Recent content by Johnjones

SOLVED Changing the timing sorted this out. You can actually adjust the timing quite easily by vcds and removing the timing belt cover then undoing the 3 bolts and levering the other bolt with a screwdriver. With my timing advanced slightly to 3.4 degrees,it uses much less fuel. You can see...

It starts and runs fine...no noticeable issues

Hi there, I've put fuel cleaner through the last two tank fulls already...

I have found i'm only getting 38mpg which is much less than the 1.9tdi A4 I used to have. It's had a new fuel filter and service, tyres pressures are fine, no fault codes, 18 inch wheels, temperature guage sits at 90 degrees. 165k on the clock. Timing belt was done recently and the timing was...

I've got an A4 S-line 2007, but want to make the ride softer. I'd like to swap the swings and shocks with someone else that has an SE. I'm in the Gloucester area. Thanks

Does anyone know how to repair or replace the plastic catch that's broken securing the driver's arm rest lid compartment. I don't want to have to go to the dealers for this...has anyone managed to repair it? It's held with an elastic band at the moment so ideally something more refined!

I'm wondering if i can fit other sizes of wheels and what difference it would make? If anyone has any 16" standard alloys with / without winter tyres (205 55 16) i'd like to buy them. Thanks

Do any of you guys know what ESP actually does??? It seems to stop lots of sliding somehow but I'd like to know the technical side...

I get 44 mpg ...mine's the 130 bhp...It's not as good as some, but it's not sooo bad. But the engine is so smooth....and the gearbox too. I still can do 1 finger gear changes! These cars are built so well. I doubt i'll have any other type of car again!

My a4 b6 1.9 tdi is on 218,000 miles and drives like new....

It's amazing the difference they make and like you say 4 x 4s can be left standing! I'm going to try and get a spare set of alloys so i can swap each year without balancing , etc. Anyone got any cheap 16" alloys for sale?

The hankooks were only £70 each fitted at elite tyres in Yate.

These are all great tips! Thanks very much for all the input everyone! On all your advice, I went this afternoon and got some hankook winter tyres fitted on the front. It is amazing how it drives now...even in the slush it's got loads of grip and that combined with the ABS and ESP makes it a...

Hi, the egr has been blanked off and the inlet cleaned out....haven't done the mr muscle turbo clean but might give it a go...any other possible ideas? Thanks

Ok thanks, great tips!