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  1. j_mcvic

    How to trick the boot switch?

    Hello, Is it possible to trick the boot switch to think it’s closed? I’ve got a b7 A4 Avant and the onboard computer thinks the boots open, which means I can’t get any onboard info and also I can’t get the alarm to activate. Is it possible to trick the boot switch temporarily to think it’s...
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    2.0 TFSI towing capacity

    Damn! Not to worry! Cheers for checking [emoji106][emoji2534]
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    2.0 TFSI towing capacity

    Evening all, Quick question about the towing capacity of a 2.0 TFSI Quattro, auto, A4 Avant. I could of sworn that when I checked the V5 when I went to view the car that it said max braked towing capacity was 1800KG and then when I got the new V5 after putting my private plate on it said...
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    2.0tfsi re map thoughts?

    I’m in for the comments as I’m also wondering the same thing. My cars needing a new exhaust so was thinking about doing a decat, centre silencer and back box in slightly bigger pipework and then getting mapped so would be interested to see what people say about their results after mapping.
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    Average lifespan of TFSI ?!

    Yea it really didn’t need changed. I didn’t have any oil pressure issues but I did have a cam chain rattle so the hope was that the pipe was blocked causing low pressure to the tensioner. It would of been a cheap fix however it didn’t sort the rattle so had to bite the bullet and get the...
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    Average lifespan of TFSI ?!

    Wasn’t as bad as I was expecting if I’m honest! Car was on 105,000 miles. Decent service history for most of its life until the owner pervious to me had let it slip a bit. There was a wee bit of sludge in the bottom of the sump but nothing drastic. And then there were a few bits of plastic - I...
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    Average lifespan of TFSI ?!

    Late reply but I did it myself a few months ago. Not too difficult just fiddly. Think it took about 4hrs start to finish. The engine needs to be supported from above like the below picture. Then the rear subframe bolts need lowered about 1” and the front subframe bolts removed, remove the...
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Hahaha! No - cars usually empty! 26 was me trying real hard to drive economically. I’ve got a small blow from the exhaust which I know won’t be helping! It is an Auto..... so that might make the difference! :(
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    What engine are you rocking Alex? 40mpg is something I can only dream of from my 2.0 TFSI Quattro! Best I’ve had is 26mpg of mixed driving!
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Same wheel but 18”. I wouldn’t fancy 20” tyre prices...
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Those were on my car when I got it. I’m going to be turning them into winter wheels!
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    Today I fitted my new and freshly refurbed Le Mans wheels. Really pleased with them. Just need to get some lowering springs and some spacers and then it will be perfect. Very happy with them:
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    New Owner: A4 Avant Quattro 2.0T Special edition

    Hello fellow Renault Sport Clio owner! I went from A MK2 Clio 182 to an avant 2.0 TFSI and I’m enjoying it. Looks like a decent list of things you have on your to do list. Did you notice much difference adding the rear ARB? Thinking about tying to get my hands on an RS4 one as I’ve read they...
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    2.0 TFSI Quattro sump removal tips

    Yea I used that engine stand thing to support the engine in its natural position and then went underneath. Loosened the rear subframe bolts by about 1” and then took the inner ABR clamps off and then loosened the front subframe bolts all the way out and took the engine mounts out both sides...
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    2.0 TFSI Quattro sump removal tips

    Updating this for anyone in the future! I removed the sump and changed the pick up last night in about 5 hours on a ramp with a mate without too much difficulty. We decided that instead of disconnecting the air con pipe and loosing all the refrigerant that we would de-tension the belt by...
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    2.0 TFSI Quattro sump removal tips

    Yea I have the advantage of having a 2 post ramp to be able to do this job and and engine stand to be able to hold the engine from above. Main concern is the air con pump. What’s involved with de-tensioning the belt to be able to remove the pump?
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    2.0 TFSI Quattro sump removal tips

    Hello, I’m looking for some advice and tips on removing the sump on my B7 A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro to replace the pick up pipe as I’ve got a chain rattle coming from the top rear of the engine which I believe to be the cam chain which has a hydraulic tensioner. I’ve never had the oil light pop up...
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    What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

    I test fitted my new wheels to see what colour I wanted. I like the grey so think I’m going to get them refurbed in a slightly lighter grey. I also painted my callipers as the new wheels have much larger spoke gaps to see the brake calipers! I did notice some bad things too though. One...
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    Post pics of your B7 A4/S4 Avant, the more the merrier.....

    Thanks Rob. Plans to do the clear corner mod at some point. There are some cheap et43 Le Mans wheels on Facebook just now so may buy them and get 10mm spacers all round. Don’t want to lower it as it’s going to be used for towing my turbo clio track car once it’s built. So it will probs end...
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    Post pics of your B7 A4/S4 Avant, the more the merrier.....

    Here is mine - only got it a month ago but enjoying it so far. It’s standard just now but plan on doing some bits and pieces to it. Some aesthetic things and also some basic breathing mods as it feels a little sluggish just now (2.0 TFSI). But that’s me coming from a wee 2 litre hot hatch...
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