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Fuel pump packed in. I've got this replacement from eurocarparts which they said was right based on my car reg. Now I've got to the existing one, I'm not sure the replacement is the right one. Mine has a third hose connector with a hose that heads to the right hand side of the tank -...

Removed my dash earlier and found this metal box sat behind, not attached in any way, just sitting there loose with some wires going to it from the loom. When I typed the numbers into google, the only references I get are to a tracker device of some kind. Anyone know better? Never had any...

Changed the disc and pads on one of the rears earlier and noticed brake fluid leaking from the hose where it connects to the brake line. It seems I may have bent the connection point (the bit the hose connects to, don't know the correct term) during winding the piston back as it was exceedingly...

Just about to buy some Pagid pads from eurocarparts for my W-reg pre-facelift S3. They list two sets, one says "VIN To 8L-X-200000, excl wear warning contact", the other says "VIN From 8L-Y-000001, with integrated wear sensor". I assume I should go for the former based on the reg, does it...

Obviously am not a heavy brake user, my S3 has had the same pads and discs on for the last 70,000 miles! Too many motorway miles I guess. Anyway, they do need replacing now, I got the following quotes for front and rear discs and pads (not interested in uprating brakes for obvious reasons)...

Just got two brand new mirrors from Audi to replace both the passenger side (no longer heating) and the drivers side (heating, but has a rusty mess under the glass). I fitted them and checked that they were heating up when the ignition is on (my pre-facelift S3 permanently supplys 12V to the...

I noticed the tell-tale flutter noise a couple of weeks ago and promptly replaced the DV (I used the supposedly superior 710P). However this time (unlike last time I did it 5 years ago), it hasn't cured the noise. What are the other likely causes? I assume it would be very unlikely to be a...

Replaced my DV today, but I can't get the top hose clip tight. It has one of those clips with a loop on that require a special tool. I bought this tool from Halfords (£18 :() but this will only operate on the clip from the side - which you can't do on this clip as its in a recess on the DV...

I'm after a new set of front pads for my S3. I'm don't tend to drive it hard these days so I just want something at least as good as OEM but what I do want is something that won't put so much filthy dust on my rims! Usually I'd look at EBC to achieve this but most of what I read is bad...

I tried to put this in the classifieds but the image uploader script is broken. Hope the mods don't mind me posting this here... I bought this lower door trim/diffuser recently from Audi but didn't need it in the end as it was replaced on my car separately when it was in at the bodyshop...

As subject, battery is completely dead coz I left the interior light on. Just started charging it with a 8.5A RMS charger. Is there a simple formula someone knows for how long it will take (can't remember of the top of my head what the battery capacity is)?

My car needs new lower door plastic trims as the old ones were starting to come away towards the rear. I got these from the local stealer (about £80 each, rip off) and was disappointed to find them light grey in colour, instead of the glossy dark grey ones I'd taken off the car. Confirmed with...

Any recommendations for wheel alignment in Berkshire? Jabbasport are still doing this for £60 according to their website, but its a bit far for me.

Was ringing round looking for a quote to get my Haldex Oil & Filter service - expecting the main dealer to be more expensive than the local specialist I usually use (who quoted £95). When Reading Audi finally called me back they reeled off a quote of over £300 with a list of stuff including...

Went into GSF for a few bits the other day. Asked for a set of standand spark plugs for my MY2000 pre-facelift S3 (APY engine code). They gave me Bosch Super Plus FR7KPP33+ - anyone know if these are the right ones before I start the job?

My car is long overdue some attention after being neglected over the winter. On the advice of the 'what to use on dark metallic paint' thread, I've bought the Blackfire products for my pearlescent black S3 along with the Megs Quik Clay which I've used before. I've read all the guides on...

I'm been considering whether to keep my S3 of late and being the geek that I am, I thought I'd work out what its cost me to own so far. This is relatively easy for me as all my spending goes into my MS Money file. I thought others may be interested in this, but obviously the figures will...

I've noticed a worrying "click" sound when I press the accelerator and a matching "clack" when I release it. Most noticeable in a low gear 20-30mph and it only happens when you are actually in gear (i.e. not if the clutch is in). Doesn't need harsh acceleration to get the noise - quite the...

The lower grille fell off the front bumper of my pre-facelift S3 sometime ago. Unfortunately there were no clips left on it, so I had to trust Audi to get me the right clips. I got the clips and had the bumper off at the weekend but to my dismay they are the wrong ones. The thing is i'm not...

Since buying my S3 back in 2003 I always wondered what the rather loud whirring noise heard for a couple of minutes after cold startup was. I recently found out it was a noisy Secondary Air Pump. When I changed my oil recently I noticed a broken plastic tube passing from this pump up to the...