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If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your 1.8T, this unit from Vaico will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuild unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.

A malfunctioning Radiator Fan Control Module can present a great danger to the health of your engine. When the unit fails, there will not be a notification on the dash until the engine overheats excessively. By replacing your worn or failed module, you avoid the prospect of seriously damaging your engine through overheating. ECS supplies genuine VW/Audi radiator control modules for your Audi B7 A4 2.0T.

A malfunctioning Radiator Fan Control Module can present a great danger to the health of your engine. When the unit fails, there will not be a notification on the dash until the engine overheats excessively. By replacing your worn or failed module, you avoid the prospect of seriously damaging your engine through overheating. ECS supplies genuine VW/Audi radiator control modules for your Audi B6 A4 1.8T.

With the introduction of direct-injection fuel systems, cars have experienced greater power, efficiency, and emissions control. The complexity of this advanced technology, however, has made replacing injectors more challenging, and without the right tools, nearly impossible. To safely and quickly remove and reinstall high pressure 2.0T fuel injectors, the dedicated Schwaben Fuel-Injector Puller Kit brings your equipment up to date with your vehicle.

You won't see this bodyguard protecting your undercarriage and engine from damage, but you'll know it's doing its work. Known as the belly pan, this undercover agent works quietly, fastened out of sight beneath your car where it fends off attacks by water, snow, ice, and road hazards. Protect your car. Check your belly pan during and after each periodic maintenance to be sure it is intact and properly secured. This unsung hero may be out of sight, but neglecting it can lead to more serious and expensive vehicle damage.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest's latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, available just for your Audi. The 'squeaky wheel' doesn't always get the grease; sometimes, it gets thrown out.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest's latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, available just for your Audi. The 'squeaky wheel' doesn't always get the grease; sometimes, it gets thrown out.

GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest's latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, available just for your Audi. The 'squeaky wheel' doesn't always get the grease; sometimes, it gets thrown out.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW/Porsche owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

Car not starting? Battery not charging? Start here. If you car won't start or the lights dim and the car dies, there is a good chance your alternator went bad. The alternator in your vehicle keeps the battery at full charge when your engine is running. Because all of your electronic systems run off of this small piece, it's important that it is operational. If your lights are dim while driving or your battery dies within minutes of starting your car, it's time for a new alternator.

The Audi A4 comes with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where Audi left off. Made in Germany, H&R sway bars, are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

Your B7 A4 features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. The Alzor Style 349 features a split-spoke design that accentuates rather than distracts from the Audi's natural steel musculature. 19" square or staggered sets of four wheels are available, finished in hyper silver or matte black. Designed to bolt right up to your car, the 349 fits perfectly without modification.

Your B7 A4 features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. The Alzor Style 349 features a split-spoke design that accentuates rather than distracts from the Audi's natural steel musculature. 19" square or staggered sets of four wheels are available, finished in hyper silver or matte black. Designed to bolt right up to your car, the 349 fits perfectly without modification.

Maintaining adequate tension on the timing chain is its most basic purpose, keeping the correct level of slack in the chain to best balance noise levels and friction reduction. The second function of this deceptively advanced part is controlling cam timing, maintaining power through all rpms by rapidly adjusting the valve opening and closing event. ECS offers the Üro Cam Chain Tensioner, allowing your 1.8T the opportunity to make maximum power & maintain efficient timing chain operation.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled and genuine Audi Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Vaico makes it simple to replace worn or failed hood, trunk, or hatch support struts - eliminating the hassle and danger of improperly supported heavy parts. Hood and Trunk Strut Kits are available, including one front hood strut and two rear trunk struts. individual trunk and hatch struts are also available when only a single unit requires replacement.

When the 2.0t engine was introduced, the rubber diaphragm in the original diverter valve failed regularly, even at stock boost levels. The improved “D” diverter valve has a piston valve design that eliminates the original, failure-prone rubber diaphragm. Spend more time driving, less time fixing!

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

An easy and highly effective way to refresh the front of your B8 A4 is by replacing faded or cracked fog light grilles. Bremmen Parts grilles have been perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment and appearance. The kit Includes both left and right fog light grilles and chrome fog light trim rings.

Improve braking performance with a ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger 312mm GEOMET coated rotors in either slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper carriers for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Brake your car, without breaking the bank.

The belly pans fitted to modern Audis have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without the protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine & drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 4mm thick 5052 aluminum, with included steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection weighing in at only 11.5 lbs.

An easy and highly effective way to refresh the front of your B6 A4 1.8T is by replacing faded or cracked fog light grilles. Bremmen Parts grilles have been perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment and appearance. The kit Includes both left and right fog light grilles with open vents. *Fits standard bumper, automatic transmission models onl

Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. These kits were created to eliminate the worry about stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mount and spring pads. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

Unlike like many aftermarket gauges that look like an afterthought, our ECS boost gauge kits have been designed to look and fit like an original equipment accessory. The dial typeface and traditional black background echo the look of factory gauges. Illumination is built into the gauge body, with light intensity controlled by the main dash light dimmer control. The gauge pod fits like the original vent and maintains air flows to the cabin.

Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. These kits were created to eliminate the worry about stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mount and spring pads. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

When careful interrogation of the usual suspects doesn't identify the culprit stealing your coolant, you need a fresh approach. That's why we've put together a repair solution to correct chronic coolant leaks at the rear flange on 2.0Ts. Out of sight, this plastic flange is wedged between the rear of the engine and the firewall. As it warps from heat, a slow dribble of coolant bleeds the system, leaving you to fill the coolant jug--over and over again. Solve your mystery leak with a complete repair kit, and learn the tricks of replacing it with our free photo tutorial.

The Positive Crankcase Ventilation system on your Audi A4 is integral to the 2.0T engine's ability to manage blow-by gasses and maintain emissions control. The two-stage pressure relief valve channels air to the intake manifold and turbocharger while separating oil from the system. Symptoms of a problematic PCV system are rough idling, misfires, and general poor performance. ECS has assembled a complete PCV refresh kit for your Audi, including a PCV breather tube, Pressure Relief Valve, and new gaskets and hardware.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo single mass flywheel kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system, it comes complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, pressure plate, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike the dual mass, the single mass flywheel can be resurfaced in the future to extend its service life even more.