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    Heavy steering

    My a4 b6 pd130 Avf has stiff steering, Has anyone had any luck with replacing the power steering fluid to making it smoother? I have recently changed the aux belt & tensioner, this made no difference. If you turn the steering wheel very slowly there is a plastic friction sound, it’s hard to...
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    Blue/white smoke intermittent

    hey guys I have a 3.0 tdi a8 d3 There is smoke when going under 30 or cruising at low speed especially after sitting in traffic it’s a quiet large plume of smoke There is no smoke on acceleration Any help would be appreciated guys
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    Aftermarket stereo with bose

    hey guys just a quick one I've installed a new head unit into my a4 b6 with bose The front and rear speakers work but the sub now doesn't. I've used the pc9-410 harness so I'm guessing due to it only having 2 rca's it's only feeding sound to the front and rears not the sub ?
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    Dogbone mount urgent help

    The bolt going into the transmission has sheared off , the mount is a Ecs updated dogbone Brought new bolts went to go fit it but the holes won't line up even when raising the gearbox it's like the engine cannot go back any further just goes up It made a pretty loud bang when the bolt went it...
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    Removing alternator

    hey guys I'm removing the alternator on my a4 this weekend is it just two bolts that hold it on ? Engine is a avf 1.9tdi
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    Egr leak pd130 avf

    Hey guys would a leak just below the top of the egr disc cause running issues ? Below is a picture like mine...
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    Engine noise pulling away

    Hey guys I've got a strange noise coming from my engine when pulling away from junctions or at low revs I can't feel any vibration in the clutch pedal . It's pretty loud when reversing , I did remove the under tray at the weekend so it could be that I've not fitted it correctly and it's...
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    Coolant change avf pd130

    Hey guys I've got two questions im replacing the thermostat + o-ring today and was wondering can I change it without loosing too much coolant ? Or is it best to flush whole system first then remove the stat housing /stat o-ring then obviously refill coolant Car is a4 b6 with avf pd130 engine...
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    Sump info

    I'm planning on replacing my sump this weekend I was wondering a few things before I start the job 1 . Do you leave the sealant to set for 5 mins before fitting 2.When fitting do I finger tight the transsmision side bolts finger tight first then the rest after 3.How long to I leave the bolts...
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    Rear adjustable arms seized

    Hey everyone I've got adjustable arms on the rear of my s3 one side is ok but the drivers side is seized on the adjustment part would any of you have any sujestions before I try some heat to free the nuts ?
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    Fuel smell

    I noticed a smell of fuel in my car that's only just come about it was fine this morning but after getting in the car on my lunch break it's appeared it seems to be in the cockpit area I've checked what I can in the engine bay and had a quick look underneath Bam 225
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    Clunking noise when turning

    Hey guys I've recently had my s3 lowered on eibach 30mm springs also changed the top mounts and bearings for powerflex ones including the black series spacer that was recommended for the top mounts. The car now clunks very loudly when turning out of my drive or slowly turning on the street a...
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    s3 owner from Peterborough :)

    Hey guys and girls ! My name is ashley ive had my nogaro blue s3 for nearly 2 weeks now , The car is in really good condition no rust visible on the paint work and its had all the parking dents removed proffesonally Extras ; nogaro pearl paint Alcantara blue /black leather seats 9 spoke...