Title says it all really guys and girls. Hello!!
Just bought a 2007 S3 3dr with 77k on the clock and thought i'd take 2 mins of my employers time to introduce myself
Since purchasing I have fitted 4 Goodyear Eagle F1A's and ST matching springs and shocks.
Didn't intend to replace the suspension so soon but with 1 blown shock absorber and 2 leaking it was probably a wise decision. Thanks to Damian @DPM for getting it to me so quickly so close to Christmas. Legend.
I've already purchased DV, PCV and cam follower which will all be fitted in the next few weeks.
Have no paperwork regarding the cam chain tensioner so that will be ordered very shortly (if required, see below)
I've spent a fair few hours digging through the threads and it's quite clear these cars can be troublesome, I know I've bought a money pit I just don't know how deep it goes yet
My only real questions at this point are - 1. Does a pre 2008 S3 suffer the same issues regarding cam chain tensioners as later models? and - 2. If 95% of your driving is commuting to and from work with no performance mods fitted is 5w40 the best viscosity for my car opposed to the VAG 5w30?
Thanks in advance
Rhys
Just bought a 2007 S3 3dr with 77k on the clock and thought i'd take 2 mins of my employers time to introduce myself
Since purchasing I have fitted 4 Goodyear Eagle F1A's and ST matching springs and shocks.
Didn't intend to replace the suspension so soon but with 1 blown shock absorber and 2 leaking it was probably a wise decision. Thanks to Damian @DPM for getting it to me so quickly so close to Christmas. Legend.
I've already purchased DV, PCV and cam follower which will all be fitted in the next few weeks.
Have no paperwork regarding the cam chain tensioner so that will be ordered very shortly (if required, see below)
I've spent a fair few hours digging through the threads and it's quite clear these cars can be troublesome, I know I've bought a money pit I just don't know how deep it goes yet
My only real questions at this point are - 1. Does a pre 2008 S3 suffer the same issues regarding cam chain tensioners as later models? and - 2. If 95% of your driving is commuting to and from work with no performance mods fitted is 5w40 the best viscosity for my car opposed to the VAG 5w30?
Thanks in advance
Rhys