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  1. griswold

    2.0 bre judder - fixed

    After removing intake manifold to replace actuator and give everything a good clean and fit new maf sensor car still run rough at 1.5-2k under the car the hose off turbo had a lot of play so fitted new hose solid now and no play. had a whooshing sound on left of car. so got the two intercooler...
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    Mot time

    Well I just can't get rid of the A4 even after all these years. Mot fail on ns top control arms. Luckily I did the other side before so I knew what to expect. I removed the pinch bolt ages ago and copper greased it so no problems removing it. All went well so looks like I'll be keeping it a bit...
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    New style key

    Just got this today, I got the remote to pair easy but had to swap transponder as I couldn't code with vag tacho could have been down to the fact that the transponder was dislodged in new key so maybe that was it. Decided to file old key down a bit to fit as couldn't wait till Monday to get...
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    Saggy Headliner

    I had the pleasure of re covering my headliner yesterday, what a job on a saloon Can't believe I got it out! I think it grew while out of car too! real pain to get back in Got some 2mm foam backed liner of ebay £18.50 2 cans of spray adhesive £6 scraped off old foam that was fun just rolled into...
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    Replacement battery

    Looks like I will have to change my battery as it has started to struggle to start the last couple of times. I just wondered if anyone has an 096 type fitted to their 1.8? I had an 096 fitted to the A6 and it was much bigger and higher cca rating. Is it worth me getting the 096 or sticking with...
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    Replacement caliper

    Hi, can someone confirm these calipers will fit my tqs , or recommend somewhere to get them from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-PASSAT-MK5-1997-2005-PAIR-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPERS-ATE-TRAILING-BCA238A-/262062206443?fits=Model%3APassat&hash=item3d041fedeb:g:C00AAOSwsB9WAmwW I need to replace my right...
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    which spring compressors?

    I'm going to be changing the front springs, I've removed and copper greased pinch bolts so that's good. just need to buy some spring compressors these or these any advice thanks
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    Electric fan fitted

    Fitted a new electric fan yesterday, slight problem with a mystery strip of rubber? don't know where it came from? Not sure if it was there before which caused my old fan to burn out? It was wedged between fan and rad, it caused my new fan to not spin vertically and catch the rad a bit and jam...
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    Front shocks

    Been thinking of finally fitting my eibach springs to the front not sure whether to fit new socks? Found some meyle on eBay but are quite cheep? Shall I leave standard socks on? Recommendations please
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    Creaking New springs driving me mad

    Just had the rear springs of an eibach pro kit fitted with lemforder rear drop links with all new bolts to my TQS. Creaking like mad even when small movements and getting in car. Ride height looks the same as when old springs on. Springs fitted at Audi too. I'm turning heads not in a good way...
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    TQS rear springs needed for MOT

    Had a search can anyone confirm that eibach springs EIBE 1534-140 is the correct set for a facelift 1.8tqs saloon? Also where to get them from? who's the quickest del. ? Any other options? Also on backorder from audi for the rear coil so cant get from them.
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    Door actuator

    I need to replace the door actuator/latch on my A6 due to not showing door open and not buzzing when lights left on. Probably just the microswitch but only £40 on ebay for new latch. Part number I need is 402837016 for drivers door rhd but the one listed is 4B1837016G which is for drivers door...
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    Red coolant warning

    This red coolant warning keeps popping up at random times. Took the car out for a run to Brecon then back through Monmouth no problems while driving till I parked outside my house. I had the climate control displaying 88,89,87 deg. most of the time while driving. Checked when parked outside...
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    Cold side dv relocation

    Is it a case of blanking off both holes in where bosch unit goes then t piece on cold side with twin piston dv? I also would t piece be 63mm inner diameter? Used searches but not much info apart from don't do it or ran one no problems, thanks.
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    TQS judder/misfire

    Been having a a juddering for a second or two under heavy throttle, ease off and ok will judder with .5 bar but will go to 1 bar it happens at various speeds and revs. When its cold it dosn't happen straight away had full boost and no juddering and car went like a rocket after a couple of miles...
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    Coil Packs

    My TQS is running a bit rough under heavy acceleration. Cleaned my mass air sensor will drive tomorrow to see if its made a difference. Gsf have 2 types of coil packs to buy anyone know what brand they sell? want to get them tomorrow. eurocarparts out off stock for collection so will probably...
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    1.9tdi quattro wont start

    hi my mates 1.9tdi wont start? power no error codes any ideas?
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    Car reversed into my drivers door

    Last week some woman yes woman with all the road space in the world decided to reverse into me. Its taken me a week to calm down. At least she knocked the door to tell me. Guy from repair centre waste of time said if more than £500 probably write car off? told him its a quattro sport and holds...
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    Climate control buzzing sound

    The climate control panel is making a buzzing noise on my A4 It varies a bit but it still buzzes when its switched off Works fine just makes a noise?
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    Voltmeter staying at 12v till reved?

    On the wifes A6 2.4 when starting the voltmeter shows 12v at idle but if you rev it a little it finally goes to 14+ but my A4 1.8 instantly goes to 14+ Is this normal for the v6 engine?