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Engine Connecting Rod - Audi (079-198-401-D)
2007-2010 Audi - 079-198-401-D
- MSRP: $2,543.99
- Discount: $291.29 (11.5% off)
- Sale Price: $2,252.70
- MSRP: $2,543.99
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079-198-401-D
- Other Names:
Engine Connecting Rod, Con Rod
- Description:
S4, RS4. R8. From Chassis/VIN 8E-7-248 001. Complete Set. The original equipment Audi Engine Connecting Rod supplied under part number 079-198-401-D 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. As a genuine Audi part it carries factory part numbering, original fitment data, and Audi parts warranty coverage. Check the applications list or supply your VIN to confirm this part fits your vehicle.
- Notes: Part # Is For All Connecting Rods. Set Of Connecting Rods For Complete Engine.
- Applications: 4.2L - DOHC.
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Signs that Audi part 079-198-401-D needs attention: 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. Confirm the complaint against the vehicle identification number and option content before ordering. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Diagnostic approach for 079-198-401-D: 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 engine rotating assembly (079-198-401-D) demands the correct timing procedure, clean and dry sealing surfaces, and torque to angle sequences performed in the specified order with new stretch bolts. Follow the Audi repair manual procedure and torque specifications for the specific model and year. |
| MAINTENANCE | Ongoing maintenance where 079-198-401-D 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 | Worth knowing before ordering 079-198-401-D: 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. Availability and part number supersession can change, so confirm the current number when ordering. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Items typically renewed with this engine rotating assembly (079-198-401-D): gaskets, seals, stretch bolts, and any related tensioner or guide are replaced during the same repair because access is the majority of the labor. Ordering the related hardware up front avoids a second trip once the assembly is open. |
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