I STRAIGHT PIPED THE AUDI S3 .. THEN IT BROKE!
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After rebuilding the crash damaged Audi S3 for my friend liam it was time for some performance modifications! Starting with the exhaust. I fitted a valvetronic @STONEEXHAUST with an ebay downpipe and the results speak for themselves, but then i was hit with the dreaded coolant problem!
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Woke up this morning to watch Mat Armstrong videos....it's dinner time now 🤣
😂😂😂😂😂addictive right?
Good times, i love the vibes he lets off, full of excitement, enthusiasm and the workman ship is outstanding. Love his vids
@@johnchadbone great to see how far he's come from when he first started too! 👏🏾
@@KOTalk 100%, iv gone back quite far haha amazing how far hes come
Get a job
You should definitely do these longer videos Mat! Love the S3 looks great.
Exactly!
You know I was talking to my brother about this yesterday, your videos are super nice, yet not long enough 🤣
Couldn't agree more. When I open KZhead these days it's just to see if you've put another video up. S3 looks 👌. I have a 2015 Audi A5 black edition 177 Quattro. Looking at the work you have done on the S3 is inspiring! May send the pics in if I get around to working on mine.Thanks for all the hard work. Been here from the start and it is quality to see how the channel has grown. #HWBT
The hole in the exhaust is completely normal, allows for water/condensation to come out
Beat me to it!
Exactly i have the same😁
Beat me to it! See this all the time!
Learn something new everyday 🤷♀️
@@MatArmstrongbmx good job bro 😁😁
This is why Matt is the best car you tuber out here. Diagnoses and fixes all self taught! Hats off to this guy! - it’s easy to get cars and send them to others to modify then drive them around. What Matt does is a whole other level! Fair play!
If you have any more coolant issues check the coolant control solenoid/switching valve, just had the exact same issues on my s4 & changing the water pump plus thermostat didn’t fix it but that did. Gotta love audis
These longer videos are still really easy to look true without skipping👌🏼 love the content mate en definitely crack on with the longer videos!!
Once again a terrific build! Loving this one once again!
Mate you absolutely amaze me every time..looks really well given the state it was in in the beginning keep up the good work ..can't wait for the c63 updates that's gonna be a good one
There is definitely a passion there concerning cars. I have never had confidence in cars that have been fixed with the sort of damage that you deal with, but the mechanical work you do is amazing and I often wonder if main dealers or private small garages have the same enthusiasm and care of vehicles that you show on your videos.
The looks and sounds cool mate. That water pump was a complete nightmare, something mustn't of been plugged in properly. Just bought myself a S5 4.2 V8 with back box delete and we both know what they sound like Matty! 👌
They are indeed great; see mine below. kzhead.info/sun/nbefdr5xfoh_f3k/bejne.html
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Cheers mate! 😊👍
The thing is when u undo the fuel lines on pretty much any engine you gotta crank it a bit longer cuz it takes couple of secounds for fuel to come to engine from the tank so that u didnt have to take everything apart again other than that ive been followin u since tt maan you make a very good content
Similar thing to when replacing a fuel filter, takes a few seconds for fuel to come through to the engine
just open and close the drivers door on these a few times primes the hpfp
@@BlackboxlProductions or use VCDS to prime the pump before starting.
Just completed the valve cover re-seal jobby 😅 pig of a job , ment that the fuel vacuum pump& hpfp had to come off so had also to remove a fuse from engine bay & a fuse under the steering wheel fusebox to depressurise the fuel lines. Rmember to put the fuses back upon completion lol Not sure if they forgot the fuse if they took em out ?
Yesss another amazing video my dude💪🏽 keep it up hard work pays off and you’re walking proof!!!!!
Great job mat, really like the longer duration of the video 👍🏻
New exhaust looks mint. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
“replaced it with uhh.. well a brand new, second hand one” 15:02. This is why we love you Mat haha legend
One of the cleanest builds so far mat! Looking forward to the range build!
Jaysus, what a nightmare to get to that water pump! Awesome sound from that exhaust. Love the 3am sneak home mode. Never actually heard of that brand.
That water pump job was pure pain. Great video bro
Wooh! 16 minutes think this is the soonest I’ve watched one of your videos!! Love it keep up the great work!
Yet another great vid Mat, hope Liam realises what a legend you are mate, keep the long vids going 👍👍
Epic upload that, well done Mat!👊 Have to say, even though it wouldn’t be my choice of colour that Audi is looking the dogs bollox. I think all the cars you complete should have your name in the rear quarter window, just like Yiannimize does with his cars. (PS: You’ll need to tone down the exhausts driving through Monaco else you’ll get them confiscated and put in a compound).😉
Sick 🤙 love the sound with the valves open 😍
Simply awesome Matt, a lot of graft but well worth the effort, Liam please don't crash it 🙏
I got mad love for Audi😍 and Mat did an awesome job on this one..love and respect all the way from Namibia🙏
Perfect length video!! 25-30 is awesome. Feels like an episode a bit more than a quick 12 minute rush
I'll say this your channel is never boring + you learn loads👍
Matt you legend!! Keep up the great work!!🙏
I always learn something from your videos, thanks again Mat 🙏
Love this video matt showing how it's not all straight forward sometimes
The stressed look on your face when it wouldn’t start… 🤣🤣 think you were right though Liam was doing it wrong! 👍🏻
I once changed the intake manifold on my 2.0tsi scirocco and it had a hard time starting like yours. I done everything correctly like you and i think it struggled to get the air out the fuel lines and can take a while. Once it started it ran like new
Keep up the great work lads
Always look forward to seeing your videos,never dissapoint👍
As a audi tech it’s always interesting to see how other people do things on their cars, but the amount of times I kept saying you don’t need to remove that or you could do it a different way to make it easier. You done a great job though, well done 👍
Haha same here
Great work!! these are so common to leak. you can remove it without removing the intake. remove the throttle body and access it all from underneath :)
I did that a couple times too and it’s also possible without removing the inlet and the air ventilators, I just used a mirror to see the bolts, but that’s a way too great job 👍🏼
The way that thing sits look fantastic! Very nice aggressive look without being over the top. It look perfect!
That exhaust sounds awesome , as you said it’s transformed the car ,, keep valves open mat
Great work Mat 👍👍The Audi is looking and sounding great😀😀
Highs and lows no cover ups 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻 quality channel
To check the water pump flow take the return feed off the top of the coolant bottle unscrew the cap poke it in and turn on the engine. No flow = water pump or blockage etc…
As always brilliant video loving this one thanks mat
1 step back, 2 steps forward!! well done, it sounds great!
Always good to get your tips out😂😂will defo be getting one of these 360 cameras when I can afford it👌🏽what a great shot🔥love the Audi
That's a lot of work mate. 👏👏👏
Mat another great video, respect to your skills and enthusiasm.
What a f*****g legend. This guy came from nothing to now successful. Love his content. Keep up the good work. Many more to come 🙏🏼
I’m sure he was/is a successful bmx freestyle rider. 👍🤘
Doesn't he work for a car tunning company too ? Possibly ggr?
@@mrrallyeman389 he used to work for mallery performance I think
Love your work Matt 👍
The more I see the purple with the gloss black the more I fall in love with it. It’s stunning.
Hats off to you bud 👏 👍 well done keep it up
Bro, love your channel... Can your car competition go as far as RSA🇿🇦 hope to win one of your projects
Another decent vid, loving the carbon quad pipes 👍🏽👌🏽
Great video.. Nice work with the water pump looked a like a long and ardeous task. Hope the the issue has gone now.
Great stuff Mat
The best vids as always 🤤🤤🔥
This Audi s3 I started to watch it since day one till the end. Mart , you have done the right thing for your friend 👌👌👏👏I'm so proud for leom
Quality video mate, that water pump job looked like doing a 1000 piece jigsaw blindfolded 🤣🤣 rather you than me
Sounds awesome mate good work
I hope you were on overtime for this vid? 😄 Great work as always 👌🏼
You deserve a lot more subscribers, greetings from the Netherlands!
Groetjes
Your videos are great man
Exhaust sounds like I’ve been on the toilet 😂 love the vids as always mate.
Class vid. 👌 and this audi looked sick at ultimate dubs 💪
What a machine mat 👏 that was some J.O.B ,great watch as usual 🚗 looking and sounding great 👍
Great content bro!! Watch from SA😭🔥🔥
Them welds look perfect, lovely golden colour and beading. Very skilled craftsmen-ship. Thumbs up from a welder.
Awesome vid Matt, did Liam do any work?
Matt that finished a beautiful build 👍🏼👍🏼 Liam is a lucky guy
Fair play Mat love your channel really enjoyable.
And another great video. Well done Matt 👍
I've been contemplating one of these over my M140i purely for size and 5 door with a newborn but I can't bring myself to do it quite yet.
Had the same issue with my S3 with light on the dash for coolant. Audi advised it was a common problem and to fill the expansion tank above MAX. Seemed to fixed the issue
I be the same way, I also be watching him at work! He has me ready to rebuild me some smashed cars
Done exactly same to mine downpipe and cat back and aww got rid of the OPF 👍
Used to deal with that all the time at work, buy yourself some subframe aligners, and the holes to drain away built up moisture, secondary water pumps are dodgy on anything VAG to
All about the tenacity! 💪🏆
Just awe inspiring video so very positive every single video
Sounds wicked! 👌🏾👍🏻👊🏿
Love you bro! Good shit
What a mission on the water pump 😜but well done 👍 loved the video
Once again great episode always captivating welldone mat your dedication no matter the situation is inspirational and motivates me #nogivingup #matArmstrong #trending
i watched again chris fixs video on exhaust repairs and as he said, the hole is to remove water from the exhaust to not create rust
I think I just saw you at the Channel Tunnel. In convoy. Lambo, 350z, and this Audi! Have a fun trip.
I love this Audi this going look sick when completely finished mate your the best mate
Awesome reg plate 🤩 mine is L17 MDA
Plate game strong 💪
Love the front bumper … super clean.
turned out a good job mat worth while as for the hole in the back box i believe its to allow condensation build up to exscape, for future jobs mat when removeing fuel lines it allows air in the lines and the fuel to run back therefore you gotter crank it longer or prime it more then once also to prevent air locks you can bleed them but iirc ive seen you doing this on some project so maybe its just been along ass day doing that water pump and not just the 20 so mins we just see mat bu t its payed off now im not 100% sure about the tones in all modes but improvement, great vid awesome work keep going,
I also have this hole in my exhaust on my 2017 s3
God that S3 looks amazing Matt.. Great job
Damn he can't even drive straight, lol. Enjoy your videos cant wait for what the future holds. Keep up the amazing work.
Looks great and sounds Fantastic
sick Video And Really good content
Amazing colour and wheel combo
I fitted on by myself on a TTS, had to remove the prop shaft and didn’t need to drop the subframe
At that drive by before the straight pipe the car was saying its owner's name: Liiiaammmmmmmmmm 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man..i heard in my mind all night bumpar bumpar bumpar:) you got me there
FYI it’s not in the s3 build playlist 👍🏻 love the content
That upper body line makes me love the Audi 3's.
Another tough job, you are getting well known for the tough jobs, J&D projects mentioned you in there last vlog. At the end the boss was trying to help one of his staff out with a repair to car door window which was not going to well, when he mentioned you, lol
I so want the s3 Mat!! It's awesome 👌