Recent content by gillbe

Sensor was an NTK direct fit (i.e. no cutting and strapping of wires needed) part no. OZA447-E14 £65.80 inc VAT and 1-day recorded delivery see Lambda sensor homepage

One new NGK O2 sensor now fitted (severe pain getting old one out - needed a 3 foot hollow extension bar on the wrench in the end). Result: All sorted! No lumpiness, idles OK. Expect the mpg to return to normal, too early to tell.

Relates to a 75K 1996 A4 1.8SE This may help someone with similar problems - I have read a lot of posts on the subject, here is my (ongoing) saga. Fuel consumption was down to 26mpg from around 36mpg. Water temp was also down from 90 to 70C - fixed that with a new thermostat and hoped the...

It's all about bleeding...A short history of my thermostat woes- may help another:- Partner usually drives the A4, but I decided to get it valeted so used it for the day. Noticed water temp gauge never rose above 70C and interior climate heating was just luke warm at best. Took to my local inde...

Just posted on vagowners too... I'd be up for this if there's still room

Cheers fellas. Had it 8 days now and have somehow done over 800 miles. Nuff said really Only problem is that the garage made a complete **** of polishing it and have scored all the paintwork. In direct sunlight the paint looks a right mess. They've agreed to have a look at it and rectify...

Hello everyone I picked my 99 V-plated S3 up on saturday of last week. I've only ever owned Peugeots until now, so you can probably imagine the impact the S3 has had on my life. Driving without rattles is something I still can't get used to but is a complete joy none the less. I've already had...