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    Tappet/Injector Cleaning and Glow Plugs

    Hi guys, I've had to completely dismantle my cylinder head as the old one cracked so I'm swapping to a new AMC one. Just wondering whats the best way to reassemble it...As it's all apart should I clean each part with brake cleaner and lubricate then reassemble or just leave it all oily and...
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    Is this the dreaded porous Cylinder Head!? Small amount of coolant loss & white smoke

    Hi Guys, Bought a lovely A3 2.0 Tdi (BKD engine) recently and had an issue with the central locking not working on any door other than the drivers door, but discovered it was the wiring loom where the drivers door meets the A-pillar - a couple of wires were cracked. Anyway, since I bought the...
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    Central Locking - One Side Not Working

    Hi all, Got an issue with the central locking on my A3 8P 2007 Sportback. On the passenger side the doors almost never lock with either the fob or the key in the driver's door. I say almost never because VERY occasionally, say 1 in 25 times they will actually lock. I replaced the lock in...
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    A3 2.0 TDi 55 Plate DSG buying advice

    Hi guys, As above, I am looking to buy a 2.0 TDi DSG for my 55mile each way commute, I know the manual does slightly better MPG but I like the idea of flappy paddles and auto gears for the undoubted traffic i'll hit on the M25 :( I have seen one I like but it is a 55 plate with 64k on the...