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    1998 2.5 Tdi, broken Alternator, massive bill

    My fabulous 1998 Audi A4 2.5 Tdi alternator seized the other evening, destroying the tensioner, tensioner mounting bracket and belt (so the garage tell me - I've not seen the damage) . The bill to fit a new alternator is ... £850 !!! (of which £310 is the new alternator) I can't really...
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    high mileage remap

    Do people think that remapping a 1998 A4 2.5 TDi with nearly 200,000 miles on it is asking for trouble? I like the performance of this engine, but a remap would help boost torque at low revs a bit and mean that the engine would not have to be revved as hard to get power, which might actually...
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    Best type of MAF and UK suppliers?

    Evening all, What is the best type of MAF to buy for the 2.5 TDi (1998) A4, Bosch or Pierburg? Do you even get a choice? Where is the best place to obtain one? Looking at GSF it's an exchange part £90 with £20 off for the old part. I'd rather it was performance oriented and long...
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    How quick (0-60) is a 1.9 TDi A4 Avant 130 after chipping?

    I just wonder how fast these cars are after chipping from 130 to 170-190ps. I've test driven them and they don't feel that fast, so I can't see how I'd be able to stop myself chipping one if I bought it! Are they really that economical either, or shall I keep my 2.5 V6 TDi 150 running for...
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    2.5 TDi A4 power irregularities

    Hello all, My 1998 A4 Avant 2.5 TDi is the classiest thing I've ever owned (by some margin) - a truely fabulous car. I feel I can say that, as it's now done 177K and still does 51mpg on a long trip and 37.5 mpg round town! I've noticed a tendancy now though, whilst booting it, for the...