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    Turbo fault?

    Thanks for the replies, guys. Definitely looks like Mr Muscle will get an outing this week and maybe a bottle of Archoil to follow . Worth a try at least!
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    Turbo fault?

    Thanks for the reply, Sayam. Looks like a job for this week , then!You ever tried this, btw?
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    Turbo fault?

    My 2008 A3 2.0 TDi has recently been going into 'limp' mode on infrequent occasion. Usually when it gets a bit of welly to overtake, or long uphill under power - no warning lights on dash and always recovers after restart (just a pain in the a$$ to perform in traffic!). Been getting a bit of...
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    8P iPod/ Bluetooth interface

    No-one have an opinion on these things?
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    8P iPod/ Bluetooth interface

    Looking to fit an iPod interface with Bluetooth connection for phone to my 2008 A3, which has the double din Concert head unit. Dension looks good, but seems to require MFSW (which I unfortunately don't have) for phone to work - any one able to confirm if this is necessary ? Alternatives seem...
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    15Degrees-North S3 turbo Race Car build

    So I am living in the dark ages LOL. I remember the process vividly - only on an 8 valve motor, mind you. Took forever to set lash. Eventually had an engineer mate of mine make up buckets with a 'top hat' type gap filler piece (which he produced on lathe from phosphor bronze billet) peened to...
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    15Degrees-North S3 turbo Race Car build

    Surely you would be better off with solid lifters on a tuned motor - do the hydraulic lifters not pump up at high rpm (or am I still living in the dark ages?)?
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    Time for a build thread....big turbo

    Used to run one in my rally Golf many moons ago. Fantastic increase in traction, especially slower corners where you would normally spin an inside wheel. Might need a bit of adjustment in suspension set up though, as it will improve the front end grip so much, the rear may not want to go with...
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    1.4 TFSi cam drive - belt or chain?

    Thanks guys, will make sure the service history is good before I part with cash then!
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    1.4 TFSi cam drive - belt or chain?

    Anyone tell me what the cam drive is on this engine? Audi web site just says all models with belt drive need changed at 5yrs/ 75K, but don't specify which! Going to look at a 1.4 TFSi for sale this week, but it is almost 5 yrs old and wondered if it is due a belt soon. Big bill in store if so...
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    Advice on buying an A3

    Is the 1.4 TFSi engine a belt drive or chain driven cam? Google is no longer my friend!
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    Advice on buying an A3

    Hi All, I'm currently searching for an A3 (not that easy to find in the Scottish Highlands!) and wonder what problems thare are to look out for? Probably will be 2007 / 2008 and possibly the 1.4 TFSi, which would suit the mainly short, urban driving that the wife is likely to do. Pro's and...