The way you retrofit that Toyota vacuum solenoid into the obsolete Audi part… absolutely brilliant. Well done! That’s why I like this channel and as you put it, you do the hard jobs that others would send to the junk yard.
Wow!!! Absolutely amazing!!! I found your channel because of this car. I owned an ‘83 Audi 4000s and an ‘85 Audi Coupe GT years ago...the 5000 was a dream car of mine so watching what you did with this one was so satisfying!!! Enjoy it and take good care of it (no doubt you will)!!! Congrats
As an older Audi enthusiast I've loved your videos on this car. Pearl is such a great color and yours looks to be in super shape. What I've enjoyed are you taking on fixes that most either go a cheap route on or just dont do and get rid of the car. These arent easy to own (parts availability, unfamiliarity with some of the intricacies), but you've done an excellent job with this one. A cherry on top for the doors would be new door strikers. Its amazing the sound and feel with new ones! Looking forward to more on this awesome 5ktq :)
So great to see the car come back to life and working as it should be. Thanks for going into detail with all the different fixes in this video, lots of great learning :)
What a fantastic car - now. I'd definitely give it more than a second look at a car show. Love the huge rear light / reflectors. And the chrome window trim of course.
Man I really enjoyed this series and I hope you continue to take on more projects like this. This 80s gem wasn't even on my radar and now I love it. Love the way you present the content.
Damn she looks good now, nice job! I have the same car in same color, but very very rough. I love these old Audis though, you kinda have to, to be willing to go through all this like you said.
It may have already been mentioned but have you thought about 3d printing the ball sockets? I would think that MAY help, don't know the longevity of them. Also goodness those door cards are gorgeous! The interior of that door was so clean!
About the HVAC cover that you reinforced with adesive... Have you considered layering it up with carbon fiber or fiberglass? I think that it would make it last a long time. and if you are particularly brave, I think you can try and make a mold out of it... The first option is what I would do (done it with some bike plastics that are impossible to find here in Brazil, to a great degree of sucess), it is cheap (if done with fiberglass) and very easy.
Nice video. You want another 87 5000 CS Turbo 5spd, (non quattro)? I do not have the time or space to work on her :(. I love the car but she needs a good home.
fantastic job on the car and the video! It's a crime this video has only been viewed 2100 times...maybe you need a clickbait title or a bikini clad model in your thumbnail to get some clicks? 😁
Hi Peter, another great restoration. I am a wrencher myself but this is above an beyond...Well done sir. ..This is quick tip I learned. When repairing plastic or similar stuff, I use (shoe goo , E6000 etc) and a layer a fabric (cloth) tape to give more strength along the cracks."Kind of" mimicking fiber glass layering, So a layer of shoo goo / fabric tape again show goo...repeat as necessary. Keep up the good work. Other plastic repairs I have used Super glue and baking soda..ad super glue and the sprinkle baking soda(you can use same tape laying) ..But more brittle than shoe glue..so depends on parts (small parts)
I appreciate the tips!! I hadn't heard of the baking soda/super glue trick. I'm going to try that next time on the door latch ball cups (because you just know another one will break 🤣).
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I like how you always strive to get stuff 100% fixed and fixed the right way, instead of half assing stuff. Good job, cool car.
Just wow, what a job you've done! Funny enough I just found your channel when I bought my Audi 200. Your video series help me so much solving those small quirky problems with this car. Anyways, just wanted to say thanks! Keep up the awesome informative video's! Greetings from the Netherlands.
I had 3 of these back in the '90s, absolutely superior cars at the time for a bargain price..there was nothing else like them. We were lucky to have an excellent mechanic at the Audi dealer to keep them going. Warms my heart to see you restore this one, I did what I could myself back then, I can remember taking out the glovebox to fix the vacuum servo to get the blend door working again! Still have an Audi Quattro in the garage today.. still every bit as luxurious but paid a lot more 🙂
Believe it or not my dad had one 5000cs turbo in Romania...but ended up in a junkyard due to that time's legislation...i am currently looking for ways to get one
I've loved your content for years esp your choices on vehicles, all cool cars. Since youre almost done here I think a D2 A8 or S8 would be a sweet series! Anyway great work and being an Audi tech of 14 years you could definitely mop the floor with most techs I've worked with.
I have this exact car in non-turbo without leather interior and my lord I will be referencing these videos a ton in the future. Currently just trying to get mine moving under its own power and I hate hate HATE the cis 3 system. I just want to rip it all out and do EFI (hopefully someday soon) and just generally make some improvements to avoid searching for some of these parts in the future. Thank you for your awesome content!
@@PracticalEnthusiast I really like the idea of updating these old cars with some quality of life mods that make them more efficient, more powerful, and less complicated. If I go that route I'll tag you in it! 😊
I am writing to ask if and how you checked for voltage going to the vacuum solenoids prior to vacuum testing them? My '87 5000s is in beautiful condition, but the center air vents have never worked in the 12 years I've owned the car. No air from the footwear vents either. Only the defroster works. I'm not sure how to test the center and footwell servos. Is the first step to test the vacuum solenoids, as you did? Or, look for voltage from the climate control panel? Thank you in advance for your thoughts. I really appreciate the outstanding videos and work you did on the CS turbo. 👍
I didn't check voltage going to the solenoids but I knew voltage was going to the heater flap motor (because I could hear it working). The circuit board is fairly robust but those solenoids are the weak point.
@@PracticalEnthusiast Thank you. I know that the air recirculation door isn't moving. I will check into the vacuum solenoids this weekend. Your video will be an extremely useful guide.
@@PracticalEnthusiast I bought the same Toyota vacuum (new) solenoid you used in the video and followed your installation exactly. The flap door still isn't working. Checked the error code system on HVAC control unit and no errors. Maybe the vacuum unit up inside flap door is kaput. Probably not available any more. If you have a suggestion I'd be grateful. But, otherwise, your videos on the 5000 are exceptional.
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The way you retrofit that Toyota vacuum solenoid into the obsolete Audi part… absolutely brilliant. Well done! That’s why I like this channel and as you put it, you do the hard jobs that others would send to the junk yard.
Bro, you are a genius. I don't know why, but I just had to watch this whole "movie". This is brilliant
Wow!!! Absolutely amazing!!! I found your channel because of this car. I owned an ‘83 Audi 4000s and an ‘85 Audi Coupe GT years ago...the 5000 was a dream car of mine so watching what you did with this one was so satisfying!!! Enjoy it and take good care of it (no doubt you will)!!! Congrats
As an older Audi enthusiast I've loved your videos on this car. Pearl is such a great color and yours looks to be in super shape. What I've enjoyed are you taking on fixes that most either go a cheap route on or just dont do and get rid of the car. These arent easy to own (parts availability, unfamiliarity with some of the intricacies), but you've done an excellent job with this one. A cherry on top for the doors would be new door strikers. Its amazing the sound and feel with new ones! Looking forward to more on this awesome 5ktq :)
Thanks for another great video. I learned a lot from watching you tackling those parts that can't be replaced, and repairing them instead.
Looks awesome! Your dedication and attention to detail is really impressive. You should stain the wood on the shifter, it would make it look factory.
That's a good idea!
So great to see the car come back to life and working as it should be. Thanks for going into detail with all the different fixes in this video, lots of great learning :)
beautiful, congratulations! usually, you have to go to Cuba to see this kind of cross-manufacturer parts recycling
What a fantastic car - now. I'd definitely give it more than a second look at a car show. Love the huge rear light / reflectors. And the chrome window trim of course.
Thank you for making such of a great episode. This really helped me with my 1987 Audi 200 TQ.
Hoping for more to come. I love this project.
Beautiful car and attention to detail in your mechanical restoration. Especially cool with those Fuchs forged alloys.
Man I really enjoyed this series and I hope you continue to take on more projects like this. This 80s gem wasn't even on my radar and now I love it. Love the way you present the content.
Wow what a transormation! Congrats on a job very well done, I know it must took countless hours of work behind this video alone.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Damn she looks good now, nice job! I have the same car in same color, but very very rough. I love these old Audis though, you kinda have to, to be willing to go through all this like you said.
To repair the plastic cowl drill a hole at the end of the crack to stop it from spreading and then use Polyvance’s PlastiFix to mend the cracks.
I'll have to check that stuff out - thanks.
It may have already been mentioned but have you thought about 3d printing the ball sockets? I would think that MAY help, don't know the longevity of them. Also goodness those door cards are gorgeous! The interior of that door was so clean!
3D printing would be a great avenue for replacement ball sockets. I think a nylon filament would be strong enough.
What a beauty! Job well done 👍
Brooo I thought you gave up on the ignition switch, what a PAIN
About the HVAC cover that you reinforced with adesive... Have you considered layering it up with carbon fiber or fiberglass?
I think that it would make it last a long time. and if you are particularly brave, I think you can try and make a mold out of it...
The first option is what I would do (done it with some bike plastics that are impossible to find here in Brazil, to a great degree of sucess), it is cheap (if done with fiberglass) and very easy.
And of course... Awesome video as always!
Cheers from Brazil!!
I thought about it, but it's such a large piece I think it would get expensive quickly. But I may have to do it out of necessity anyway 😆
Bravo man! You've inspired me to get over my intimidation of owning one of these cars. Anyone got a 200/5000 Avant they want to sell?
another great video.. Also can you link your RC channel thanks
Thank you! You can check out the channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/oirUomdG_tyQ_7YIoAX9Dg.html
Nice video. You want another 87 5000 CS Turbo 5spd, (non quattro)? I do not have the time or space to work on her :(. I love the car but she needs a good home.
Why the hate for the GO BABY GO button? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
fantastic job on the car and the video! It's a crime this video has only been viewed 2100 times...maybe you need a clickbait title or a bikini clad model in your thumbnail to get some clicks? 😁
Now if you could just replace all the other parts on the vehicle with Toyota parts, you'll have a reliable car!
I'm working on it! 😂
Hi Peter, another great restoration. I am a wrencher myself but this is above an beyond...Well done sir. ..This is quick tip I learned. When repairing plastic or similar stuff, I use (shoe goo , E6000 etc) and a layer a fabric (cloth) tape to give more strength along the cracks."Kind of" mimicking fiber glass layering, So a layer of shoo goo / fabric tape again show goo...repeat as necessary. Keep up the good work. Other plastic repairs I have used Super glue and baking soda..ad super glue and the sprinkle baking soda(you can use same tape laying) ..But more brittle than shoe glue..so depends on parts (small parts)
I appreciate the tips!! I hadn't heard of the baking soda/super glue trick. I'm going to try that next time on the door latch ball cups (because you just know another one will break 🤣).
I like how you always strive to get stuff 100% fixed and fixed the right way, instead of half assing stuff. Good job, cool car.
Nice!! I love this car and the whole series. Amazing job
Great job! Love your attention to detail. You've saved another classic car from being destroyed. A very satisfying job.
Just wow, what a job you've done! Funny enough I just found your channel when I bought my Audi 200. Your video series help me so much solving those small quirky problems with this car. Anyways, just wanted to say thanks! Keep up the awesome informative video's! Greetings from the Netherlands.
I'm happy to hear the videos are helpful! Thank you for watching along.
Looks minty fresh. What a transformation. Solid effort!
As always a good job 👍
great job!
Fantastic. Being the previous owner of an Audi 5000S, I think I have enjoyed watching this project the most.
I had 3 of these back in the '90s, absolutely superior cars at the time for a bargain price..there was nothing else like them. We were lucky to have an excellent mechanic at the Audi dealer to keep them going. Warms my heart to see you restore this one, I did what I could myself back then, I can remember taking out the glovebox to fix the vacuum servo to get the blend door working again! Still have an Audi Quattro in the garage today.. still every bit as luxurious but paid a lot more 🙂
Believe it or not my dad had one 5000cs turbo in Romania...but ended up in a junkyard due to that time's legislation...i am currently looking for ways to get one
Didn't Audi used the HVAC system from GM and I wonder if the GM parts are interchangeable.
I've loved your content for years esp your choices on vehicles, all cool cars. Since youre almost done here I think a D2 A8 or S8 would be a sweet series! Anyway great work and being an Audi tech of 14 years you could definitely mop the floor with most techs I've worked with.
Thanks for the kind words. You read my mind - I would love to get a D2 S8. I haven't seen a good one come up locally yet.
Your neighbor 😂
Nice job brah.
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I have this exact car in non-turbo without leather interior and my lord I will be referencing these videos a ton in the future. Currently just trying to get mine moving under its own power and I hate hate HATE the cis 3 system. I just want to rip it all out and do EFI (hopefully someday soon) and just generally make some improvements to avoid searching for some of these parts in the future. Thank you for your awesome content!
An EFI swap would be sweet!
@@PracticalEnthusiast I really like the idea of updating these old cars with some quality of life mods that make them more efficient, more powerful, and less complicated. If I go that route I'll tag you in it! 😊
I am writing to ask if and how you checked for voltage going to the vacuum solenoids prior to vacuum testing them? My '87 5000s is in beautiful condition, but the center air vents have never worked in the 12 years I've owned the car. No air from the footwear vents either. Only the defroster works. I'm not sure how to test the center and footwell servos. Is the first step to test the vacuum solenoids, as you did? Or, look for voltage from the climate control panel?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts. I really appreciate the outstanding videos and work you did on the CS turbo. 👍
I didn't check voltage going to the solenoids but I knew voltage was going to the heater flap motor (because I could hear it working). The circuit board is fairly robust but those solenoids are the weak point.
@@PracticalEnthusiast Thank you. I know that the air recirculation door isn't moving. I will check into the vacuum solenoids this weekend. Your video will be an extremely useful guide.
@@PracticalEnthusiast I bought the same Toyota vacuum (new) solenoid you used in the video and followed your installation exactly. The flap door still isn't working. Checked the error code system on HVAC control unit and no errors. Maybe the vacuum unit up inside flap door is kaput. Probably not available any more.
If you have a suggestion I'd be grateful. But, otherwise, your videos on the 5000 are exceptional.