s3 8l

Hello, story is I was going to unlock my car but suddenly doors wouldn't open from the key, no sound from the boot (from the locking motor), tried to change batteries on key to nothing to happen. I got to the car from the boot and got doors unlocked from the inside, had to raise the little knobs...

I have been given what is some sort of a K04 turbo for my s3 1.8t but I'm unsure on what brand turbo it is. I know it is not the standard borgwarner turbo. It has turbocharger model: F23 stamped onto it but I can't find any Information on this. Would this just be a cheap Chinese copy? I was...

Hi, so this is my first post on here. I’ve done a lot of reading and have learned a lot from peoples experiences on here regarding the 1.8t 20v So here goes… I have owned my s3 8l for around 5 years now. When I bought it it had had the following done engine wise; Full engine rebuild, Forged...

I have come to the realization that fixing my 2002 S3 is probably to much for my current health. The car hasn't wanted for anything since I bought it 9 years ago, but it failed the MOT in November 2020, It had a leak in the PAS feed pipe to the rack, Rust on the jacking points and an advisory on...

I have a ticking sound coming from the black bottle thing next to the power steering bottle can anyone tell me what would cause this?

Can anyone recommend a supplier of recon steering racks for a mk1 s3 , mine decided after fitting a new subframe to give up. Lack of use probably ruined seals?

Hey guys, I've decided to make an account on here to ask for help with my 2001 S3 Bam not starting, driving it back from work last week it was faultless, I then went to start it the next morning and nothing besides a loud click, it's also like the car resets everytime I turn the key to start it...

Hi guys, this is my first post. Iv recently purchased an S3 8l, i made sure it was a BAM engine code as i believe these are the more desirable engine. Was looking in the engine bay at the weekend and discovered an 'AGU' stamp on the head. I was at first dissapointed thinking id bought a car...

Hi guys, Just brought an s3 8L few weeks ago, the power steering suddenly go down today. Meanwhile I travelling back home, the dry bearing sound comes out and the power steering reservoir seems like being over-folded with field leaking. And I keep 40km/hour on my way home, once parked. The...

As per title S3 8L in good order for age be sad to see it go but needs must. So over the past few years it had a fair bit of good maintenance and I have done my best while I have owed it. To list but some S3 Rear discs and pads all round. £? Can't remember how much. 60k service Inc timing belt...

Hello there, I'm new on this Site & Forum. I run Audi S3 8l buyed 4 months ago. The car has a many engine problem but I repaired all the problems, my engine is not stock, the owner I buyed has done some cheap changes on the engine to rise up the HP that's the reason why the engine was not...

Hi All, I'm looking for some guidance, back in December my left Xenon Blew on my 2002 8L S3, after investigation I found the ballast had blown also and the fuse. I decided to replace with a set of the Bi-xenon lights from Trups, I have fitted them and they are as described "plug and play". But...

My much-loved S3 is for sale. I've had it for the last five years and it's been brilliant. So much fun, reliable, dependable and great-looking! It's Denim Blue, with silver alcantara and black leather interior, with BOSE, Chorus radio/cassette and 6 CD changer, centre arm rest. No modifications...

As title. Painted gunmetal grey, however cracked from heat of turbo, so will require repainting. Asking for £50 Collected from the north west England (Southport-Liverpool) Can also be collected from Stoke-on-trent upon arrangement. Postage extra

Hello you very knowledgeable lot. I'd need to find a haldex filter and oil for my s3 8l. Where can i find this? anyone have any links please?

Hi Fellow Audi owners I have not had a chance with posting my car, Have a look and enjoy, Subscribe so i know if i need to keep up the content, I have a list of items im going to cover on this car , will need help on this build from you guys as well.

Hi there to everyone! I bought and send a Chrome Mirrors to a friend for his S3 8L Facelift since someone has ripped off the original ones somewhere inbetween all the years and fitted A3 8L non facelift ones. LOL The main problem is that after they has been fitted from RHD to LHD the main...

I'd like to start by saying thank you to everyone who has guided me through my ownership of my 8L. It's with deep regret and heartache that I'm now putting my S3 on the market. This is the hardest decision I think I've had to make in my life. I'm hardly driving it and I have other plans which...

Hi there, I have direct question for known folks from VAG scene in this forum because I need serious ‘HELP’ - answers After kind of short gently pull 1st-2nd and 3rd gear I thought I loose Clutch or either Gearbox since 4th gear didnt engaged at all Well, few second later I realised that Im...

Hi all, I am at looking at buying a Audi S3 Quattro BAM engine either 02/03 model. My goal is to get the car to 300-350bhp. Could anyone please point me in the right direction of how big the build would be, pricing and parts that I would need to make this power possible ? Cheers