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the timing belt tensioner - just trying to get a feel for what might have gone first. initial view is that the tensioner failed - but the timing belt was only done 20,000 kms ago; i was told the tensioner hand been adjusted but it might not have been poorly done. i love the car - has been...

Hi all, Following my AMK engine failing, i was just wondering if any have experienced crankshaft failures in AMK engines?? Trying to get a feel for whether the tensioner failed, or whether it could have been the crankshaft (snapped). Was moving between 3 and 4th - car was accelerating, but...

Thanks so much all, much appreciated. Amks seem to be hard to find here. So, I take it i could transplant a BAM fairly easily as I may be able to source a 150kms BAM interstate.

Yeah, cheers, The ****** engine is an AMK so am looking for one of those to go in.

Hi, Writing from Perth. My s3 2001 was going awesome, until the tensioner failed, crankshaft now snapped. Am now looking for a second hand engine. I've been looking at usual places, but are there any sites/pages that I could be inquiring on? New to forum, and in Perth, s3 8l community is...

Hi all, I posted a while ago regarding some starting issues for my 2001 8L S3 - these are not yet resolved, but replacing fuel pump soon so will see how that goes. BUT - I have what seems to be a sound like a knocking or wearing noise seeming to come from the front wheels - its intermittent...

thanks for that info Mark - much appreciated

hey guys, quick query, just interested to know what the oil capacity is between the A and C marks on the dipstick for the S3, 2001, 8L? Was at A after service, now at C after 2165 kms using Liqui-Moly 5W-40 - just keen to know if this is excessive burn or not? cheers Dan

Can anyone suggest a place to buy a suitable fuel sender unit online? I've been quoted A$500 from a local garage ... Thanks in advance, D

Cheers, i asked them to check the MAF and they said it was fine, i replaced the coolant temp sensor prior to the service, but the crank/timing sensor is something i'll more into where is the best place to grab parts from in EU? and where is the best place to buy a scanning unit? Thanks D

Thanks Sandra - photo attached for viewing pleasure - cheers, Dan

Hi all, name is Dan, and live in Perth, Australia. I am very keen to gather some ideas/suggestions from you guys on this issue ... I am completely baffled by this problem - has had big service with most of ignition system replaced (not the starter motor), and still, it starts on the 2-3rd...