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    A4 B8 3.0 TDI Drivetrain Issue

    Hi folks, Quick update - there is also a whine coming from the box now. It increases with road speed and is only present when the clutch is engaged and I'm accelerating.
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    A4 B8 3.0 TDI Drivetrain Issue

    Hi folks, Over the last few weeks I've started to notice what can be described as a ticking/whirring noise coming from the general vicinity of the gearbox. Initially I thought it was an outer CV joint however I inspected the CVs and they seem to be in reasonable condition with no damage to the...
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    Karls 3.0 TDI build thread

    Hi Bobby, The car is stock with the exception of a Darkside Developments DPF delete. It made 332.2bhp and 524.7lbft according to the dyno run. I personally know the owner of the business the car was calibrated at and to my knowledge they pushed it a bit further than they would with the average...
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    Karls 3.0 TDI build thread

    Thoroughly enjoyed reading your build thread Karl. I also have a B8 A4 3.0 TDI (also SE) and I'm sure I used your thread a while ago to guide me through the installation of white DRLs! I'm at 332bhp/524lbft just now, considering going further. You briefly touched on the requirements to reach...