Engine Swaps & FabricationBuild journalCommunity Starter

2016 Audi A4 — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal

BoostMechanicish509Community StarterAug 16, 20262016 Audi A4 PremiumWestchester

2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 134,500 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be compromised to improve driveline geometry?

Related listings

2023 Audi A4 Premium Plus

$579/mo

Philadelphia, PA

3 replies

V8OwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 16, 2026permalink

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2016 Audi A4 in Westchester, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “engine fits but driveline angle is not,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. That's my plan before I call anyone.

UsedCarMiles840Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 17, 2026permalink

That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Audi A4 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Stop there until you know. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

CityLearner884Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 17, 2026permalink

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2016 Audi A4, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

Similar discussions

TransmissionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter

2019 Audi S4 — delayed engagement into Drive when cold — anyone dealt with this recently?

After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you start with fluid, adaptation data, mounts o…

TowTunerCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262019 Audi S4 Premium PlusLong Island6 replies0 helpful

Diagnostics & Mystery ProblemsDiscussionCommunity Starter

Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start

2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 14,500 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and…

PixelHauler42Community StarterSep 4, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeLas Vegas10 replies0 helpful

TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter

Delayed engagement into Drive when cold

On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condition is my first thought, but what else s…

HybridPilot80Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackMichigan13 replies0 helpful

Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter

2017 Audi Q7 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels

2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 88,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements shou…

WrenchNomadCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262017 Audi Q7 3.0TNorth Jersey1 reply0 helpful

Performance & TuningOwner reportCommunity Starter

2023 Audi S5 — first HPDE in a stock street car

I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly necessary versus internet overkill?

ProjectSeller897Community StarterSep 3, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackBoston12 replies0 helpful