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  1. Darren1983

    Worth putting my car back to standard if selling?

    Hi all So I'm more and more leaning towards getting rid of the car wether it be selling or part exchanging. Do you guys think it would be better returning it to standard? Looks wise it' standard it' just got a few mods like: silicone intake, s2000 air filter, boost gauge, gfb dv+.
  2. Darren1983

    OBD: torque pro app. anyone good at using it?

    Hi all, Does anyone have this and more importantly does anyone know how to use it? im wanting to know if you can check fuel trims and things like that? my car isn't running right but not throwing up any errors. im going to see someone to get it scanned on VCDS but thought in the mean time I...
  3. Darren1983

    2.0tdi fuel consumption

    Hi all, I know its probably been covered hundreds of times but what sort of fuel consumption are people getting from the 2.0tdi's? Ive currently got a 2.0tfsi special edition, ive had it a few years and done a lot too it whether it be preventative or repairing but im just finding im spending...
  4. Darren1983

    tfsi random judder.

    Hello all, My car has started doing a random 'judder' when stationary. it runs fine in general just does this sometimes. Does anyone know what might be causing this? Thanks Darren
  5. Darren1983

    different tyres on a quattro

    Hi all, Ive read that all tyres on the Quattro need to be the same due to wind up in the diff. my problem is im not in a position to buy new tyres at the moment but my front left is really low on tread. I have a spare in the boot but it isn't the same tyre as the ones that are on the car...
  6. Darren1983

    cam chain cover oil rings? tfsi

    afternoon all, Ive still not got round to doing my timing chain, all the parts are waiting just need to get the spare time to do it. I keep reading and watching guides on this so im pretty much clued up on what needs doing. something that did come to my attention the other day is that the cam...
  7. Darren1983

    silly question but has anyone done a coolant change on tfsi

    hi all, Ive still not got round to doing my coolant flange or timing chain but wanting to get it done sooner rather than later. when im doing it I want to fully change the coolant. is there a specific way of doing it or is it just filling it up, bring car to temp so thermostat opens then...
  8. Darren1983

    Tfsi n75 hose banjo bolt

    Evening all. Does anyone know the size of the banjo bolt used on the hose from the n75 to the turbo?. Went to nip mine up earlier and ****** snapped it. Thanks Darren
  9. Darren1983

    flushing coolant system on TFSI

    hi all, Im going to do the rear coolant flange in the next few weeks and im wanting to give the coolant system a full flush. Has anyone done this, if so how did you do it? thanks in advance darren
  10. Darren1983

    Perfect intake if fitting s2000 filter

    Evening all. So after buying a silicone intake pipe and not wanting to cut it to be able to fit the s2000 filter I decided to buy a 90 degree reducer. I ordered it Wednesday and although the delivery time was 2wks+ as it was supposed to be coming from China it arrived today so I've fit it...
  11. Darren1983

    tfsi intake pipe

    morning. I got my silicone intake pipe yesterday, after looking at Seans intake with his s2000 filter he said that it would need cutting to fit. ive been thinking about and and decided I don't think im going to bother cutting it and ive ordered a 90 degree reducer silicone hose instead to fit...
  12. Darren1983

    Rear caliper size tfsi special edition

    Morning all. I'd there any variants in the size of caliper for the b7?. Was getting along nicely with changing my discs and pads yesterday, got the fronts done, moved onto rear passenger and the piston seems to be seized good and proper. I even tried undoing the bleed nipple to see if I could...
  13. Darren1983

    a favour needed - cam adjuster socket

    sorry to be cheeky but does anyone have the T40080 cam adjuster socket that they would be willing to lend me for a short period of time? Thanks Darren
  14. Darren1983

    Hose sizes?

    hello all, I don't suppose anyone knows the sizes of the intercooler hoses, the inlet hose and the intake hose. Or anywhere that I could find these? Im wanting to replace my jubilee clips with t clamps but don't really like the thought of having to take each pipe off to measure. Thanks darren
  15. Darren1983

    my car will feel like its christmas!!

    so ive been waiting for my bonus from work to come through and the day has come so its time to treat the car! the list: new brake discs and pads all round new tyres silicone inlet pipe s2000 air filter timing chain cam follower coolant flange oil oil filter coolant spark plugs coil packs...
  16. Darren1983

    tempted to tackle timing chain.

    Morning Everyone, As the title really, im tempted to do the timing chain myself, as anyone else done this? Ive looked for a guide but non seem to be specific for the A4 Quattro. Looks like there isn't much space at all!! im mechanically minded and worked on my own cars for years. Im going to...
  17. Darren1983

    Boost readings tfsi

    Evening all. So I eventually got my boost guage plumbed on this evening and managed to get a boost reading. It's showing at peak as 0.7 bar which converts to 10psi. Does this seem normal? I've Googled the correct psi a a4 tfsi should be doing but all answers vary. Darren
  18. Darren1983

    brake disk size TFSI special edition.

    Afternoon All. Does anyone know the correct size for front and rear discs for the tfsi special edition? Reading other threads it says they are 321 on front and 288 on rear but when looking at buying them they tend to say 320 on front? Thanks Darren
  19. Darren1983

    Tapping into boost TFSI

    Hi all l. Does anyone know the best place to tap into boost on the tfsi engine? I've looked at loads of articles online and they seem to tap into a hose that comes off the inlet manifold but looking at this on mine it's plugged off?. Thanks Darren
  20. Darren1983

    Work in progress - boost guage DIY

    Evening everyone. Now I'm not into mounted boost guage's or anything like that but do want a way of seeing how my car boosts so decided to try make one that looks a bit understated so I've been working on one. It's not perfect but it's getting there. Another reason is really just because I...