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    Glow plug lamp flashing + loss of power

    Have the exact same issue this morning. Car has been hesitating and cutting power under acceleration lately. Seems like no turbo there now? Anyone have any ideas?
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    Is new set of bushings adequate?

    Any suggestions on replacements? Audi OEM or thrid party? These wont alter ride height or anything will they?
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    Is new set of bushings adequate?

    Thats sounds familiar. My outside front seem to spin very easily, especially around the tight bends and roundabouts, and it feels like the outside wheel is moving all over the place. I might go and price the 8 arms and bushes to replace them and see how that fixes things up as I presume such a...
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    Is new set of bushings adequate?

    yeah sorry, the bushes. Won't replacing them tighten up the suspension again, or is it a case of sloppy, crashy and loose feeling suspension means springs, dampers etc
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    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??

    I was hoping for a place that would supply the parts, give advice on what to fit etc? The likes of the upgrade specialists in the mainland UK. Although it might be cheaper to buy the parts myself and get them fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
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    Looking for suspension kit fitting in N.Ireland??

    I'm in teh south of ireland. Hence the Belfast query. My a4 is 2002 and I will be keeping it until it drops, so looking to 'refresh' the suspension and wheels to give it back some tightness it has lost over the last 108k...
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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!
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    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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    How often change Oil

    I got my 2002 a4 tdi serviced, including standard service + timing belt done at dealer in Dublin last year and all-in including a days car hire @45euro, it cost me 1100 euro I think... I think the normal servicing was working out at about 400euro with one day's car hire, so take the rest as...
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    Light front end

    Thanks for that. Will try out your suggestions at home and see what that gives me and then get it looked at if needs be. If I need anything changing I might be best upgrading the suspension as a whole I guess rather than putting a new part into a group of old ones? Doing nearly 700 miles a week...
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    Light front end

    It's a 2002, as for tyre pressures I keep the front at 36psi and the rears at 34psi. It's running on standard 16" rims I do have various other issues regarding a knocking steering wheel at speed and in slow corners...etc So you think it could be all related to the steering? Are there any...
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    Is 80k too much?

    Just as I was thinking, I just needed telling I suppose. Correct about the suspension though, it feels tired alright, so might look to upgrade it. The car had done 42k when I bought it, never had any engine trouble and the service this week is the first non-dealer one since I bought it, so I...
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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.
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    Steering issue

    was hoping I wouldn't be going down this track with it. Upper arms, CV joints etc, are these dealer fixes or can an inexperienced mechanic (me) do the job with the right parts?
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    Where to get ...

    hehe...was wondering if anyone would do that
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    Where to get ...

    parts ordered...shall keep ye posted on the self service attemp...surely I cant too too much damage changing the oil and filters etc :confused: