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    Longitudal 1.8t Silicone TIP ???

    Seriously winding me up now, been searching for hours. Rocking horse S*** ? Surely some one makes them for the APU engine. Any help is much appreciated, dosn't seem to be a massive presence in the C5 section :(
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    APU Silicone TIP ?

    Hi guys Had a search on google and the forum, but can't find what i'm looking for. I need to replace my turbo intake pipe when I remap/ decat/ fmic but CANNOT find a tip for the APU engine code ( A6 1.8t ) Are there any other TIPs for another engine code that would fit at all or am I stuck...
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    big problems, any advice please ?

    Hi Again peeps. This is now the 8th or 9th problem with my a3 1.8t in about 2 months ! It all started of starting the car from cold, I had driven it that morning to work and it was fine. The car took 20 seconds of turning over constantly to start, Since then, My car feels slow and heavy like...
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    Pcv and n249 the same thing ?

    Ok. Noob time. Are these two things the same ? Simple as that. cheers IF they are different, what is a n249 ? Cheers , Jamie
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    hissing after shut down..normal ?

    Ok, I have a sound identicle to letting down a bike tyre about 2 seconds after turning the engine off. The sound comes from the back of the engine bay. simply put, is this normal. maybe the system de pressurizing ? Any way. In my never ending quest for knowledge and a slight bit of worry, I...
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    what hose do i need ?

    Hi all, slightly embarasing.. fitting my 007p today i snapped the small braided hose that come out of the top of the dv. tried looking all over car spares ect ect but dont know what its called. just been down to my local car parts store and they gave me some fuel line hose but its far to small...
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    when does it end !

    ok so this is where im at agu with 103k new gearbox and cambelt at 90k..fsh ect 1500 quid full service, 150 007p 120 near front mount bushes, front wishbones, front anti roll bushes ...250 fitted next month ill have amd stage 1 ..300 knoxies wheels and tyres probli gonna be comin it at 450 all...
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    S3 exhaust on a A3 1.8t ?

    WOuld this make any difference. I have the car completely stock now and want to do a few minor mods. I will be replacing the DV for a 007p at some point aswell as a stage 1. would this exhaust be any good ( fitting pre map ) as im getting knoxies Avus wheels next month and might buy this from...
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    OEM airbox screws/bolts needed.. will pay

    As above really guys. I have the airbox but no fixings for it. I will hapily pay for these if you have them spare. I;m removing a dirty K n N that previous owner had fitted ( badly ) and cant justify the 120 pound extra the insurance company wants for a cone. Thanks muchly, could a moderator...
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    Anyone got a bosch DV for sale ?

    Title says it all really. mines gone and I can't afford to buy a 007p yet. As I will be buying a forge DV ASAP, I dont really want to pay for a brand new one. So if anyone has there old stock DV and its working fine i want to hear from you. ps. not sure if this thread will be moved, sorry if...
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    ' turbo flutter ' ?

    evening all, since buying my 1.8 t a few weeks ago. I have noticed that when i release the throtle i hear a noise from the front thats sounds like :uhm: a bird cooo. Wasnt sure what it was as ive never had a tubro charged car before. after reading online and watching videos on youtube i believe...
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    thermostat help, hertfordshire

    hi all, I need to change my thermostat on my 1.8 t. trouble is, i am a noob other than basic servicing and dont know where to start, ive read the haynes manual and it seems like a simple enough job, but i dont feel confident enough to hack about under the bonnet alone. in short, if anyone could...
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    S3 wheels on A3..look good ? or an S3 copycat car ?

    simple questions really, love the s3 wheels, wouldnt mind fitting on my 1.8t A3.. BUT.. I dont want to seem like a S3 wannabe :ermm: opinions please thanks :icon_thumright:
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    steering tight one way normal the other ?

    Hi all, my steering in my 1.8t feels quite stiff when turning right, but turning left feels absolutly fine. slightly worried that it could be an expensive job. I,m having a full service in the morning but wouldnt mind sorting it myself if i can. thanks a lot, jamie
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    New Member/Car pre map help

    Hi Every one, I am picking up my first Audi this weekend ( a3 1.8t ) and am wondering what if any thing I should be doing to prepare my car for a map. The car is a S plate 1.8t in perfect cosmetic condition at 103k, I'm booking a full service and inspection at a specialist. What else should I...