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    o/s front caliper seizing pls help

    there is one more possibilty although very rare it could be that the flexihose as deteriated inside any blockage could prevent the brake fluid returning normally it as been known
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    o/s front caliper seizing pls help

    hi mate you need to strip the brakes and clean the two stainless steel slider pins with some wire wool then apply a thin layer of copperslip grease to the pins i appreciate the caliper is new but if the garage neglected to clean the slider pins this could be the problem
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    oil pumps

    yes mate unfortunately its very true search this site there is loads of posts about the dreaded 2.0 tdi oil pumps .i am after buying a newish a6 avant i would love the 2.0 for the economy but there are far too many horror stories so i am looking for the 2.7 tdi such a shame
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    3.0 TDI A6 Buyers Guide

    i have often wondered about clocking before the first mot i suppose this carry on makes it even more important to make sure it as a full main dealer service history or can this also be scammed . i hope you reported the clocked car to the local trading standards office at the end of the day its...
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    Time for a newer car

    the 1.9 tdi is under powered for such a big car ? i beg to differ and 50 mpg and no fuel pump issues unlike the 2.5 180 bhp lump
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    bentley manual

    hi all just a quicky to let people know there is an audi a6 bentley manual on ebay if anybody is interested
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    Front Brake Disks and Pads

    hi mate go to euro car parts or gsf they sell ate or brembo discs and pads these are top quality ate are oem suppliers and are probably what audi will sell you in a different box and for a lot more money than any of these two
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    A6 AVANT 1.9TD.COOLING SYSTEM

    hi mate if your water pump was the problem your car would over heat as there would be no circulation it sounds like you have had an air lock which is working its way out hence the coolant level droping this is only air being replaced with coolant as regards the hoses being hard they are supposed...
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    A6 AVANT 1.9TD.COOLING SYSTEM

    hi mate the way to bleed this system is by pulling one of the heater hoses that go through the bulk head to the heater matrix you will see a small hole in the top of one of the pipes loosen the spring clip and pull this pipe off the stub until the hole is exposed with the engine ticking over you...
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    A6 brake fluid replacement

    hi all does anybody know the brake fluid capacity on a 2.8 quattro i am planning to replace it at the weekend just need to know how much i need to buy also any reccomendations which is the best one to get cheers
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    Urgent please!Oil filter location.

    hi carl if i was you i would fit the missing o ring its there for a reason you can get one from audi for a few quid then you know its done properly
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    Urgent please!Oil filter location.

    hi mate i have never done it like that ie change filter with oil in the engine but seeing as its a canister in the upright possition i dont see why you could not change it with the oil in . unscrew the top of the canister have plenty of rags ready the oil should remain in it swop the filter but...
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    Urgent please!Oil filter location.

    hi mate that picture you posted looks like a blank on the oil cooler the oil filter is on the top of the engine its in a black plastic case with a moulded nut on top the filter you have should be the cartridge type it fits inside this canister when you take the old filter out all will become...
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    A6 Avant battery

    what next will the dealer come up with to TAKE YOUR MONEY very sad situation when you have to have a battery coded to your car
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    Wet boot trim - A6 Avant...

    i can only speak for my car which is an a6 avant my pipe is leaking where the pipe leaves the hatch and goes through the rubber pipe connecting the roof with the hatch i pulled this rubber pipe out of the hatch when i operated the rear wash water was gushing out of the rubber connector so when...
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    Wet boot trim - A6 Avant...

    hi all does anybody know how the water pipe for the rear hatch is run i know it goes from the hatch through a black rubber peice of pipe and into the cars roof this is where my pipe is leaking no doubt ten years of lifting the hatch up and down as took its toll on the pipe what i need to know is...
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    A6 Avant snow/ice traction problems

    hi mate have you checked your tyres for tread depth the difference between new tyres and say tyres with 3mm of tread left is unbelievable they may be ok in the wet but low tread depth just wont cut it in snow and ice
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    A6 2.8 quattro + full tank = stalling?

    hi mate it sounds like your fuel cap vent may be blocked so as you are using fuel you are creating a vacuum to find out if this is the problem you can take the cap off and temperarely replace it with a small peice of plastic bag over the vent hold it there with an elastic band and put some very...
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    Brake pad warning symbol

    thats what i was thinking but why only when i select reverse does the warning come up
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    Brake pad warning symbol

    hi all i have got a strange problem with my car this week the brake pad warning symbol is on the display the funny thing is it only lights up when i put the car in reverse gear the pads are virtually new and it does not light up when driving forward but the second i select reverse it lights up...