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sam1014, I have got a 2006 s line front bumper, its just the bumper thought i.e. no grill, fogs or fog grilles etc. Its finished in black and is in pretty good condition other than a few srcatches and one minor scrape, but it will need a respray. I bought the bumper off ebay but then ended up...

nik_patel, To do a single piece grill conversion on an 03/04 A3 I believe you will need the following; - 2005+ bonnet - 2005+ bumper (2006+ for s line) - grill of choice - fog lights (for s line - Im not sure if 03/04 fogs and grills will fit 2005+ non s line bumper) - fog light grills (for...

Haha, this is pretty funny really, didnt expect my query to cause such a stir! Byzan A4 - thnx 4 da reply, cud a leek in da boost lines.............only joking!!! Thanks for the response, could a leak in the boost lines cause a high-pitched noise? Maybe it could if the air was being forced...

That sounds nasty, I best get it looked at pronto...ive been told that recon turbos can have bad reliability and its a bit of a lottery as to how long they will last, I will have to look into the costs / guarentees etc...also, hybrided sounds pricey?

Sarah's A3...thanks for the input, I will get them to check the oil feeder pipe, did you use reconditioned turbo's each time? akash_sky1...Ive only owned the car for a couple of months but looking through the service history it would appear to be on the variable service intervals with some...

xnox202 & akash_sky1...thanks for your input, its much appreciated; I took the car to a friends garage recently and he actually mentioned the possibility of a worn bearing and movement in the shaft being the cause of the noise. Im taking the car in again so he can have a thorough inspection...

Hoping someone can give me a clue... I have got a 2004 A3 2.0 TDI and am getting a strange, high pitched squeal from what sounds like the turbo, the noise only occurs at low revs (i.e. about 1500-1800) and only on flat ground i.e. if I apply more pressure to the throttle the noise shuts up...

Tim, I have got an s line fornt bumper but its not got headlight washer holes, its just the bumper i.e. no grille, fogs or fog grilles etc, its in good condition but will need a respray. I bought off ebay bu then managed to buy a complete one at a bargain price - let me know if you interested.

Hellz; thanks for the confirmation, I will post pics hopefully next wkend providing all goes smoothly! cheers

Ah right, im pretty sure its of an a3 but here's a pic...

Excellent, it will save me a job not having to try it first... Pics of the bumper or the car?

Thanks for the response, its much appreciated. I ask because I recently bought an 06 s line bumper off ebay and when I have come to check the part number it differs from the one Audi have given me for a 3 door model so I am thinking the one I have bought is off a 5 door. My car is a 3 door so...

Thanks bud, thats much appreciated. I ask because I bought an s line bumper off ebay and when i have come to check the part number it differs from the one Audi have given me for a 3 door model so i am thinking the one I have bought is off a 5 door. I wanted to be sure it would fit before i...

Hi all, I know this topic has been talked about alot on here but im looking at putting an 06 s line front bumper onto an 04 plate A3 and was just wondering if anyone knows if a bumper of a 5 door (or sportback) will fit onto a 3 door? thanks

Lads, Im new to this site but was hoping someone could help me out... Im doing an s line front end conversion to a 2004 A3, does anyone happen to know if the front bumper off a 5 door will fit a 3 door? cheers