Recent content by doublem_1

I'm looking to help a friend out who recently bought a 2003 A4 avant. For piece of mind he wants to replace the cambelt. It's an AWX 1.9tdi engine. Is there any guides or how to's on how to do it? I've heard it's quite a straight forward replacement as far as cambelts go. Need to gather a list...

Yes as I need to top it up with water or coolant fairly regularly.

Yes it was an OEM part. The one removed was an Audi one too. It is a difficult task to replace the pump then?

Are there any guides on replacing the water pump? Is it DIY?

How can you tell for sure if it is? My friend had a quick look and said there seemed to be water going back into the reservoir.

Ok, my 2002 1.9tdi was overheating, one of the radiator pipes was hot and the other cold which suggested the thermostat. I had this replaced but it's still overheating, the coolant/want is bubbling and the doesn't seem to be any hot air coming through the vents. Can anyone suggest what the issue...

Not checked any codes yet. How do I check the compressor clutch? The engine not does change slightly when changing from air con to econ.

I have a 52 reg A3. It has the digital climate control. However, what with this warm weather there is a bit of an issue! The air con on the coldest setting is blowing out luke warm air. The gas is filled up, fuses fine. Last summer it worked a treat. Anyone had a similar issue?

He is 19 and insurance is an issue. I will ask him to see how much insurance is otherwise though. Thanks for the help.

Thanks. It's had a cam belt and water pump in the last year. But it also says "New clocks fitted last year bought from BBA reman." Does this mean the DIS was faulty?

Looking to help a friend buy a replacement car. He is looking at a 1.8 non turbo A3. It's a facelift one. Just looking for some tips. Here is the link to the one he is looking at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-AUDI-A3-SE-SILVER-/181160063210?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a2dfb30ea Is 98k miles...

Brakes work fine, just went out and did some emergency stops etc and it didn't come on. I will see it comes on again sometime.

But it didn't come on again when i started the car after.

I also stopped the car after, switched the engine off. Started again later and drove home and it never did it again.

Driving out of a car park today, the dash beeped and the whole display was flashing with a red icon like (O) with an ! in the middle. It stopped flashing then came on again a few seconds later, stopped and hasn't been on since. Any have an idea what this could be?