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    A3 2.0Ltr TDI Sport, splutter start and sounds like it has a dump valve

    Yes, well maybe, I've had two occasions while doing about 50, sunk the foot to overtake and not much happening, but all other times, no problems, just flies. Still got warranty, will stick it back to the garage with a copy of the notes on here, hopefully they'll get it seen to without too much...
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    A3 2.0Ltr TDI Sport, splutter start and sounds like it has a dump valve

    Hi, Just aquired a 2005 A3 140 TDI Sport. Very spluttery start, sometimes takes a few turns before it does start, seems to be worse when the engine is warm. Also, the cars turbo is very vocal, especially in low gear, even with my foot off the throttle it's wining away. Put the foot down and...
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    knocking, now whining and power problems at 70 mph+

    There's one in Aberdeen but I don't want to hassle anyone, I'll stick it into the garage again. Last one couldn't find any fault hence the new airflow metre, I'll change garages me thinks! Thanks for your assistance.
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    knocking, now whining and power problems at 70 mph+

    Bought a A3, 2001 1.9tdi a couple of months back. Slight knocking coming from the front right hand side. Yesterday I started to get a whining noise from the same area, this is continuing to happen but only after it's warmed up, suspect bearing has gone?? And would the knocking be the track rod...