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    1.8 TQS Avant cv joint needed

    Jamie, just a quick question, how much was the cv joint?
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    1.8 TQS Avant cv joint needed

    Cheers fellas, two options to chase up, very much appreciated...
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    1.8 TQS Avant cv joint needed

    Read a thread from "FactionOne" from a bit ago regarding outer cv joints from J & R CV joints for 1.8 TQS Avant. Unfortunately, after speaking to a guy at J & R today it appears they no longer stock the part and are not sure if they ever will in the near future. Main stealer wants £145 and vat...
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    2.8 head gaket repair

    Friend of the wife has a 97 2.8 and has been told her that head gasket needs replacing (left bank) and has been quoted £800 !!! This seems extortionate? Any ideas as to this being realistic prices fellas?
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    TQS Avant back box needed

    Cheers mate, just sent him PM. Thanks...
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    Just wondering if you stillhave back box for sale off your TQS. I have an Avant - do they cross...

    Just wondering if you stillhave back box for sale off your TQS. I have an Avant - do they cross fit? cheers Phil Sullivan
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    TQS Avant back box needed

    Car in for work and garage cannot get hold of back box for TQS Avant anywhere from their usual suppliers. He had to resort to contacting "main stealers" (£300) but even they don't have one in stock and have quoted 7-10 delivery. Old exhaust is not patch/weld-able. Turning into a ****** nightmare...
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    Tailgate won't lock Avant tqs

    Thanks for that fella. Will take a better look when it stops ******* it down
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    Tailgate won't lock Avant tqs

    Aragorn, thanks for the reply. I can't hear a solenoid activate but when I shut the tailgate it needs a bit of a tug to open but I can pull the tailgate open. The tailgate doesn't fly open when driving so it's obviously catching on something lockwise but it just won't lock. Does it matter that...
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    Tailgate won't lock Avant tqs

    Cheers for that. Sort of confirms my initial thoughts....
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    Tailgate won't lock Avant tqs

    Evening all, Just bought an Avant tqs and when I went to lock the car up on key fob all doors lock fine but when I checked the tailgate was locked pulled the tailgate open....obviously not locked. Tried a couple of times but would still not lock. The lock is in the horizontal position and the...
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    1998 O/S Rear Light Cluster Wanted

    Thanks for the info mate. Fortunately I have just located (in last 5 mins) a full cluster for o/s for £40.00 inc p&p from German Car Spares in Manchester. The parts s/h but a complete unit exc bulbs. The bumper is ok and just needs respray thank God. Looking to buy missus an old Land Rover...
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    1998 O/S Rear Light Cluster Wanted

    After the wife has lost argument with a lamp post I need a rear o/s light cluster for for 1998 A4 B5 2.8 Quattro. Are all light clusters inter-changeable between B5 models. There are a few clusters on e-bay but have square reversing lamps where mine has rectangular. Thanks in advance...
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    Central Locking Pump Repair Kits Feedback

    Thanks for the corrections guys you obviously know far more than I. I just wish I could find a manual for my car so that even the simple things are easy to do. Haynes certainly does not seem to cover it. I still advise on the side of caution not removing the unit so that the alarm does not...
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    Central Locking Pump Repair Kits Feedback

    Hi All Just replaced my central locking pump and thought I would share my experiences with the forum to help anyone else with this problem. After whipping out the old pump and taking it to bits found the usual problem, shattered graphite impeller disc (smaller middle disc with four grooves in...
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    New to VAG COM - Problems with ABS test

    Sounds like your ABS Electronic Control Module is shot. I have just had the same problem with my 99 2.8i Quattro. The giveaway is that your Audi chap now can't talk to the ABS Module. It cost me about £250 just for the part with OEM Audi part coming in at between £350-400 if I remember correct...
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    Rear ABS Wheel Sensor fault reported

    I have just had a similar problem to this after having the ABS electronic control module changed. Have you had this recently replaced? My fault was a knocking a knocking when the ABS kicked in under braking. This was after picking up the car from Audi specialist garage after having module...
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    Mark's '98 2.8 Quattro build thread

    Mark these are some pics of my 2.8i just back from new MOT and washed/polished (by me of course) and the neighbours cat decides to keep warm V6 style by walking all over the bonnet and leaving ****** paw marks. I like animals but not this much......grrrrrr!!!!!
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    Central locking pump question

    Thanks again Kev. Will be in touch shortly as just spent over £550 on new ABS module/disc/pads last week to get the quattro through it's MOT. Got home from the first trip out and the central locking stopped working!!! They say these things come in threes...LOL!
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    Central locking pump question

    Does anyone know how to re-assemble the graphite discs (in what order and position relative to the three screw holes) as when I took my unit to bits there was only one disc left intact which was the one next to the motor base itself. I have seen the kits on eBay to replace the graphite discs but...