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  1. J

    Is new set of bushings adequate?

    Just wondering could I expect to get some stiffness back in my tired suspension by just replacing the bushings? If not I'll have to go the whole hog. Don't want to change the setup of the car.
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    Looking for suspension kit fitting in N.Ireland??

    Anyone have any ideas where I could get my 1.9tdi suspension uprated in the North of Ireland? Decent alloy wheel provider would also help. cheers!
  3. J

    Diagnosing Clutch Problem

    Hey guys, I think I am having a problem with my clutch, here's why 1. sitting in the car, car running, not in gear. If i rev gently there comes a mild shuddering at about 1300 rpm 2. When taking off, sometimes it feels if the gears are not engaging and it seems to happen around the 1300rpm...
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    2000 AUdi A3 Facelift model....

    Need to get a timing belt done for above car. Finding it hard to find local independant to do it. Wondering if it is a big job to attampt myself. It's only the 1.6 petrol engine so I assume it's not as big a job as say the 1.9Tdi Any help would be appreciated
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    Spruce up job

    Hi all, Have decided to keep my trusty A4 TDi 130 and am now looking to replace brakes (pads and rims) and the suspension to giv it back some life after 80k miles. In regard to suspension, what do I need to replace, bearing in mind I have a problem with pulling to the left and steering...
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    Is 80k too much?

    2002 1.9 TDi 130 - 82k on the clock. She feels a bit rough and 'boaty'. Mainly a commuter car so will hit the 100k possibly before end of year. Question is this: Do I exchange for a newer/lesser mileage or will a couple of spruce up jobs like wheels, new OEM suspension parts, possible remap do...
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    Light front end

    Anyone experience a light front end on theior a4 1.9tdi at speed? Around the 75-80mph mark, my car is very 'floaty' sometimes, and the wind, nah, a breeze might only be about, heavy winds and I am pulling back.
  8. J

    Halfords Touch Up Pens....

    Anyone used them, any good, looking to touch up my Akoya Silver A4 for chips. Presume the pain will be OK for the color coded bumper for minor scrach also? Cheers guys!
  9. J

    DIY service

    Anyone use ramps/chassis stands/both at home for DIY servicing? Can ye recommend some please if any, I want to do routine oil change etc and am not comfortable lying under a jacked up motor. Any experiences would help too. Also, can any tell me where the sump plug is positioned on a 2002 A4...
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    Brake Disks

    Hey people, How do you know when brake disks have come to end of their life? Mine have a lip on them at this stage, where it looks like the area where the contact point for the pads has worn down. You can see and feel the lip on the rim of disk when you run your finger over it. Car has done...
  11. J

    Steering issue

    Trying to source a problem with steering on my 1.9 TDi (non Quattro :-( ). Firstly, she pulls to the left, previous trip to dealer mentioned susp. arm needed, but another mechanic overruled at next service and said it was fine? Also, slight vibration in steering while driving, but here's the...
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    Paint touchup question....

    Guys, Usual motorway chip marks but also a scratch on the color-coded front right corner bumper - scuffed wall. Will the matching body paint for my color (Akoya Silver I think - Dark Grey), do for the plastic bumper touch up also? Is there a number I need to get from Chassis tag or anything...
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    Where to get ...

    Alright Guys, Just arrived on the Forum, first question. Gonna get VAG-COM and do servicing etc of my 2002 a4 tdi 130 myself. Suggestions for where to get the genuine parts from for oil services etc Any comments on stuff to watch out for while doing service appreciated also Cheers