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    3.0 Ltr S-Tronic - Flywheel Rattle on 2nd flywheel

    Hi all, I posted a few days ago about a suspected timing chain rattle but been to a garage today who's written that idea off (thankfully) but is suggesting that it might be the flywheel. Please have a listen to this that I've recorded The sound only happens on start up when the engine is...
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    Cam Chain Rattle Recording

    Hi all, Pretty sure I've got the dreaded cam chain rattle but having a slight disagreement with my local specialist. I've managed to record the sound a couple of times It does it mostly when the car has warmed up and on the Auto stop/start function. Not very often from cold. It's now doing...
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    Brake set, purely for vanity

    Hi All, MOT has pointed out that my pads need replacing soon and potentially discs not too far after that (although would need a better check for that as MOT doesnt take the wheel off). I've been thinking about getting a cosmetic upgrade to the brakes just for vanity really, The discs get...
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    2012 SE Headlights for Europe

    Hi All, I've got a 2012 3.0 TD SE Sportback Quattro with headlights like the image below I'm travelling to France soon and have been looking at how to adapt them for their roads. My manual says that if I have Xenon's there should be an option for this in the MMI, but if it's Halogens I have...
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    Did I do bad?

    Hi all, A few months ago I purchased an A5 Sportback, 3.0 V6 with 7speed S-Tronic. The car was registered September 2012. It had 90k on it (high I know) but I thought I'd done my research right, it had new clutch and flywheel, gearbox oil done, servicing all done etc. Now I think I read there...