Recent content by Tom93

Best way would be to take the block out and have the bores machined, chances are theyre not round anymore. Then obviously new rings and whatever else you can afford whilst your in there. Valve guides are probably all shot aswell.

Araldite will tide you over if needs be...

Wasson you lot. Had my airbag light coming on and off the last couple days, plugged in today and got a fault code for seatbelt pretensioner drivers side resistance too high - intermittent <explained by it coming off and on. I think its to do with this... Could anyone be so kind as to have...

Thought about buying an already modded one? Getting from standard to near 300bhp would be expensive...

So you put the car back together knowing you had 2 broken manifold studs? Is there stud sticking out or have they broke off in the head?

Just to jump on the honda band wagon, i had an EP3 Type R before my S3 and absolutely loved it, was lovely to drive and great fun, only got the Audi because i wanted something petrol turbo and more powaaaa. If i ever get bored and just want something moderately powered id buy another in a...

Id go with the tried and tested Garrett GT ranges. With an engine like yours you could plan out your build and make something that works to yor advantage. If you try a turbo not used before you might just end up with a car you dont enjoy driving/makes crap power/ has cost you alot of money etcetc.

Im in the same boat... Not sure whether i want to spend out for the new AET hybrid, or buy a 335d :/ My S3 is forged and recently rebuilt and i couldnt sell it for 4k.

Quantum is just generic **** isnt it?

That certainly is very sexy!

53 plate Nogaro blue S3 on the A30 this afternoon!

Stud extractor? Mole grips? Can always replace the inserts if you need too...

W433 ming blue S3, Roche to atleast St Blazey about 7pm last night?! Had a right play over taking a few cars. Anyone on here?!

I had to order a flexhone from america, in hindsight it was way more expensive than the generic 3 stone type ones, and im pretty sure thats what Tufty recommends anyway.

Make friends with a local hydraulic shop and you should be fine :)