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Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics. ECS offers Vaico individual Front Wheel Bearings and Wheel Bearing Kits, along with the fantastic Schwaben 24-piece Wheel Bearing Service Kit.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on VAG engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking.

The best way to address your accessory belt, tensioners, and idler pulley is to invest in a complete kit with new replacement hardware. ECS assembled and genuine OEM Accessory Belt Service Kits contain each part required to completely rebuild your accessory system. You get two accessory belts, hydraulic tensioner assembly, idler and tensioner pulley, A/C belt tensioner, and all hardware required for a clean install

One of the more conspicuous design changes made for the latest generation Audi engine, the updated coil pack arrangement represents not only a technological advantage but an aesthetic improvement over the outgoing ignition system. The ECS-engineered Coil Pack Conversion Kit uses a CNC-machined adapter, exuding engineering rigor and exceptional taste that perfectly matches Audi's latest design approaches. Complete kits also include the new, more beautiful TSI/FSI/TFSI coil packs, powered through two single harnesses, mirroring Audi's attention to engine bay orderliness.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-compliant, tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protecta Sockets in your tool box.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization allows for greater attention to detail and refinement, resulting in superior products. Whether your Audi is a daily driven street machine or a full-fledged race car, South Bend Clutch has a kit to suit your cars needs!

Who says lighting never strikes twice? New Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwells, vanity mirror, dome, trunk, and door light locations. The next time you hear thunder, think lighting, not lightning, and strike a blow for brighter, better looking interiors with Ziza LED kits.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protectas in your tool box.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protectas in your tool box.

Our lightweight pulley kits take back power that is usually lost to inertia and accessory loads. Lightweight, stock diameter pulleys offer a lower moment of inertia and improved throttle response Don't let their light weight fool you, cut from billet aluminum, these are tough customers. Black anodized for good looks, corrosion resistance, and added durability.

It is no secret that the 1.8T engine isn’t necessarily a stranger to oil sludge issues. The kit will replace what is normally the problem on the 1.8T engine. While this kit will not fix consequential damage that this sludging may have caused, after the repair it will address the most common repair technique to immediately rectify this issue. Most cases of oil pressure problems stem from completely plugged oil pick-up tube which causes a drop in oil pressure especially when the engine is hot & at idle.

It is no secret that the 1.8T engine isn’t necessarily a stranger to oil sludge issues. The kit will replace what is normally the problem on the 1.8T engine. While this kit will not fix consequential damage that this sludging may have caused, after the repair it will address the most common repair technique to immediately rectify this issue. Most cases of oil pressure problems stem from completely plugged oil pick-up tube which causes a drop in oil pressure especially when the engine is hot & at idle.

Tired of garage floor stains and adding oil at every fill up? Chronic engine oil leaks may be a sign that your car has a more serious problem with its crankcase ventilation system. Positive Crankcase Ventilation systems send cylinder blow-by gases back to the intake for burning. When they don't, crankcase pressure builds, pushing engine oil past seals and gaskets. Bottom line? ECS has PCV Service Kits that cure the cause and fix the damage. Available in three stages, pick the one that matches your car's symptoms, and start keeping your oil inside the engine, where it belongs.

The genuine OEM Front License Plate Filler is one of those products that so easily and quickly takes care of a major design flaw, you wonder why every B5 S4 owner doesn't have one already installed. The exact-fit filler snaps into place, is ready for color matching, and requires zero hardware for a 2-minute installation. The resulting smooth curve careening across your front bumper matches the lines of the S4 perfectly, eliminating the tacky angular plate provision that has always plagued the Audi.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-approved tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

A shuddering, thumping, or howling noise emanating from the front of your vehicle is often the result of worn or failing front wheel bearings. ECS offers the Vaico Front Wheel Bearing replacement kit for your B5 A4, including each part necessary for a thorough job. The Vaico kit includes left and right wheel bearings, c-clips, axle bolts, and self-locking nuts. *Individual bearings with hardware are also available.

An easily replaced body item, fender side markers can fade or crack over time. Factory-clear housings typically indicate a newer, better kept-after vehicle ECS offers the Bremmen Parts Fender Side Marker Set, including both left and right side marker housings, to restore your yellowed, foggy, or damaged side markers. The OEM-style housings do not tastelessly depart from the original part styling, giving your B5 S4 a subtle, effective aesthetic upgrade.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. The process of bleeding the air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious & therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. Insert the tool into the radiator service neck, attach the included Venturi adapter & allow the system to reach 25 psi, drawing out the vacuum. Use the same tool to fill your radiator, allowing the pressure to resume to 0 psi, completing the procedure.

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.

The impact driver is a fast and effective way to remove tight or corroded screws and bolts, reducing the chance of rounding off--or rounding out--the fastener head. Insert a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver bit into the driver. Place the screwdriver bit into screw head, and strike the driver with a hammer. The impact drives the bit inward as it rotates the screw, breaking it loose. Reverse the tool to tighten fasteners. For stubborn bolts, remove the black screwdriver bit adapter head, and replace it with any 3/8 - inch drive socket.

The breather hoses found on the AEB/ATW Audi engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. ECS has assembled this complete service kit to make replacement just that much easier. Featuring the two hoses, o-ring, and new retaining clip and hose clamps, you can confidently tackle this repair without worrying about forgetting anything along the way. ECS makes it easier to keep your Audi in top running condition. Browse our maintenance sections for more model-specific service kits.

The breather hoses found on the AEB/ATW Audi engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. ECS has assembled this complete service kit to make replacement just that much easier. Featuring the two hoses, o-ring, and new retaining clip and hose clamps, you can confidently tackle this repair without worrying about forgetting anything along the way. ECS makes it easier to keep your Audi in top running condition. Browse our maintenance sections for more model-specific service kits.

These oil cooler refresh kits include everything needed to replace your old oil cooler. The oil cooler aides in cooling down the engine oil traveling through the oil filter, through use of the coolant system. The oil cooler functions similar to the radiator, as the coolant flows through the cooler, the heat dissipates from the engine oil and transfers to the coolant and to the radiator. The most common failures of the oil cooler are leaks, which lead to a mix of coolant and engine oil.

Who says lighting never strikes twice? New Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwells, vanity mirror, dome, trunk, and door light locations. The next time you hear thunder, think lighting, not lightning, and strike a blow for brighter, better looking interiors with Ziza LED kits.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Audi LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

ECS Tuning introduces a new and innovative way to install a boost gauge into your B5 Audi S4 2.7T. Designed specifically for the B5 chassis and to preserve the OE look, this electronically-actuated gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way of signaling power loss problems.

In as few as 50,000 miles, the control arms on the front of your vehicle can creak, groan, and cause your vehicle to feel completely unstable on the road. At highway speeds, your vehicle may wander from side to side because of suspension control arm problems. Fortunately, ECS Tuning has a complete front control arm kit from Vaico at a great price - it's the perfect time to regain driving confidence and control. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings.