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hi all has anyone had the centre bearing\bush fail or get noisey? it would appear the replacement propshaft i got has either has a knackered centre bearing\bush or joint? is it something that can be reconditioned ? looks like a rubber mount around the outside of the prop or does it have a...

hi all, since having my prop shaft replaced ive had a constant noise which sounds like something rubbing on the prop,,, had a look theres a slight mark on the doughnut and the shaft as it passes over the steering rack. all the heat sheilds seems to have plenty of room though. the other thing...

another S3 problem has appeared......couple of weeks ago whilst driving i came to a long corner with a load of loose mud and gravel so i though yeah ill give it some beans get it all a bit loose turned the esp off i planted my foot , wheels were spinning when i left the dirty tarmac there was a...

went for the gearbox swap today get it all apart check the clutch and he duel mass flywheel is shagged,ive searched to try and find out a bit more on the solid g60 conversion but cant get a definative answer ,, please help ill running around like a loon tomorow morning o get what i need! cheers!

Hi all thought id start a good thread/debate on the ultimate build for a s3 engine,only boundrys being it must be 1.8 t block and head. I want to cover manifolds,intercoolers and pipework,turbos wastegates the lot!! please begin

hi all. After my recent haldex issues (new haldex fluid fixed it) and smokey turbo (burny turbo recondition fixed it,highly recomend him!) i was getting a few knocks from the front end i decided to get new bushes,front shocks,anti roll bar drop links and 4 wheel alignment and its completly...

hi all.yet another problem with my s3,,,,had a long motorway journey today back from alton towers,all going fine then traffic stops.sitting there minding my own buisness and then i can smell really bad fumes from a car the type that really get you worried. Didnt think anything of it until a...

Hi again allLittle update after my post in the haldex problem thread I changed the haldex oil and filter touch wood the wheel dragging has stopped!! Hope it's not an intermittent fault!!But whilst having a nose at a noisy squeaking pulley I noticed this plug not connected to anything 😳 ! I...

Hi all! Just a quick introduction and tell a little about myself, my names Steve , Im fro deepest darkest Kent, I've just bought a 51 plate black s3.prior to this I had mk1 focus rs, grisly amazing car! But about a year ago decided to sell it due to parts practically possible to source due to...