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  1. aoleks

    oil recommendations S4 3.0

    castrol edge titanium all the way, change every 6000 miles :)
  2. aoleks

    Cambelt interval

    first, modern belts are not what they used to be, they can last ages. besides, it's very uncommon for the belt to snap, it's very uncommon. most problems as a result of not replacing the belt on time are due to other parts, like the tensioner. I think if you replace it every 100000 miles, you...
  3. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    initially the low engine oil light came up, which is why I drove another 2 miles until I found a safe spot. I had this light before and it was indeed little oil in the engine, had to top up a bit (nothing extreme, just your occasional top up). I switched the engine off, checked the oil dip stick...
  4. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    not the oil pump, the shaft driving the oil pump. at least that's my theory. it fails under normal circumstances, just by driving the car. keep in mind I was at 137k miles, which is not little. I'll know more when I actually take the pump assembly out, if I manage to do it.
  5. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    I didn't replace the alternator pulley, but was on my to-do list as I know it causes issues. Regarding my problem, I'm confused. Spoke to fire engineering yesterday, £650 to do the work. That's if turbo and main bearings are food. If turbo gone, another couple of hundred. If main bearings are...
  6. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    I'min London but I found these guys in Hayes, about half an hour from me: http://www.ring-engineering.co.uk/vag-vw-audi-2-0-tdi-oil-pump-repair Still waiting for a quote. Thoughts? If it wasn't for the subframe, I would've done it myself...
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    increasing idle vibration

    right, I printed out the relevant pages. everything is sweet and simple and I have all the tools, until I get to removing the subframe... now there are 2 things: the subframe and the brace connecting to the subframe. the brace is easy to get off and as far as I can tell, the brace is the only...
  8. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    I do have the timing tools, as I changed the timing a while ago. I have threebond gasket silicone, which I used before in many vehicles and is the only thing I trust. I have a torque wrench and all the required sockets, but I'm not sure how tight the subframe bolts have to be, I might need to...
  9. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    I understand, it makes sense now. The only problem is getting the subframe off. I thought it was a matter of removing the oil sump. Does the suspension need to come off?
  10. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    I was thinking to change the drive shaft (hexagonal one) and the oil pump. Febi does a kit for £115 delivered. What's the point in getting a brand new balance shaft?
  11. aoleks

    Advice needed flywheel/gearbox noise

    not much of a problem, worn out DMF... replace and you're good to go. not really a problem, as the clutch is a wear and tear item. I suggest you replace slave cylinder + throw-out bearing at the same time (along with clutch kit... obvious, but just to make sure).
  12. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    quick update: it's not the belt, not the pulleys, not the mounts. it was oil pump on it's way out... this engine is notorious for this problem, but mine seems to have lasted a lot more than all the others (137k miles). hopefully I only need to change the shaft driving the oil pump with the new...
  13. aoleks

    strut bar + shock absorbers 2008 2.0 TDI 143hp

    morning all, quick questions: 1. I would like to install a strut bar on my car. I've seen the difference in a friend's toyota and it's a small price to pay for a good amount of handling improvement. I did look online and I found something for the B8, but they only mention petrol engines as...
  14. aoleks

    5 series BMW courtesy car!

    thatinterior though... you can get better design in a 10 year old lower class audi (A4)...
  15. aoleks

    Looking to buy a A4 B8, Need advice.

    I think giving the mileage you're willing to accept (up to 130k), you might be surprised. it won't be top spec as in premium sound, leather and navigation, but you can find combinations with a good number of options on them. the 2.0 tdi engine is bullet proof and will run forever if you give it...
  16. aoleks

    MMI buttons ridiculously expensive???

    link's not working, can you try again please?
  17. aoleks

    What do Audi do with the "EA 189 service action" emissions recall?

    no offence, but if that's your car, you're a douche :)
  18. aoleks

    What do Audi do with the "EA 189 service action" emissions recall?

    Well, let's think about this from a rational perspective, you don't need any other "facts" or opinions... This fix is meant to make your car comply with the norms and regulations that VW tried to cheat in the first place. Audi claims that the fix will not affect your fuel consumption...
  19. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    Hi. I know the mounts don't throw any CEL engine light, but I have VCDS. No errors show up. That's why I was wondering if both mounts are electronic. Is there any way to find out?
  20. aoleks

    increasing idle vibration

    can the engine mount be bad without throwing an error? after reading about it, it seems that only the passenger side mount is electronic, the other one is just a piece of rubber. am I correct? :)
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