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:sadlike: I had to do the slow wiper repair on mine today.... All good you might think, yes, the repair went well. But, just as I was finishing off I dropped the ratchet on to the edge of the screen and, dammit, it cracked it..... Gutted. Saved the money on a new wiper assembly, but now got...

Hi all, I have a small oil leak coming what looks to be around the back of the oil filter, could this be the gasket on the oil filter housing causing it? Ta, Alan

Evening each, is there a how to on converting front fogs to run a DRL's? if it ever gets warm, I have a spare set of HID's I want to try as main beams and whilst I'm there I would like to do DRL's too.... Ta, Alan

Hi all, Can someone tell me the diameter of the MAF sensor please. Thanks, Alan

Evening all, Seeing as its dark now, would someone be able to tell me the diameter of the throttle body on my 1.8T please? I'm thinking about putting a different filter on my car so I'm browsing the good old bay of e looking at my options.... TIA, Alan

Well, I had the rear bumper repaired yesterday and because of this I decided to give the car a good wash today. I could feel a little bit of overspray on the paint (to be expected when doing a repair outside) the car was pretty clean anyway so I thought it wouldn't take too long..... anyhow...

Well, what can I say. Someone kindly hit my car over the Christmas period and drove away leaving me to discover the damage. I've cleaned the car a few times since it happened and a lot of the paint has peeled away in the process. To say I was gutted at the time was an understatement. at...

Hi all, Has anyone fitted new inner tie rods to their car? Has anyone encountered any problems whilst doing it? Anything to look out for? TIA, Alan

Hi all. I'm a bit confused. I switched off my ignition tonight but had left my foot on the foot brake. And noticed that my brake lights were still working even though I'd taken the ignition keys out... is this right? TIA, Alan

Hi all, Has anyone bought a replacement mirror glass from eBay? Was the quality ok? Or am I just better off going to Audi and buying one from there? TIA, Alan

Hi guys n gals.... My petrol flap lock mechanism has snapped off at the joint between the metal rod and plastic on the mechanism. I've sourced a new part and intend fitting it next weekend. Is there an easy way to remove the mechanism as it looked as though the fixings were awkward to get at...

Well, I've booked the car in at VW Rescue for next Friday to have the clutch done. I'm supplying the parts and the total cost will be £650 all in. They won't warranty the parts, but I can't justify the extra £200 for it. Hopefully it'll be in and out in a day.

Having lowered the car at the weekend I thought I'd post a few pics.. Not good pics will try to do some at the weekend after I've washed it.... A before pic so that you can compare... Whole car... Front.. Rear... Front valance gap to the floor... Comments etc welcome... Alan

Hi all, Well I've come to the conclusion that I need a new clutch. The bite is right at the top of the pedal and it sometimes judders when pulling away. I've spoken to 2 local independents. Midland VW over Cannock and VW Rescue at Wombourne near Wolverhampton. One has quoted £740 all in and...

Hi All, I've used the search facility without much success to be honest. Can someone explain what this mod is and if possible post a pic? TIA, Alan

Hi All, I just need a little advice on lowering my car. Do I need any special tools to remove and replace the standard springs? Or is it just normal spanners? I have a comprehensive tool kit, but Sometimes the OEM's put in quirky fixings to force you to the dealers.... lol Do any of the...

Hi, Could someone please tell me how to edit the "bit" underneath my avatar (where it says "1st Gear") on the left hand side of the page please. Thanks, Alan

Hi All, Managed to get a bit of a bargain today. I've bought a set of brand new ex-display lowering springs made by Tein. They will lower the car 37mm on the front and 22mm on the rear. I paid £40 delivered for them.:rockwoot: Has anyone used / heard of this brand? Thanks, Alan

Hi All, Having upgraded to HID's some time ago, the standard 501 sidelights and the front fogs look a bit "yellow" What have you guys upgraded to? How many SMD's per sidelight to give an acceptable light? Any links for these? What bulbs have you guys used in the front fogs? Links? And what...

Hi All, Can you tighten up the window frame on the front doors without removing the door card? The wind noise is annoying me now, but you just know that every clip will snap when you take the door card off.... lol TIA, Alan