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    Rear brake wearing weird

    Hi fellas, my rear brakes were low and grinding a little about 2 months ago, so i replaced discs/pads everything seemed ok til about 2 weeks ago when i noticed a grinding sound checked the rears and found that the pad doesn't seem to be making full contact to the disc?? just wondering if...
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    S3 front wings on A3

    Hi, just wondering if S3 frOnt wings will fit an A3,will the standard bumper aline ok? Cheers Tom
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    Just received a used K03s. how much is too much play in turbo?

    ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting As above really. i have posted a clip of movement but have nothing to compare it to. from what i have heard is that the oil takes up some of the slack/movement on the shaft, is this true or utter non-sense? as a abit of a side note does anyone...
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    Small grinding in 1st gear(on clutch release)

    Hi all, as above really but only happens in 1st, at low rev's and on release of the clutch pedal. seems like the grinding is coming from more the drivers side(but that might just be me!). this problem started a couple of days ago. ive had abit of a search on here and google but cant find much...
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    Vag com block 015 and 016 voltages

    Hi everyone, My AGU seems like it's missing at idle checked all other remedies. So hooked it up to vagcom no fault codes, so started to measure 002,015, 016 to check missfires. Not sure what the voltage should be?weather they should all be the same voltage? and if current should fluctuate...
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    Wheel bearing I think?

    Hi everyone, I think my wheel bearing has colapsed. From about 30mph upto 70mph there is a werring noise from my offside front wheel. As I increase speed noise seems to get louder. My question is what are they like to replace?not sure whether to bring it my garage where it was done last...
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    Cam cover gasket and tensioner gasket?

    Hi everyone, Just wondering if the cam cover gasket and cam tensioner gasket are both dealer only? Cheers Tom
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    120k and en-counting

    Hi All, its been awhile, my 1.8t agu has just reached its 120k anniversary. Just wondering if there are any special service needs that need doing at 120k, apart from the usual clay, wash and wax! Off topic but did anyone make the trip down to santa pod for BugJam last weekend...
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    Snapped wire

    Hi all, Just replaced my n75,should of been a 5 minute job but I've snapped one of the wires connecting to the n75. Normally this would be fine as I would just use a joiner block to reconnect them, but the wire has snapped inside the plastic housing, which is sealed! Anyone got any...
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    Alot of smoke

    Hi All, Just a quick one really, I was sat in my car(1.8t AGU stage 1) for about 30mins with the engine running and started to notice alot of White smoke from the exhaust.I know that the n75 is ****** and is already on order, would this be the cause of the problem or would it be something...
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    K03s shaft play

    Hi guys and gals, just want to know what would be classed as acceptable shaft play if any at all? some people say shaft play is ok with the unit disconnected, then some say there should be no play....alot of conflicting advice. would anybody recommend refurbishing the turbo themselves? as...
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    Brake noise

    Hi all, just noticed something alittle strange, ever since i replaced my rear discs and pads i get a creeking noise from the back wheels when i press my brake pedal and my handbrake isnt the best either. i have tried to adjust the handbrake from inside the centre console but hasnt really...
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    Brake pedal noise

    Hi guys, just noticed something that I've never noticed before. When I press my brake pedal repeatedly it makes a whooshing noise, not sure if this is the cylinder,or does the brake pedal have some sort of ram on it to return it to the upright position? As always any help apprieciated Tom.
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    Dv pipe

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get the rubber pipe/hose that starts at the top of the DV to the FPR then to inlet. I think I've just found my boost leak finally. Cheers Tom.
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    abit of a strange one today?

    Hi all, I was traveling down the motorway today (at about 60ish) and all of a sudden when i went to press the accelerator it would not work.i let off and pressed the go pedal again and nothing. i pulled over to the inside lane and was thinking what i time to break down its f@@king freezing...
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    some advice needed about wishbones

    Hi fellas, My 1.8t passed its mot the other day, but i have got some advisories on both rear wishbone bushes and offside rack arm. I am in two minds weather to replace the whole wishbone (costly but dont have to worry about them again) or to just replace the rear bushes with uprated TT ones...
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    Fuel pump location/snapped fuel pipe eeekkkk

    As above really, just wondering if anyone knows where it is and how to get to the outward fuel line? as i snapped the fuel line changing the filter! Cheers Tom.
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    Help, Down on power/boost, possible k03 failure???anyone got a k03s in good condition

    As above really, Is there anyway to find out through Vag Com if i have a boost leak or if the turbo has actually had it! all i have noticed lately that it is using abit more oil than usual. i tried to log some blocks on vag com but dont have anything to compare them to, what blocks should i...
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    Does anyone have a old facelift headlight knocking about?

    Hi, just thought i would ask the question one more time, the unit can be damaged all i need is the white clip that connects to the adjuster. Any help please guys, i have been looking for one of these for over 2 months now! cheers Tom.
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    Help! facelift light adjuster clip

    Does anyone have a spare clip. willing to pay for postage and clip. i'm abit desperate as my MOT is due soon and it won't pass with my light bobbing up and down. Or if anyone can point me in the right direction to try and find one as i dont want to buy a new headlamp. Thanks Tom.