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  1. LD3

    S3 Coolant leak

    When facing the car it's the right hand side one of the pipes going into the engine. Header tank empty looks like a loose clip or something on the pipe is busted. Anyone know how much this would cost. Perfect time of year Any advice appreciated Thanks
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    My Wing Mirrors

    Thanks to the scummy c*%3s that ripped off my wing mirrors last night i have had to purchase another pair (I will find you). Are these easy to fit? I'm guessing I need to take off the door panel to get to the base plate? Any help would be much appreciated at this stressful time
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    S3 smash yesterday was it you?

    Was out but neighbour said black S3 lost it on bend in Beckenham..pictures looked like it is a write off.
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    Coils and Plugs Changed-Still Missfiring

    03 BAM Had plugs done few weeks ago at APS as well as getting the red hose replaced as I had a boost leak and just had coil packs done at Audi as per the recall. But it misses on idle and judders though the revs do not rise and fall. Also misses when giving it some and feels like it's...
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    Silicone Hosing-what sizes for doing pipes under manifold and any others?

    Got a boost leak somehwere and there is oil on one of the pipes with under the manifold where they crank round on the left side. I have bought the Forge silicone breather hoses and the N75 and ancillary boost hoses to be fitted, and already have 007p, Cam cover breather hose and TIP fitted...
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    120amp alternator with 120ah Battery?

    Alternator has gone and thinking to buy brand new (not refurb) 120amp alternator given the electrics car has and possible future upgrades. Was looking at a Bosch 120 ah battery but the dimensions sound like it's too big to fit. Any recommendations for a Bosch 120 ah battery? Or would a 100...
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    Damp in the footwells

    Past few mornings have found footwells more the driverside has damp patch. This morning looked like it had been quite damp. Any ideas?
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    Mobil 1 0w-40 New Life

    Bought some Mobil 1 0w 40 and realised it was Turbo Diesel although on the back it says can be used for petrol and diesel turbo charged engines. Anyone have any thoughts on the Mobil 1 new life? Is this for S3's on a longlife service schedule? Would like to use Mobil 1 0-40w but the only...
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    Bought polishing Pads which way up use?

    Just bought pads for polish and black fire paint sealer-pads have textured surfaced and flat at the other. Stupid question but I'm guessing I use the end with the textured surface and not the flat end?
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    Interior Creaking Drivers side BAM 225

    Had creaking on the drivers side sounded like the A pillar behind the trim area and also had a poorly fitted window screen when I bought it. It creaks over slightest bumps in road but is not suspension as I had that all checked over. Got a new screen done properly yesterday yet the creaking...
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    Passenger side indicator loose

    How do I tighten it? It is loose but I'm guessing I need to take out archlining to get there and fix?
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    RS4's ET 43 off set how to get these to fit??

    Seen a genuine set of RS4's for sale of a 55 plate A4 but am clueless as to what spacers and or hubs I will need. Anybody have an idea and what price? I've heard that 10mm rear and 15 fronts to get them to sit right but I don't think these wheels are an easy fit? Anybody have an idea?
  13. LD3

    S3 Rear Headrests

    Need a pair of black Leather ones-are they the same as found in the A3 does anyone know? Thanks
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    Opinions Sought S3 price

    S3 52 Reg 54k miles Blue, Bose half leather. Cambelt and waterpump NOT done, and some bodyworks required (hopefully minor 1-2 panel max) bubbling near arch. Full history 2 Audi services then specialist and local garage. Also due a service. Has been serviced every 12k approx previously...
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    Pre Purchase Inspection for S3

    Anyone have one done before? I seen a few on the internet one seemed 'reputatable' from the website spoke them ad was quoted £295. Any previous expereinces/reccomendations appreciated.
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    80K Plus Mileage S3

    Car I have found has the perfect spec but has 80k on clock. What issues would I need to be looking at with regards to the engine of that mileage? Thinking of holding out for something with far less mileage but spec is hard to find in Nogaro Blue. Any advice would be appreciated and where any...