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It's more of an educated guess than a hunch. Ill do a scan tomorrow. What fault codes you expect to see?

What are the symptoms of a faulty pcv valve? my car has a slightly lumpy idle and low power/no boost until 4500rpm, could this be down to a faulty pcv valve??

I had a knocking noise from my cam chain so today i replace it along with a new tensioner, all went well, car started easily, knocking noise is gone, no engine lights or anything, i took it round the block and its really flap until about 4500 rpm then it goes like stink, its like there is no...

Thanks for the reply mate.

Hi Guys, Im going to change the cam chain and tensioner on my S3 (BHZ engine) on saturday and am struggling to find a gasket to go between the cylinder head and cam chain tensioner, I went to TPS and they couldnt find it either. Is it that there is no gasket and you just use sealer instead...

Do you really think the outcome could be that extreme?

Hi. I've got an 56 plate S3 and I've noticed at idle it rattles a little. Only when at operating temperature, its fine when cold. I've read and searched the forum and found loads of topics relating to the TFSI engine sounding like a diesel which I can accept. The only reason I'm questioning my...

Ill be following this thread with interest now, hint hint!! And my name is Jack Martin not Jake ;) similar i suppose.

Thats what i thought!! i guess changing the panel filter is pointless is it?

Ive been doing some research into the different intake kits for the s3. ive watched some videos on youtube, one of the evoms and one of the forge twintake and i really like the induction noise from both but am not a fan of the blow off/diverter valve/wastegate noise, (which ever of these it may...

is it possible to have factory fitted sat nav without bose?

Hi guys, im after some advice regarding porsche calipers on the front of an 8p s3. I have a pair of 996 4 pot front calipers in good condition and am thinking of fitting them to my car though all the info i have read is for the 6 pots porsche calipers. Can these calipers be fitted and are they...

Hi guys, As the title really, my xenons dont drip and set themselves when there first turned on, alought they are self leveing ok once on ( i have tested this buy marking the headligh beam level on the wall and the putting weight in the back and watching the lights adjust back to level ) any...

Does anyone no for certain what the standard pump pressure is? 3bar or 4bar? I've found the pump that badger5 mentioned on euro car parts website but it states its a 3 bar pump. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm not worried how complicated it is to replace the pump on its own as I'm a mechanic so that's not an issue. I was hoping the pump on its own was available and cheaper!!

hi guys, im looking at changing the fuel pump on my 2001 amk s3 and was wondering if the fuel pump can be removed from the fuel pump/sender unit and replaced on its own or if the whole unit has to be replaced. i have had a search around but cant find a definative answer. many thanks

hi everyone, quick question, i have porsche 996 front calipers, part numbers 996 351 425 and 996 351 426, what is the part number of the ferodo ds2500 pads i need? thanks

do the cupra r discs have the same offset as the alfa brera ones? so they can be used with porsche calipers?

bump guys, still hope someone can help me!!

Lizard-racing, do you have lcr discs with 996 calipers on your car? im just wondering if the offset of lcr discs definately works with 996 calipers?