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    Recaro Recliner Problem

    It could be the micro switch that is faulty, I remember when I had mine if it hadn’t been used for a while I had to press it up and down a few times before it would work
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    Audi S3 Recaro Bowden Cable?

    Hi. Did you manage to get the cable fitted, looking to do the same. Does the cable have the off set nipples on both ends and where did you get them from. Mick
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    transfer box question

    Thanks for the replys, I will look into it but may be more trouble than its worth
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    transfer box question

    Thanks for the reply, not sure its what i'm after, i wanted to know if its possible to fit a quattro gearbox without the transfer box using the leons driveshafts. thanks Mick
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    transfer box question

    Hi all, can anyone tell me if the Quattro gearbox will fit in a Leon cupra r with the transfer box removed, my sons cupra r gear box needs replacing and as it’s the same engine as the s3 i wanted to know if a s3/tt gearbox would work, i believe that the transfer box has an oil feed, would it...
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    Notchy 2nd gear? Anybody tried this? S3 8l

    I think these gearboxes are common for notchy 2nd gear, mines done it from new, just have to take it steady, ive also found that if its reved quite high it seems to go in easier.
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    Clouds of white smoke !!!

    Hi there, you could try disconecting the catch can to see if there is any change?
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    Difference's between a3 quattro and s3 quattro.

    think the s3 sits a little lower
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    Newbie - S-Line to S3 conversion

    Hi mate, you need to post in the 8p forum, this is for the 8L 1998 to 2003
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    Suspension bushes what to replace?

    one point to note is that the front anti roll bar plastic rings may be shot so you may need a new bar, and it will be the same cost for a standard one or the r32 and if you get the bushes 1st then you will either have to change the bar and / or bushes, so you should check the state of the bar 1st
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    Suspension bushes what to replace?

    r32 front antiroll bar part no 1J0411305AF (23mm), rear is 1J0511409K (19mm), both are around £80 plus vat, i used powerflex bushes, PFF350323 and PFF351119, as said the rear is easy but the front you will have to drop the subframe which is a pain if you dont have a ramp, when you undo the neer...
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    Well thats my drivers wing mirror gone

    hi, sorry to hear that but i may be intrested your old mirror, pm me with a price
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    Audi S3 Problem

    When the engine is cold you could take the top off where the antifreeze goes in and get someone to rev the engine, have a look and see if there is any movement in the water, also see if the pipes to the radiator get hot, but from what you say about getting hot very quick it does sound like the...
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    Audi S3 Problem

    Does sound like it could be the water pump, do you know if its been changed as they do tend to break the fins off, I wouldn't be driving far if this is the case as you could do more damaged with it overheating
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    Headllights are doing my nut!

    you need vcds to adjust the headlights for level, when you use the adjusters on the headlight the self leveling will reset the xenons to where it thinks they should be and your top beam will be pointing at the stars.
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    Strange noise from air con

    I have same sort of noise, seems fine when first started but when turned off for half hour or so when restarted air con makes a loud rumble type noise for a couple of minuets then quietens down, I was thinking it could be the bearing, not sure if the bearing can be changed on its own or if its a...
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    Noises !

    could be a drive shaft cv joint
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    Changing front ARB Bushes

    If you are only changing the bush's just make sure that the plastic lug / spacer isn't split or brocken as you will then need a new bar.
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    alarm / door problem

    Thanks. Where about is the micro switch? Can't see anything from the outside.
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    alarm / door problem

    Hi all could do with a little help if poss, I have an intermittent fault with the passenger door, sometimes when it is shut the interior light slowly flashes on and off until the door is opened and then slammed shut again, but the dis does not show that a door is open? Also sometimes the alarm...