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  1. ArFriend

    2.0TDi Oil Pump / Balancer shaft problems - the definitive guide! Audi VW Skoda SEAT

    How much did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?
  2. ArFriend

    2.0TDi Oil Pump / Balancer shaft problems - the definitive guide! Audi VW Skoda SEAT

    Frustrated I didn't see this thread before I bought my B7 Avant - its the 2.0tdi 170hp BRD - car is a 2008 model, so tail end of B7 Production, I'm guessing that means I'll be on the later pump, and therefore okay, but the Balancer/Hex Shaft will need inspection/replacement.... which judging by...
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    A4 Avant S-Line TDI 170 - MPG Concern

    Cheers for the replys gents, Regarding DPF delete, does this not create the risk of an MOT failure? In a similar vein to De-cats? What's the score win EGR deletes also?
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    Emergency Services Vehicles

    The most irritating thing, that's happened to me a couple of times recently, is when you pull over, having seen the blues in the mirror, and then the next car or two behind you just carry on past & overtake, then have nowhere to go to get out the way of the incoming Ambulance... My Soon to be...
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    Why why why?!?!

    I cant stand people who needlessly drive 4x4's myself - I get having them in Rural areas, but Chelsea tractors are the worst.
  6. ArFriend

    air intake manifold, actuator and flap

    Thanks for Sharing this Vid mate, my car isn't running right and returning poor mpg so hoping a clean will do the trick!
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    A4 Avant S-Line TDI 170 - MPG Concern

    I'm in good Company then (my wife-to-be often comments on my poor memory, especially when asked to do housework...) Nope its a FWD - I know these cars have a common issue with Injectors, which was taken care off by the original owner at 34k miles (full engine out and they chucked a new cam...
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    A4 Avant S-Line TDI 170 - MPG Concern

    Haha, Thanks Carl! I've certainly not got a light right foot but I'm not a loon! as a "Progressive" driver (sounds better than fast lol) my commute is a mix of 50% Dual Carriage Way cruise, 10% sitting in traffic on said dual carriage ways and 40% ducking in and out of 30 & 40 mph B-Roads. Even...
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    A4 Avant S-Line TDI 170 - MPG Concern

    Hi All, So I'm 3 weeks into the ownership of my Avant, its a 2008 with just 54,000 miles which is pretty low for its age, especially for a TDI. I've come from a BMW E46 coupe 330d, which I had no intention of getting rid of, but the Gearbox decided it didn't want to work anymore, and wasn't...