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  1. griswold

    2.0 bre judder - fixed

    After removing intake manifold to replace actuator and give everything a good clean and fit new maf sensor car still run rough at 1.5-2k under the car the hose off turbo had a lot of play so fitted new hose solid now and no play. had a whooshing sound on left of car. so got the two intercooler...
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    DAB What are my options?

    Have been tempted by this myself or their bluetooth kit...
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    2.0tdi BRE engine breathing from oil filler cap

    I had this recently and just changed the oil cap and it has stopped doing it, you could see the foam underneath the engine cover had broken up too
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    Mot time

    Well I just can't get rid of the A4 even after all these years. Mot fail on ns top control arms. Luckily I did the other side before so I knew what to expect. I removed the pinch bolt ages ago and copper greased it so no problems removing it. All went well so looks like I'll be keeping it a bit...
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    New style key

    If you mean the door unlock and lock buttons Google or search this forum for key pairing it was very easy but can't remember how I did it, I just followed the key pairing guide something about putting key in divers door and locking our unlocking and pressing the buttons but the guide will tell...
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    New style key

    I ordered on sunday night and the key arrived Saturday. key quality very good. key comes with a blank you can get cut or a liitle bit of filling your old key will slot in the new keyfob and you can tap the roll pin in. Its been working perfect all week, the back of the key fob has a round circle...
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    New style key

    Just got this today, I got the remote to pair easy but had to swap transponder as I couldn't code with vag tacho could have been down to the fact that the transponder was dislodged in new key so maybe that was it. Decided to file old key down a bit to fit as couldn't wait till Monday to get...
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    Saggy Headliner

    Once you've had black you won't go back:blackrs4:
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    Saggy Headliner

    No didn't take any pictures but found a video on youtube that helped there must be one for a Saab the audi headliner was surprisingly stick so a wire brush was the best way to get the old foam off For the A4 I removed front and middle pillars and just pulled the tops of the rears a bit once all...
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    Saggy Headliner

    I had the pleasure of re covering my headliner yesterday, what a job on a saloon Can't believe I got it out! I think it grew while out of car too! real pain to get back in Got some 2mm foam backed liner of ebay £18.50 2 cans of spray adhesive £6 scraped off old foam that was fun just rolled into...
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    Replacement battery

    Thanks Aragorn I fitted the 096 one after only £45 from gsf the 027 was £41 they have 50% off
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    Replacement battery

    Looks like I will have to change my battery as it has started to struggle to start the last couple of times. I just wondered if anyone has an 096 type fitted to their 1.8? I had an 096 fitted to the A6 and it was much bigger and higher cca rating. Is it worth me getting the 096 or sticking with...
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    Replacement caliper

    Arrived today can't fault the service, they look good and include new clips and silicone grease too. Marked up on box for A4 1.8 quattro too.
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    Replacement caliper

    Thanks for that ordered now
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    Replacement caliper

    Hi, can someone confirm these calipers will fit my tqs , or recommend somewhere to get them from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-PASSAT-MK5-1997-2005-PAIR-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPERS-ATE-TRAILING-BCA238A-/262062206443?fits=Model%3APassat&hash=item3d041fedeb:g:C00AAOSwsB9WAmwW I need to replace my right...
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    B5 A4 1.8T sport - HELP

    After a visual check for split pipes under manifold You could buy 1 coil and swap it around till you find the faulty one if just one. That was my fault when car bogged down after 2500 revs scan doesn't show misfire If old plugs change them bkr6e £6 for 4 on ebay too
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    which spring compressors?

    Thanks for the offer but I'm in Cardiff I'll check the length on the sealy ones and probably get the twin ones
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    which spring compressors?

    Thanks I've got 4 cars but would rarely use them so a press would be a waste for me I thought the twin hook would be more stable and less prone to slide but the single ones have a safety pin how good that would be? Yes my rears are done, just wondered which ones people on here used? So I take it...
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    which spring compressors?

    I'm going to be changing the front springs, I've removed and copper greased pinch bolts so that's good. just need to buy some spring compressors these or these any advice thanks
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    Electric fan fitted

    Fitted a new electric fan yesterday, slight problem with a mystery strip of rubber? don't know where it came from? Not sure if it was there before which caused my old fan to burn out? It was wedged between fan and rad, it caused my new fan to not spin vertically and catch the rad a bit and jam...