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    2.0 TDI S Tronic Quattro lack of service history

    Hi, I've recently taken delivery of a A3 2.0Tdi Quattro S tronic. After being told full service history was evident for the car and now investigating a little deeper this doesnt look to be the case. There seems to be some conflciting information on service intervals but I'm just seeking for...
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    Haldex pump test

    Hi, My Haldex isn't working. I have ran the output tests in VCDS and I cannot hear any difference with the pump on or off. Now my question is before I order a pump - I am listening to this with my ear just by the rear passenger wheel (unable to get underneath when I had VCDS) Is the pump...
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    Braking issue

    Hi, Currently got an issue with my brakes where even though the pedal is good and the brakes are good (just passed an MOT) occasionally the pedal will drop to the floor whilst driving. This usually happens when not accelerating or just after lifting off. Interestingly I've only got to touch...
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    Cam belt change

    Hi guys, Looking to order up a kit to get my cam belt changed. I have priced up parts from TPS and for a complete kit, plus damper and water pump its £215 inc VAT. ECP do the INA kit and I can include a genuine pump from TPS for £160 inc VAT...
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    Rear shocks.

    Just a bit of advice on this one, I have two AP rear shocks (from a coil over set up) I’m struggling to work out if one is knackered, both are knackered or I’m being an idiot. I presume these are oil filled as when I shake them I can hear oil splash around. I can extend them both by hand...
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    Wheel bearing woes.

    So it’s seems like fitting a rear wheel bearing these days is a difficult task. First garage managed to press the bearing in off the brake Caliper lugs and bent them resulting in the casting cracking. During this time I picked up a new arm and decided to a complete overhaul of both rear...
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    A3/S3 Slam panel

    Hi, Just a quick question concerning the front slam panel as I've picked up a bit of damage to the bottom of mine. I have a facelift S3 and I'm wondering if the slam panel from a facelift A3 is the same? Cheers! - as far As I can work out parts database tells me they are the same part...
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    Rough Guide?

    Hi guys, What should I be looking to be paying for a 2000 Cat D S3 With 80k on the clock? FSH and recent MOT. Cheers.
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    Difference between non esp model on one with?

    Are there any difference in how the haldex system operates in a model that doesnt have esp fitted to one that does? I have a pre-facelift without esp fitted and I can do somewhat launch starts without spinning and I can feel the haldex working but when I go around roundabouts all I get is...
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    S3 Replica?

    Hi all, Ive currently got a 1.8t quattro, and I really like the 'sideskirts' that the S3 has over the A3. Im going to ask the question of whether it is possible to convert or make fit the parts to my A3 and if anyone could offer advice on it and what too get? It seems it is possible - SOLD...
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    Coilover and wheel help

    Hi, Ive just finished fitting my coilovers to my A3 quattro but I have ran into some problems im hoping somebody could help with... With the car lowered around the 75mm mark on the front the adjusted on the coilovers are physically rubbing the tyre sidewall, when the coilovers are done all the...