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  1. james_S3

    New Manifold

    i have discovered i have a cracked manifold which is the answer to the boost problem i have been having for months. :sm4: However trying to get a manifold is proving a pain. Anyone know of anyone thats got a manifold that wants to sell it? Its for a 2000 S3. Think they all the same as the TT...
  2. james_S3

    Cracked Manifold

    I have just discovered that this horrible sound coming from my S3 is a cracked manifold. I started to remove it yesterday only to find a siezed bolt on the turbo bracket under the turbo. The bolt has now broken and i cannot remove the turbo!!! So i thought its ok i will just remove the bracket...
  3. james_S3

    S3 Turbo Rebuild

    I have had a noise from my S3 for a few months now and have checked everything. Its under boost and sounds like its coming from behind the glovebox. I have now checked the Turbo and there is a worring amount of horizontal play down the shaft. Like 3mm maybe more. I have no smoke nor am i loosing...
  4. james_S3

    Boost Problem

    i have a standard S3 210BHP with a Forge 007 DV and have encountered rather an anoying problem. whenever it comes on boost i can really hear what sounds like a air leak coming from the air box area. I have presureised the system and checked all the hoses and pipes finding no leaks. I have...