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    A3 TDI MK1 BOOST GAUGE AND BLEED VALVE

    Hi sanjvw, Why would you ever want to put a bleed valve in? This will eventually pop your engine?? Best place for the gauge is by getting a replacement air vent with a pod cut out venom do these I think but if you google A3 air vent gauge you will find it.
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    Diesel Particle Filter?

    Hi Dazmo, If you have the handbook it will have a small section on the DPF itself. In my research, having a A3 2006 (56 Reg) 170 Tdi, I was informed by numerous people (here!) that my car did not have a DPF......but it has! My understanding is...anything on a 55 Reg may have the DPF...
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    A3 TDi Boost Gauge - FITTING???

    Cheers Evo, I'm goint to tap in to the rubber hose just before the EGR housing. Thats the best point according to Barry the Car Wizard. Merlin do a 5mm Tap off feed that fits in the hose. Pictures up soon.
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    TDI Reliability

    Stick with what you have... TDi's are almost bullet proof! I had a Ford Mondeo I drove like a crack whore looking for her next hit! Lasted 4 yrs before I had any trouble, only then it was a new belt that needed replacing out of choice! When it come to Audi TDi's as long as you look after it...
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    What remap??

    Hi John, Try AMD. They said to me in the past that if revo didn't have one, they would? That was for my 170 A3.
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    EGR Valve and Engine Breather

    Turk, That looks like apig to get at! Good luck.
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    EGR Valve and Engine Breather

    Ahh, I didn't catch the 2.5Tdi bit?? My bad. Devonmikeyboy, How did the replacement pipe effect your emissions? Have you had any problems with it? Did you have to have any mapping re-done to stop dash lights? I'm seriously contemplating getting the pipe for my 170 but I would like to...
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    EGR Valve and Engine Breather

    I thought the ERG was just below the inlet manifold right infront of the engine bay? Allard Motorsport do a superb replacement part: http://www.egrvalve.co.uk/index.php?page=products Also check the picture out here for the EGR placement...
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    EGR Valve and Engine Breather

    I thought the ERG was just below the inlet manifold right infront of the engine bay? Allard Motorsport do a superb replacement part: http://www.egrvalve.co.uk/index.php?page=products Also check the picture out here for the EGR placement...
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    A3 TDi Boost Gauge - FITTING???

    Hi All, I have an A3 TDi 170 DSG and want to fit a mechanical Boost Gauge. I have the vent pod sorted and need advise on there to tap in to the boost Pressure pipe? Any ideas?
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    A3 TDi DPF / ESP Error Non Starter??? HELP

    To All & Everyone who offered there advice! Turns out it was the battery causing all the christmas light effects on the dash! AMAZING!!
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    A3 TDi DPF / ESP Error Non Starter??? HELP

    Hi, I picked up my A3 TDi 170 DSG on Saturday and have been in love ever since! UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON!!! Went to start the car as usual and all it would do is TICK, TICK, TICK, TICK! Then DPF icon came on followed by ESP icon? Thought could be battery but no luck. There is no engine...
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Hi All, Well basics are done! Dont bother looking for a sensible route for any kind of cabling, piping from the engine bay through the bulkhead, there ain't one! I decided to run cables and tubes down the side of the wing by carefully making a hole in the hard grey polystyrene material and...
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Picked Her up today! MY GOD......... What a car! More to come I think :thumbsup:
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    N, I know what you mean about the traffic! Blackwall was a bitch this AM, what with the tube strike and all!
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    So Nino, What can you offer on a PD170? :drool: Chip and Filter? Roll on Saturday!!
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Hi, Also how do I know if I have DPF or Pd? Its a 56 plate and I have been told that the DPF only came in to play on 2007+ If the DPF is removed, will this affect emissions/MOT?
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Hey Nino, Can you offer any group discounts on package 1? Say if me and N both booked in? Also I want to fit a Boost Gauge and need to know the best route in from the engine bay, also need to run Amp cable too! Cheers for all you comments.
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Also what benefits would a DV bring and is it worth fitting one?
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    A3 Tdi DSG 170Bhp - Best Mods?

    Hi NHN, Thank you for the welcome! Well, I used to mod my XR2i back in the day and I'm comfortable with most minor things like DV, pipes, filter, Zorst and manifolds! I love Stereo work too! I have a Boost Gauge I hope to fit when I swap over the HU and run my Vibe AC 10". I need help with...