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Hi guys, My water temp was very slow to hit 90 lately and when giving it a bit of welly it would drop down as low as 70 and the odd time below 70. I changed the thermostat over the weekend and now it gets up to 90 like normal. The weird thing is, even sitting on the ramp at the weekend if you...

Hi guys. Traction control light came on yesterday, scanned it this morning and 00778 came up with the message that also included that it was a mechanical malfunction. I reset the fault but it came straight back on. Anyone seen this before or have any ideas?

I've only just rebuilt my 8L S3, and I love it, it pulls much harder, feels much better, but I was flicking though build threads and found @Doogie... one... what a car!! It got me thinking, do I keep tipping away and adding bits and pieces to my 8L and start stock piling parts to go for 500+hp...

I've a question about catch cans, I just got an ebay special. Looked the business. My old on only had two barbs so I'd to t the two feeds in and the filter didn't fit properly. New one fits and looks much better. ..but it's empty. There is nothing at all inside. Can I put steel wool or sponge or...

So I got my car back together after the turbo had blown Monday. By Tuesday after about 10-20 hard ish miles it was blowing and sounded like a tractor. spent hours trying to check every bolt nut and stud from the manifold back. Turns out one section of the manifold to turbo gasket blew. Looks...

I have had one of these for a few months now, going to be fitting it very soon. What I'm wondering is... I have the type without the filter on top. To me it makes more sense to have a filter as the purpose of it is to catch the oil residue and let the gas 'breath' out? Can anyone tell me what...

Folks, Quick pestion regarding the torque spec on the ARP head studs on the 1.8t. Some sites/people say audi stud torque spec, others say specific ARP spec. ARP seeming to be saying 80ftlbs, which is about 60nm, audi spec is 40nm, 60nm, 90 degrees, 90 degrees. Can anyone help me out here...

My 2001 S3 had a shallow sump when I bought the car, as a result there is nowhere for the oil level sensor to go. I think it was even cut off. My problem is that the light is always on, and it can't be coded out afaik. Does anyone know how to fix this? I was thinking a resistor, but I've no idea...

I was just flicking through some threads and saw one where oil was mentioned and it got me curious... What is the best oil to run for a 1.8t at the moment. This may or may not change over time, I'm no expert but I am now curious. I've always used castrol edge 5w30 in my golf gti that was...

I'm trying to re fit my turbo to my S3 after a BBT rebuild. But the oil return pipe seems to have a very bad kink in it. It seems to be so bad that the pipe appears to be closed. Has anyone seen or heard of this before. Any help welcome.

Lads, I've a slight issue, I have an AMK S3, but had to replace my head, replacement was an AUQ. The tensioner on both heads is missing now, so I can't figure out which kit it is that I need. The belt, hydraulic pulley are the same in both kits, it's just the tensioner for the head that is...

I've been looking for months now to try and find an oe looking boost gauge but with no luck. What gauges are people on here using?

I've been on this forum for awhile now and post every now and then. I've had my 2001 AMK S3 for just over a year now. It had never caused me any problems other than careless early morning driving leading to a burst tyre. Other than that and a clutch pedal clip I have put nothing but tax and...

Guys, Got a dreaded phone call from my engine shop, the head off my AMK S3 was cracked. Now, there is a built head that I am looking at, but it has the VVT, it will physically fit my engine, but will the VVT effect anything with my car? Electrics, timing, etc etc. I don't really care too much...

Hi guys, I got the dreaded white smoke leaving work on Friday. I took the TIP off and there is a frightening amount of shaft play. Now, from my limited knowledge it seems to be just the bearings that are shot, I didn't drive it after for the wheels to have taken damage. (I hope) My question...

Guys, Would mk1 tt seats fit into my s3 with ease, or is there a massive amount of work to be done?

Guys, I've a very irritating issue. My front passenger seat is stuck forwaqrd, it won't slid (apart from lifting the hande that you would if you were sitting in the seat) and it won't tilt. It is stuck folded down. It seems as though there is something jammed in the runners. Has anyone ever...

I've a strange problem, I've heard it's a common problem, but I want to hear the opinion of this forum: I've had my 2001 S3 for nearly five months, after a month or so I tracked it, and my wheel was miles off, about 20degrees I'd say. In order to get the wheel straight while driving, I'd to...

I know there are a few threads up regarding this, but there doesn't seem to be one definite answer. Can anyone tell me what exact oil do I use for the rear diff, front diff/gear box please? I've been putting this on the long finger for far too long now. EDIT: lack of information, it's a 2001 S3...

Hi guys, Sorry if this is already answered somewhere else, but I've been searching for weeks! My dad recently got a 2005 A4 cab and he has the standard radio, but he's wrecking my head to get him an aux input for his iphone! Can anyone help me by telling me where to look/what exactly to look...