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Have a Google with your part number I think I paid £40 for the pair.

Very similar but the Newton meter force 350NM is different on the front and the rears have two different NM forces of 470NM or 500NM depending on the vehicle https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a3+s3+sportb+lim+qu/a3/1997-201/8/827-827020/ so I was commenting about the fit from this brand seems...

I purchased a front one for the bonnet stabilus branded no issues perfect fit right direction etc https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1120989094?iid=333683681744

Sounds like you probably have a diagnosis that is somewhat annoying at best but now positive and moving forward (words of encouragement) good luck keep us updated all the best @MPH

what paint did you use out of interest?

I had to cut the aircon condenser off the alloy main radiator due to the dreaded galvanic corrosion between the mild steel bolts and the alloy one it has only been on for five years with great caution I managed to drill and tap some fresh threads a right pain in the neck, to be honest.......

Check for an air leak would be a good move forward Sent from my SM-S908B using Tapatalk

Take a look here in PDF for more information https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/resources/categories/5/ https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/56785/

It's in the engine bay gearbox side if I recall correctly [emoji848] Sent from my SM-S908B using Tapatalk

Probably needs a little bit of rewiring as for adapters depending on the model you select measurements etc widely available [emoji6] Online Also I have the full wiring information should you need it [emoji3] Sent from my SM-S908B using Tapatalk

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/resources/44/ Your answers are here any problems get back to me kind regards @MPH

Just a personal choice even though all blaupunkt original production is now outsourced to china having modern up to date features with the original oldskool Audi look especially the red one thinking of possibly putting one in myself now as I love the look of the original head unit and think...

https://www.incarconnections.co.uk/blaupunkt-car-stereos-car-radios.html That is fair enough take a look at these in the link BLAUPUNKT USB and DAB on most although not sure what your budget is.

I have just had a Google and power leads are available I would open it up and solder some new phono leads on! my head unit was just coded to Bose with VCDS light as I only have the standard one being in an A3 8L 1997 Sent from my SM-S908B using Tapatalk

Personally, I like the old head units Audi concert Bose version so I kept mine wired in a connects2 Bluetooth to connect to the phone for Spotify etc Then oldskool 5 channel ALPINE MRV F450 V12 AMP JL AUDIO 8W3v3-4 8 inch sub and box in place of the original one a pair of JL AUDIO C3 525 in...