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    AUM blown AGU replace?

    Ive been offered today a 2000 1.8t with engine code AUM but the engines totally shagged, But theres a working 1998 AGU engine at work just sat waiting to be put into something. So just wondered if theres alot that would need changing to make it run ok eg. ECU or pipework or is it a simple drop...
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    Boost controller yes or no??

    why is it that bad?
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    Boost controller yes or no??

    Hi folks just been browsing threw ebay as we all do and spotted this AUDI A3 A4 A6 A8 TT TURBO BOOST CONTROLLER GAUGE KIT 2 on eBay (end time 11-Oct-10 16:25:11 BST) ive got a 1998 a3 1.8t totally standard, Do u think its worth me getting a boost controller just to tweak the power a little till...
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    Which gearbox will fit??

    Mainly for fuel ecoonomy why is it a bad idea?
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    Which gearbox will fit??

    Can someone help me im after swapping my gearbox from a 5speed to 6speed manual box, Ive got the 1998 audi a3 1.8t sport engine code AGU, ive looked on ebay at some boxes but theres that many with all different codes im abit clueless which will fit? Im sure its not the first time someones asked...
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    HELP!! Weird noise when boosting

    How much u wanting for the intercooler mate? its looking that way now ive double checked all the pipes even sprayed easy start all over the pipes while engine was idleing in the hope that the hole would suck it in making the engine rev up but no joy.
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    HELP!! Weird noise when boosting

    Cheers mate good advice
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    HELP!! Weird noise when boosting

    can anybody help me? My car is a a3 1.8t sport 1998 and the other day i pulled away from lights after at least half hour of driving, I put my foot down to leave some stupid corsa boy trying to race me. When i settled down into 4th gear i let the revs build and as the turbo started to spool there...
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    Just need a few maintanance questions answering plz??

    Ive just checked through the endless receipts and i cant see no turbo change? Ill get the bonnet up this weekend to check the turbo for movement thanks for info.
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    Just need a few maintanance questions answering plz??

    It had the first cambelt change at just over 80,000 then it went to 142,000 so wasnt sure when the next one was due. What are the turbos like do they ever need replaceing after x amount of miles? Mine seems fine but i dont want it goin bang on me. Just one more thing is it worth me investing in...
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    Just need a few maintanance questions answering plz??

    Hi every1 im after a little help ive just bought a A3 1.8t 20v on a 1998 S reg, it has come with 175000 miles on clock, I know this is quite high but it drives mint. Its got full audi service history and had the cambelt done at 142000 miles wen would u recomend another cambelt change?? ive been...