Hello, new to the forum but been super helpful to diagnose a few issues with my car. Looking for advice on what to maintenance to watch out for given the age. (Especially rubber bushes etc)
Bought a 2010 S3 8P with 85,000 miles on it.
Changed the following:
Cam follower,
Engine oil and filter
PCV
Dump Valve
Coil packs and Spark plugs
Rocker cover gasket
Battery
Upgraded Revo air intake
Gearbox oil
Getting Haldex done tomorrow.
Stage 1 remap. With stock bHp clocked at 265bhp which is pretty good for a 14 year old motor.
What I’m noticing is perished rubber. The rocker cover gasket was hard and had been put in with gasket seal as well which I removed.
The rear ‘donught’ prop shaft connection has some movement on the steel ring that surrounds it and there’s vibration at 2500rpm in 5th and 6th gear. Suspect this needs replace however my question is, given the age of the vehicle (14 years) and what seems to be lack of general maintenance prior to me buying it a couple months ago, are there any obvious things I should consider replacing for general maintenance. Specifically rubber things as the parts I’ve removed have been stiff/brittal.
Any help very much appreciated.
Bought a 2010 S3 8P with 85,000 miles on it.
Changed the following:
Cam follower,
Engine oil and filter
PCV
Dump Valve
Coil packs and Spark plugs
Rocker cover gasket
Battery
Upgraded Revo air intake
Gearbox oil
Getting Haldex done tomorrow.
Stage 1 remap. With stock bHp clocked at 265bhp which is pretty good for a 14 year old motor.
What I’m noticing is perished rubber. The rocker cover gasket was hard and had been put in with gasket seal as well which I removed.
The rear ‘donught’ prop shaft connection has some movement on the steel ring that surrounds it and there’s vibration at 2500rpm in 5th and 6th gear. Suspect this needs replace however my question is, given the age of the vehicle (14 years) and what seems to be lack of general maintenance prior to me buying it a couple months ago, are there any obvious things I should consider replacing for general maintenance. Specifically rubber things as the parts I’ve removed have been stiff/brittal.
Any help very much appreciated.
