Is a Manual Transmission Swap WORTH IT? Audi S4 Swap

HumbleMechanic December 14, 2022
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The B8s4 is known for DSG issues. The automatic has problems and is EXPENSIVE! In This video we will manual swap S4! Manual Swap on an S4 is not easy. How much will a manual swap cost? How much work is a manual swap? What parts do you need for a manual swap? Can you DIY a manual swap? We will manual swap the B8 S4 and cover all those manual swap questions. ~~~~~ LINKS ~~~~~ Lifetime Audi Parts ~ https://lifetimeaudiparts.com Seam Ripper ~ https://amzn.to/3hm9mrN Impact triple square ~ https://amzn.to/3URYY8B Exhaust Hanger Tool ~ https://amzn.to/3HAM4c5 Solder/Torch kit ~ https://amzn.to/3YlIit4 Trim Tool ~ https://bit.ly/3WksqWb Brake/Clutch Flush ~ https://bit.ly/3UZc4RD Carrier Bearing Upgrade ~ https://www.jxbperformance.com Best Gear Oil ~ https://amzn.to/3WdKcu2 Wiring Connectors ~ https://amzn.to/3FrRPGv Audi Timing Tools ~ https://amzn.to/3UYxmiH More Audi S4 Videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW80CP_kFso&list=PLwfzU5uvU-lLKVewrdhEGGoM30mWSvHGl ~~~~~ TIME STAMPS ~~~~ Intro: 0:00 Getting Manual Swap Parts 0:23 CAUTIONS For Manual Swap ~ 0:49 Under Hood S4 Manual Swap 1:20 Under Car S4 Manual Swap1:56 Remove S4 Exhaust 2:10 Remove S4 Transmission Bolts 2:56 Remove S4 Front Axles 3:30 Remove S4 Prop Shaft 4:13 Remove S4 DSG transmission 7:04 Remove DSG Shifter 10:43 Install Manual S4 Shifter 12:20 Remove Install Clutch pedal ~ 13:02 Remove S4 ECM 15:09 Auto Vs Manual Pedal ~ 19:07 Wiring S4 Manual Swap 21:51 Swap S4 Flex Plate 33:53 Swap S4 Starter 34:33 Installing S4 Manual 37:20 Bleeding S4 Clutch 39:48 Coding S4 manual swap 40:56 Checking S4 fluid level 42:13 Assembly after manual swap 42:40 First S4 manual swap test 44:17 First S4 manual swap DRIVE 45:00 How much will a manual swap cost 46:13 What S4 manual swap parts needed? 46:31 Audi S4 Manual Swap REGRETS 47:25 S4 Manual Swap Regrets 48:41 ~~~~ Support the Show ~~~~ Become A CrewMember ~ https://goo.gl/D7eROI Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4243029 Shop Amazon ~ https://amzn.to/2FQErAm Audio ONLY Podcasts ~ https://goo.gl/5XcZxB ~~~~ Recommended Tools ~~~~ Impact driver ~ http://amzn.to/2HsxS2H Small Impact driver ~ https://amzn.to/2DZdsMN Electric ratchet ~ http://amzn.to/2FydxMS Magnetic tray ~ http://amzn.to/2FEpQ6g Basic hand tools ~ http://amzn.to/2GnjF7K Box wrench set ~ http://amzn.to/2FzoJch ScrewDriver set ~ http://amzn.to/2FEjcgd Shop towels ~ http://amzn.to/2FC7UgM Torque Wrench ~ https://amzn.to/2I7ke5h Allen Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2GlcnAz Torx Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2pL0SfL ~~~~ Playlists ~~~~ Humble Mechanic Podcasts ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKLEvGiyabJxxazND2S7lC- Project White Wookie ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lJpDFuyOTudNRrlTdTRihqk Failed VW parts videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lIxxNMAO-nNe4c3Liohrrr- Tool and Product Reviews ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKA_oaxAkY0KKTvS4cxuPA7 How To videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKM-_ShLfG-IrNqklIp0_To MK1 VR6 Swap Videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKJ09uR9evf987LmSuijY-p ~~~~ Be sure to follow me at ~~~~ http://humblemechanic.com INSTAGRAM ~ http://instagram.com/humblemechanic/ FACEBOOK ~ https://www.facebook.com/HumbleMechanic TWITTER ~ https://twitter.com/HumbleMechanic Amazon Store ~ https://www.amazon.com/shop/humblemechanic disclaimer: The content of this video is available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the professional advice of a mechanic who has personally inspected your vehicle, nor does it create a relationship of any kind between the Humble Mechanic and you. Every situation may be different, and the Humble Mechanic does not make any warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, fitness, or applicability of the information or automotive parts portrayed in this video to any project and makes no guarantee of results. The Humble Mechanic and any sponsors of this video will not be liable for any damages related to personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind that may result from the use or reliance on this video and/or any automotive parts represented in this video. You are using the information and automotive parts portrayed in this video solely at your own risk.

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