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  1. Danielk5787

    engine rattle problem

    Hello all, finally getting around to sorting the car out. This rattle has started to really do my head in. It sounds as though it is coming from back left of the engine from quite high up. Just looking for suggestions as what to try. I've been told heat shields and exhaust blow. I was going to...
  2. Danielk5787

    Advice on oil sludge removal

    My car is tapping like mad. I've done oil pump and pick up. Next up is vvt unit but I reckon there's a bad lifter as it can barely idle on start up after being stood a day or two. I'd like to just get rid of as much remaining sludge while I'm there and I'm tempted to try this. Sounds good to me?
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    engine rattle not vvt unit?

    Iv bought a donor head for the vvt unit because my car is rattling it's nuts off between 1-2k revs. Since buying the head and seeing which way around it goes the rattle sounds as though it's coming from the opposite side from the chain? Any ideas?
  4. Danielk5787

    vvti from 2000 to an amk

    Yeah basically as title states just want to know if they're interchangeable? Iv had a quick search but can't seem to find anything. Asked the seller what engine is it off and he only knows the head is a 2000 reg but on the pics I'm sure there's a vvti unit on there? Thanks
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    Is blocking dv ok?

    Right quick question am I right in thinking it's ok to block off my dv for a short time as iv took it off and pushed the piston up, blocked the top with my finger and the piston drops slowly so I'm thinking it's on its way out. Also have an air leak coming from the smaller sized piping. What...
  6. Danielk5787

    Dvla no record, advice needed!!

    As above the s3 iv just bought has no dvla record. Iv got a stack of service history with prev mots and about 5 diff private regs that have been on it. Audi found vehicle details throught the reg but no1 else has. The reg and vins all match up to the sales receipts n sh but no dvla records. Done...
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    1st audi!! First problem

    Hiya, and as above iv bought my first audi, s3 8l i think (51 reg). Test drove it, bought it, drove about 100miles and then oil light. Checked oil, plenty in there. So thought dodgy sensor n drove home (about 4 miles). The car was driving fine. Got home put a little extra oil in then went out...
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    1st audi!! First problem