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    Timing Belt Kit 2.8 V6 - Euro Car Parts

    all, been putting this job off for months, it was done at 50k, and its currently comming up to 140k. I am really just deciding if I want to do this myself or not, Euro Car Parts currently have 30% off until the 3rd of May making the 2.8 V6 timing belt kit just under £180 (for the expensive...
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    2.8 V6 Exhaust

    I have a bit of a blowing exhaust, its comming from the front section (around by the drivers door is) tried twice to repair it using putty and gum but it doesnt seem to be sealing it. the section seems to be blowing from the metal cover round the pipes, could it just be a case of taking these...
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    How to know if the valve seals need done?

    had an oil leak on my 2.8 V6 for ages, didnt really have the time to have a look before today, looked at the usual valve seal area, there appears to be alot of black gunk around the seals so I am assuming this is where the oil is comming from. only issue is it only leaks when the car is flat...
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    Gear Shifter

    when driving along when I press the accelerator my grear knob moves backwards a couple of inches, when I take my foot off it moves forward, was just putting up with it but it getting annoying. is it just a case of worn bushes in the mechanism (the car has done 132k) or is there something more...
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    Leather repair / clean

    Unfortunately I had left my rear seats down for around a week and hadn't realised I had a kids toy being squashed between the bench and the seats. This has caused an indent in the central arm rest that has not disappeared. Is there any way to eliminate, or lessen the look of this (thought...
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    Alpine Stereo Issue

    I have just installed an Alpine HU into my A4 1998, it powers up ok, runs for a bit then switches off and then back on again, and continues to repeat this process, double checked all cables for loose wiring but cannot find anything. I have read alot about having to swtich the perm power and...
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    2.8 Quattro Rear Springs

    After all the work I have done on the car the last couple of weeks (new brakes all round, new top control arms) I was a bit disappointed that the car failed its MOT due to the rear springs needing replaced. I have the option of sourcing my own and replacing them myself or letting the garage do...
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    Rear Door quick question

    I am about to replace a rear door as mine has been keyed by some local scroats!! its is a prefacelift 1998 A4 Avant and I have seen this door on ebay...
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    front control arm replacement

    while fitting new discs and pads round the car yesterday I noticed that the front control arms are needing replaced, only one on each side but would plan to replace all 4 done q quick search on Eurocar Parts, Ebay and VW Spares and find the price is vastly different on each shop varying...
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    2.8 Idle issues

    I am having some idle problems with the car just now, when I dump the clutch the revs die to around 200-300 almost stalling the car, it then rises to about 500 then goes back to normal after a second. this happens both when not moving and at speed. now I had to charge the battery yesterday...
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    Electric whine help

    I bought a Ipod connector (the Connects 2 one CTAADIPOD003) after installing it it works fine but when I am driving it creates and electric whine, the pitch gets higher the faster I drive. I thought it was a grounding issue, ive checked where I was grounding it and it all seems fine (grounding...
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    Ipod Cable (Connects 2) Help

    I have purchased one of these leads http://www.nexxia.co.uk/iPod_MP3_Adaptors/audi.htm its the CTAADIPOD003 which aparently fits stereos from 97 - 05 A4s I have a 98 Concert Tape player with a 6 dics changer in the boot but cant see where they cables are meant to fit into the HU. does...
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    heater problem

    My heater has just started to go on the blink this morning, the screen flashes from normal to dim (and sometimes off) then back on again. I can hear something behind the glove box which appears to be switching itself on and off (sounds like its resetting itself???) any ideas? tia
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    New A4 Owner

    Hi guys, just bought myself a 98 A4 2.8 Quattro Avant, 120k on the clock and really enjoying driving it, it still feels pretty solid and the engine still goes like a train. I have a few issues with it which I hope are simple fixes and was looking for a bit of advice on how to get her back...