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Hi all. Finally, I'm baaaack! This time, rather than a Mauritius Blue b6 Avant QS, it's a Brilliant Red b6 Avant QS. I've literally just picked it up this weekend - I know the vehicle made an appearance in a few topics both here and over on Edition38 forums (was listed on PistonHeads)...

Thanks guys. bigjim-85, you were right. Overpriced, or a bag of nails. I say this because I've just returned from a last minute viewing (2 hour round trip so not 'too' bad...) of a red avant that a vauxhall dealer had taken in on part-ex, 2004 04, 107k, 3 owners, £4795. Ideal. Or so I...

Audi A4 1.8T 190 S line [6] 5dr MOT 1 YEAR/TAX FULL SERV HIST oww... :( don't know much about the 1.8Ts...

I think the only answer if you want a bit of boot, would be a 535d. <3 520d, not sure how well they remap? I know it's a big car to lugg around but would be enough for me; serving a pupose :) My friends' 520d F10 is crazy quick for such a big car. They've obv played with/changed something...

No, ****. haha, I love the e61, I do. But the 3L diesel was so thirsty; the auto wax wasn't the best, either. I'd have a 520d manual tomorrow if it came in at the right price. Such a great looking wagon.

Thanks Jim.

Come on, pics. Inspire me! :) Here's the last 3: 530D touring, Cooper Diesel (cracking car!) ;) and my 320D Edition M Sport which sold on Thursday :(

B7's I don't like. Much prefer the classic b6 shape. Was hopeful for red, yes. Cooperate colours ;) and you don't see many on the road. That, or Dolphin Grey which is a little more common.

Thanks buddy. Yeah, Dealer really doesn't want to shift on that price. Big shame; was hoping to cruise out this afternoon to go see/purchase. I'd like to buy the car, new wheels, remap and possible interior change for £6k all in, or thereabouts. Thus, meaning the car would sell for ~£5000...

Wrong account! Oops. /hello again

Another 303 user here.. (albeit with the Autoglym 'sponge'!) One thing to consider, common sense really, but don't get too close to the fabric with a pressure washer. Use it, fine. Just knock the pressure down if you can and don't get too close!

Nice. Can't wait to see fini pics. Will keep an eye out for this as I'm in your area.

I'll be there. :)

Hi all.. Firstly, thanks to those above that helped ID the issues I had with the alternator clutch etc. Pleased to announce the issue is now fixed.. Although the alternator clutch/pulley was replaced, I also needed the large 'vibration damper' pulley changing at the bottom; it appeared to be...

heh, Interesting to hear that I'm not the only one :-). FunkyFun, no. No noise when I let off the throttle. It sounds rough on idle, but, is mainly affected by the turning of the steering wheel. Have got a series of dates booked in at my local independant VW place after NYE so will report...

Great, ok thanks. You can hear on the vid its a nasty nasty noise.. I too have had the symptoms for a few months now if I am honest. Because of this, I'll have it over to my garage after Xmas/New Year so they can see if anything else has been effected. Thanks chaps.

Nope. Can't turn it. Left or right (even with a little bit of force) (how I LOVE the internets.) Thanks guys. What happens next? I guess I should take it to a trusted garage... Has the large pulley at the bottom been effected by this do you think?

You can't see the 'wobble' on the lower pulley here... Visually, the vibration damper (the larger one at the bottem) wobbles but smooths out once revs are picked up. Could this be down to the alt. pulley or would it be a separate issue

Perhaps a bit of a project for me then on a quiet day... I've just been out - couldn't get a screwdriver into the alternator to turn the fan? All I can see is the coils within?! Ive taken a video of the noise though; sounds real bad :( I turned the wheel too so you could hear the squeaks. Back...

Thanks Joey - Four new tyres were put on ~month ago so this shouldn't be the issue. Certainly looks to be the Vibration Damper that James spotted.