AudiWorld Forums

A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

putting in a hfc, can i do all the work without a lift?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-02-2008, 09:10 AM
  #1  
New Member
Thread Starter
 
4rings1.8cT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
putting in a hfc, can i do all the work without a lift?
4rings1.8cT is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 09:16 AM
  #2  
AudiWorld Super User
 
@wesome's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
yep ... long extension/wobble extension will make life easier
@wesome is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 09:28 AM
  #3  
Banned
 
ModifiedA4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 34,209
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
the cat/dp joint is hell.
ModifiedA4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 09:44 AM
  #4  
New Member
Thread Starter
 
4rings1.8cT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
how long of an exten? and can i do the work without using a lift or ramps?
4rings1.8cT is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 09:48 AM
  #5  
Banned
 
ModifiedA4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 34,209
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default all i can tell you is that it sucks. alot.
and that the cat nuts are welded on. do not try to undo them. that makes the job suck more. alot more.

if you remove the heat shield over the axle you dont really need an extension, but a large varity of wrenches and sockets helps.
ModifiedA4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 09:49 AM
  #6  
FAQ Author
 
BSK auf Arbeit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,984
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default
yeah.. remove the axle cv joint cover on the passenger to make more space to work
BSK auf Arbeit is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 10:00 AM
  #7  
WJM
AudiWorld Super User
 
WJM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 13,474
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
you need the front on jackstands or ramps
WJM is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 09-02-2008, 10:00 AM
  #8  
AudiWorld Super User
 
@wesome's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
soak that **** in pb blaster too... for a long a$$ time
@wesome is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 10:09 AM
  #9  
Banned
 
ModifiedA4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 34,209
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
ramps were not high enough imho. but i was on a creeper.
ModifiedA4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2008, 10:13 AM
  #10  
AudiWorld Super User
 
@wesome's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default On a downhill with ramps you would be high enough. I did it using jackstands
in a parking lot... not fun; but doable
@wesome is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: putting in a hfc, can i do all the work without a lift?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:47 PM.