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    A4 1.9 TDI 130 Clutch nearly gone??

    I have a 2002 a4 with 122k on the clock. How do I know when the clutch is on the way out. I mean the biting point is so far near the top of that I'm afraid some day that it wont bite at all. I have read on previous posts that a new clutch is not unheard of at this mileage. What sort of...
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    New suspension idea for tired A4

    1.9TDI sport 2002 B6 My suspension is knackered I think at 105k, there is a vibration from left front and it is very wallowy etc. I want o upgrade the suspension to get rid of these symptoms and was wondering if I get the "A4 35mm H&R Kit" from DPM would that replace the parts that are more...
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    Wifey Incident

    Rear ended some lady, corner of front bumper torn, bent, passenger headlamp smash and some of back fron underbody bending, snapped clasps etc. Where can I get replacement parts, in the right color (silver) for reasonable price? Car is 2000 A3 1.6 Ambiente Cheers
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    Pleeeease Help!!!

    I have run over a wooden plank on the way home. It tore off the underbody attached to the underbody of the engine bay (about 1/3 way down the underside) There is also a leak now dripping a clear, odourless liquid and I don't know whether I should commute my 180 mile round trip in it tomorrow...
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    Independant Audi Service

    I realise this might be a more UK based forum, but is there any Irish guys here that would have any suggestions for an Independant Audi mechanic. Dublin/Wicklow/Wexford locations Just priced a timing belt kit and service for the wifeys '00 A3 1.6 and nearly fell off the chair!
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    Home maintenance....what next?

    I want to do the routine maintenance of my 2002 A4 tdi 130 myself. Is there anywhere that I can get procedure/instruction from? Are Haynes, Bentley manuals relevant for UK/Ireland models. Also, would it be worth my while in getting the VAG software and cable for my laptop to diagnose...
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    02 TDi Sport Woes - help!

    Decided to move house, have had to shelve my S4 plans and need to keep my 02 TDI Sport on the road. The only trouble is that its at 75K and things seem to be going awry. The handling is starting to feel a bit 'boaty', has anyone replaced stock A4 sport suspension before? Parts needed &...
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    High mileage 02/03 S4 - Good buy ??

    Thinking of getting a 02/03 S4 as that is all budget could allow at present. Just wondering if the 50-60k mileage is something to worry about. How do the engines hold up over high mileage? What should I look out for etc? Would really love one of these, has been a favourite for ages, but...
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    Glow plug + ABS + ESP Warning Lights

    They have all come on together, ABS and ESP on constantly with the Glow Plug light flashing constantly. Anyone know what to expect to hear from the Dealer when I call. Obviously I can expect some sort of braking problem but more importantly, the glow plug has me stumped? Any help will be...
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    2002 TDI 130 - Front Suspension worries

    I have read that the front suspension can give problems How do you know if it might be on the way out? Here is my scenario, short and sweet... Non quattro, take a right hander at say 50mph(wide bend spped acceptable) and I get oversteer?? I have had it happen a couple of times where some...
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    A4 Suspension problem

    I have a 2002 A4 1.9Tdi. At the last service I was told that I needed a new front suspension arm (pass front). I must admit when turning right at speed it does feel like the left front is biting more as sometimes the car will kick out at the back and try to oversteer. Is this a sign or a...
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    B7 2.0T Quattro

    I will be trading up from a B6 1.9Tdi in september and am seriously considering the 2.0T Quatto S-Line B7 Has anyone had good/bad experiences with it? How fast does it 'feel' etc? Should I be staying with diesel version? Mileage to gallon is not really a factor for me, as I got bored with...
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    Alternator replacement

    Is this easy to do? Any special tool required etc?
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    turbo gargle - turbo problem symptoms?

    sitting at idle, press the accelerator, reve the engine, hear the turbo and at the bottom of the reve arc there is a noticable gargling...what would be the symptoms of a turbo going bad? Power doesnt seem to be down....
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    Serious grinding from steering?

    Hi guys, 2002 1.9tdi 130 sport, 60k on the clock Timing belt kit replaced about 2k ago and oil/filters replaced last week. On idle there is a regular squealing noise in time with the engine revoloutions. I had the cover off this eve and looking at the engine from the front, the furthest...
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    Opinions please? Before I spend the dosh

    Pictures of my cambelt (very front of my 1.9 tdi 130, removed engine cover and plastic cover over belt at front) I have it booked in to get changed, car at 55k...am I mad or does it look like it needs it? First time messing with under the bonnet really
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    Diesel Engine problems

    1.9tdi 130 I have it booked in for it belt change as at 55k at the mo. I am hoping this is going to remedy what has become a really noisy engine? Rattle, whirring, just seems like the whole thing is 'loose' and not feeling the best. Am I expecting a new belt, which I am not entirely sure it...
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    Cambelt check

    hi all, how do I go about checking my cambelt to see if it needs replacement 2002 a4 1.9tdi 130. I guess I should get it changed anyhow, with mileage now hitting 56k?
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    Electric!

    Just wondering if anyone is living with getting regular electic jolts from the body of their motor? At first I thought it might have been down to static generated from clothes against cloth seats of whatever, but the myself and the wife have gotten to the stage where we are closign the doors...
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    TDI 130 or 1.8T 163hp - Quick Comparison

    Mate of mine is coming over tonight to test drive my TDi to comapre against a 1.8t he is looking at and he wants my help deciding on which type of B6 to get. I have only ever owned a TDi so..... Apart from fuel economy...what are the pros cons of the two...driveability, acceleration, ride...