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  1. Rom

    A3 2.0tdi sport lowering tips for the rear??

    Only thing lower than sport is sline or s3. Not sure either fit, sure someone can confirm. That or buy some Eibachs or H+Rs.
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    2.0 Tdi Started Smoking - BKD

    It's never used oil or coolant. Never topped up oil or coolant since I replaced them when I got the car. Did another oil change about a month ago. Checked levels at the weekend, and nothing missing so far. White smoke can also be diesel related, when it's not burning properly. This smoke...
  3. Rom

    Brake Imbalance

    So you think both left hand flexis have the same fault then? It can't monitor pressure or braking effort from what I know. A master cylinder exerts x amount of force / pressure for a give pedal movement. It's just a piston pushing fluid.
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    Brake Imbalance

    I've not done a vcds bleed. Didn't know you could. Has been bled with a vacuum / pressure bleeder. There's no leaks no. I've not blown through the flexis, but they bleed the through OK. I've got it in my head it's not a flexi, as it does the same with standard brakes, and standard (not s3)...
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    2.0 Tdi Started Smoking - BKD

    I'm not too fussed what it is really. Just can't afford to mis diagnose it. It's one thing changing the Turbo, it's another changing it after I've tried 5 other things :)
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    2.0 Tdi Started Smoking - BKD

    Hi guys Im after some help diagnosing my 2004 tdi, which has recently started smoking. It has just turned 100k, has full history etc. Ive just managed to get a pretty rubbish video, it hasnt been smoking stationary for me to confirm smoking. One friend said it was blue, another said white...
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    Brake Imbalance

    A brake hose clamp..... :) Same I use anytime I work on brake lines. That was my first thought. And if it only did this with the S3 calipers, I'd have bought a new flexi right away. But it does other with standard calipers and hoses. Which would mean I broke BOTH left flexis....
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    Brake Imbalance

    Nope. You can physically watch the piston on the ns pump out slower when the caliper is off. Still driving fine.
  9. Rom

    Brake Imbalance

    They are used. Already stripped pistons out. Calipers are fine. The fact it does exactly the same with original calipers, and S3 ones means it can't be flexi, as they are different for calipers. Unless both left flexis are faulty. It can't be the caliper, unless with left calipers are...
  10. Rom

    New Wheels Are On

    The caps came with wheels. Et is 45 all round. Height wise, thats how Sportlines sit. Was the same with standard wheels (back to front etc, obviously by going up in rim size it has altered figures, but will be equal front and back) so if back is too high compared to the front, it was before...
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    Brake Imbalance

    Bump.... Anyone?
  12. Rom

    Brake Imbalance

    Bit if a weird one, that I've not seen as a mechanic. I'll start from the beginning... Fitted S3 front brakes, noticed they were binding. Checked on brake tester, and left caliper effort was slower than right, but overall effort was actually higher. They also binded a bit. Stripped out...
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    Way over priced or what!

    Is that even an S Line ? I thought from the single grill on, they had S Line bumpers ? Also only 140bhp ? An no S Line embossed into seat back. Looks the same as my Sport looked when i got it, same bumpers, seats (well mine are half alcantara)
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    07 A3 - aftermarket stereo installed everything works except for the RADIO!

    Good luck. I fitted a Pioneer almost a year, still dont have radio. Im currently using a Fakra adapter, which goes from the Audi Fakra aerial lead, to the Stereo ISO aerial lead, this is powered from head unit as instructions. Get barely any signal. Im now waiting on an ISO adapter, which...
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    A3 8P 2.0TDi Plastic Engine Cover Removal

    That rear fixing is a slide mount. There is no need to undo it. There is also no need to remove cap or dipstick. The grommets are flexible for this purpose. Just pull the cover up from the front, and slide it off the rear mount. When refitting, slide rear in first, then pop front clips in...
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    Why are the 8P 2004-2008 front bumpers so expensive compared to the 2009 onwards one?

    Because every one and his dog wants to facelift the double grill 8P. A lot more than face lift it to post 2009.
  17. Rom

    Front splitter question

    Just to confirm....this will fit NON sports / Slines bumpers ? Like i know it can be fitted, but does it look ok still ? Any pics.
  18. Rom

    Audi winter check!

    Most manufacturers insist a VSR / VHC vehicle safety report, vehicle health check is carried out on all cars in the workshop. But they will still try and sell you a winter health check
  19. Rom

    Remap and emissions tests......

    MOT for diesel is a smoke test. So unless its really smokey. If its pre 2008, its a bit more lenient too.
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    Audi winter check!

    Could have used some since then ? Whats the offer say, level check...or level top up ? Generally its a check, lets say a winter check is £30, and a car needed £40 of oil, would that be included ?