FIXING MY AUDI Q7 FOR FREE!! AUDI WANTED £10,000!!!
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2022
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In today's video we diagnose and fix the air suspension fault with my Audi Q7, now it should pass MOT!! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
50 years ago a good mechanic would have happily diagnosed the issue correctly and charged you a few hours labour to do what you just did. Today, being a mechanic generally means (obviously not all) learning how to use a diagnostic machine to tell you what parts you need to order and then just swap. Far too much of a throw-away society today IMO. Good job well don pal !!
Can't remember the last time I plugged in a diagnostic, only for it to tell me a sensor has broken...now you mention it, what is the point, it can save time and effort, but personally I've found the system just reports back on itself making the entire thing redundant.
💯 agree. We’re very lucky to have a polish mechanic who very old school. Doesn’t sell you anything you don’t need and pretty much refurbs stuff that can be. TBF only really bible as he charges a ‘fair’ hourly rate and works for himself at home, so very few overheads 👍🏻
To be fair 50 years ago Audi would never have dreamt of designing this garbage to begin with so mechanics then didn’t have to deal with poorly engineered over complicated rubbish.
The early 2000’s were a happy medium where good mechanical knowledge + modern diagnostic tools good get you very far with with diy. With the most recent vehicles you’re useless u have to seek mechanic or dealership because vehicles are way too complicated now
If you took this to a mechanic 50 years ago it'd take him an hour to figure out how to open the door.
Never install o-rings dry, always use oil or assembly fluid to prevent drying out and leaking.
Agree Chris
Molykote 55 O-ring grease is your only man!
Amazing fix! The stealerships will always rob you blind when it comes to their “oh you want a simple circle of rubber? Oh wait that’s £10k! Honestly you’re right about that being theft.
My wife's Q7 does this over the course of a week ... you've cheered me right up! NO way would I drop £10k on a £5k 2008 car but she loves it ... now I can get brownie points for the price of a spritz bottle and an afternoon of my time.
You’ll get a pass for a night out for that son👍
she might even let you have the world..
@@homeofthelazygamer6173 🤣
Great result. O rings are easily found in seal and gasket suppliers. Also a light smear of grease can help the o ring work
Fair Play Dean just shows you what you can save in this throw away society. Proper Mechanic great video keep them coming
As a gas emergency engineer that finds and fixes gas leaks on a daily basis I found this video hugely satisfying…. Fingers crossed that’s the end of the matter! She will make a good car to keep Dean. Nice work bud.
These are the best videos Dean, just love your approach to fixing stuff. 👍🏻
This is incredible! So many issues with cars at actually due to cheap small parts yet most garages replace whole units/kits because they don’t know what the problem is.
They know what the problem is, but company policy is to not repair, just replace. It's one of the BIG issues of the automobile industry.
Don’t you get a great sense of satisfaction when you fix something for free and it works. Brilliant job.
Good work Dean. Nice to see someone else actually trying to fix things rather than just replace. I literally save thousands every year by doing this.
Great fix Dean, I think I was like a few others ducking when you drove the Q7 in the workshop, it's nice when something goes right for you 👍👍😷😷
Now that’s what I call a fantastic save and well executed diagnosis and amazing that those ring seals still worked, I bet Audi just love ❤️ you Dean 😂👍🏻, good video mate.
As I don't have my own workshop / garage you just explained the precise reason I don't own an Audi. The sales team behave like they're doing you a favour and the cost of parts (beyond the basket they used for fleet sales quotes) just leaves me incredulous... Nice Job. I'm sure if you had the time, you could have identified and sourced that 'O' ring. Great channel, thanks for posting.
I worked delivering parts for VAG group. Saw the invoices. Legalized bank robbery.......
Some lads are just born great engineers. Really enjoy watching how easy you make it all look, pretty sure I would struggle with most of what you do.
Top job. I was recently told by Dealership that my EGR valve needed replacing. I studied about it, the system and took it off, dismantled it, cleaned the soot off the part and reassembled.. Car milage back to normal and saved me the estimated 550euros for a new one which i did not need. These “ stealerships” are criminal money making machines.. shocking.. great job Mister!!!!
The best tip given to me by an old spanner regarding any rubber seals is to soak them in transmission oil over night & it reconstitutes the rubber to make a better seal👍
What a superb vid, love the fact you found a solution, this is so helpful for any q7 owner, I had same issue with with Mercedes R class . Brilliant free fix
Alloy oxidisation just pushing it apart! Happens on lots of stuff. Abs sensors on peugeot spring to mind. Remove, clean, thin layer of grease to stop or slow it down in future and refit! Nice work, mate! I'll remember this for the future.
Great fix, Dean. I would have done the same as you did. (always looking for the cheap & cheerful alternative) 😊. Great result.
Replacement parts in stock, for similar project. With not a so easy fix. 👍👍
Any engineering supplies place could get those new O rings Dean, worth smearing them with silicon grease upon re assembly, great fix though 👍 Imagine how many Q7's are going to the scrapman once these bags start leaking but folks not realising it's such an easy fix
Your video skills are getting better and better, great video, so interesting!
Wow, what a result for free! I wonder how many Q7's have been written off because of the fear about how much this issue is to fix? Brilliant video, looking forward to the next video on the Q7.
Proper engineering with a correct diagnosis and repair well done👌👌
I am looking forward to seeing the Q7 fixed ! Great fix on the car. This must inspire Q7 owners to also fix the air suspension them selves. No money for the stealership, daylight robbery ! I have stopped calling the Audi stealer, better for my heart and blood pressure. Prices are absolutely criminal. Love your videos. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Really enjoying the series on this mate great videos keep them coming. Handy aswell after just buying one myself. Hopefully you end up keeping it and using it for your job instead of the pick up 👍🏼
The last few words you spoke are absolutely frightening.
I love Audi's and have considered getting one as I am informed they rust less than many other makes, but this is absolutely frightening for many owners.
Great work, now you should start your own workshop repairing Audi vehicles and probably make a fortune.
Excellent video and keep them coming!
I watch a lot of car guys and I love how you explain things and explain what research you need to do and it’s good Bevause I’m starting mechanics it’s really a passsion but I have no knowledge on it what do ever tbh just went back to college I wish I did it younger I like it when I see people genuine like you leavening new things all the time
Dean you will not be a favourite down at the Audi centre but will however be a star with many Q7 owners. You definitely have my vote and exemplify the difference between a mechanic and a "fitter".
It won’t make a difference because no one with an 8 year old and older Q7 will spend 10k on suspension anyway.
My comment was actually referring to your "theft" remarks when you were describing the cost of the suspension units. Hope their lawyers don't watch your channel Dean.
@@davidg2073 not selling a simple O-Ring and instead forcing you to spend £2800 for a complete unit which isn’t required is basically theft 🤷🏼♂️
I agree completely and admire you for having the guts to say so publicly. I on the other hand have had my own costly brushes with corporate lawyers that has instilled a more cautious approach regardless of any apparent injustice.
Great fix Dean, I always use silicone grease to help prolong the life of o rings..
Wishing you well 👍
Changed rear air bellows on a 5 series touring, good quality parts off Ebay for £80 a pair. Work took just three hours, fiddly but relatively straightforward. BMW wanted £2k for the same job! Eighteen months on and no issues....Lesson learnt.
From Germany.
Bought my daughter a 15 year old Audi A2. Spent countless hours saving limitless 1000's of Euros by DIY and not going to AUDI. So your videos were priceless for me. Great work. Keep sending. Regards.
Absolutely awesome video mate! Covered everything related to the complicated Q7 suspension including cost of new parts and how to save £££££ 👌👌👌
I hope as many people as possible see this, great work Dean and great video keep the content coming
Yet again really well designed, great work mate & you saved a shed load of money, Rj in Oz
Genius. You are the English Car Wizard! Todays top vid on yt!
Loved watching the revival of this q7, wish I got a good deal as you did!
Very well made video..not a boring segment at all..
and a great job on the car 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice to watch a mechanic at work rather than a fitter.
A great video - thanks for sharing. My son has just bought one of these & now has the same issues.
No guesses on who is going to fix it for him (Dad) me & I will definitely be following your repair procedures.
Great video & now hooked on your channel 😂
I can’t believe that they had a quote for 10k and you’ve just had to clean up the O rings for free. What a fix
Haunted with this suspension issue and pricey repairs. Thanks for this great videos - I may change my mind to keep my 2008 Q7.
What a result.
Well done dean.
Well done Dean. Very satisfying fix and for nought! Personally I would be inclined to take the fronts off and give them a good clean too.
Great fix! Awesome savings. Hope to see more of the q7 soon! I think there is some moisture in the compressor, maybe the dry filter is too old.
Happy days deano! £1000 and no money to fix. Can't get better then that. Enjoyed this video m8. Good job 👏🏻 👍
Hi Dean, O rings of the size you have on your air suspension are readily on line, or local engineering suppliers. O rings can take a set so are not as effective when reusing, and yes always use a suitable grease to help with resealing as per Snoppy. Nice fix as usual.
Chuffed for you dude. Well done. Great work.
Got to love the £ free fix’s. Well done 👏🏽
wow what a result well done Dean,,have a great week and see you in the next one,,👌👌✌
Thank you for the videos . Very helpful and can save some money. I'm going to get the Q7 3.0 TDI around weeks time. Hopefully I manage to get to know the car better.
Woot woot. Free the best sort of fix!! Bet you are more than well chuffed!
Oxidation problems causing the problems! Brilliant results mt good video
I love fixes like this. About 11 years ago I owned a Volvo S80 T6. Dashboard messages about brake and steering faults, and to stop immediately. A bit of research told me it was likely to be an ABS electronic module under the bonnet, for which my Volvo dealer would relieve me of something like £1400+VAT.
Further research revealed it was likely a cracked/dry solder joint on the power inlet to the module.
Half an hour to remove it. Another 20 minutes to dab each solder joint. Half an hour to refit it. Problem solved. Only cost was £15 for a set of sockets for the Torx head bolts that I needed to undo.
Also, I have a Volvo XC70, the interior door handles are prone to breaking. Volvo want £450+VAT for a complete new door card (the clips on the back of the card break), and you would have to wait weeks for one from Sweden. I fixed it for under £10, £4.50 of which was new door card retaining clips, £4.50 was a set of small drill bits for an electric screwdriver, and 89p was for a pack of hooks for net curtain springs.
I had a similar thing on my volvo s40,stop car brake failure,abs and the like,dealer said module £1000 went to the volvo forums turned out my battery was on its way out
Great diagnosis and repair 👍 but, as others have commented, a helping of Instant Gasket or similar would compensate for any reduction/distortion in the shape of the ring's cross-section and any loss of softness/flexibility due to long term pressure and aging.
Your a bloody good mechanic 👍
I´m about to do the the exact same thing next tuesday. Hope it will fix the leak and new bags will not be necessary ;) Thank you for this video!
Excessive Cranking Cold: my DERV used to crank 5 seconds + cold. An 85mph run (2500rpm) for 100miles fixed it. Now starts immediately as it should. Uncovered other faults too, (failing Water Pump Bearings and DMF), well worthwhile
I've repaired leaking o'rings in a similar way to you on other things in the past, the only difference is when refitting the o'ring, I've coated it with silicon greece. Great vid.
Great work. Nice when things can be repaired. 👏💪
100k by the end of the year👍 keep up the great content
Great to see a good analysis, well done. Good buy✅✅👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great video and a free fix, it's crazy the cost of replacement parts and no kits available
Well done ! Great to see a wonderful car being saved rather than being scrapped due to the high prices quoted by Main dealer to repair car. Congratulations
They sell a kit to make your own o rings. Comes with several different diameters of "cord" which you measure, cut, and glue to make any size o ring. It's used by heavy equipment mechanics repairing in the field. It's a bit pricey at around $250 roughly I believe. I haven't purchased the kit myself but mechanics swear by it. Just a thought for you to consider. Keep up the great videos.
Great repair ..we live in a throwaway society where main dealer so called mechanics just replace parts until the issue is fixed..unlike years ago when we used to fault find diagnose and repair items..they charge Thousands for a repair that costs pennies but they don’t care those glass showrooms need to be paid for…
Sorry Dean heavy night last night my respect to you didn't read your post properly excellent video today keep them coming 👍
Well done. All your effort deserves some good luck 🤞🍀
Cheap fix👍. I've got an O ring kit so I can make any size. All you do is cut to length the size of O ring you need and glue the ends together, I use this on hydraulics so pneumatic systems are no problem for pressure.
Well done dean you saved yourself a fortune mate best thing you done diagnose the problem then fix if possible and then tap yourself on the back for job well done good content dean 👍😆
I have been to a bearing & seal suppliers and matched o-ring sizes in the past and repaired things for next to nothing. They are only standard sizes in round seals it’s only ones with curves and turns that you wouldn’t get from a suppliers
As usual methodical genius!!! 👍👍🚗🚗
first sponsor ever to interest me for real. i'd look into it if i could buy locally, but i'm not going to go as far as importing it. but yeah, nice product
Congrats, brilliant result!
If I was to do this I would treat the rubber with a hydrater to restore the elasticity of the rubber to just help it even more. Fantastic work as always though and just shows you can save so much money by just being a bit of investigation instead of firing parts at it
Brilliant, like the mechanical fix side rather than replacing bit or modules cos some unserviceable component has failed.
Well done.
Nice one Dean - little bit of time and effort saves some serious £ ! Look forward to seeing the Q7 finished and bodywork sorted as it was a solid piece of kit. Probably needs a bit of a run and some diesel cleaner put through it just to clean up the valves / plugs etc as it sounds like its struggling a little on start up.
Result! Nice one Dean.
Fantastic fix 👍👍👍
typical Audi would not even sell replacement seal kit, rather charge you 14k. Never take my car to the dealer.
I'm a retired Design Engineer. You can get ANY size O ring you desire if you approach the suppliers. They are easy to measure and you could also upgrade from a basic Nitrile type ring if you wanted to. I'd also add that the aluminium corrosion has migrated causing the leak in the first place. Some O ring lubricant could mitigate the same problem from reappearing....🤔🤔😏😏😏😏😀🇬🇧
as my dealer says-"we don't fix things we replace parts". Audi have just shown you why people don't want to buy VWAG air suspension vehicles used despite that fact they provide superior performance. i love my air suspension Touareg however you are best to diagnose and fix it yourself or find a good independent shop. there is a UK firm that supplies a repair kit for the compressor. my Touareg has 280K kms on it and i have replaced a compressor(direct from a German supplier approximately $465 versus $2,547 from VW), a sensor (from a US dealer-several hundred dollars less than my Cdn dealer) , and 2 valves (from an independent shop) during that time. Keep up the good work- you are educating people and saving us money !
Yes totally agree with the silicone grease on o rings also it will help with the alloy corrosion which is what caused the air leak.
Superb! Had this madness with a Merc E350 W211 - it's almost a write off when the air susp dies...
Good fix, Dean! 👏👏👏
Great video again mate. In the future if you need any O rings you can buy O ring cord very cheaply in loads of different sizes. you simply cut it to the length of the old one and use a drop of superglue to join the ends to make it a ring. you can build up a stock of various standard sizes for not much money, saves a lot of headache some times.
Awesome video! You have done a very good job.
Awesome job Dean
Hello! As we say in Sweden, I'ts the simple that's the Genius!! Own car repairs, is both fun , and always worth the time!!! / money
/ P-a from Sweden
Brilliant result will make a lovely car. Great content
Kudos for calling out the manufacturer on their exorbitant parts prices and lack of service components.
Result 😂🤣😂. Love the content, keep them coming.
That's really good investigation and work there. I may be wrong, my thought seal would get some water on it and it would sit on top. Once the water on top has frozen, it would corrode the top of the seal cause it to offset the rubber allowing air to escape. Anything you could add on the top of the strut to stop the water from gathering and or freezing? 🤔
You can make or get made your own O rings. You can buy O ring kits online. If the existing one isn't compromised you can soak it in power steering fluid and it will swell back to its original shape. When refitting make sure it is lightly coated with silicone grease.
It's amazing how much energy a little rubber O-ring can handle.
Please rebuild the air suspension pump. For £50 or so for a full rebuild kit and new drying balls it will make sure it survives much longer.
Use the grease used for swimming pool orings and it will make it seal so good
Great job!! 👌
Great fix, and you saved £14k !! Only one thing I would say and it’s not a criticism I would have put a smear of grease on the rubber seals. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video. The main dealers/manufacturers do not cover themselves in glory. Currently buying some Mazda parts - all plastic bits around the bumpers and the front panel - a complete rip-off but no pattern parts for this jigsaw like structure.
Great fix, we use vaseline on o-rings if we re use, makes them swell slightly