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Engine Camshaft - Audi (079-109-101-EC)
2007-2015 Audi - 079-109-101-EC
Review Fitment & Product Details
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- SKU:
079-109-101-EC
- Other Names:
Camshaft
- Description:
R8. Intake. Cylinder-5,6,7,8. To Chassis/VIN 8E-7-904 200. Listed under Audi part number 079-109-101-EC, this Engine Camshaft operates inside the engine's rotating and sealing envelope, where clearances measured in hundredths of a millimeter decide oil control, compression sealing, and long term durability. Buying genuine keeps the vehicle's original fit, finish, and warranty coverage intact. Use the fitment guide or contact our parts team to confirm the correct application.
- Applications: 4.2L.
- Replaces:
79109101da, 79109101ds
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Typical failure symptoms reported on vehicles fitted with 079-109-101-EC: abnormal noise such as knocking, ticking, or rattle on start up, loss of compression or power, oil consumption, or oil weeping at a sealing surface. Symptoms vary by model year and option content, so confirm fitment before ordering. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | A practical check before condemning 079-109-101-EC: verify the fault mechanically before disassembly with a compression or leak down test, and correlate any timing related complaint with the camshaft to crankshaft correlation data before replacing hardware. Compare against a known good side or a reference value wherever one is available. |
| INSTALLATION | Proper fitment of this valvetrain component (079-109-101-EC) demands the correct timing procedure, clean and dry sealing surfaces, and torque to angle sequences performed in the specified order with new stretch bolts. Confirm correct operation and scan for stored faults before returning the vehicle to service. |
| MAINTENANCE | Ongoing maintenance where 079-109-101-EC is fitted comes down to oil quality and interval discipline, since contaminated or degraded oil is the leading cause of premature wear in this area of the engine. Service records also help establish warranty eligibility if a component fails early. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Key consideration for 079-109-101-EC: Audi engines vary significantly by engine code, so match the three or four letter engine code from the vehicle data label rather than by displacement alone. This is a genuine Audi part supplied through the factory parts network. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Items typically renewed with this valvetrain component (079-109-101-EC): gaskets, seals, stretch bolts, and any related tensioner or guide are replaced during the same repair because access is the majority of the labor. Check the repair manual for the full list of single use fasteners for this procedure. |
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