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  1. Jay-a3

    a3 brake hose split

    Hi, whilst changing my discs and pads today on my a3 I somehow put a nick in the rear brake hose and the fluid started seaping out. My question is will I die if I drive it or are the front brakes on a separate feed? Any advice appreciated. Thanks
  2. Jay-a3

    whos selling??

    If anyone knows of a nice s3 for sale plz let me know, cheers ;)
  3. Jay-a3

    jeeez this car cost me some money this year!!

    How much have u been spending on urs clap?
  4. Jay-a3

    jeeez this car cost me some money this year!!

    Okk well sounds like ur all very proud of spending thousands of pounds fixing ur cars, fair doos. Nothin to brag about realy tho is it? Was only askin for advice not for a financial debate on whos spent the most. And I actually can afford a headlight,,,, just not with the bulbs ;)
  5. Jay-a3

    jeeez this car cost me some money this year!!

    Soooo today my a3 failed its mot because the headlight adjuster couldnt be adjusted because the white screw cap is missing. Bit lame really and holiday coming up next week I need this sorting asap. They told me I need a new headlight but surely you can buy them white screw adjusters? :( money...
  6. Jay-a3

    Limping all the way home :(

    Thanks mate
  7. Jay-a3

    Limping all the way home :(

    Hi, Today whilst driving to work I lost a lot of power and my car sounded and felt awful! Eml was goin crazy!!its an audi a3 1.8t aum. Iv got a basic code reader and it logged; 1668416688 17704 16687. from what I can gather the engine is misfiring? Is it safe to drive the car?carnt get it to a...
  8. Jay-a3

    S3 millage,, hmmmm

    Spot on mate, thanks
  9. Jay-a3

    S3 millage,, hmmmm

    Cheers lads some good points there!lets see what farther Christmas brings me hey!
  10. Jay-a3

    S3 millage,, hmmmm

    True!! So if its been looked after properly it should run for a good few more miles then I guess!
  11. Jay-a3

    S3 millage,, hmmmm

    Hi, just after abit of advice,there's an s3 I've seen,51 plate with 140000 miles on the clock. Comes with full audi service history tho and is very clean.is this a lot for an s3, I mean will the turbo have much life left in it? I would want to remap to but would this just cause more hassle with...
  12. Jay-a3

    eBay fmic to buy or not to buy

    whats the views on these guys?iv got a aum 1.8t, just carnt mak my mind up!!will it be worth the hassle fitting it???
  13. Jay-a3

    Result!!found my vac leak----i think

    its a 1.8t aum by the way
  14. Jay-a3

    Result!!found my vac leak----i think

    recently been having 17544 code pop up time after time so today i had a really good scout around for possible vac leaks.i found under the intake manifold the hose that comes directley of it (its like a short 90 bend) has a split on the side of it. please tell me this will be related to my...
  15. Jay-a3

    broken dipstick tube ??

    hi guys quick question for u all,I hav been getting 17544 code spring up from time to time,yeterday I found that my dipstick tube had snapped rite where it connects to metal.could this be part of the problem??
  16. Jay-a3

    Im Thinking miltek sports cat and back box?

    you saved youself alot there doing that!i wouldnt be to keen welding myself tbh like but it would save a hell of alot, im gettin the cambelt changed next week so thats put the funds down quiet abit at the mo.the cars done 93000 at the minute,my first audi and everythings goin great,but i see...
  17. Jay-a3

    Im Thinking miltek sports cat and back box?

    hi, really really please ith my a3 1.8t aum at the mo,it goes like **** of a shovel!!done all the usual mods like remap panel filter ect now im thinking a nice exhaust??wheres the best place to get one and could any one recomend?
  18. Jay-a3

    Audi A3 +BHP Guide!

    nice 1 dave i found it very helpfull!!
  19. Jay-a3

    17544 reacurring after remap?any ideas??

    had I done at awsome gti. ok well I'll hav a good look this weekend see if I can find anything. thanks for the advice anyway mate!
  20. Jay-a3

    17544 reacurring after remap?any ideas??

    well the code has defo only come up after the remap because they checked it on vagcom before hand so doubt there has always been a leak.lol ok then but what if there are no split pipes or perished ones?