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    Hatch open switch replacement

    There are two cross head screws in the aperture that acts as the inside handle on the boot lining. Remove them and then the panel will pull off - you might want to try and work your way round the panel with your fingers prying it off. Careful though I have heard of the panel breaking or cracking.
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    Where are my missing Horses!?

    Thanks for the replies, so I'm not doing as bad as I thought by the sounds of things. Since I replaced the MAF with a new one from Audi the readings have settled to 185 to 187 max, this just seems a bit low (I don't suppose that the new MAF is faulty?) Welly, the only other mods are a...
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    Where are my missing Horses!?

    Hi I fitted a liquidGauge a couple of weeks back (a great bit of kit) But it seems that the car is not putting out the horsepower I was expecting, as the car has a AMD remap i was hoping for 260bhp. I'm actually getting 220bhp I have tried a couple of bits of trouble shooting -the MAF was...
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    headlight adjustment?

    Hi I had the same problem at a recent MOT, I had read on here that you needed VAGCOM to set the headlights, but we tried the manual adjusters anyway. The first time they were adjusted I switched the ignition on and off and they dropped to the same level, but the second time they were adjusted...
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    knocking sound when going over potholes humps

    Check that the front ARB plastic collars (assuming it's an original ARB) haven't fallen apart. All your exhaust mounts are ok as well?
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    S3 Sump Removal and Refit (with pics)

    I did the exact same job this weekend, after hearing horror stories about blocked pick up pipes. Have to say it was an easy job, with everything coming apart easily. The sump was fairly dirty on the sides above the level where the oil sits (just like dangers) I did find plenty of bits of broken...
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    lcr splitter

    I drilled holes through the splitter, but once I had everything lined up, yes screwed straight into the bumper with stainless self tappers. (think I used nearly 20). Oh and heating up the splitter where it meets up profile of the bumper (near the wheel arch) makes for a neater job. Chris
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    Fitting / replacing a front S3 ARB

    Just one thing to add, it was not posible to just replace the bushes and keep the same anti roll bar. There are collars attached to ARB that I assume keep it in a central location - these on the old ARB had broken off, meaning the bar had the potential to move sideways. Chris I wish I had...
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    Anti-corrosion warranty results - Please post here

    I had mine done by Stanstead Audi a few weeks ago After contacting Richard directly. It took a couple of months for it to be signed off (Christmas got in the way). They had my car for three weeks and two days while they did both roof rails and gave me a rather nice A6 as a cover car. They...
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    Fitting / replacing a front S3 ARB

    Well I have finally replaced the front anti roll bar. To be honest it was a bit of a pig of a job the worst bit was trying to get the clamps that hold the bar on bolted up (because the new rubber bushes need compressing. Here is a quick run through: jack up and remove both front wheels unbolt...
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    More S3 Drama

    Wow ... I have been reading this for the last couple of days... good luck with that test drive... I've been there before listening for the smallest noise or checking for oil leaks, its not nice!!
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    Fitting / replacing a front S3 ARB

    Will do, just waiting for the car back from the body shop - they are fixing the roof rail corrosion issue.
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    Fitting / replacing a front S3 ARB

    Thanks for all the replies to this thread, I'll give it a go. So long as the whole subframe does not have to be moved - that was my main worry. Cheers Chris
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    Fitting / replacing a front S3 ARB

    Hi this is a first post and I'm asking for information (but you have to start somewhere) Has anyone any experience of fitting a front anti-roll bar to the S3. The one on the car at the moment is knocking as the plastic sleeves have broken away. The haynes manual says that you can manoeuvre the...