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I failed my MOT a few weeks back due to having LED headlight bulbs set in projector lenses. Apparently the headlight unit is stamped with a code that states it is Halogen or Xenon etc. so even with the correct projector lens fitted if the unit still has the wrong code then they will still fail...

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I was just wondering, my 2008 2.0TDI 170 has failed its emissions test for the last 3 years on the bounce. It get oil changes every 5000miles it is maintained impeccably. Before every MOT I unmap the car and put it back to standard, check the DPF loadings in VCDS, chuck a bottle of Emissions...

Hi there i have the following Silicone hoses for sale, brand new unopened in the packaging. Bought these to try and fix a boost leak but a smoke test revealed no leak so never even opened them. Forge Black Intake Pipe 225 1.8T FM225IND £150 Plus postage Forge Red Top Boost Hose 225 1.8T...

Bit of an update. I got a genuine part from TPS which was a direct swap but also got the same part with the A revision just to see. Turns out the parts are practically identical apart from the way it clips into the filter is flipped a complete 180 so does not fit

Cam belt/Waterpump change yesterday and also changed the aux tensioner and idler. Managed to snap the fuel filter bleed valve when changing the fuel filter so put on the Black Edition front whilst i wait for parts.

I have unfortunately snapped the end off the valve that sits in top of the fuel filter on my 2008 2.0 TDI 170bhp. I am really struggling to find this part, i have found allot that look extremely similar but the last letter on the part number never matches. I am looking for part number 1J0 127...

Did you get them to change the gearbox oil as part of the service?

How are you guys tightening the driveshaft to hub nut? I had the shaft off mine in the past myself and had to get a special socket and then borrow an extra long torque wrench to do the 200NM and then the 180 degree angle tighten. This was the reason i have always left it to a garage when it...

Speaking from experience buy the best you can, i had a new drivers side shaft fitted after the outer CV joint on the original shaft split. I kid you not my car went back to the garage 7 times. The outer boot kept coming off, and twisting throwing all the grease out, it was changed under...

OK, i will take some tonight, thank you

I purchased an RS style front honeycomb grill for my B7 S-line avant but realized it does not fit the S-line front bumper. Still in the box perfect for non S-line B7 £85 posted. Cheers Kris

Try changing the fuel filter next

As above, cash waiting

I am after the above, ping me a message if you have one available. Cash Waiting