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    Rear Brakes on S3 - bearing?

    Thanks all! Yeh no chance I'm doing just the pads - just wanted to make sure I didn't need to order/pre load the bearings into the discs! Thanks again :)
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    Rear Brakes on S3 - bearing?

    Hi all, Tried doing a search but couldn't find what I'm looking for... Rear brakes need changing over, I was wondering if the wheel bearings are housed in the disc like they were in previous VAG cars I've owned? Anything out of sorts I need to know about or a simple change over? Thanks in...
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Haha! Do you have a build thread on here then Andy? Hmmm just been looking at the inlet pipe....must...keep....wallet....in...pocket.... I wonder what gains it can provide to an unmapped ECU? Yeh I took mine for a spin yesterday to clear the cobwebs and I must say I loved driving it again...
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Yeh fair one mate, at almost a 5th of the price think I'll go for it too - had enough of VAG's silly prices with the Corrado! Already starting to buy a few little bits and bobs for this one Andy, said I wouldn't to myself but I feel a new set of wheels soon :laugh:
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Just been down to the local stealers (VW) and they want £32 + VAT for the temp sensor?? Looking at part no. W059 919 501 A Andy did you pay a similar price then? Also came up with 'N/Stock Switch' part no. W191 919 369 A which was £15 but is described as an coolant temperature switch...?
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    New S3 owner from Wilts!

    Thank you! Ah that's brilliant, thanks for putting me in the right direction for someone with expertise :)
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    New S3 owner from Wilts!

    Nice, I'd be up for that mate let us know :)
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    New S3 owner from Wilts!

    I found the Cupras quite cheap actually, but did drive one a while back and didn't think a great deal of the interior, very plastic! Completely standard other than the HU, having driven it a bit now thinking the turbo might need a bit of attention but gonna see what a few mates think of it...
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    New S3 owner from Wilts!

    Haha, crazy! I thought you went for the Leon Cupra Andy? I always wanted a Cupra or S3 as the inbetween for my V8 RWD plans...and the Quattro definitely was the best option :)
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Thanks guys - temp sensor 1st then as it's cheap Andy, haha small world! Thanks for the advice everyone!
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Forgive me from possibly sounding stupid, but is there a way to manually check fault codes without taking it to a dealer/garage?
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    Faulty temp sensor?

    Hi guys, New owner as of yesterday with a couple of issues Driving home the temp gauge didn't move from 60 on a 30mile trip, and was only 'til I gave it some beans near the end of the journey that it moved upto 70. Would people recommend to check the temp sensor 1st or thermostat? Dodgy gauge...
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    New S3 owner from Wilts!

    Hey all, Purchased myself an '03 S3 BAM yesterday - loving the Quattro! Couple of issues to be sorted out but generally very tidy. Looking forward to getting to know this car a little more! And the previous motor (still in my possession, if you know anyone that's after one?!) Cheers, Chris