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Well I knew the time would come when I would want a quicker car, so I looked at the s3, s4, cupra r etc and they just did't feel right, so a friend mentioned he has found me a car and just to come along and look at it and keep an open mind. Well needless to say as soon as the car started up I...

1999 1.8T AGU. Driving the car then got an engine judder and sulphur smell, classic coil pack failure symptoms. Upon replacing coil pack noticed it was soaked in oil. So new gasket and spark plugs plus a new coil pack and the problem is there? I am guessing coil loom or Ignition module, without...

Hi all, Thankfully its not mine, but the question is relevent as its an Audi 1.8T engine. What is the best option, the comeback from the garage is oil was prevented from getting to the top of the engine and then the damage was caused, so im guessing new engine?

Hi All, I spotted a deal on AGU revo maps from a company in Kimbolton so thought I would give them a ring and have a chat. Well, I rung the guy up and got no answer, so tried the mobile number. Turns out he is at the track with a customer performing testing (also turns out they do far more...

Im goint to book my 1.8T in for a full service and have a few questions in what to expect. Firstly who do I go to, Local trusted garage or VAG specialist or performance/turbo specialist? Secondly when changing the oil will they flush it through or just drain and replace? And will the...

Well, on the way home tonight I noticed a Clio in the rear view mirrow coming up behind me a little fast, so I moved over to the slow lane expecting a chav in a 1.8 RS and let him pass. As he passed me I saw the Clio Williams colour so pulled into the fast lane for a little fun. How wrong was...

Hi All, Am I correct in thinking that if I get a knocking noise from the front of the engine when in neutral and that dissapears when I press in the clutch I have a wobbly/duff fly wheel :think: And apart form being annoying and sounding like my car is knackered would there be any more...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1188977/The-fast-F-hrer-Own-Hitlers-car-5-5m.html All I can say is wow, I want one!

Hi, all. A mate of mine has emailed me with a problem with his Focus. And I wondered of you have any ideas? "Last night my and other went to pick up her brother and when he got in the back made a loud bump like the suspension, driving for little while, the power seems to not work properly...

Hi all, I replaced my DV with a new OEM one 2 months ago because there was the usual chatter sound and now it sounds like the second one is starting to make the same noise!? Sounds to me like there could be an issue other than the DV, any ideas or should I expect a big bill shortly :scared2:

Winter is soon upon us, Ive got two hours maybe four depends on the amount of time I may need to be with family this weekend and I want to know the best way to protect my car. Apart from washing it what else can I do in that time frame?

Hi, all. when looking at replacing my DV on a 1.8T I noticed this pipe, which I thought was bad enough untill I noticed that the jubilee clip doesnt seem to clip anything? Shurely this isnt right, and what does it do and where does it go?

Hello peeps, Ive been looking into replacing my DV on an A3 1.8T (99) and so far found the replacment part to buy, got a pdf on how to do it etc. but still have one question..... When replacing the part do I need to do it in Lab type conditions? Surely if a bit of grit or something enters the...

Hi everyone, new to the turbo scene, bought an A3 1.8T (99) two weeks ago. BANG, im hooked!! Anyway I want to be a little more hands on with this car and im sure to be asking a few questions in the near future. On another note what have you guys got? (come on show and tell you know you want to!)