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Just sold my beloved s3. Big thanks to all those who have offered help and advice over the years. This forum has saved me a huge amount in repairs etc. I'm looking to buy a house so im going to buy a ibiza cupra tdi. I may go and view the one in the link below. SEAT IBIZA CUPRA TDI RED...

My s3 just failed its mot due to the rear foglight indicator lamp on the dash not illuminating. Hopefully its just a bulb that needs replacing. Can anyone give me a few pointers on what needs to be removed in order to gain access to replace the bulb? Dont suppose anybody knows what bulb...

Anybody attending this? Castle Combe Circuit - Events - Action Days I go every year and it is a really good day. Never see many audi's there though! Would be nice to get a clubstand together, regretfully i dont have the time to arrange this but if someone could it would be a great day.

Just wondering if anybody has had experience with this garage. They came in cheapest when getting quotes for an s3 clutch replacement. VWS Exeter | Volkswagon Services Devon | Motor Service and Repair Centre Any feedback much apreciated.

At the weekend i dropped the sump for a clean out, then replaced. i noticed a small oil leak today and found that it was coming from the oil return pipe where it connects to the sump. I tried tightening the allen bolts. one of which has stripped the thread on the sump! Does any body know...

I know its done to death but i cant find a straight forward answer. I will be changing the brake fluid at the weekend, i will be helping my mate who is a mechanic. My knowledge on this is limited; am i right in thinking that it needs to be bled using a 'pressure bleeder'? Will we be able...

my mate has a tt and he has been describing a loud ticking from around the coolant bottle. I remember reading that this is the charcoal canister/ filter. iv never had any experience of this with my s3. just wanted to confirm that this is the norm or if there is an easy fix for it?

i have just bought some refurbished avus'. They are finished in a similar colour to the very centre of the cap (light gunmetal) the only downside to these is that the inner of the centre caps, ie; the audi logo bit. are not in very good nick. Looking at the back of the centres when...

I have read threads in the past on the installation of ambient interior lighting (if that is its correct name). However i was not bothered about installing it at the time. Im at a loose end at the moment and thought it would be a nice touch. I have searched the forum, but could find no info...

I have read that a few people have installed the 007p in the opposite way to normal. I understand that forge themselves say this can be done with no problem. Does it just enhance the dumping noise. I wouldnt mind it being a bit louder, although not to the extent of a splitter valve. can...

My friend has recently bought a w reg convertable. He is experiencing intermittant faults on the central locking system mainly when there is wet weather. The main symptoms are; flashing hazards and keyfob not unlocking or locking the car. I have advised him to replae the battery in the...

Could anybody tell me what quantity of brake fluid i would need for a complete change on a standard s3 brake set up? I am going to uprate the front pads with ferodo ds2500's. I am also going to use motul dot 5.1 fluid, however i dont know what quantity to order. Any feedback will be much...

Im tying to source a set of ferodo ds2500 front pads for my s3. I know loads of people are running them. Could anybody advise me where i might get the best price?

Hi Has anybody had experience with brembo max discs for the s3. They keep comng up on ebay for around £100 for the fronts which seems pretty reasonable, but i didnt know if they were any good?

My brother is an ac engineer and he carried out a leak test on my ac. there is a howler of a leak which is situated behind the rigid heat insulation between the turbo and the main bulkhead. I dont actually know where the leak is coming from. I just want to establish whether there are any...

i have had a look through the aircon section of the forum but couldn't find any existing info. My brother is an ac engineer and he carried out a leak test on my ac. there is a howler of a leak which is situated behind the rigid heat insulation between the turbo and the main bulkhead. I...

Was just wondering if anybody was planning on heading to castle combe for this in a few months. Would be good to get a meet, if anybody is interested?

Im fairly certain my head gasget has gone. In short; i am losing small amounts of coolant, the coolant system has been presure tested. I have got white creamy substance under the oil filler cap and a small amount on the dipstick. Occasionally i get lumpy idle when...

hi. I have been losing coolant recently. After say a 40 mile round trip, once the engine has cooled i check the level and i have lost about half a litre of coolant from my header tank. I have recently changed my thermostat, however i have checked the joints i disturbed at every possible...

my coolant warning light keeps coming on even when the level is fine and the temp is fine. I thought i might be able to remove the two metal probes in the header tank to clean them, however they dont seem to be removable. can any body shed any light on this? Is i just a case of getting a...