Two prime candidates, it’s either thrust bearing or flywheel. Do you get any vibration with the car at idle? If so then it’s definently the...
On a normal A3 (non Quattro)yes the back box won’t fit, as the spare wheel store is deeper than a S3, as the latter is a Quattro. You will...
Check ECP though they might not stick one for the EU yet. If you’re buying from Ebay, make sure it’s from respectable manufacturer. The OE...
I agree the handling on the AWD is way better, though does require a bit more maintenance with the Haldex oil for example. Having driven both the...
Well the OP didn’t state in his post whether his car was a manual or an automatic, so I can only assume you either knew beforehand he had a manual...
I repair cars from ranging from engine rebuilds, to servicing, so I’m sure I don’t need your sarcastic remarks. I know Audi don’t make the oil but...
You can get the same engine (184) in the A3 with the additional bonus of having 4 wheel drive. Having owned one of these it’s one hell of car,...
Hi Adam, You don’t mention whether your car is manual or automatic, but I would stick with the genuine oil. Gearbox is one of those things that...
Yes mate, it’s clipped in from both ends.
It could be your thermostat. A good way to test is remove the thermostat from the car, and get a bowl full and of hot kettle water and throw the...
That’s your breather pipe, officially known as PCV Valve hose/Vent tube. The part number for this is 04L103493C.
It’s the sane chassis just different lights and bumpers on the facelift nothing else. They will fit if they are genuine skirts.
PM me your reg number and I’ll see what I can sort out for you
For the high quality stuff I would stick to the likes of Sachs, Bilstein, Meyle who are the OE manufacturers for a number of brands. Have you...
Hi Adam A and C at the end of part numbers on the inner lights, depending on the side you need. You don’t need to buy the adapters, as you can...
yes it can be done, but on the 8P the bonnet and wings are also different. You then have to change the mirrors too, as the facelift wings do not...
Great looking car but I would have changed way before the S3 is released later in the year. Not too different from the current car from the...
This engine is chain driven as opposed to cambelt driven, so it sounds like it’s either worn or stretched. Do you know the history of the car? Has...
Is the locking key or head on the boat damaged, hence the slippage? I did this on my 8p a few years, abd took me a few minutes to get it off with...
Doesn’t look too different to the current car and I too would be interested in the saloon when it comes long. Thinking about selling my current...
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