Recent content by Von Maximo

Hey Guy's Any got handy a guide for removing the turbo on a BKD? Believe my Variable Vane Turbo may be sticking as Limp Mode is becoming the norm during a journey and have an over boost fault code showing. I've had a look underneath and it's well and truly hidden at the back, instead of...

Thanks NHN. I think you could be right as it's a 2004/05 car. Although it worked perfectly on my iPhone 4 so can't understand why it won't work on my iPhone 5 You mentioned resetting the BT module; how is this done?

Yes, sorry meant compatible with the Bluetooth hands free module.

Anyone know if the iPhone 5 is compatible with the RNS-E? I've just tried pairing mine and it doesn't want to seem to connect!

Bought at 49k now on 161k still running smooth although did need a new clutch at 120k and it does somewhat bellow out smoke when flooring it. Starts on the button when cold (warm takes a few revolutions before it catches) But other than that it still seems rock solid.

I did the same with exactly the same result.

Try these Car Graphics and Stickers I've used them a few times and offer a pretty good service

Sounds like the mounting bolts have either come loose or the doors been forced? You'll need to remove part of the inner wheel arch trim in order to access to the outer bolts and obviously the inner interior trim to get to the other side. Should take you roughly 30 minutes if you've never done...

Shouldn't be quite an easy fix for PDR technician as the access will be extremely easy for them - Access is the biggest ball ache for a PDR Technician. To be honest considering how easy it is to remove the boot trim I'd do it myself (Even though I have been trained in PDR) even if your not...

Thought this post was same chav lingo for Halfords, I must be loosing it!

And top job done too! Looking at what was involved I'm glad I didn't attempt this on my own. Thanks for sorting this out John and was a pleasure to meet you!

I'm up in Barnsley so not a million miles away from you. I'll send a private message to you!

Thanks Robin If I can save £100 then I think it's something that I think I need to research a bit more! Are the any A3 specific guides on changing the belt out there?

Fair play but it's a 2004 with 150k on the clock, part service history, tatty paintwork and probably only worth about £2k - so as I'm not intending to sell it I'd rather get the cam belt changed now than pay the concequences just because I'm worried about the resale value.

As the thread title suggests I'm interested to see how easy this is achieve. Even though I'm not a qualified mechanic I'm more competent with general servicing and maintaining vehicles, although I've never replaced a cam belt. The main reason for this is to try and save money as I'm skint but...