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    Mystery Leak S3 Underneath

    Hi All, Basically I've hit the underneath of my S3 today. Now there is water dripping at the back of the engine and when I'm on the ground looking at the underneath of the engine, There is water dripping near the passenger side wishbone. The coolant is full and I cant seem to work out where...
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    Cv Boot Question

    Hi my car needs an Inner CV boot as it's ripped and leaking grease. I rang GSF up and they said they stock them so took a trip down, However once I got there it was a different story altogether. Salesman came back saying they don't stock them and its a dealer part only?. Is this true? Also...
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    Smoke coming from Engine Bay?

    Hi When i start my S3 from cold. There is smoke coming from the back of the engine, It only last 2 minutes and then disappears. The smoke smells of buring oil, and its right next to the exhaust manifold? What could it be? Thanks
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    S3 Driveshaft or Propshaft Issue

    Right went out in my S3 Today lol (Got 3 S3's BTW). Whilst driving on dual carrigeway, the car pulled to the left andf steering started to vibrate, first i thought wheel bolts are loose. I pulled over and checked the wheel bolts. All were tight, then i get back in and drive a car length forward...
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    S3 Smoking Blue

    Last week i picked up my 3rd S3, only bought it as i picked it up cheap. The car is a 2000 prefacelift. Engine code should be APY, however at some point in its life the engine has been changed. The new engine code is AUM thats already in the car, which i believe is out of the GOLF MK4. The car...
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    S3 4WD Fault, Haldex or MAF?

    Ever since I've bought my S3, The ESP light has been on. But its a strange fault. If i turn the engine off and start it again, The ESP will remain off, as soon as i hit over 10MPH it'll flick on and stay on throughout my journey. I've had VagCom on it and its bringing up the fault code 01324 -...
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    BAM & AEB

    Whats the purpose of this mod? Isn't BAM supposed to be the best 1.8T engine? Also why change the head only?
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    AH Fabs V2 Intercooler, Help

    I bought an Audi S3 and its got an AH Fabs V2 Intercooler. From what I've read these intercoolers should allow you to retain the fogs & grills. However its a different story with my intercooler. The previous owner has chopped through the grey bumper surround for the pipes to fit? Below are...
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    Where to buy Porsche pads?

    As above i need a set of Porsche pads, GSF dont sell them? Caliper Numbers are: 996.351.425 & 996.351.426? If someone can link me up some, That''ll be great. Thanks
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    Audi S3 Brakes Help - Porsche 996 4POT

    Hi My S3 has Porsche calipers on the front from a 996? I need new brake pads as the brake pad warning light keeps glowing then going off. My question is which brake pads do i need? I can get a pic up id that helps? Thanks
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    Audi S3 First Gear Judders?

    Bought another Audi S3 and this one has me stumped. 1st gear judders,all other gears are fine and spot on. For example say, your in 1st and about to set off as soon as you've reached 5-10 MPH if you hold the gear knob you can feel it juddering. What could it be? Thanks
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    S3 Haldex issue

    A mate of mine as a s3 and the quattro system is not working. If he switches engine off and back on, the traction light will remain off, as soon as he drive over 10mph it'll come back on again. So far he has changed the haldex box, but its still bringing up the same code "No communication" so...
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    Audi S3 rear end twitches/sways

    I am new on the forum and would like to say HI to all you fellow S3 Enthusiasts. The problem i have with mine is when driving in a straight line and i drive over manholes or potholes. the rear end will twitch either way. You just cannot tell which way the back end will go. My car has been...