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    Low pressure fuel pump

    Hi guys I'm trying to source a in tank fuel pump for my 2005 A3 8p 2.0 tfsi quattro part no 1k0 919 051 AJ although I'm told this has been superseded by same number except last two letters have changed to sa I think. I'm only stage 2 so stock is fine for my needs, TPS quoted £220 plus vat and...
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    TTS 8j brake upgrade or not?

    Hi guys it's as the the title says really....... Should I or shouldn't I go for the TTS 340mm front brake upgrade on my a3 8pa 2.0 tfsi quattro s line, running turbo back with milltek sports cat, forged bottom end with integrated engineering drop in rods, OEM all alloy S3 fmic, S3 head cams ect...
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    Brake upgrade

    Hi guys now the engines all sorted it's brake upgrade time For my 2005 A3 8p 2.0 tfsi quattro s line. Would a good quality set of stock size 312mm rotors and pads be enough with braided lines or should I go S3/R32 set up. Or I was wondering if these would fit my car.... AUDI S4 B6 B7 4.2 V8...
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    Full rebuild & Amd tuning Essex experience

    Well after nearly 3 long years I have finally got my car remapped and couldn't be happier!!! My storry started nearly 3 years ago now after my A3 2.0 tfsi quattro's engine blew. I decided to go for it and sourced a really good clean strong forged motor with just 5k miles on it along with a few...
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    BAAAAD REMAP help please

    Hiya guys, can anyone advise please? So I foolishly got a very bad map done by who I thought was a reputable company however I was wrong. Sooo wrong. My car is over fueling thus diluting the oil which caused a loss of oil pressure.my question is can anyone revert my ECU back to OEM if so who and...
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    1.8tfsi opinions/reviews

    Hi guys, I'm after advice for a pal who Im introducing into the Audi family please. He has a budget of apx14k and has decided on a petrol A3 sportback s line. He wants as we all do power with economy. Being a 2.0tfsi owner myself naturally I'm pointing him this way but used ones seem to be so...
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    Help please I'm desperate

    Hi guys, I lost my axx engine early last year to low oil pressure, i found an excellentent replacement that had only covered 5k since being rebuilt to a high standard as follows.. axx block fully rebuilt with integrated drop in rods and CDL top end, we added s3 alloy IC, turbo back milltek with...
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    Can't solve fuel in oil smell hellllp

    Hi guys, I lost my axx engine early last year to low oil pressure, i found an excellentent replacement that had only covered 5k since being rebuilt to a high standard as follows.. axx block fully rebuilt with integrated drop in rods and CDL top end, we added s3 alloy IC, turbo back milltek with...
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    More of your much valued advice needed please?

    Hi guys it's me again I'm afraid. I know this has been covered a million times before but I need to ask the same boring questions in my own format so please do bear with me. So first...is the A3 8p 2.0 tfsi clutch the same as the stock s3 8p clutch? If it is what power can it handle? If it's not...
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    Rough startup and rev hang when cold

    Hi all, Another plea for help please, Basically as the title says... On startup the car is a bit jerky for no more than 3 or 4 minutes it also seems to hold revs changing from 1st to 2nd only not through the gears all of these symptoms are from cold never once warm. Any clues as to what this...
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    Propshaft vibration

    Hi guys quick question that I can't work out so any advice please ? Basically I have vibration in rear of the car between 2000 and 2500 rpm, After much investigating and reading I have found this is more than likely the rear propshaft coupling or doughnut as it's sometimes known, anyway I have...
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    Propshaft vibration

    Hi guys quick question that I can't work out so any advice please ? Basically I have vibration in rear of the car between 2000 and 2500 rpm, After much investigating and reading I have found this is more than likely the rear propshaft coupling or doughnut as it's sometimes known, anyway I have...
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    OEM switches!!!

    Hi everyone, Help much needed please?? Ok so after rebuilding my beloved A3 8pa 2.0tfsi quattro I am struggling to buy a decent quality replacement window master switch oem part no 4F0 959 851, 4F0959851F, I just purchased a pattern one from autodoc and on the face of it the quality looked good...
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    Intake advice please

    Hi all, So finally replaced the shot motor in my A3 2.0 tfsi quattro, I need some induction advice please, I picked up a recently rebuilt axx motor with integrated drop in rods, S3 top end, injectors and intercooler, I also have a turbo back milltek with sports cat, this is where I'm running out...
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    Enclosed CAI advise

    Hi guys can anyone help please? I'm looking for an enclosed CAI for my A3 8p 2.0 tfsi Recently saw a picture of one on an engine for sale on eBay but missed it by a day, Anyway I asked the guy what make and he said it was a very rare and hard to get hold of Volant that is very big in the states...
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    Engine advice please

    Hi guys so the A3 has been of the road now for 6 months and I finally have funds available to get it back on the road, After months of research I am still non the wiser as to where to get my replacement engine, Can anyone help me by recommending a good company who either rebuild engines or...
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    Grille confusion help

    Hi guys, Sorry for going over old ground but most threads I've found on this are a bit old, so any links I find don't seem to exist anymore, So I've an 05 a3 s line and I'm after the all elusive black optics grill please? Any help or pointers greatly appreciated thanks guys
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    Engine blown heeeelp guys please

    Last night my beloved A3 2.0 tfsi quattro s line gave it's last breath, Bottom end obliterated my mechanic said he's never seen a crank so bad, shells had disintegrated creating sludge and starving top end of oil, Only bought car for 3k ten months ago already spent 1800 on cam belt and chain and...
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    Engine advice

    Hi guys, Feeling a tad sickened and only just managed to pick up phone to communicate, Last night my beloved A3 2.0 tfsi quattro s line gave it's last breath, Bottom end obliteratedmechanic said he's never seen a crank so bad, shells had disintegrated creating sludge and starving top end of oil...
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    Maf sensor question

    Hi all, So my remaped a3 8p1 2.0tfsi quattro is lacking in power, especially low end grunt, sure enough when on the rollers it's only showing 210bhp and running very rich, I have had some major maintenance done before I did the power run, these are new DV, pcv, bank 1 O2 sensor, full cambelt...