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  1. Rallyman

    For Sale 66 Plate A4 Avant Parts

    A bit of a clear out, found some bits from my last Audi A4 Avant 66 Plate Sport.... All Genuine Audi Parts Unused Full set of carpet mats Unused Rear side luggage cargo net Unused Audi First Aid kit still sealed Unused Audi Hi Viz Jacket Ideal if you're selling yours or wanting to replace yours...
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    Door Trim Removal

    Ive got to hand back my company 66 plate 2wd A4 :grumpy: cos I'm start a new job:thumbs up: Pain - Pleasure - get a proper Q car for me! :rockwoot: I have picked up a dent on one of the doors that should pop out easily (I don't want to get shafted by the company ...) and need to remove the...
  3. Rallyman

    Another speeder....

    Don't know if you're aware ?? But.... Just found out the hard way (by a speed awareness course) that "they" (big bro) are converting the red light camera on junctions to include speeding. Its called "speed on green" ... So when the lights are red it is a red light camera and when not red its a...
  4. Rallyman

    A4 1.8 QTS

    In case you haven't seen it in classifieds ? I've finally got to sell myA4 Avant QTS :grumpy: I was hoping to keep this and have it as a show car, however due to an injury and lack of sick pay, Its got to go :sob::blownose: Link to classifieds ...
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    How much is it worth ??

    OK, as mentioned in posts yesterday, I've got a new job that come with a company car, so my beloved 1.8 QTS Avant is now up for sale. Before I go to town and put it on Ebay or wherever.. what type of value is it worth - ball park ..... Just so I can set my expectations.... before I got to we buy...
  6. Rallyman

    Cat / exhaust removal

    can you remove the cat / down pipe flexi assembly joined from throw the bonnet or down below or do you need to split them?
  7. Rallyman

    How long should a cat last?

    My daily drive 1.8 TQS has been getting a little sick - needing some TLC tots of turbo noise been a bit like it for a while... got a bit worse recently with a blowey spinney noise, and upset noise at 3-4k RPM so I drove it carefully I had been getting mixture adaptation ...gasket between turbo...
  8. Rallyman

    Front Shocks....

    Gotta swap the front shocks on my Avant QTS - 200k miles..... I'd like to swap the springs and Suspension links as well.... but I have to keep things as cheap as possible.... so it may only be the shocks.... OE ones are Sachs - Stealer parts are about 130 each side, Ive seen ones at ECP -...
  9. Rallyman

    200 K Club

    Can't believe it.... My A4 QTS has just passed the 200,000 mile mark.... Engine and Turbo are still original.....as are many other things..... Thanks to the Everyone on the Audi Sport forum who have helped me keep her/him/it alive so far.....
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    Brake replacement - conversions

    I have to replace all disks (rotten) and pads(worn) on my TQS: What size are the standard discs due to heavy rust I cannot get an accurate measurement Can anyone recommend a standard set? Such as ECP ones or has anyone tried these sets and can recommend them? AUDI A4 B5 TDi 1.8T...
  11. Rallyman

    Hi oil temp

    Hi All, 1.8TQS AJL Engine. I noticed that the oil temp has been reaching 100'c on sedate duel carriage way cruising and reaching around 80-90 very quickly with trundling around town, it hasn't done this before. It normally sits at 80'c It does seem a little hotter under the hood, but I cannot...
  12. Rallyman

    $4 AVANT V8

    Im looking at replacing my B5 QTS Avant with a later shape B6 S4 Avant. I've seen a few 54 (ish) plates varying in price £6-£10K. OK - what should I be looking for - apart from the "normal" suspects? What is a good spec vs price ? How many miles are these engines good for ? Are these...
  13. Rallyman

    New Toy.....

    Yippeee Just got hold of my OM-D-m1 latest offering from Olympus Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review: Digital Photography Review With the 12-40 lens cant wait to go and use it, though I need a week to properly test it
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    Alternator woes

    Can't believe it the alternators failed after a mere 192,000 miles ...... I have to get this sorted this weekend as I need it for work on Monday am :-( I'm all tooled up but do I need anything extra for doing the belt tension and what do I have to remove to get the alternator off? I have the...
  15. Rallyman

    Oil Sensor Help needed

    My sump oil level sensor decided to start to fail - sensor faulty on the dis (the one in the sump) - I changed it for a cheapie from Euro Car Parts, I assume that the level sensor worked however I noticed on its first use that the temp sensor on the dash now does not work while driving and only...
  16. Rallyman

    Blowing hot or Cold.... HVAC

    My climate control system is either hot or cold :( set it to 22ish and after a while it just gets hot! I have had a good look at the flap /mix motors and notice that the lower red mechanism (temperature) dosent tend to stay still - then pegs its way to hot, also HVAC off - it's a bit jittery -...
  17. Rallyman

    wheel choices

    OK, My 2000 QTS 10 spokes have seen better days they have already been refubed once and at least one is buckled and needs a breeze block attached to it to balance it. I am looking at some second hand sets with tyres on Ebay, from TT's and golf etc.. Questions: ET numbers my ones are ET45...
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    2 Q's Brakes and Steering...

    2 Quick questions, I recently got the dreaded ABS light with 01203 fault code, due to work & family commitments, I am not going to get a chance to do a DIY repair on the ABS module... :-( I have done a search around, can anyone recommend an outfit to refurb my module - I have seen some on...
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    10 years old and Still going strong...

    I took my lpg powered A4 TQS Avant to Dave Walkers (emerald) rolling road last week for a power run & comparison of the LPG system vs Petrol........ Solid line is petrol & dotted is LPG. It is strange that a year ago the LPG was making another 10bhp and the power from the petrol was 170bhp...
  20. Rallyman

    What a BIG CON........

    Got a letter from the peoples at the DVLC today, tax not due yet on both cars, mmmmmm? My photocard licence will be expiring soon they are valid for 10years, so I have to resubmit a new photo, I might possibly submit the same one :p (only a few grey hairs not much difference) and a Cheque for...