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  1. Skinwiz

    Scrapped it

    well , after buying a replacement engine and getting what help I could I gave up and scrapped the lot for free , got on my tits that much I didn't even want anything for it two engines brand new ally head the lot gone , binned . That's 1 less mk1 on the road lol
  2. Skinwiz

    APY removal

    Hi , After some searching i've managed to locate an engine to get my S3 back on the road after a year parked up with a poorly bottom end . I want to have a go at pulling the engine out myself , i've not got a ramp or a pit but can get pretty much any tool i need to do the job . I can wield a...
  3. Skinwiz

    Smoking culprit

    Back again with more problems lol , I've been recommended a decent mechanic locally who I'm going to see soon but before I do is there any way of distinguishing between valve stem oil seal or turbo oil seals in regards to a smokey ride ? Only does it when hot and after I've lifted off the pedal...
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    Reputable mechanic in manchester area

    Hi , wondering if you guys can help at all ? I'm having some faith issues with my mechanic at the minute and was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent mechanic who knows his audis in the northwest/ Manchester area ? My guy says he's a specialist but couldn't figure out how the vac system...
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    99 s3 wheel alignment issues

    Hi , can anyone recommend a decent wheel alignment specialist in the northwest ? I've spent loads getting the car spot on , all bushes new head , the works basically , but no one seems to be able to sort the tracking/alignment out . It's too low is the usual excuse , or can't get it on ramp etc...
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    Missing pipe

    Hi all , I'm wondering if you may be able to help me with a query . I recently got my s3 back on the road and had a few days trouble free motoring then all of a sudden I've started hitting problems , I'm presuming it is the dump valve which is a turbo dynamics one with AMD on it , im guessing...
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    Central locking pump location

    Hi guys , I'm fairly new to the forum and have spent ages trying to locate a post showing me how to locate my central locking pump as I'm having some issues with my 99 s3 , can anyone tell me where it might be ? And please no replies saying use the how to guides because I've looked and can't...