Recent content by Jboy

Evening folks, I'm having problems with my 1997 1.8T AGU engine with 170k on the clock. Original thread here: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/182415-1-8t-turn-over-but-not-firing.html The original issue seems to have spiralled into a whole world of pain..... Brief...

Thanks for the replies chaps. Ok I've managed to get it started, but not easily. It takes a fair bit of cranking and the throttle has to be right down. Once started it runs sweet enough but it won't idle what so ever, stalling every time. Also it pops quite a lot from the exhaust. Slightly...

I will do at the weekend if I haven't fixed it by then. Ideally I need the car on the road tomorrow, but I'm working all day. I can order any parts that I need and have a late night on it tonight and tomorrow, but Sat is a no go. Surely someone must be able to help diagnose this without having...

Hi all, my 1.8T started misfiring and spluttering yesterday. It then cut out soon after and wouldn't start at all that night. Next day I got it started and drove 30 miles fine before it started spluttering and inevitably cutting out again. Now, it wont start at all. It will turn over and...

Thanks for the reply chap. Your right I should have probably tried the search function first. I'm gonna have to drill out and extract the sheared nipples on both the calipers and master cylinder to start a fresh. Does anyone know where I can buy bleed nipples by the bag full? I have searched...

Hi all, Can anyone give me advice when bleeding the brakes of a 1997 A3 1.8T? I have air in my system somewhere, causing the peddle to act spongy. All calipers are air free leading me to think it has to be the bleed screws on the master cylinder (which I havent bled yet)..... However both of...

Thanks for the replies guys. Excuse my ignorance but whats the MAF? Will check intercooler over tomorrow morning and update back. Thanks

Hi folks, As you've probably guessed this is my first post on this forum. Been recommended from a friend. Anyway, last night in heavy rain I aqua plained and took a hard impact to the front drivers side wheel. The wishbone is bent, anti roll bar twisted and the driveshaft snapped. The air box...