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    Front driver side wheel bearing...

    Hi guys my front driver side wheel bearing is gone. Ive been told by the garage to get a kit and change the hub as well as the bearing alone cant be changed.. is this right? I don't need a new hub as its never been cross threaded or anything like that. Ideally just want to change the...
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    Turbo whistle?

    This was the problem with mine. Should be getting mine back today from the garage. Total job cost me £750.00
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    Turbo whistle?

    Make sure you change the oil feed pipe and gaskets too! Whilst your at it, it may be worth having the EGR cleaned too.. Best of luck! Just one of those things mate!
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    Turbo whistle?

    Sure does mate! I thought it would be better to get it done before the turbo actually pops, as either way, I would have had to have got it done in the end.
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    Turbo whistle?

    So mine went into the garage to get repaired. Turns out that it was a 'worn bearing' that was the cause of this. Anyway, I've bought a replacement turbo, service parts, oil feed pipe + labour to the tune of circa £700.00 ! The car should be back on road by the end of the week. Thing is, a...
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    What is the correct Oil to use? 2.0tdi 140bhp (BKD)

    Hi guys First time I'm servicing my Audi since I've owned it. I've been told the correct oil to use is Castrol Edge Fully Synthetic 5W30 Can someone confirm this Oil is correct before I use it. Thanks!
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    Turbo whistle?

    as said above.. difference between a whistle and a siren like noise
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    Turbo whistle?

    Mine started this on Saturday.. it sounds like a siren when it spools up right through up to 3,000 rpm (havent taken it over that). My friend had a Mk5 golf TDi and his did the same thing, then 2/3 months later of driving it as normal, the turbo went completely. Hopefully its a boost leak, but...
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    So, my Turbos on its way out... best suggestion of where to get it?

    So, I was driving and heard a whining noise, which I thought was the car next to me. Turns out, my turbos decided it wants to go! :keule: Any suggestions apart from ECP of a place that is decent... or a place that does Turbo rebuilds? Annoying thing is, I was looking to put the car up for...
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    Car getting stuck in 1st gear.. help appreciated

    Hi As far as I am aware, it hasn't been changed.. I have found this on pistonheads forum... a guy who has the same issue has me seems to have found a solution...(hopefully can help others) audi a3 2.0 tdi DOESNT ALWAYS LIKE GOING IN GEAR! - PistonHeads Just waiting for the snow to stop...
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    Car getting stuck in 1st gear.. help appreciated

    hi, anyone else shine a bit of light on this? Really starting to bug me. I've done searches online but cant seem to find anything that relates to it...
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    Car getting stuck in 1st gear.. help appreciated

    Hi mate. Thanks for the welcome :) See mine only gets stuck in 1st.. all other gears are fine. Im gonna phone my garage as well and see what they say! Cheers - itll be good to see what your guys think too! I bought the car from a 2nd hand car dealer, but my 6month warranty has expired...
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    Car getting stuck in 1st gear.. help appreciated

    Hi guys, New to this forum, so hope you guys can help! I have an Audi A3 2.0tdi 6spd Recently, but only occasionally, the car will get stuck in 1st gear - e.g. If i'm at lights, I will press clutch and put it into 1st whilst waiting. Then after a few seconds (the time differs each time it...