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    Tool for winding brake calipers?

    The best option to avoid damaging the caliper is to invest in the proper tool. You can use big "parrot" grips like 16" or so ( they are like pump pliers) clamps etc. Most modern vehicles utilise the rear brake pads as handbrake pads. Older cars tended to have small brake shoes inside the...
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    MAF screws

    You need a TPX or tamper proof torx screwdriver- you can buy these from any decent motor factor/accessory shop/ engineers merchant. For a reasonably priced product with a life time guarantee i recommend Teng Tools. They have a web site which is- toolstars.co.uk where you can use their postcode...
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    90 BHP & 110 BHP, The difference?

    I'd personally hang on for the 110. Wehave a 90BHP Bora, a 100PD A3, and a 130PD Passat. I've also had the 110 Passat as a loaner. The extra horses defo make a difference. Good luck. Paul
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    Car Battery

    Might be a voltage regulator? But usually the battery....... probably the cheapest and simplest solution anyway mate, and don't forget if you are changing the battery use a battery saver or simillar device-which retains the radio code etc. and make sure the keys aren't in the car in case the...
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    Car Battery

    cyls 3 - get it checked professionally mate- i've sen soooooooooo many people replace their battery, only to discover that it's the alternator,or a power drain through a short etc. That being said, a decent cold snap usually finds out a weak battery. Could be just one cell that's goosed.You...
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    Polish

    Mer is good, but consider Meguires Tech Wax as an alternative. I did the g/f's metallic black A3 with it and it gives it a really deep lustre, and a quick wash with a decent wash wax maintains it quite nicely. Cheers. Paul.
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    What is EKTA?

    EKTA discs are available on ebay (or copies from friends in low places at VW/Audi) .
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    Aftermarket stereo fitting

    I used the items in your picture to fit an aftermarket stereo to my girlfriends A3, but it's only a 51 plate. You might need a wiring adaptor too? I had a nightmare sorting the right one-it's got the Bose system-and there are two different leads to chose from-one that uses the standard wiring...
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    Green stuff leaking - transmission oil??

    Sounds like air con coolant to me too............. unless it's........ well, let's just say - a word to the wise-never eat yellow/green snow!
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    Forte Stuff

    Forte only sell through repair garages as they state that their formulas are for "professional use only" Some dealerships and independent garages stock it. The idea is that they "apply" the treatment for you. Most of the products cost the garage between £5-£10 to the garage, and then they...
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    radio in safe mode , label help

    you can either take your car to Audi and they reckon they have to go on line to Germany for the code, and they charge you about £35.00 + VAT for the pleasure, or have it de coded at one of those auto electrician/radio places for £10.00-£15.00 Same happened on my g/f's A3 after i removed the ECU...
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    Liquid Leather

    Jeff-thanks for the info mate-i'll take your advice and invest. I want to use it as a prevention-the cars only done 4k-mainly just with me in it! But i reckon prevention is better than cure. Thanks. Paul
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    Cleaning products.

    I use National Products alloy wheel cleaner to clean the alloys-but a word of caution-it's very strong and very aggressive. It'll shift the brake dust with ease-however i n=don't leave it on for long. I've never (touches wood) done any damage, but just be careful as some claim it can attack...
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    PASSAT TDI PD ONLY 23MPG

    <<<agrees with jojo, the belt could be a tooth out, which wants checking. They usually smoke slightly more if the timing is marginally out. I've had three Passat Tdi's- an X plate 115Tdi, a 52 plate 130Pd and now running a 2005 130 Pd Highline with cruise and sports suspension upgrade. Every one...
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    Bora TDi 115 Mass Air Flow?

    Give gsf (German Swedish &amp; French) car parts a call, they'll quote you around £60 exchange. They can quote you if you give them the engine code, or alternatively the part number from te MAF unit itself. Its usually the Bosch MAF units that fail-Pieburg are pretty bomb proof. It's a simple...
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    Caught Speeding!

    I opted to attend! ..........doh! well at least i had my day in court. I was done doing 54mph on a 40mph limit at 7.50am through an industrial area on a dual carriageway. Not a thing on the road, no school buses or kids...nada. The traffic officer &lt;spit&gt; was sitting astride a motorcycle...
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    loss of get up and go

    Could be the MAF as suggested, but don't always assume !! I had major problems with an A3 doing the same thing, but after reaching operating temperature. If you haven't yrt cured it, email me or pst a request fro further information and i'll let you have all the info and help i can give. It's...
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    Question about police speed guns

    sorry about the poor spelling and grammar, it goes right out of the window, when i get my "when i was a lad" head on. Son mio divertita!
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    Question about police speed guns

    Hello mate, Just read your post regarding the speed gun today.I'm not aware of any hand held equipment that allows them to record an image of your registration number, however that been said, and not wanting to be the messenger that brings bad news, i have seen them with small cameras, about the...
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    Mass Air Flow Sensor

    Something tells me that you've replaced the mass air flow sensor/ meter independently of the actual screen through which the air passes. If you take the unit out as a one piece item, you need some large slip ring or groove joint pliers to compress the ends of the large clip that secoures the...