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  1. macpdm

    A little help Polo 16v

    Dear all Unless I partex it I will be selling my 98 6n Polo 16v with 70,000mls.I need something bigger now which is the reason for sale.It was only supposed to be a short term car but its been that good I have kept it for two years and done 8,000mls in it.Never let me down in all the time I...
  2. macpdm

    Vw Polo Dune

    Swmbo is wanting a Polo Dune and we were going to go for the 1.4TDi but having read a few horror stories of total engine failure including this one (see link). Its kind of put us off enough to start looking at the 1.4 petrol instead. Any body have any experiences, thoughts or comments...
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    Looking for mechanic in Crewe anybody know him

    I heard there was a guy in Crewe Cheshire who works/worked for Awesome GTI. I think he runs a bright yellow Seat Leon Cupra. Anybody know him ?
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    My Polo 16V

    So we realised we cant survive on one vehicle so the search was on to find another car to join the Audi. Of course being me it had to come from the VAG stable and so I found this a 1999 Polo 1.4 16V which seem quite rare around here. Its got 58,000mls with 4 virtually new tyres a 12mth ticket...
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    Reluctant to rev 2.0TDi

    Afternoon all re 2004 A3 2.0TDi 8P2 Just wanted your opinions on this. I was accelerating with the rev counter at just over 3k when it felt like it didnt want to rev further. It continued to drive ok but seemed to slowly but reluctantly rev. I pulled over switched off then a few seconds later...
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    Spotted Cresta Court hotel Altrincham

    A black 8L S3 with private plate and a black 8P Sportback S-line TDi with roofrails & private plate parked next to each other in the carpark. Were they forum members ?
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    Tyre pressures for comfort

    Morning all I checked the pressures this morning on my 8P2 2.0 TDI and the fronts were about 25psi and 24psi on the rears. I checked the fuel flap and increased the fronts to 30 and the rears to 29. The ride is a good bit firmer now but to be honest I preferred the ride with the pressures as...
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    Help with servicing advice 2.0TDi 140bhp

    Ok guys picked up our A3 2.0 TDi sportback today and its superb except I note its asking for a service which I completely missed. Guess I got carried away with shiny car syndrome. Looking at the history its on longlife and the previous owner had it serviced every two years on the dot with about...
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    Help with car problem

    Hi guys I have noticed that my wifes Fiesta when hot gives of a smell like hot radiator water. I noted water under the car and at the back of the engine bay. I also noted the water in the reservoir has dropped. I thought it was HGF but the oil seems ok no evidence of water in the oil and the...
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    Im back with my new car

    Afternoon all its really nice to be back in this superb forum. Today swmbo and I bought a 54 plate A3 2.0 TDi Sport Sportback from a local dealer.Its in virtually mint condition with a genuine 65,000mls and a stack of bills it was clear it had been lovingly cared for. Everyting has been done...
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    Help me out please whats it worth

    Evening all I will be selling to upgrade and would really appreciate comments on what its worth.Its a 2000 X plate 1.8T Sport with 134k and full history with all handbooks & spare keys.Last August I spent £1000 on discs & pads all round with cambelt and a service and also all bushes.I also...
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    Any IT bods I need help

    Afternoon all I need help I purchased an Epson GT-S55N network scanner for our small office but I am having all sorts of problems trying to get it to work. We have found out that each user must connect then disconnect because it has no queuing facility like a network printer. Epson tell me that...
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    Help with leaking soil pipe

    Afternoon all I have a problem I could really do with some help with please guys.Our home is a shared property and about 5yrs old.Maybe 1 - 2yrs ago We had an issue with a leaking upstairs toilet wastepipe which was repaired and the ceiling replastered and repainted.Now the problem is back...
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    Strange temp problem advice please

    Afternoon all Would very much appreciate some of that superb assistance again. Just had the thermostat changed in my car as the car just wasnt getting hot enough. Prior to this I changed the temp sender and when this didnt resolve it decided to get the stat changed too. So the mechanic has...
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    Symphony query

    The previous ham fisted muppet owner of my car has left a mark on the edge of the stereo trim. Im guessing the stereo has been out at some point but I assume this is all part of the symphony head unit and cant be replaced ? [/IMG]
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    Christmas pressy Bose speakers

    Both my front lower speakers are goosed crackling really badly so I think for christmas I would like a pair of replacement speakers. I spotted these on ebay which seem to be the only set on ebay strangely. They are perhaps a wee bit pricy and its not made clear what they are out of but as my...
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    Spotted Sat/Sun 12/13th Nov Warmingham Cheshire

    Stunning black A3 8P looked lowered on what I thought were BBS rims.It was parked outside warmingham village church in Cheshire which is the village I live in.
  18. macpdm

    A1 competion line edition

    Just got a text from Stafford Audi offering this for £199 per mth (8.1% APR). Not that im in a position to buy but I wonder if thats a good deal and I guess that will be a petrol engine ?
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    Brake light switch

    Afternoon all Just bought the new green BLS from Audi and have been checking out how to remove the trim to install it. There just seems to be a flimsy bit of plastic in the way and you can actually touch the switch. Do you really have to take apart half the lower dash to get at it as there is...
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    Puzzled by engine temp

    I am puzzled by the engine temp of my AUM engined A3 1.8T sport.The temp guage never seems to get very high during my 15minute journey to work but in traffic or on a warmer day it will eventually rise to 90 dead centre of the dial and go no further, the engine does not overheat.The heater is...