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    New seatbelt after airbag warning light

    Have got airbag warning light permanently on dash and vag-com is pointing to the passenger seat belt. Does anyone know where you can buy a complete seat belt apart from going to the dealers? Cheers
  2. Blounter

    Intercooler pipe

    While looking into boost issue noise from previous post,I had front bumper off earlier looking at IC pipes I noticed the metal large one (2.5" ish) that joins up each IC,runs behind rad,a smaller pipe (1.5" ish) is welded to it. Mine has a small gap in the weld,but doesn't look like damage has...
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    Boost noise issue

    Have been getting a squealing noise on my S3 BAM the last couple of weeks. The boost builds up then the squealing/shrieking starts,usually when you've got the car under load or planting your foot. Got a my vag mechanic friend to take a peek and he suggested change the dv valve which I did this...
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    REPLACE OEM SUSPENSION AFTER BROKEN REAR SPRING

    Have one broken spring on the rear of my 8L bam,will have to change both springs or I'm thinking of changing the whole lot front and rear. I want to keep it standard (have 6mth old son who likes to sleep in the car so no coilovers!:no:),can anyone recommend a o.e shocks and springs package...
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    Ticking from engine bay

    Could anyone tell me what the black round part (small jug size) between the washer bottle and coolant bottle is? Their are 2 pipes coming out the top of it,1 going to the induction system,also a wiring block connector. A ticking noise is coming from the top of this part when the engine is...
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    New S3 ownership queries

    Hi,new to forum and new to S3 ownership. Got a few questions regarding my 2002 S3 bam which somebody might help me with. No problems with it (yet!) I just haven't drove one before,only this one so just want to check mines tip top (hopefully). Are the gear changes quite notchy on these cars as a...
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    New S3 Owner

    Thought I'd pop on and say hello everyone!!! Bought a 2002 BAM this week and haven't stopped grinning!