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  1. fingermouse

    over 13 years but its time to part

    as I type the advert for the car and post photos I really don`t know why I let my wife convince me to let her have a new car. Suppose it was VW stopping making the scirocco I may have been a little rash. :(
  2. fingermouse

    over 13 years but its time to part

    never asked tbh scirocco is coming from miles away so done a deal over the phone :)
  3. fingermouse

    over 13 years but its time to part

    think I will have to sell, she had quite a few new bits in the last 18 months. Was planning on getting the front drivers wing sorted as it has some bubbling on it but looks like my work is done. Finding a asking price is hard the market seems to be all over. Then theres the Sportec alloys to...
  4. fingermouse

    over 13 years but its time to part

    well ive owned my s3 since 2004 but it looks like I`m going to have to part with her and run the A6 Bitdi as we have just purchased a Scirocco R for the mrs. Going to be a sad day to let this car go, I honestly thought I`d keep it forever but family life has taken it toll I`ll still be in the...
  5. fingermouse

    S3 - Rear Adjustable Tie Arms: Lower vs Upper Position

    I fitted mine to the top and they couldn`t get the alignment in so moved to the bottom and they got it set up ok. from what I remember 10 years ago now almost .........
  6. fingermouse

    Fuel gauge

    Had this issue years ago had to remove the float and clean up the contacts on the level sender.
  7. fingermouse

    Clutch advice

    vid looks like clutch mine went at 74k but had been slipping slightly from 70k. mine used to show up on the motor way accelerating hard from 3k in 5th or 6th gear
  8. fingermouse

    Not many 8l's.

    Still got mine 12 years and counting. Glad to see some old faces still here
  9. fingermouse

    What have you done today?

    duff alternator removed, cam belt and water pump replaced. New alternator tomorrow with a new belt and tensioner then put her back together and check to see if I have a power steering leak. then Holiday :)
  10. fingermouse

    S3 Alternator Replacement

    Omg my alternator has just failed thats the 3rd and final thing in 4 days hopefully
  11. fingermouse

    Power Steering Pipes?

    well looks like my car has just hit me with its 3rd issue in as many days, whining steering this morning checked fluid , very low. Wiped my hand under the car and there is green fluid there, guessing I have a pipe gone/ leaking somewhere. Joy of Joys before I go away :) Is it best to get...
  12. fingermouse

    brakes...

    Tie wrap wouldn`t hold when mine went, I also got the right tool to tighten up the hose clips they supply with the kit. The kit is very good new stretch bolt , boot grease and spacers / washers all for about £30 iirc tool is this http://www.kingtools.co.uk/product.php/site/froogle/sn/VS1635...
  13. fingermouse

    brakes...

    don`t forget topcashback when ordering from eurocarparts. Also Audi are best for cv boots imo
  14. fingermouse

    downpipe blowing again :-(

    tread revival, just started getting a blowing down the back of the engine, hope its just the seal. Need to get her up in the air to try and see. Anyone got any pics so I'm best prepared for the job ???? been a while since ive had to work on the old girl :)
  15. fingermouse

    Alloys

    nice pic :)
  16. fingermouse

    S3 Front Outer CV Joint

    they supplied me with one off a Quattro , totally different fitment they tried 3 times and failed every time. fingers crossed for you also there is a special tool to clamp up the clip correctly which is v useful
  17. fingermouse

    S3 Front Outer CV Joint

    i tried to get one off euro car parts and GSF and everyone they got was wrong, the Audi one wasn`t too bad a price imo for a full kit that just was right
  18. fingermouse

    MOT nightmare

    Is this the brake test ???? my MOT centre always does mine on the road with a g meter thingy ma jig lol
  19. fingermouse

    It's been 2 years!!!

    well i`ve been driving mine for 11 years now .......... 2 years off the road.... you must have other toys to play with lol
  20. fingermouse

    Weird tail light bulb issue

    swap the LHS with the RHS bulb and see if it blows that way round ???