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    J0N replied to the thread Tyres.
    Re the P-Zeros, I don’t know if it makes any difference but I made sure they were ‘A01’ as fitted by Audi. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    J0N reacted to ShEp1.8t's post in the thread S3 heater woes with Like Like.
    Yep, 100% casting sand in it. Went for an aftermarket unit this time as Audi ones seem to have problems.
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    J0N replied to the thread Tyres.
    If it’s rim protection you’re after, Pirelli P-Zeros. I hit a pothole back in December, blew out the front and egged the rear. It was...
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    J0N reacted to ShEp1.8t's post in the thread S3 heater woes with Like Like.
    For anyone following, turns out it was the matrix again. Was only changed last year with a genuine part too, so I've bought one from the...
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    Glad you’ve got it sorted, did it look like casting sand? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    It looks a horrible job with the amount of interior trim that has to be removed and as you know, they’re notoriously difficult to bleed...
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    Was it a genuine, latest revision heater matrix? I was chatting to a local VW Specialist who mentioned an issue with casting sand. He...
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    That’s what the symptoms are pointing towards. I had the same problem with my former S3 Saloon, it went in for the same issue as yours...
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    I would’ve said the matrix is probably blocked again from the silica bag but it sounds like you have that covered? Strange one, this…...
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    J0N replied to the thread S3 heater woes.
    Have you tried changing the cabin filter? Cheap and easy so worth a shot…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    J0N replied to the thread Front bumper removal A3 ?.
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    J0N replied to the thread Front bumper removal A3 ?.
    The video is a bit long and drawn out but it’s clear and tells you everything you need to know...
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    J0N replied to the thread Front bumper removal A3 ?.
    The video is a bit long and drawn out but it’s clear and tells you everything you need to know...
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    Does anyone know if the engine cover from the S3 8Y will fit an S3 8V? Looking for something a little different. Cheers. Sent from my...
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    J0N replied to the thread Sudden mass coolant leak.
    Good to know mate…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk