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  1. nath-w

    Part number question for turbo intercooler pipe

    Hi all, I need a new turbo intercooler pipe for my 2003 a3 1.9tdi. I have taken the pipe off and the part number printed on it is '1J0 145 838 S'. I have found what looks like the exact same pipe on ebay, which is about £100 cheaper than getting it through Audi, however the part number is '1J0...
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    Turbo Intercooler Pipe comes off?!

    Thanks for the quick reply. So you just need to buy 2 jubilee clips and 4 cable ties. Would you recommend this as a good enought fix? Also is it normal to have oil in this pipe?
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    Turbo Intercooler Pipe comes off?!

    I have a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI. I have a pipe that keeps popping off. I believe it is the turbo intercooler pipe. I believe that the clip has worn away, which is why it keeps popping off. Just wondering if there is a quick fix for this, or is it easier to just buy a new hose. Also I have...
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    Pipe In Engine Keeps Coming Loose??

    Thanks for your advice. I will go and buy a new one. :)
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    Pipe In Engine Keeps Coming Loose??

    Thanks for the quick reply, thought that would be the easiest solution. Do you know the best place to source one as i dont think there is a need to buy a new one.
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    Pipe In Engine Keeps Coming Loose??

    Hi All, The pipe which the arrow is pointing to in the pic below keeps coming loose at the connection where I have circled. I believe that the point which clicks under the sir clip has just worn away, which is why it keeps coming off. Just wondering if anyone has a solution to this, or...
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    Possible timing belt issue? Help!

    Oh okay, sorry for my incompetence. I obviously didn't look at it properly . Obvious now you said it, first clue is the fact that threes no teeth on the belt. yeah it moves back and forth on tick over, but the rattle is very loud now? It wasn't this loud when I bought. Is the easiest fix...
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    Possible timing belt issue? Help!

    I have a 2003 1.9 TDI with 145K on the the clock. I have just returned from a trip to Cornwall and noticed that on tick over there was a horrible sounding rattle coming from the engine. When I investigated I noticed that one of the pulleys or tensions for the cam belt is moving slightly back...
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    Thanks for your advice. Im glad I checked on here first as I just bought 10w- 40 part, but havnt changed oil yet. Think il take it back and change it for some 5w-30 fully. Is the VAG spec just written somewhere on the bottle?
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    I was told that the oil to put in the engine was 5w-30 fully synthetic, or 10w-40 part synthetic for engines with higher mileage? I was thinking about remapping, but doesn't this put more strain on the engine and components such as the clutch and how will it effect fuel economy?
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    Here are some Pics of my new car. I do believe it is an 8L, sorry for the confusion and I will make sure that I post in the correct section next time.
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    i Everyone, I have just purchased a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI sport. It has high mileage of 145K, but has had one owner from new and full service history, plus I have been told that majority of the miles are motorway miles. I am still slightly worried about the high mileage and am just wondering...
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    My previous car was the S3 in the pic, and I have not owned a car for the previous 3 years due to studying at Uni, so I have forgotten a lot of my knowledge and apologise for posting in wrong section. I have since reposted in the correct section. I will get some pics up soon :)
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    I have just purchased a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI sport. What checks should I do?

    Just looked through service book, and I can only see one cambelt change which was done at 110K miles?
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    I have just purchased a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI sport. What checks should I do?

    Hi Everyone, I have just purchased a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI sport. It has high mileage of 145K, but has had one owner from new and full service history, plus I have been told that majority of the miles are motorway miles. I am still slightly worried about the high mileage and am just wondering...
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    Just purchased a 2003 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport. What checks should I do?

    Hi Everyone, I have just purchased a 2003 audi a3 1.9 TDI sport. It has high mileage of 145K, but has had one owner from new and full service history, plus I have been told that majority of the miles are motorway miles. I am still slightly worried about the high mileage and am just wondering...
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    full closure alarm question

    Anyone else know what the problem here could be?
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    full closure alarm question

    I can close the windows in one touch i just cant close them when im locking the car using the fob, ive tried holding down the buttons for ages but it still dont work!
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    full closure alarm question

    just fixed my electric window today, and i have had the window unplugged since i bought the car to stop anyone undoing it as it wouldnt go back up. However today i tried to close all windows by holding down the lock button on the fob, but it doesnt work!! It will work if i hold the key in the...