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  1. joe27

    New Audi A3 owner

    Mmmmmm! I was wondering too, even searched for one on line...:wacko: A V5 A3 you said?? Be awesome to see:)
  2. joe27

    New Audi A3 owner

    I hear that, my main trouble is having no garage or driveway!! Don't think the pooolllice would take to kindly to me dropping my sump on a public highway LOL. Good luck whatever you do though:)
  3. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Last one for now, I did find this: A3/S3 FAQ / How To's / Tuning Info STICKIES - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING You've prob seen, it has a oil pickup pipe for s3 guide:) cheers 'n' gone!
  4. joe27

    New Audi A3 owner

    The service is easy: plugs, filters, oil & basic checks (why they ask for 139.00 is beyond me:mad:) I'm looking at dropping my sump too, I've read its reasonably easy, some corroded bolts to watch for so clean and anti lock spray all bolts etc. Back to servicing though, ev one should really feel...
  5. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Just finished my nightshift, pleasure to get in the car and see 90 degrees after a few miles, warmer in the cab too lol. Good tip for the pre assembled unit;) Sounds ideal for my situation too. Can't wait for next w/end to get on with things! One more que: how'd the S3's drive? I've never...
  6. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Me bad, I'm talking about the yellow powerflex engine mount bush - amateur I am lol
  7. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Cheers again! Like me then, learning as I go. Had a look at an S3 a month ago, rkn next will be 2.0 A3 quattro or S3 - ultimately an R8:yahoo: Loving the A3 quatty so far though '99 plate & clutch pedal breaking only real prob so far. Cheers for share of info tho, think I'll do the oil...
  8. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Thanks WallmOnkey! You sound way more advanced than me, think I may be a little naïve about this job. If I do it rkn I'll stick to pick up pipe and cleaning sump out, possibly oil pump. Also heard that good oil, larger filter & 5k oil /filter changes can clear out a lot of sludge - another way...
  9. joe27

    Help ! clutch pedal is dead...

    Forgot to say: brake reservoir level is OK:thumbsup: But I did notice that the white plastic housing didn't 'sit' completely into the metal housing (weld spatter couldn't be filed flat inside the metal housing).
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    Help ! clutch pedal is dead...

    OK! I'm about 8 years late again for this thread, hoping someone'll answer. Had same prob, housing bracket shattered pedal to floor and bits of plastic on the floor - got it welded and replaced the pedal myself. Spring was put in a vice & cable tied, inserted into position & released. Only prob...
  11. joe27

    Oil Pick up pipe Sludge

    That's 1/2 - 1/3 litre more oil
  12. joe27

    Oil Pick up pipe Sludge

    I know its an old thread now but I fitted the med size oil filter and it took about 1/2 - 2/3 more oil on the refill. Looked at the transporter (for a3 18t quatty) filter but wasn't certain about the valves & bypass valve pressure values!? I know the med filter has same valves (bypass and non...
  13. joe27

    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Good job! Apart from oil pump are there any other jobs I could do when sump is off? Any hickups to look out for when dropping sump, I#ve heard its easy enough job but beware of corroded bolts on the sump!?
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    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Good write up! Took me 4 attempts to do this, cheers to ev one who makes contributions BTW :thumbsup: Once you've done it you'll wonder why you had probs in 1st place! Cabin heats up real quick now, 90 degrees all day and more boost in 3rd gear:yahoo: Next job, drop the sump, pick up pipe & oil...
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  16. joe27

    Changed my thermostat - What a mare

    I'll get n upload some pics when I've been thro it all, it may help more peeps in future - rckn you guys are more advanced & on to better things than this, cheers anyway!
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    Changed my thermostat - What a mare

    Cheers:icon_thumright: I'll get to grips with my extensions & wobbles in the morning:wub: Oil change 1st thing then need to check oil pressure. More questions there: where is oil pressure test port on 18t '99 ajq?:thumbsup:
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    Changed my thermostat - What a mare

    Mmmmm! Inlet & alternator are v. close doing this, with the ratchet & extension between the 1 & 11 inlet exhaust its not possible (with my ratchet) to get one 'click'. Maybe I need professional tools with closer ratchet mechanisms etc :readit: Maybe I'm bordering being stupid & shouldn't attempt...
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    Changed my thermostat - What a mare

    Please bare with me fellas, my internet is running on a mobile dongle right now & connection is p** poor (its taken 15 mins to send this msg!). I appreciate both your replies. Need my internet back on though. Hopefully i'll be able to tap into your knowledge when I'm up & running properly - its...
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    Changed my thermostat - What a mare

    Newby alert!!!! For my life, I can't get to the bottom bolt! Only way I see thro it is removing inlet manifold or slackening alternator off (a lot!). Peeps on other threads say its a 30 min job & in the dark ermm: T.B.H I wouldn't even know how to slacken the alternator off. I've replaced the...