2015 Audi R8 Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

4 Camshaft Plug parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01114000, FEL-PRO TCS46263 and FEL-PRO ES72806, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — AJUSA 01567100.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

Listed part numbers: KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR227XPC and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR227XPCX.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 54330300.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies both parts for the 2015 Audi R8.

This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB1322XPC and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB1322XPCX.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99333.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from ELRING, AJUSA and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. ELRING 026790 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 026790, AJUSA 15101200 and AJUSA 15124200, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Seal. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 150580.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ELRING.

This group includes AJUSA 81059900 and ELRING 341400.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

16 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 7 brands — ULTRA-POWER, APEX, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG940L.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 52633800.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 50569200.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — SBI 13316SN.

This table covers the followers that drive a mechanical fuel pump off the camshaft. Read more

2 Fuel Pump Camshaft Follower parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GDF604 and WELLS 5T5007.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — ELRING and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes ELRING 473650 and VICTOR REINZ 711057400.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

This group shows a single part: VNE 9100512.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — AJUSA 01326600.

This table covers the seals at the Intermediate Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

ELRING supplies both parts for the 2015 Audi R8.

This group includes ELRING 174200 and ELRING 174210.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

21 Oil parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from PENTOSIN, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 1 other brand. LIQUI MOLY 20230 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool engine oil. Typical signs include oil at the cooler fittings, or coolant that looks like a milkshake. Pressure-test both circuits after a cooler swap — a leak here mixes oil and coolant. Read more

2 Oil Cooler parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from NISSENS and VEMO.

Part numbers include NISSENS 91269 and VEMO V10600100.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

3 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from REIN and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 71277, REIN HWP1053 and REIN HWU1053.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

4 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 4 brands — AJUSA, DORMAN, ELRING and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 22004800, DORMAN 095143 and ELRING 110353, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filler Cap. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: VAICO V105751.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

17 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, ECOGARD, FAMOUS BRAND and 14 other brands. HENGST E813H01D188 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, ECOGARD, FAMOUS BRAND and 5 other brands supply 8 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER P907.

The Standard Replacement section lists 9 options from HENGST, MAHLE / CLEVITE, MANN and 6 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. HENGST E813H01D188 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Oil Filter covers. Read more

3 Oil Filter Cover parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — VAICO and ÜRO PARTS.

Listed part numbers: ÜRO PARTS 079115433D, VAICO V106835 and VAICO V104020.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filter. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 01318900.

This table covers the Oil Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

2 Oil Level Sensor parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from VNE and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: VNE 700045 and WELLS 5S15303.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — VICTOR REINZ 703141410.

This table covers the Oil thermostats. Typical signs include slow warm-up or a gauge that climbs in traffic. Replace the housing gasket and bleed the cooling system. Read more

This group shows a single part: VEMO V15992073.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW2027AM.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

5 Timing Chain parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — CLOYES and INA. The "Popular" part is INA ZC0229.

This group includes INA ZC0229, CLOYES C938 and CLOYES C940 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

4 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — CLOYES and ÜRO PARTS.

This group includes CLOYES 96006, CLOYES 96004 and CLOYES 96005 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

2 Timing Chain Tensioner parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from INA and VAICO.

This group includes INA ZT0058 and VAICO V103172.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket / Seal parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from ELRING.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 236070 and ELRING 174130.

This table covers the Timing Cover bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — REIN HWB0080.

This table covers the Timing Idler sprockets. Read more

This group shows a single part: CLOYES S1192.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

11 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from ELRING, BECK/ARNLEY, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 0361828 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

SBI supplies both parts for the 2015 Audi R8.

Listed part numbers: SBI 1403159BR and SBI B4003.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — AJUSA 85009000.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 2 brands — MELLING and SBI.

Listed part numbers: MELLING VL1098 and SBI 1211098.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

8 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from ELRING, VICTOR REINZ, AJUSA and 3 other brands. ELRING 724590 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ELRING 724590, ELRING 235610 and AJUSA 57058000, among others listed above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

14 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts are listed for the 2015 Audi R8, from DORMAN, SKP, ULTRA-POWER and 11 other brands. DORMAN 918061 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 9 parts, from DORMAN, SKP, ULTRA-POWER and 6 other brands. A representative part number is DORMAN 918061.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from BECK/ARNLEY, CLOYES, NTK and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 0241986 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Gasket. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 174080.