Recent content by arnotur

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    Removing oil pump s3 8p?

    Hi guys' I am in the process of stripping my cars oil pump out to inspect it for any damage. I have managed to get sump off and loosen all the bolts that secure the oil pump to the block. The last thing left is to somehow get the chain removed. Do any technicians on here have some tips on how...
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    DIY to remove turbo from 8p s3

    Hi guys , has anyone done this? Or perhaps have guide on how to approach the job.
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    software for 8v platform

    Hey guys just out of interest, has anyone heard of the 8v a3 being remapped by one of the mainstream tuners?
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    Anyone know of a used S3 8P propshaft that I can import to South Africa?

    Hi guys, After numerous attempts by some Propshaft repair joints, it seems as though they cant get the centre bearing on my propshaft fixed properly, I dont even want to get into the balancing issues. So unfortunately I have to look for a replacement and get a new centre bearing from Audi and...
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    New RS3 to be released next year

    Hi guys, Just curious on the topic, some guy at audi delaership here in good ol sa tells me he hears they have done some testing on the car already and will be released early next year? Any truth o this?
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    Bang & Olufsen v's Audi Sound System

    Just my opinion, but I dnt think that b&o is worth it coz I sat in an a3 recently and had a listen to it, nothing special , unless we getting a banged up and olufsen version in south Africa, I would personally take that extra money and put in two custom rockford splits and and 8inch rf sub ...
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    Release date of s3?

    Hi guys Has anyone enquired about the release date of the s3 in the UK as yet, I'm just curious to know exactly when its arriving there so I can estimate when it's due to arrive in South Africa, cheers
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    BZC Engine Block for sale?

    Hi people Its me once again, naggin on about my S3, I was just curious abou the availability of BZC engine parts in the UK because these engines are very rare here in good ol South Africa. IF anyone out there could give me an indication of availability and what i would expect to pay for a...
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    BWA/AXX bottom end on S3 8P BZC head?

    I haven't thought about those engines to be honest. Does the tts use BZC aswell, I was told that the newer facelift s3s use the CDL engine which is chain driven , so that's a no go according to mechs, think tts might use that engine, il find out more about the golf r engine compatibility
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    BWA/AXX bottom end on S3 8P BZC head?

    Hi guys, Dont know whether this should be on a technical thread. Firstly to briefly explain my situation, i drive a 07 S3 with BZC engine code and i have revo stage 2+ on the car for approximately 6 months now, back in september one of my pistons got damaged by unknown causes and this prompted...
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    Driving s3 without propshaft temporarily

    Hi guys . My car is in for clutch replacement and the mech picked up that the front of the propshaft is damaged quite bad. The rubber housing has cracked and tip of the prop shaft itself is damaged (flared out) so I have no choice but to remove it and try and repair that tip for now. New prop...
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    Pricing for new and used S3 8P engine(BZC)

    Hi Guys, Was just wondering in terms on the above topic what prices would be like in UK. Im in South Africa and havent even bothered finding out as yet because i just know its gna be a shocking figure
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    New S3 South african guy

    Hi Sandra, Thanks for the welcome.. i feel priviledged to even get a reply This is the first time i see a woman on a car forum, hasnt happened on our local sa forums yet,lol Just thought id share that I will check out the a3 8p section for some tips , thanks once again:kiss:
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    New S3 South african guy

    hi there peoplez, I just thought id introduce myself on a forum for once, lol I am a south african audi enthusiast and a drive a 2008 phantom black s3. Heres a list of my mods thus far and what i am planning next, we are a bit slower in terms of modding here compared to what i see from the UK...