Recent content by Gordon

Does anyone know the size of SD card needed to backup the navigation system SD card provided with the car? The owner's manual recommends backing it up but doesn't tell you what size of card is needed.

Does anyone know if the driver's side front strut can be removed without having to disconnect the drive shaft at the wheel hub as shown in Elsawin? I have done this job on an 8L A3 by disconnecting the drive shaft at the differential end. The method shown in Elsawin is not D.I.Y. friendly...

I have a 2004 1.6 A3 with a serious gearbox problem. Is there anyone in the Glasgow area that can recommend a local gearbox specialist?

Does anyone know if a replacement alarm siren can be fitted by DIY? Or is it necessary to activate the siren once fitted by dealer electronics or Vag-com. My car is an A3 1.6 (2004).

Last time I had tyres fitted I noticed that best tyres on the rear wheels was recommended. However, I do not know where these professional experts got their knowledge from. From my driving experience which goes back to mid 50s era cars. I would always put the best tyres on the front. OK...

Has anyone on the site replaced a cambelt themselves? If so it would be good to know if it is a straight forword job and if there are any little snags that might be encountered.

I wonder why Insurance premiums for young drivers are so high? I am 68 and I seriously object to the generally ageist attitude from some contributers.

Fullytrained at lomond Audi. Is that a recommendation?

Fitting location for 3-pin connector for phase sensor (Hall sender) -G40 . Look for the fuel supply rail. At the driver's side, just above the alternator and next to the fuel supply/return pipes, and fuel regulator, you will see an electrical connector. Thats the connection point for the hall...

Has anyone attempted a DIY clutch renewal? If so is it reasonably straight forward removing the gearbox and replacing the clutch with the engine still in the car? Elsawin implies the job is done with the engine removed but Haynes indicates it is possible. Also what mileage can you expect to...

Gentlemen This thread is ridiculous. I have to jump to Bower’s defense here. A car that needs roadside assistance in the first two years of its life is not suitable for purpose. Yet car manufacturers have you guys brain washed into thinking it is. Otherwise you would not be making all these...

Haynes manual states:- Minimum Permissible disc thickness: Front: FS111 Caliper ---19mm. FN 3 Caliper ---22mm. Rear: 7mm.

Gar thank you for your invaluable advice. I have now renewed all four plugs. For anyone interested, accessibility to plugs 2 and 3 is improved if you remove the electrical connectors to injectors 1 and 4. These are mounted on a plastic rail which appears rigid but it is actually quite...

I have just attempted renewing the spark plugs on a 1.6 AKL engine. Plugs 1 and 4 were replaced no problem. Plugs 2 and 3 (i.e. the two inboard plugs) are totally inaccessible. I consulted the Haynes manual and it states that that the lower half of the variable inlet manifold must be removed...

Dealers seem to have the motoring public brainwashed on this subject. If you are competent to do your own servicing then start doing it after the guarantee period is up. Just keep good records. For example keep a log of all work done and all receipts for parts and oil. However, nowadays there...