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    Misfire, petrol smell, smokey exhaust and fault codes

    Hi looking for some help from the Audi gurus. Yesterday my girlfriends car (2011 mk2 audi TT 2.0TFSI) had issues. The car was misfiring and only running on 3 cylinders at most. There was intermittent, light coloured smoke from the exhaust (mainly on acceleration) Once the car was off, I went...
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    ECU gurus. Cloning Chip

    Hello, I was wondering if it's possible to clone a ECU chip by reading it and burning the information onto a new, blank chip. If so; what hardware and software would be suitable to do this? I'm specifically interested in doing this to an AGU model ecu... so i understand the chip will need to...
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    2 questions regarding spark plugs and boost leak testing...

    What are the best spark plugs to use when running much higher boost than stock ( and what size gap)?... Also, I'm going to be sending my car to a garage to check and repair any boost leaks. Would I be better off finding a garage with a smoke tester or with just a basic pressure tester? Anyone...
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    Black Intercooler Myth.

    Found this quite interesting. Wasn't expecting the results...
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    Ebay Fmic Arrived.

    Hey just received my fmic ebay special edition. It has thread holes on the top of the intercooler itself which looks as if its for mounting. It hasn't however come with any mounting brackets or screws. Looking at other DIY threads, I cant tell how or if the FMIC is being supported or if it is...
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    Quick Question About Stock Exhaust?

    Can anybody tell me what the outside diameter is of each exhaust tip is (before it dips down)? Thanks for your help in advance!
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    1.8t Who's Currently Running The Highest Hp Figures And What Is Your Set Up?

    Title says it all really... Planning on throwing some notes at my car during the winter period after all the fun its given me over the year. I will definitely be going down the big turbo route, quite interested in anyone's set up which is seeing past the 300hp ball park. Pics would be nice...
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    Severe Flat spot a short while after 360cc injectors install

    Just installed larger injectors into my AGU. Everything was running nice and smooth for a good few hundred miles/ few days until last night a severe flat spot problem occured. Its still holding/creating boost fine during the flat spot but it has barely no power until it kind of splutters and...
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    Preferred method for anyone who has removed turbo?

    Hello, Just wondering if it is possible to remove a K03 turbo from the top of the engine bay? This sounds more appealing to me than spending my Saturday underneath the car. Has anyone got any preferred methods of removal who have done it more than once? Your help is appreciated as...
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    Turbo bought, please help.

    Hello, I have just purchased a direct replacement (K03) turbo. I need to fit it this weekend as it's important my car is up and running for a trip of Monday. What will I need to buy along side to fit the turbo as id like to have it all collected from the Audi dealer in advance? (Gaskets...
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    Intermittent Boost Problem *with video*

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6GGk7FUNxc&feature=youtube_gdata_player Ive been having an on going problem with boost on my AGU. To start with the car has the following modifications ( I understand some are frowned apon here) *boost controller *3" down pipe * 4 bar fuel regulator...
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    Question for the ECU Gurus (Damaed ECU while installing chip)

    Hello, Just wondering if anyone can help. I was trying to install a performance chip on my ECU (AUG) and I have made a right mess of it. Once I installed it, the car would turn over but wouldn't start. I decided id remove the performance chip and replace it with the cars original. In doing so...
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    Driveshaft wont reach gearbox?

    Ive just finished changing the clutch on my car but I have encountered a problem. The driveshaft is short of the gearbox by about half an inch on the drivers side. The engine seems to be mounted to the far right of the car as possible already. . Not sure of my options from here? Can anyone...
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    Quick answer needed from Gearbox gurus

    I can see the timing mark on my replacement flywheel but I cant see the timing mark on the engine block. .. where should I be looking? The car is a 1.8t 150. Thanks a lot
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    Gearbox removal Question

    Would anyone be kind enough to tell me how many bolts hold the gearbox to the block?
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    Anyone handy with a spanner near SE London/ Kent

    Anyone interested in finishing off a clutch and flywheel change on my 1.8T 150? The box is ready to come off (with some persuading it looks like) with driveshafts disconnected, all bolts have been put back into their correct positions where possible apart from the gearbox bolts obviously. The...
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    Slave cylinder?

    I have bought this slave cylinder and plan to do a clutch change on my car tomorrow. I did not realise that there is two different typea of slave cylinders. My car is a 1998 1.8t 150. Does anybody know of this is the correct replacement part?
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    Clutch or Gearbox removal "how to" guide?

    Been trawling around the forum looking for a guide on how to remove the gearbox on a 1998 150 model but with no luck. Tomorrow ill be replacing the clutch and flywheel so a "how to" guide would be really handy. Could anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction? Also, I...
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    Fault Code

    01262-Turbocharger (TC) wastegate regulating valve Wiring, fuse, TC wastegate regulating valve I have noticed at times that the recirculation valve has been fluttering and also sometimes it feels as if all boost has been lost intermittently and then returns a few minutes after. I...
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    VR6 CLUTCH (possible stupid question)

    When I install my VR6 clutch and ABF flywheel, am I right in thinking that I would need to install a slave cylinder for an Audi 8L 1.8t or for a VR6? Also, would the "1995" VR6 clutch be the right age and clutch for the ABF flywheel? Thanks in advance.