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  1. Steve_D

    are there any good ebay outer cv joints?? wiper arm needed

    Cheers guys! Spartacus that site is currently searching for me :) Bradders i saw this yesterday but didnt know the quality of it, let me know what you think AUDI A4 MK1 1.6,1.8,1.8T,1.9TDi CV JOINT (NEW) 95 01 | eBay that guy has a huge range, but since i have never done one before i dunna...
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    Heater / Blower Motor help needed

    Upon further inspection the copper has worn on 2 parts, it'll teach me to be a tight **** at times lol
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    Heater / Blower Motor help needed

    i looked at ebay, but thought i could be a cheap b@*sard and spend £4.50 on brushes haha... anyway brought a new unit for £30 canna grumble really, last few days i've been roasting (as we've finally got sun!!) and cant even turn the aircon on :( hopefully 2 days and i'll be sorted. A local...
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    are there any good ebay outer cv joints?? wiper arm needed

    As the title says really, got a knocking when turning to the right on the off side.. so im guessing outer cv right? MOT is in a couple of weeks, will this fail if so i might aswell replace it before it goes in. ALSO.. anyone got a spare Drivers Side Wiper arm? the spring has snapped and doesnt...
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    vcds help

    if its a copy lead then remove the current vcds and goto the official site -> downloads and you should see a link for 3rd party leads Download the software and try again... that worked for me, but in all honesty all you can do is reset the abs and maybe a few more little things. My lead went...
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    Heater / Blower Motor help needed

    Ok so after reading a few posts on here and found Scott's brushes repair.. I replaced the brushes in my motor (and was shocked to find that some amature didnt tighten the Air Bag bolts up, 5 looked like they were placed to hold brackets and 1 was sitting on the glove box!) So anyway, its...
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    Thumping noise when breaking ???

    I know your pain!! i have the same problem.. its kind of a thumping noise too (hard to describe) and at low speeds only! Mine is the Rear Drivers ABS Sensor vcds tells me, but i broke that myself heating the caliper carrier bolts up and still havent replaced it. So if all the other things...
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    Temp gauge advice

    Just did a test on this stat.. it started to open at 58 and took this pic at 65 deg.. root of all my problems finally seen with me own eyes and one at 100 deg lol...
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    Temp gauge advice

    Good info matey, well MOT is due this month again so hopefully it might pass, taking a run to blackpool on tuesday so will stick in some redx. Oil change is also due its been 12 months nearly, but i'll let the garage do that before or after the mot... i might if i get the time
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    Temp gauge advice

    I cheated :) i didnt actualy do it on my drive, mainly as its sloped, i stuck the Offside of the car (wheel width) on the curb jack up the front and put it onto stands (2nd notch curb side 1st notch towards the road) it stays pretty level with ways just not front to back. Plenty of room to get...
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    Temp gauge advice

    Well today i FINALLY got round to fitting a new thermostat :sm4: Well what a difference that makes. Did all the proper procedures (first time on an audi to fit one) temp rose nice and slow to 90 and sat there... put the heaters on .. still sat at 90 and the heating was much warmer... recently i...
  12. Steve_D

    how to remove seized rounded allen bolt?

    I used an angle grinder to make a standard socket fit on... came off a treat and replaced the bold. That was on the rear caliper carrier bolt
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    Inside the Rear Caliper of a B5 A4

    aragon, i will be doing the other side soon, so i will remember to take some pics of that part of the job lol.. its the more tedious and the reason most dont attempt im guessing... Will update as soon as i have got there again lol
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    Engine Flush

    Just thought i'd give my 2 pennies worth... I used Wynn's Engine Flush from halfrauds Halfords | Wynn's Engine Flush 425ml I had a noisy engine (only noticeable slightly in echo areas) it did quieten it down a bit and the engine seemed more responsive (but that could be because i thought thats...
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    Inside the Rear Caliper of a B5 A4

    Just googled that chemical metal looks really good stuff, been trying to find something to put on it! so thanks fella. Ive got some Epoxy Putty in would that do the same job?
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    Inside the Rear Caliper of a B5 A4

    TBH The only reason i never took this piece apart was just time, it took me that much time to get the circlip out, daylight and needing the car the next day... plus i could see the corrosion on the bolted side was my main issue. Wish i did take it apart now so i could have seen the internals of...
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    Inside the Rear Caliper of a B5 A4

    Hi Bradders, cheers fella. I got them from here Bigg Red Great Prices and only 2 days delivery (thats what it took for mine anyway) Heres what u get in 1 set for the £26
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    Weird looking engine oil colour

    Short journeys in the cold will get you seeing that stuff... take if for a long drive and get the engine nice and warm.. you should not see it after
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    Inside the Rear Caliper of a B5 A4

    The information i wanted with pics about the rear calipers and handbrake assembly was very limited so went into this somewhat blind.. other than seeing a great writeup of a B6 rear caliper setup... so thought i would just post a few pics here so you can see the grubbings for those that might or...
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    OK, need some more advice!! :(

    Going from the biggred site, ATE calipers have 15mm disks and GIR have 25mm disks, i have the ATE's... what would you be after for them? Model Type Year From / To Wheel Man Qty Pis Disk Width 1.8 01/10/1994 To...