Recent content by curtis524

Sooooooooo... It's barely been a few months and I'm reporting to say that the Febi Engine Mount has not lasted! Horrible squeaking and unpleasant vibrations coming through the cabin. So I've got a few options which are: OEM Mounts - Electronically controlled hydro bearings averaging £250...

I kept my original S-Line Springs on my suspension rebuild as there was no signs of corrosion and I quite like the ride height. I am in the sticks of Norfolk/Lincolnshire where the roads can be quite poor; no lower for me! Yes the S-Line springs are hard, but for my daily bus I'm more than...

They do indeed! My bump stops were still in very good condition on the fronts so I kept the originals. The rears are more prone to degradation as they are more exposed to the elements!

Mine is an S-Line too but I have no fear of bottoming out as I carry no pax in the rear! Part number to look for is 4F0 512 131 A Hope this all helps!

I was very lucky with getting my front Bilsteins on Amazon!!! They pretty much doubled in price after I bought them. As for the rear bump stops/dust covers, again I was very smart on Amazon and got them for £6.07 (pair). They are now £13.31 (5% voucher available). Available ->Rear Dust Cover...

After all the suspension work I did last week she was driving straight, but not necessarily true!!! Counting threads on the tie rod ends got her almost there on the front, but not fully :sob: Had way too much toe in and she was a little skittish to say the least. Got a full 4 Wheel Alignment...

These really did work!!!!!!!!!!!!! See here --> Air Intake Manifold Flap Repair Bracket - 3.0 TDI Happy Happy Boy

What a simple fix!!! It worked. These brackets simply limit the lower and upper latitudes of movement. £8.50 and took 15 mins :) Engine Bay post fitment of brackets In the images below, you can see how post engine start the bracket literally limits the upper movement of the actuator lever...

Went for the clean look today with new gel number plates!!! Got rid of the Euro GB plates with border and surround... and I'm loving it :redrs4:

In the 5th year of ownership and was carrying the P1577 Audi Code - Engine Mounting Control Solenoid Bank 1 Open Circuit soft code since I got her!!! Febi 36689 (£38 Amazon) Used to replace a worn RH Engine mount on my (B7) 2005 Audi A4 3.0 TDI with the BKN engine code. Previous mount was...

P1018 Audi Code - Intake Manifold Runner Bank 2 Lower Limit Not Reached (Hard Code) For sure I am not buying new swirl flap actuators! So got these instead and will let you know how it goes! They arrive today :smiley: Thanks Ubor!!!

Whilst servicing I picked up these codes running my OBDEleven. P1577 Audi Code - Engine Mounting Control Solenoid Bank 1 Open Circuit (Soft Code) Fixed via new RH Engine Mount - Have been carrying this fault for over 4 years when I first purchased the car but I started to get a clunking sound...

In the 5th year of owning my old girl and still loving her with the 155K and climbing :redrs4: Carried out Oil Change service and Pre-MOT Inspection this week :) Front Shocks, Front Pads, Tie Rod Ends, ARB Drop Links, RH Lower Arms, Inner CV Joint Boot, Rear Bump Stops and Dust Covers and...

Hahahahahaha, maybe yes! :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:

You clearly have never worked on the Tornado! It's how I know about this technique... The jet bless her is held together by various types of tape! But I'll leave you be ;)