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    engine not heating up

    Hello. My friend has a 2011 2.0tdi 140. After driving 17miles on motorway the car temp seems too low. It holds around 1/4 mark. Is this normal. It was the same in summer and winter.
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    turbo replacement options

    Hi All. Just after some help. I have a 2007 1.9tdi. There is a really big leak coming from the turbo and sometimes goes into limp mode/overboost. So I presume it needs a new turbo. I have a mechanic friend that can replace the turbo but what's the better option. Buy new recondition or...
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    1.9tdi Turbo leak

    Hello. Just helping a friend with his 2007 1.9tdi. It has a really bad oil leak. Traced it to the turbo. Unsure if it's the turbo it self or just the pipe off it. Any idea? Does it look like a new turbo needed? The car does not seem to have that turbo kick that you get from pd engines. Thanks.
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    Which shock absorber

    Hello. After changing my top mounts I noticed the shocks kept dropping so I had to keep pulling them up in order to screw the mounts in. There's no leak but is that a sign that my shocks are gone? If it is then I had a look at carparts4lesa for replacement They have two choices. Kyb and...
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    Is this normal? Suspension question

    Hello. Just over a speed bump and heard squelching from under the bonnet. Had a quick look. Is this normal. Should it stick out like this. It's on both sides. Thanks.
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    Burning oil and spark plug colour.

    Just trying to track down why my cars burning oil. I thought I might as well change the plugs. Do they look alright? Seems a bit too much on the white powder side. They have done 26k so I got some new ones anyway. I noticed the second spark plug had some oil around the thread. And looking down...
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    brake pad clips

    Hello. Just went to change my rear brake pads. My new pads came with brake pad clips x4. On my current car the bottom of the carrier had clips but the top did not. This was the same on the left and right, weird. So do I use the clips or not? thanks.
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    Wheel wobble advice

    Just a quick one .I've started to notice at around 70mph my steering wheel has a slight wobble. I jacked the car up and the front offside has a slight movement when holding 9 and 3. No movement 12 and 6. Front nearside is fine. Likely to be wheel bearing? If so should I buy OEM eg tps or...