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  1. bowen

    Audi TT 8J Quattro

    Hi, Some of you may or may not remember that around 18 months ago I purchased an Audi A4 B7 TFSI Quattro. I owned it 10 days in total before the timing chain slipped and the engine was junk. Anyway after a year in a MK2 Focus ST, I am back. Reason being, my missus part ex'd her Seat Ibiza...
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    I couldn't stay away

    Hi, Some of you may or may not remember that around 18 months ago I purchased an Audi A4 B7 TFSI Quattro. I owned it 10 days in total before the timing chain slipped and the engine was junk. Anyway after a year in a MK2 Focus ST, I am back. Reason being, my missus part ex'd her Seat Ibiza...
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    Urgent help/advice needed

    Hello, Firstly thanks for taking the time to read this. 2.0tfsi Quattro BUL Driving along the M4 today around 70mph, 13 miles in to my journey and the red oil pressure can warning light starts flashing. Nursed it off the next junction (thankfully, 20 meters). I was at work at the time on my...
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    Strange noise.

    Sorry I have searched but nothing turns up similar to my symptoms. In neutral revving the engine slightly when then revs begin to drop, I hear a strange sound. Like a whiring/metal rattle noise? I can rev it to 1k or 3.5k revs I get the same metal rattle noise? The noise does not happen in...
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    Newbie. Well sort of...

    Hi guys, I used to own a b6 convertible, which I sold as I was doing far to many miles. I have been driving a skoda Fabia Vrs the last 18 months, I now live within walking distance of where I work. Today I picked up an Audi A4 B7 SE S Line 2L TFSI Quattro. One owner. Full service 80k...
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    X car link Bluetooth concert

    Hi guys, has as anyone got the x car link Bluetooth model, fitted to their concert CD player? If so is it any good? Can you use the steering controls to change tracks etc? I do apologies if it's been asked, I have searched. new to all the b7 stuff. thanks,
  7. bowen

    Maf

    Ok, I am still getting a rough/misfire idle at cold start. I unplugged the maf last night, the engine was already warm and took the car out (i think) it pulled better however I got a huge hesitation at full boost. This mornings cold start with no MAF was fine, smooth idle and power seems...
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    PRV?

    Hello, Can someone please tell me what the pressure regulator valve (hockey puck/space ship valve) does? When it works etc Cheers,
  9. bowen

    Remap

    Hi Guys, I had my B6 Cab remapped last night by Kinetic Tuning - Home . Great guy spent ages with me doing logs etc, I would recommend. The map make the car so much more driveable. After the remap and many runs/logs, we noticed that under full throttle, the power would drop off yet under half...
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    Audi Cab breaking

    Hi Guys, I need an apperture door seal for my Audi A4 Cab, the dealer wants £170+ vat. I have contacted all the Audi cabs breaking on Ebay and no luck. Anyone have any ideas or know of any B6 Cabs breaking? Thanks,
  11. bowen

    Water sloshing around somewhere

    Hello, I have a wet driver footwell and I hate it. I have checked; Pollen filter Grommits under servo and battery heater matrix These are all dry. I notice when I brake I hear water rushing forwards. Where could it be hiding to? Thanks,
  12. bowen

    symptoms of a loose cambelt (petrol 1.8t)

    Hi Guys, A few months back I had my waterpump and cambelt replaced. I recently took it to a different garage for an oil change service etc, when I picked it up the mechanic noticed my cambelt was loose. He showed me how slack it was, you could pull at it, no tension at all. It was also nearly...
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    1.8t BFB EGR Valve part number

    Hi guys, Turns out my SAI code, is due to a faulty egr valve. Looking for the part number if anyone can help? Found these Audi A4 1.8 T EGR Valve 06B131101H | eBay or EGR156 AUDI A4 1.8 EGR Valve | eBay Thanks in advance!
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    I got a bargin

    I have a B6 cabriolet, I also have a shaved head so the wind messing up my hair is something I dont have to put up with. My fiancee however.... whenever i have the roof down both her and I recieve mouthfulls and eyeball pokes from her hair blowing in the wind. Time to invest in a wind...
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    B5 S4 Brake upgrade

    Hi Guys, I have just purchased some B5 S4 Brakes (From AlexGsi2000 I believe) for my B6. I understand they are a good upgrade. Other than needing discs and pads, what else will I need? Thanks,
  16. bowen

    Turbo Intake Pipe

    Currently on the hunt for a T.I.P for my 1.8t BFB, it looks like Forge or Samco are the only (resonable) options. There are the ebay copies, but I just dont want to risk it. Anyone have experience of a TIP for the bfb engine? Cheers,
  17. bowen

    vcds newbie

    Hello, I am a VCDS Virgin! eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace would this work......? Thanks,
  18. bowen

    another cooling fan thread!

    I was fixing/nosing around at my SAI to fix a code i had pop on on friday, when i noticed something else. My engine cooling fans dont come on?! So i searched here for an answer. Most people seem to have an issue with pulsing fans or fans that wont turn off. I put the A/C on an the fan began to...
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    SAI 16795

    Hi Gents, I have had an odd cold start issue for a while now. It turns over fine, then i get a mild shaking, revs fluctuate it settles down and runs fine. This never happens when its warm. Today i got a fault code, 16795 which points to the SAI and i believe this explains the issue at cold...
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    B7 rear lights on a B6 Cab?

    Hello, I know that people who own cabriolets often replace their lights, with B7 Cab rear lights. How is this done? I imagine there is something i need to do with a loom, but what? Thanks, Bowen