What have you done today?

Gave the S3 (and my A4 avant) a good clean today.

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One of the A4 for the sake of it.

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S3 had it’s MOT this morning. Passed no worries

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Fitted Forge FMIC kit that i picked up recently. Missing a few hoses, picked them up from silicon hoses for not much pennies. Coat of stove high temp paint, bit of a refurb to the headlights, replaced upper boost hoses, removed and painted grill inserts while bumper was off, and fitted a new LCR splitter. Happy with the outcome. MOT looms tomorrow.
 

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DCH said:
Fitted Forge FMIC kit that i picked up recently. Missing a few hoses, picked them up from silicon hoses for not much pennies. Coat of stove high temp paint, bit of a refurb to the headlights, replaced upper boost hoses, removed and painted grill inserts while bumper was off, and fitted a new LCR splitter. Happy with the outcome. MOT looms tomorrow.
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What did you use to paint the grill inserts?
 
I had some primer and topcoat left over from doing my blades. ( lower bumper inserts only)

Car failed it’s MOT on power steering pipe leak ...looks like the o rings / crush washers

DCH
 

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Fixed my remote case after trying to fit a new battery - the plastic was old and brittle but a bit of plastic weld goop and all is good :)
 
Only failed on that leak .... thing is it only started this morning on day of test , typical . It’s definitely grey, the surrounds ( as well as the upper grill I went over with back to black .
 
Jumped started the Bosses Rolls Royce Ghost......
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Power of the S3 ;)


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Had a mare on Sunday. S3 8l. Valve cover gasket replace. All going well, new gasket on, cover back on tightening nuts 10nm with torque wrench and a couple stud snap. I then remove all the nuts again to remove the cover, but one nut seems to now be missthreaded and stuck on and it’s lifting the threaded stud. Its still in situ preventing cover removal. I then walked away.

I’m off next week and am in 2 minds whether to attempt to redeem the situation myself as I’m determined it won’t beat me, or call a mobile mechanic in. The advice I’m looking for is, are my thoughts now on the right track ...

1. ordered a new set of threaded pins for the head in case more give ( 2 different sizes - central studs (3) and outer (6) off of Audi.7zap.con) no’s 3 & 4 in the exploded diagram ... is this correct
2. Plus gas the sheared studs in lead up to having a go at removing
3. Remove the last nut still holding the cover down by using the 2 nut method so I can then see how much of the broken studs I’ve to play with
4. Hopefully enough purchase on the broken studs to remove and replace with new threaded pins .... do you replace immediately?
5. do you just fit these threaded studs by same 2 stud method until seated ?
6. Purchased one of those Chuck style stud removers ... are these any good?
7. Do I now need to order another gasket ?


Lost confidence in the torque wrench now,and I’m a little apprehensive of doing more damage by having a go. Also an exposed head and dropping something in gives me the fear. if I get to the stage of tightening up the cover again it’ll be done hand tight by feel . Simple job that just got harder

Really appreciate any experienced guidance

DCH
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Had the same issues on mine ordered new bolts various sizes as a couple snapped got new torque wrench gaskets bolt remover etc bit of a pain but all worked out in the end good luck.

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MPH said:
Had the same issues on mine ordered new bolts various sizes as a couple snapped got new torque wrench gaskets bolt remover etc bit of a pain but all worked out in the end good luck.

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I would definitely recommend a good quality torque wrench to do them up as they need to be evenly tightened in a certain order if I remember correctly if you do them hand tight gasket will probably end up with the same problem also the half moon joint on the right hand side needs a small dab of sealant as it can weep otherwise I also recommend using a good quality gasket in the first instance hope this helps.

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Finally bought a non res Milltek system for the S3 which also came with a pipe werx decat :)


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Timing belt, waterpump and thermostat. Getting that bracket which the RH engine mount sits on off was a nightmare and it wasn’t any easier getting it on either. There has to be some sort of trick to it. Raising and lowering engine didn’t help much either. Lots of fidgeting around
 
I also bought a pipewerx downpipe today

Now have the joys of fitting everything. Not looking forward to doing the downpipe at all.


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bought new rear pads, discs and calipers, struggling to wind the old caliper back, it bent the plate of my caliper winding kit, so i decided to just stuff it and bought 2 new calipers instead, the old ones are 20 years old already give or take.

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Picked up some turbo-downpipe nuts, gasket and engine cover screws from TPS and my powerflex dog bone bush and new spigot rings arrived.

Those turbo-downpipe nuts and the engine cover screws are crazy expensive for what they are

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Managed to pick up a milltek exhaust myself, gave it a little clean and polish today. I’ll get the motor up on a mates ramp next week and see where this annoying blow is coming from. Depending on the outcome, i might be looking for a DP and sports cat as well, just a little undecided at the moment as I’m really not chasing power.

sideways pic.... can’t be ***** faffing about changing that ....

DCH


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Technically it was yesterday, but I picked up a few bits for the old A3:

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Had these kicking around in some random geezer's shed for about 3 years... @Prawn
 
Went out for the first proper drive in the S3 since purchasing it couple weeks ago. It needed all 4 tyres replacing so opted for Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s and they really have transformed the car.

Absolute blast to drive and considering it’s age couldn’t believe how well it still performs!

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Shows you how good my hearing and diagnosis is .....no exhaust issues, it was the alternator belt making bizarre noises. New belt and tensioner to order next week, get that and the milltek fitted then it’s off to hibernation it goes.

DCH
 
Today I bought an almost mint condition cup holder for £35.

Slowly gathering good condition parts to help the restoration.

Mine will be going into hibernation in around a month. Although it’s sort of semi hibernating all the time.

It’s being dropped off tomorrow night to have the downpipe fitted Tuesday. May book it’s cambelt and water pump when I drop it off too.


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I’m just gonna leave this here. :D
 

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Picked up the battery surrounds parts from work, kindly sent from S3AMJ. I’ll then finally get to fit my cover. Cars been washed waxed and tucked away for a month, but got the car cover off today removed battery and it’s now on charge. Also took laptop home from work and dug the vag com lite lead out. I’ll scan it tomorrow because before i tucked it away it had started lumpy cold start and getting worse as temps get colder. I’ve replaced the CTS, thermostat yet to fit and I’ve got a spare set of 2nd hand coils and new spark plugs so I’ll tinker away until hopefully that’s fixed. And in other news I think I’ve bagged a front bumper for spares, with all the grills and lower inserts, h/l washers all present, for a steal.
Now away crack open some fine ales and eat loads of cheese and biscuits with caramelised onion chutney

DCH
 
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You kept this very quiet mate! Nice results


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It’s mainly on my personal Facebook page, and this car isn’t the most reliable car, it’s jinxed even! Lol

I may create a thread on my build soon though.
 
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It’s mainly on my personal Facebook page, and this car isn’t the most reliable car, it’s jinxed even! Lol

I may create a thread on my build soon though.
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Ah yes bookface I don’t have that. Deffo do a right up on here honestly..... you find me a reliable S3 and I’ll buy it haha. Mine has decided a week before the MOT to give me some grief! They know I tell you, they just know it. Dam cars


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Got the car MOT’d with my friendly tester passed with flying colours....


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Mot bay?

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Omg this is happening?! Exciting times! Roll on the big move.... my services are still available @badger5


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I’m keen to get my car on there to see what she kicks out on the new system. Did Bill get an answer on being able to get comparisons like his current system.


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