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There are no signs of coolant leakage and engine oil is clean (changed every 10k miles), I've had the rad pressure tested and pressure maintained. My mechanic is of the opinion that it is a cylinder head and/or gasket problem So, where do I go from here? Bite the bullet and get the...

Thanks for advice I do hope it's the blocked scuttle drains, but how do you account for the rad water level dropping?. Will investigate further and report back

Audi A4 Avant, 1.9 tdi, 166k miles Wet front and rear passenger foot wells to , hopefully, discover whether or not the heater matrix is faulty I shall disconnect both heater pipes at the bulk head and join together with copper pipe, no water loss then it must be the matrix. I'm not looking...

Thanks for replies Went to GSF in Cardiff to get TRE's, so hope i can get a reasonable mileage out of them! BIG problem on drver's side, I can't free off the threaded section which screws into the track rod even tho' I've put a reasonable amount of heat into the joint and there's not much...

2000 A4 Avant, track rod ends. Have been quoted £53 each by Audi dealer, GSF quote £13.70 each £13.70 Can anyone explain the difference in price??

1999 B5 Avant, 1.9tdi engine, 160k miles Main auxiliary drive (serpentine) belt, drives alternator etc., splitting lengthways so in desperate need of renewal. Thought I would renew the air-con drive belt at the same time 'Haynes' manual states front panel needs removing; can the main belt...

Pleased to hear your car is sorted. What was the price of the repair? Top arm, genuine Audi, from Vagparts is £58.31 incl VAT and post but I notice Clickapart on Ebay is selling top arms for £30 incl post. Apparently they are "e-approved"; a very good price but has anyone tried them?

I need new front pads and discs for my 2001 Avant, 115bhp diesel. SO, do I order OE from local Audi dealer, mail order, Ebay or local motor factor? Who will give the best deal? Is there a combination that gives better braking and wear bearing in mind that I tow a trailer (around 500kg) and...

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I need new front pads and discs for my 2001 Avant, 115bhp diesel. SO, do I order OE from local Audi dealer, mail order, Ebay or local motor factor? Who will give the best deal? Is there a combination that gives better braking and wear bearing in mind that I tow a trailer (around 500kg) and...

First look at this site, seems good! Dipped beams are hopeless on my 2000 Avant particulaly for m'way driving, main beam is OK. I've adjusted as high as they will go from inside the car, I will try some brighter bulbs for the dip; it looks as though you can just remove the covers inside the the...