 12 part series for the 12 days of Christmas.. But it might actually happen. :)

Ivan, this is beautiful work as always. That said, you are starting to succumb to the profane talk that so many mechanics use in the shop. I'm going to take exception to that. I tend to recommend really excellent, informative channels to homeschool groups for their kids to watch. I can't do that with folks who have to mix sexual innuendo into their teaching.

Great channel! My -94 VW T4 also have a vacuum line attached to the ECU.

Ivan your videos are great and hope you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year

Wow...awesome job...

Ivan. This real car repair using basic skills to diagnose and repair often win no parts required. You are redefining the 12 days of Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas!

Adding some Gumout with Regane (PEA) will help clean a fuel system. Chevron Techron probably will do the same. I mix some Gumout with the gas in all of my lawn tools and they start much better after sitting a while. It cleared up a miss in my outboard FI 2 stroke. It helps keep the carbs clean on my antique carbed motorcycles.

The epic saga continues.....

Merry Christmas to you and your family, sir. Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2024. Thank you for the entertaining education.

Nice work

Worked for a major auto company for 30 years. 6 of which was in the engine control group. Never could have imagined a vacuum line anywhere near the engine controller. Crazy stuff..

That hose at the ecm is a boost pressure sensor. If you open the ecm. You can swap the fuel and ignition chip along with the boost sensor with a soldering iron. We did that on my brother's old one. And swapped the turbo. Ended up just shy of 500 horse. That car would rip the tires loose at 4th gear when you hit the boost. It's a beast. I would love to find one to own today. I miss that car! Actually have some pictures if you want to see?

Hi Ivan great videos I have been learning so much about diagnostics on autos from your videos. I have question and if you do not mind me asking, could you please tell all of us how many shop hours you have in on that Audi. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Best part of the audi job is your growing familiarity with the vehicle. He won't be able to go to anyone else!

Ooohhh, the sound of those 5 cylinders 😍

Ivan, to say you were only 5 years old when this Audi model came out how on earth did you find the knowledge to fix all this problems. You are definitely a (Guru Person) like your friend Keith. Beyond belief that you are fixing the car for this customer. Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.

A gift that keeps on giving... BTW Ivan, area 51 is looking for a few good men. You would be a perfect fit. Maybe reverse engineer some alien technology.

I'm looking for something special on this one because it's the _Eight Maids A-Milking_ episode.

Amazing car! Weird car! Not sure what to say. My brother had about a 1982 Audi 5000 here in Canada. At the time, an inline 5 cyl was not common. The average garage would open the hood, look at that 5 cyl, and close it up and say go somewhere else.

I know I mentioned it already. But you couldn't pay me enough to deal with this craziness.

Keep om trucking! , several aftermarket EFI systems have map sensor built into their control.

From about 1976 on certain engines until 1989 Chrysler had what was called "Spark Control Computer" and later "Lean Burn" computers attached to the air cleaner on their V-8 engines. (On the Police cars the computer was inside the car.) There was a vacuum line that attached to the computer. So, this Audi is the quirkiest car you have ever seen? This coming from someone who has worked in a 966? Yes, a Zaporozhets (ZAZ) 966. I get the impression you might be getting tired of messing with this thing. GREAT VIDEO!

Merry Christmas Ivan, Looks like you had a busy summer with the Audi.

He's got to be approaching 5 grand on diag not to mention the parts. He's definitely spent more than car worth he must love this thing!

You have great access to the fuel tank from the top. Didn’t understand why it wasn’t cleaned out in the first video.

SEEMS THIS IS A CHRISTMAS 2027 MARATHON

I'm sure if you weren't getting KZfaq clicks you'd have pushed this car off a cliff... Alternately, this car will likely qualify as a future donor car. You have incredible persistence and patience

When I started out as an engineer, my mentor insisted that I should include repair/reassembly tools in my assembly designs. Sometimes people design for repair sometimes not.

WD40 is good stuff but you must have a different version than what we get in Australia. Our WD40 dries out over time so is no good for permanent lubrication.

Also old fuel injected classic beetles we had here in Mexico have the map sensor integrated into the ecu! Very long hose from the engine to the ecu!

After you get this to 100% it will still be a car I would never want to own or drive. I wonder how much a foreign car shop or dealer would charge for all these repairs. Several thousand for sure.

I get the feeling that this customer is going to be a regular with his Audi even after you finish.

I had a similar issue with the mileage. When i swap the mileage i had to manually crank over the numbers to match original mileage

The Audi is a large part of my morning routine now. What will I do when its over? Ho HO HO. Merry Christmas Ivan

It would great to know how many hours this project took and appoximate value of parts. Your patience is amazing. Following you from Jakarta.

Blower wheels rotate so the vanes “cut” the air like a salad shredder blade. Even though it looks like the air would be deflected inward toward the center of the wheel, instead it’s flung “forward” and follows the curved blower housing around and out the discharge. It will work a little if you reverse the wheel so the vanes don’t cut the air as it rotates, but output is about 1/3 to 1/2 of normal.

I had a 1984 Volvo 245 wagon. It had a vacuum line going into the ECU which operated a diaphram

If it were mine I would have towed it to the nearest salvage yard crusher a long time ago....LOL

A washer in the new fan motor, how unlucky is that, but you fished it out :-D I expected the wash/wiper motor to be stone dead. Hopefully the mileometer and fuel gauge will behave. Perhaps the road vibration will keep them moving.

Fuel tank clean proposition. Drain, remove pump for access. partially fill with soapy water and then try to brush inside somehow. Shop vac to remove soapy water, then rinse just water, shop vac. Clean rag then compressed air to dry. Just a suggestion. Obviously a new tank new tank would be best. Thanks for the videos!

The chap who assembled the new blower motor was POSITIVE he'd put that thrust washer on before he went for lunch. Back from lunch and he can't find it anywhere.

Thanks

Thinking about it for a bit now I believe the only way to insure there will no longer be problems with the fuel tank would be to replace it. Probably unobtainium. God luck sir. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

Wait a minute, I'm just starting to watch this series for the first time now in Part 8....should I just take this as a public service announcement as to why you shouldn't buy an Audi and just skip the first 7 videos? Lol, just kidding....love your channel Ivan!

Ivan, you should know by now, nothing spins freely on this car, it spins expensively! ;)

Gas tank repair shop is probably the "best" option

I wonder how high the customer's tab is now running... And you still have problems to solve. Expensive Christmas special, Ivan :-)

OMG this guy has spent a fortune on this car!

I think the smart looking red Audi wagon would look good with a Pine Hollow Service Vehicle hand painted sign on both side rear windows. I can see it now, nice gold script lettering with a shaded Forrest green accent. 💚 😊 Let's be real an old Audi needs a full time mechanic as the owner.

I had a car that developed a fuel delivery problem, something in the tank. Replaced three or four filters in the span of two tank fulls then it stopped. The characteristics were similar to the Audi: wouldn't run at higher rpm or added load. So ... maybe the fuel screen and filter will eventually eliminate the debris in the tank but not an ideal method of cleaning {unless you're looking for a project)

Beware of those rear calipers..When they start to fail/seize they can drag on the disc/overheat and boil the fluid. Ask me how I know. Great work.

Why would anyone want to go through this trouble to fix this junk car? Why would you want to go through all the hassle to do it? There is no way that you can charge the customer for your time. For KZfaq videos? You have more patience than anyone I have ever seen. You must enjoy the challenge of problem solving. I own two wonderful Toyota hybrid vehicles that are 6 and 11 years old. They look and run like new but if I have undiagnosed problems, I am coming to your shop! I greatly admire your persistence and patience!

This car owner must have just won the lottery😆

The owner of this car loves it.

Last time I saw a MAP sensor in the engine computer was the mid-70s Cadillac analog multi-port fuel injection. Used through 1979 in the Seville.

Happy Holidays to PHAD.

I admit many features from that car are just insane. For example those ufo brake disks! Never seen or heard about that but I've seen vacuum line in the PCM. I have it on FSO Polonez with 1.4L english engine supplied by Rover company. So I belive that all Rovers from 90s had that feature😊 It just had MAP sensor bulit in it.

More enjoyable than 9 seasons of Seinfeld.