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    vacum and breather hoses

    its me again can anyone tell me where I can get new hoses the small Y pipe has split and the nylon T section has snapped I been to main dealer and they want £200 for a full set of vacuum hoses and they cant say if these are right for my apy engine and I cant get to work or does anyone know of a...
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    Help taken off vacum hoses

    Hi boys taken off my vacuum hoses and forgotten where they go back the small white nylon T broke off and suction on pipe was making it lumpy so like an idiot I pull it all the small hoses off and cant remember where they go need a couple of photos urgent or I cant go to work please HELP urgent...
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    ebay quality

    hi lads can anyone advise me please just spent £350 on a full service and was told I have a misfire under load and the guy said it may need new coil packs and that I need to replace all of them,as this car was not recalled as many were, I was told that you cant trust the quality on e bay is that...
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    rear disc and calliper

    Hi boys, has anyone used ebay for buying rear disc and pads you read so often of dodgy gear and bad copies, Just srcraped my last mot and been advised I need new rear disc also has anyone changed there rear callipers I was told my offside is not 100% and is sticking so if you have uprated your...
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    exspantsion tank small hose.

    Hi boys where can I get the short hose that enters the exspantsion bottle at the top only, been into the dealers in Maidstone to be told you cant buy it on its own its about 8mm and 150mm long , you have to buy the full bit at a cost of £230.00 plus vat or are anyone breaking there S3 2000 reg...
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    car missing under load

    Hi lads my standard 2000 S3 as been missing when I boot it uphill ie underload it only misses when up hill under load but the car if driven normal on the flat its ok only misses under load I hope its not the coil packs I need some advise Audi of maidstone say they know nothing about a recall on...
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    spark plug gap

    Hi going to do the plugs this week, got my new ngk platinum plugs as advised by S3 Dave, just wondered are they set at the correct gap or do I need to check the gap ??? also I have had the car serviced two years ago and two years before that, but on checking my fuel filter at the rear I...
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    spark plugs

    Hi lads can anyone tell me the correct spark plugs for my bog standard un chipped s3 apy 2000 reg, and are they hard to do thanks boys
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    side light bulbs

    Hi boys I have a side light bulb out and need to replace it, I have noticed a s3 with really bright side light they are ultra white and would match my headlights, but im going to halfords in the mornning to get some silicon spray to cure a squeak and will get them to fit new side light bulbs "...
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    poxy squeak what the..

    help! has anyone had a loud squeak on there S3 I think its on the front it is loud and only stops if I go on a smooth straight road if I park or go into the garage its off squeak squeak its doing my head in some said it may be the suspension front legs what ever that is ,Ihave pushed the car...
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    new clutch needed

    Hi just been out in the car and booting it uphill at the top of the hill I changed from 5th to 6th the engine reevs picked up but the speed did not , I think the clutch is slipping can anyone recomend a decent garage in kent or essex to fit a new clutch and any idea of costs? thanks for any...
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    led lights on dash

    Hi can anyone help I have 2000 s3 and my warning lights seem to be hit and miss the small led display between the speedo and rev counter which tell you your mpg and distance of fuel ect sometimes it almost works fine, other days you cant even read it , there seems to be lines missing and it...
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    S3 BROKEN REAR SPRING

    Hi lads has anyone got a rear spring knocking around or going to lower there car in the next couple of weeks, my s3 is standard 2000 reg I would pay for it and pay the postage. regards LYNN
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    help re clutch

    Hi lads can anyone tell me I have been quoted £800 for a new clutch on my s3 I was told that he only fits audi parts, and he always fits a new fly wheel, is this right or am I being ripped off again?The main dealers want a lot more but they rip me off every time. so do any of you know a good...
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    clutch and cambelt charges

    Hi lads can anyone tell me the cost of a full clutch replacment and cambelt change, my standard s3 has done 84000 miles it had cambelt changed twice by the previous owner she changed the belt at 22000 and again at 46000 with FSH but does not mention clutch I wanted a guide price if I go to a...
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    rear brake pads S3

    Hi lads do I need a special tool to replace the rear pads on my 2000 reg S3 ive been told its not easy to do, if its to hard I will get a garage to do it. any advise would be handy, :sos:
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    S3 BROKEN REAR SPRING

    S3 BROKEN REAR SPRING Hi lads has any body got a rear spring for my S3 2000 reg pre facelift my spring has broke on the bottom and I know some times you lower the S3 and may have an old one kicking around I would be gratefull for any help and I will of course pay the postage ect I have a...
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    S3 BROKEN REAR SPRING

    Hi lads has any body got a rear spring for my S3 2000 reg pre facelift my spring has broke on the bottom and I know some times you lower the S3 and may have an old one kicking around I would be gratefull for any help and I will of course pay the postage ect I have a paypal account and will...
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    LOCKING WHEELNUT TOOL MISSING

    HI lads , went to take my wheels off at the week end to pressure wash them but I have no socket for them, just phoned the stealers. and they said as the car is old, 2000 , they said take the car in and they will remove them and will have to buy new wheel nut but its all standard the kit is all...
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    rear n/s light lens.

    hi boys has any one got a rear light to sell me, you may have changed your ones for more morden ones ,but mine are standard , some pratt has just skidded on the ice and cracked mine with his bull bars on his big range rover sport he nudged me and then drove round me when i got out, flash...