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  1. curtis524

    Replacing engine mounts....DIY job?

    Sooooooooo... It's barely been a few months and I'm reporting to say that the Febi Engine Mount has not lasted! Horrible squeaking and unpleasant vibrations coming through the cabin. So I've got a few options which are: OEM Mounts - Electronically controlled hydro bearings averaging £250...
  2. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    I kept my original S-Line Springs on my suspension rebuild as there was no signs of corrosion and I quite like the ride height. I am in the sticks of Norfolk/Lincolnshire where the roads can be quite poor; no lower for me! Yes the S-Line springs are hard, but for my daily bus I'm more than...
  3. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    They do indeed! My bump stops were still in very good condition on the fronts so I kept the originals. The rears are more prone to degradation as they are more exposed to the elements!
  4. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Mine is an S-Line too but I have no fear of bottoming out as I carry no pax in the rear! Part number to look for is 4F0 512 131 A Hope this all helps!
  5. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    I was very lucky with getting my front Bilsteins on Amazon!!! They pretty much doubled in price after I bought them. As for the rear bump stops/dust covers, again I was very smart on Amazon and got them for £6.07 (pair). They are now £13.31 (5% voucher available). Available ->Rear Dust Cover...
  6. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    After all the suspension work I did last week she was driving straight, but not necessarily true!!! Counting threads on the tie rod ends got her almost there on the front, but not fully :sob: Had way too much toe in and she was a little skittish to say the least. Got a full 4 Wheel Alignment...
  7. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    These really did work!!!!!!!!!!!!! See here --> Air Intake Manifold Flap Repair Bracket - 3.0 TDI Happy Happy Boy
  8. curtis524

    Air Intake Manifold Flap Repair Bracket - 3.0 TDI

    What a simple fix!!! It worked. These brackets simply limit the lower and upper latitudes of movement. £8.50 and took 15 mins :) Engine Bay post fitment of brackets In the images below, you can see how post engine start the bracket literally limits the upper movement of the actuator lever...
  9. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Went for the clean look today with new gel number plates!!! Got rid of the Euro GB plates with border and surround... and I'm loving it :redrs4:
  10. curtis524

    Replacing engine mounts....DIY job?

    In the 5th year of ownership and was carrying the P1577 Audi Code - Engine Mounting Control Solenoid Bank 1 Open Circuit soft code since I got her!!! Febi 36689 (£38 Amazon) Used to replace a worn RH Engine mount on my (B7) 2005 Audi A4 3.0 TDI with the BKN engine code. Previous mount was...
  11. curtis524

    Air Intake Manifold Flap Repair Bracket - 3.0 TDI

    P1018 Audi Code - Intake Manifold Runner Bank 2 Lower Limit Not Reached (Hard Code) For sure I am not buying new swirl flap actuators! So got these instead and will let you know how it goes! They arrive today :smiley: Thanks Ubor!!!
  12. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Whilst servicing I picked up these codes running my OBDEleven. P1577 Audi Code - Engine Mounting Control Solenoid Bank 1 Open Circuit (Soft Code) Fixed via new RH Engine Mount - Have been carrying this fault for over 4 years when I first purchased the car but I started to get a clunking sound...
  13. curtis524

    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    In the 5th year of owning my old girl and still loving her with the 155K and climbing :redrs4: Carried out Oil Change service and Pre-MOT Inspection this week :) Front Shocks, Front Pads, Tie Rod Ends, ARB Drop Links, RH Lower Arms, Inner CV Joint Boot, Rear Bump Stops and Dust Covers and...
  14. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    Hahahahahaha, maybe yes! :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:
  15. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    You clearly have never worked on the Tornado! It's how I know about this technique... The jet bless her is held together by various types of tape! But I'll leave you be ;)
  16. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    Hahaha... Always ;)
  17. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    The worst that could happen is that it ruptures, resulting in a coolant warning appearing pretty much instantly and temp gauge rising if allowed to, and as an enthusiastic driver, I'm constantly checking gauges, so for me this would purely be inconvenience. As for the coolant hoses, they don't...
  18. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    Well, obviously I'm not am I fella... Hence the post. I've got to get to work come Monday, so this is my fix, and to be frank, I'm quite happy with it. So until my new hose turns up (Tuesday), this will keep my little old girl on the road for a few hundred miles... So no... No joke ;)
  19. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    So... managed to do a fix today as Audi can't get the part in until Tuesday and I really need my car! Getting to this lower return pipe was a nightmare... Via the drive draft opening in the wheel arch. Pics attached show the hose before and after my repair with silicone self amalgamating tape...
  20. curtis524

    3.0 TDI - Coolant Leak - Hose Identification Please!

    Many thanks, I await your response! Is one not the feed and the other the return?
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