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    2.0 tdi BRD hot start issue.

    Fault cam position sensor. Hi folks. Got a problem with hot start. Will start when hot but long crank. Scanned and showing cam position sensor. Findings so far ... First thing in morning starts straight away. After starting clear the code from the day before turn off and rescan. There is...
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    Torsion values

    I know this has been spoke about tons all over forums for years but my question is this.. Just rebuilt head, new belt etc got torsion to 0 and goes to 0.35 when revved so on that front it is truly 0 as it's reading when revved with it going to 0.35. It would stay at 0 if it was out of scope so...
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    Hot up top

    Hi there. First post in this section as I have come from a 1.8t to A4 b7 avant brd tdi Cut a long story short I had bent valves and broken rockers due to the tensioner giving way. I've retapped M10 to m8 stud conversion, new idlers, waterpump,belt etc and I have rebuilt the head with new...
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    Looking for a bit of advise

    Hi. Not posted here in ages as nowts been wrong with my A3 quattro untill now. Had it 12 years pretty much issue free. Anyway while on holiday some thief has stolen my cats, cut them out wrecking my downpipe and other side of the exhaust. Had to buy a brand new standard downpipe and decided...
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    Gearbox

    Hi all its been a long time since I've had to come on here for info.. My little old quattro gear box has gone, can only get 1st and 2nd gear. Think the rivet has broken off causing the bracket thing to fall off so not being able to get all the gears. Wondering if any 6 speed gearbox will go...
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    Changed my clutch

    Hi all, long time no speak. Just in the process of changing my clutch on the quattro, gearbox off without removing the subframe. Need to refill the gearbox oil. Do I have to use audi stuff or is there an alternative? Thanks.
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    Abs/wheel speed sensor loom

    Hi all been a while since i have been here, car is still going strong :) So anyway, broke my abs/speed sensor loom. Passenger side arch there is a wire that comes out of the wing area that goes to wheel sensor plug and one plug to abs sensor so 2 plugs off that wire... Does anybody know if...
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    N75

    Hi folks. Just got rid off the other halves car to cut motoring costs down, so now she is insured on my car. Anyway i have disconnected the n75 valve via the electrical connector so its just running on actuator power, she don't know this ;) she needs to get used to it before i let her have...
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    Will it fit?

    Hello there... been a while since I posted anything here, still got the old girl and she is still flying :) I have the chance of getting a golf 4motion exhaust really cheap and just wondered if any of you guys know if it will fit my a3 quattro? Its a cat back btw. Thanks
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    Show us your stance.

    As above really. Just interested to see your a3/s3 stance. Nice one :-)
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    Finally getting coilovers fitted

    Alright folks!!! Just a quick question... I have a 2002 quattro 8l but wondered does the 8l quattro have the same ARB as the TT quattro? If so then i dont need to change the arb to avoid rubbing on the driveshafts issues which would be nice. Cheers.
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    Build thread section.

    I see a few builds threads appearing. Would a build thread section be a good idea as they would all be in one place then and easy to find.
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    Difference's between a3 quattro and s3 quattro.

    As above, looking for some suspension for my a3 Quattro but wondered are a3 and s3 the same setups. Cheers.
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    Stack Boost Gauge.

    Hey all. Well now that Christmas is over with its time to start spending some money on the car again. Thinking of buying a Stack boost gauge with the white background and red needle as this will match the clocks/dials in my A3 TQS. Heres the gauge... Stack Mechanical Turbo Boost Pressure...
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    First start after fitting new turbo.

    Hi. I have put my new turbo on. Just got the pipes and brackets to put back on now. Do I leave the oil pipe off that goes just above the oil filter and check there that the oil is circulating properly? Also any other things to do before first starting it. What fuse do I pull to stop it...
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    This ok for my car?

    Seeing as my car is mapped and the turbo runs hotter I was thinking of putting this Manifold gasket on as it seems better than a standard manifold gasket. AUDI TT A3 A4 A6 VAG 1.8T EXHAUST MANIFOLD + K03 GASKET | eBay My Turbo is a Ko3s though.... will this be the right one? Cheers.
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    Part Number List.

    Hi. Does anybody have a part number list as I need to order a few bits and bobs for when I put the new turbo on? Cheers.
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    No Turbo intake pipe listed for my car?

    My A3 quattro is engine code ARY on a 52 plate. Been on the Forge website and other places but none listed for my car, any idea's where to get one from or is it a case of not listed,not available? Cheers.
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    Removing the turbo from an A3 Quattro the same as an s3?

    Anybody know if the removal of a turbo from an a3 Quattro 8L is roughly the same as removing the turbo from an S3 due to them both having the transfef box thing under the turbo? Looking for a D.I.Y guide but not having much luck. I have started to strip my car down, so far got the exhaust...
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    Missfire on all cylinders and smoke :(

    Hey guys. My turbo has been playing up for a while, whistling so the fins must be bent or broken. Anyway for a few weeks now if I drive it off boost for 20 minutes or so while it's warming up then floor it after it's warmed up I get a load of grey smoke which is from what I have been told the...