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  1. A3 Oly

    Upper cambelt cover

    hi all just replaced my cambelt this weekend. I cannot for the life of me get the cambelt cover back onto the engine... it's the aum engine. Any tips? Thanks muchly
  2. A3 Oly

    Aum alternator

    hi all, My alternator has packed in conveniently..... I'm just having an issue in finding the correct replacement. Eurocarparts for instance is listing 3 parts rtx, remy, Bosch. All for agu and stipulates no ac. Mine is an aum with aircon. Is there any difference with the alternator between...
  3. A3 Oly

    K03s exhaust dimension indecision

    hi all, I am about to have my exhaust upgraded to a 3"dp to sports cat to cat back stainless. I've decided that I don't want a full 3" system so will be stepping down from the 3"dp to 2.5/2.25. Is there any major gain in going for a 2.5 over a 2.25 cat back? Many thanks in advance
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    TIPS

    Hi All, Been about 4 years since I posted on here. Anyway, I got rid of my A3 agu and have still got my silicone tip, I have just purchased a AUM Golf GTI T. I know the Tips are very similar (Dp Port swapped and the extra breather on the AUM TIP), however I was wondering if it is possible to...
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    Oly's A3 Progress

    I thought i would document my progress as many others do, Also its fantastic to look back on! so here goes... Purchased my A3 1.8t AGU off my boss of all people for a sum of 1500 notes in november 2010, he had it for 10 years as second owner. He kept it immaculate with just the usual interior...
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    Turbo revs ignition amp

    i need to replace my ignitiion amp as it is failing once warm. rather than fork out for a bosche one i thouht this may be an alternative and would be handy once i put a jetex filter on. anyone have any thoughts?
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    New clutch

    purchased a g60 flywheel and vr6 clutch for my a3 last week and had it fitted today........ awsome upgrade if you need to swap ur clutch cost me 200 notes for fitting and my oh my what a difference. clutch pedal feels like air so light grips well without being aggressive i recomend highly
  8. A3 Oly

    xoom 2

    anyone here got one? got mine at christmas and can't believe ics isnt available yet where as it is on the xoom and i know is also on the asus transformer.
  9. A3 Oly

    Backfire?

    before i go on i am not blaming the remap. i think i am noticing it as i am listening to the engine more thanthe stereo..... lol since th remap i have noticed a slit pop from the exhaust every now and then after changing gears mainly 1st 2nd. my question is what potentially can caus this...
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    Had remap today

    had a remap from ben today.... what a midday. westher was ****e raining and windy,cold and horrible. nothing a few coffees wont sort. map went on then out for a drive i am a bit of a drive from a decent road but straight away the diff was amazing.... so smoth no judder absolutely nice! then...
  11. A3 Oly

    Close...very close

    Sat in car park at work yesterday eating me sandwich in the car when a sales rep reversed into the spot in front of me..... i thought it was close and when i got out this is what i saw: Didnt hit i actually complimented him on his precise parking....... Hehehe
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    Intermitent Hesitation

    Been searching for a bit (may be my searching skills?) but i cannot find anything related... however i was on the way home this evening and the a3 was fine untill i pulled onto a straight and accelerated, not hard, and she hesitated so i backed off and then tried again and hestatated again so i...
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    Gold wheels on Yellow (Gold) A3 1.8t.. Yay or Nay?

    Hi all, as subject really, considering new wheels closer to the "good" weather and pondered on gold but not sure if it will be too much....
  14. A3 Oly

    Instrument Cluster

    Hi all, I have an a3 1.8t 8l for ages now when switching in the car it takes a few momentsof engine running for the clocks to respond, basically the Fuel, tempt and speedo dials dont move untill after a few moments. also when switching off the car i hear a slight noise and the fuel guage is...
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    Cleaned my TB and Replaced Recirc with 007p

    I have been having issues with boucy idle, fluttering on low boost and clucky gear changes. The guy who owned the car before spent 300 on a guy ripping out ecu testing injectors etc etc. Did the tb and dv and its a new car. The reason for the post is i cant get my head around why a dirty tb...
  16. A3 Oly

    Spotted: 8L Silver 1.8TQ Kirkby

    At the Tesco Express on Lowmoor road
  17. A3 Oly

    Upgrades

    Right , i have just sold my 5 gt turbo project for 500 notes. what i am wondering is what this would be best spent on a stock a3 1.8t 98 NDBW. i have already sorted a remap wich i am waiting on so 500 is for goodies to compliment the map. Any suggestions? Cheers boys and girls
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    Black A3 1.8T (98 ish) A38

    Pulled up next to this one at the lights near ashfield pub. at around 5 ish today. I was in the gold 1.8 Tsport Looked bog standard as mine is. Black with the last letters RPN i think 98 reg
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    Going for a remap.....

    Hi all, Just booked me and my a3 1.8t for a revo stage 1 remap on the 18th dec :D also taking advantage of the 100 squid off!!!!! well pleased. Remap and dyno B4 and After for 200. well pleased. I need to thank whoever it was that mentioned the 100 off deal from revo in another thread! Here...
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    New VAG Fan

    Hi all, well just recently got myself a beautiful Audi A3 1.8 T Sport (S, 98) in gold with FSH and she is immaculate!! I purchased the a3 from a coworker who i have worked with for 12ish years now and he got her as second owner at 2 years from new since then he has kept her in mint orriginal...