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  1. Alex C

    S3 8L members with Eibach Pro Springs

    @DPM what was the distance from wheel arch to wheel center? also, what's the nominal drop of the Eibach Pro springs?
  2. Alex C

    Thoughts / comments on Diverter valve S3 8L

    +1 use the standard valve
  3. Alex C

    Post your mileage

    217k miles
  4. Alex C

    A3 2021 rear fluid pipe leaking

    could it be a blockage (leaves) around the air filter directing rain water past the air filter and into the HVAC system and then leak into the passenger footwell?
  5. Alex C

    S3 8l bonnet won't close

    yeah drop the bonnet, the saftey catch catches but just bounces on the 2nd locking catch
  6. Alex C

    S3 8l bonnet won't close

    Long time since I was last here; still have the car The bonnet won't close on my S3 8L The bonnet release mechanism is fine (not stuck open), and I can lock the catch using a screw driver with some force; so essentially I get the impression the lock is fine it's just that the bonnet isn't...
  7. Alex C

    VWs

    [emoji1787]
  8. Alex C

    Odd problem with door lock ,

    The part No. was 8l1837016A, the seller was https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/males.autoteile?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
  9. Alex C

    Done in

    has the cambelt been done recently? sure the engine is correctly timed?
  10. Alex C

    Odd problem with door lock ,

    Not the correct item, the central locking in the S3 is operated by a vacuum, that's for an electrically operated system... I ended up buying a used door lock from German ebay whilst being aware that their passenger side was our driver side; fitted fine
  11. Alex C

    Heater takes long to blow hot air

    Is the top radiator hose hot?
  12. Alex C

    China Throttle body

    Don't blindly throw parts at it, scan it
  13. Alex C

    Wow 20k s3

    Did you put the car up for sale!? Yes Good; its a f*****g money pit!! It didn't sell, I'll have to keep it...
  14. Alex C

    What have you done today?

    Hit 200,000 miles this week
  15. Alex C

    Near side rear wheel arch , bracket left over ?

    sounds like you've also got an aftermarket sub in the back?
  16. Alex C

    Near side rear wheel arch , bracket left over ?

    might be the bracket for the 6-CD autochanger that was an option
  17. Alex C

    Super Noisy Head

    Failed cam belt tensioner? Rev it enough and the belt tensions it self, let the revs drop back down and the belt slackens and you get the noise again? Take the belt cover off and check how tight the belt is.
  18. Alex C

    Custom stainless exhaust manifold

    similar to the Nortech top mount setup but for a standard K04 fitment? http://www.nortechperformance.com/1-8t-top-mount-v-band-turbo-manifold/