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So I've been digging around looking for the problem - found that the earth strap between the starters solenoid and the starter motor has corroded and broken- I assume this is the fault with the starter but could it also be the reason the alternator isn't charging? Is it all linked like that or...

Hi guys- I really need some help with diagnosing the problem here- it's a long story- my car had been sat for about a year, having had an engine rebuild due to a metal washer in the sump jamming the oil pump- the turbo refurbished and all pig back together the car started just fine, I'd charged...

That includes labour and all the work done so far to investigate. I'm aware I could get a recondition cheaper elsewhere but not from someone I can trust. Also another engine is another unknown and then also hassle with dvla. I figure after this I get a sound engine cheaper than a new car!

So to update you all- hear back from the garage today with a quote of £1200-1500 plus VAT for the following:- complete set of new valves recondition of engine timing belt water pump Does that spun reasonable? They recon the turbo is ok but say they won't know for sure until the engine goes...

So it went into the garage this morning - just had a phone call to say the timing belt was 12 teeth out! so of course that means bent valves and the rest! I'm assuming that happened when the oil pump chain got caught in the bent pump sprocket - jammed and forced the timing belt to jump? What...

Phil - Thanks for the offer - but ****** miles away is true! Phoned the guy again today and explaqined the situation again - seems Kenny's is the only decent VW / Audi specialist for a long way! He has agreed to take a look so planing on getting the car up to him on Monday. Really appreciate...

Thanks for all your help so far. I phoned a local audi specialist today to see if they would take the car in to have a look and quote for the work done. Kenny's in Inverness (highly recomended by this forum) He told me because i'd had a go at it myself he wasn't interested - Is that a normal...

Took a look at the belt - all looks good in there. i had feared valve damage. I'm no mechanic but am reasonably pratical and keen to do what i can myself (look where that gor me!) Is there anything i can do? How easy is it to take the head off and have a look? And if i do is there anything...

Hi guys, wonder if anyone can help me out a bit Just bought an S3 only to have the oil pump fail within a week. I foolishly drove the car about 300m after the oil pressure light came on to get it to a nearby garage. The engine sounded tappety and clearly wasn't behaving. Garage (Ford) weren't...