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    urgent help needed s3 rear spring

    Yup, it's not a difficult job. I did mine this weekend. It's easier however if you jack up the car and put an axle stand in just in front of the rear wheel, you can then jack up the hub to compress the spring slightly and make it easier to undo the damper. This also helps when reattaching as...
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    Do TT Quattro springs fit the A3 TQS?

    Funnily enough, I have just spent an hour trawling through ETKA looking at something very similar! I'm trying to find replacement rear springs for my 2000 S3, the only exact matches (with five blue paint blobs) are the TT quattro (to 2002) and a golf sedan (2000) model type "PR-1JV" if that...
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    Common overheating problem

    Nope, not really. Not unless you are a competent mechanic! The parts are only £30ish for pump, but it's all the labour of the cambelt that costs the money.
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    Common overheating problem

    Sounds like the water pump to me, mine cost £300 as I had the cambelt done at the same time. The Cambelt as far as I'm aware has to come off to replace the pump, so for an extra few pounds it's worth getting the lot done.
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    Standard Springs

    ECP don't do them, I rang up on Sat morning. They only do lowering kits, GSF don't seem to have anything listed?
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    Standard Springs

    Thanks for that. Trouble is, I have yet to find an online store that stocks standard springs :( Audi want £60.50 for each spring!
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    Standard Springs

    Yes, it is an option to get lowering springs, but I think the car will be easier to sell if it's completely standard.? Besides, I don't want to replace the springs with lowered ones only to find the dmapers are past their best and ruin the handling....
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    Standard Springs

    Just found out that my rear spring has snapped, so I'm after a pair of original/standard springs. Is Audi the only place you can get them? Everywhere else only seems to supply lowering springs. I would consider lowering, but as far as i'm aware you need to do the whole lot, dampers, roll...
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    Recall

    Well, it's all been sorted now :) Compete new rear hubs and all the associated parts of the repair kit. The car was four-wheel aligned and washed all for free too! Corners better than it ever has :)
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    TDi CAT

    Yes the turbo should help soften things, I did it on a N/A engine. The hollow metal box resonated quite a bit! On mine the honeycomb was very brittle and had collapsed blocking the exhaust exit, I could have drilled a hole through, but if it broke again, I might be back to square one...
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    TDi CAT

    I can't say for a VAG car, but I did it with an iron bar on an old fiesta once. Makes it damn noisey though...
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    Recall

    Yes indeed, mine does. I'm suprised however it's taken seven years to locate my car for a recall! I wonder who would have paid out if it had caused an accident?
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    Recall

    just found this on the aa website.... Audi S3Get specs and prices for Audi S3 Search results (1–1 of 1) New search Recall: No. 1 of 1 Recall Ref: R2001/128 Exact Model: A3, S3 and TT Description: Rear axle ball joints may seize VIN: VARIOUS Build Date: 1st February 1997 to 28th...
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    Recall

    The dealer was Vindis in Cambridge. 01223 414181 should put you through to reception. The service desk said it was the rear ball joints, I have no idea if the rear track arm bushes are subject to a recall? I thought bushes were treated as wear and tear items (subject to a typical estimated...
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    Recall

    oops sorry, I forgot to mention it's an S3. I just assumed everyone could read my mind..... I bought mine privately, I had some work done at Audi in Feb hence they had my contact details.
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    Recall

    I have no idea how many people this may effect, but I have just had a call from Audi regarding a recall. Apparantly the rear axle ball joints are to be replaced free of charge :) Mine was registered Feb 2000, pre face lift, with APY engine inc EPC. Might be worth giving them a call if you...
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    Still for sale....

    Yes, I think you have a point here. Looks like my saturday will be spent washing and polishing again.... cabby86 - If you are genuinely interested and I still have the car when your money comes through, either drop me a pm on this site, or email through pistonheads and I will give you my...
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    Still for sale....

    Thanks for the input. I have it on pistonheads at the mo. Tried Ebay and autotrader previously with no joy :(
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    Still for sale....

    My S3 is still up for sale, been up for a few months on this website now! Car runs perfect, only getting rid of it due to commuting these days. I think I must live in the middle of nowhere as nobody can be ***** coming to have a look at it?! :(...
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    Back on ebay...

    BTT :) Ends tommorrow if anyone wants a bargain........