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  1. karbonk

    Losing Coolant!

    Could be a split pipe from the freezing cold weather. Check for leaks. It wont be overheating, because the car is enjoying the cold weather. Check for excessive white smoke out the exhaust once the car has warmed up. A white sludge found on the oil cap filler suggests the water has got in and...
  2. karbonk

    S3 Under Boosting, Changed MAF, no improvement :(

    MAF is definitely the first thing to rule out and does it a world of good to change anyway and cheap to replace. Making any noises, hissing? Could be loosing boost. Split hose, turbo? When did it have a Service. Plugs, oil, filter etc?
  3. karbonk

    Do i really need a Sachs clutch?

    I ran an MTM Paddle Clutch in my S3, RE: feel was very fierce and took a while to get used to it. I would often surprise myself at times trying to pull away. :rock: I will never forget the time I first picked it up from the garage. It was either in or out, similiar to my race clutch on my Mac1 Worx!
  4. karbonk

    Turbo's gone

    Im out there this weekend, may see ya there. :icon_thumright:
  5. karbonk

    Audi S3 Cracked Head - Help Needed!!

    Bump!? Guys? Any updates Felixo?
  6. karbonk

    Audi S3 Cracked Head - Help Needed!!

    Im sure if a second hand one is more than suitable he will go this route as long as its still a safe option. Would you recommend Cams, Valves? New bolts are a Must, but are Audi ones more than adequate?
  7. karbonk

    Audi S3 Cracked Head - Help Needed!!

    Where was that matey? Im guessing a recon head for that money?
  8. karbonk

    Audi S3 Cracked Head - Help Needed!!

    Thanks Andrew. Yep I have already advised him on Europarts and seems a good option to me if all else fails. Thanks again.
  9. karbonk

    Audi S3 Cracked Head - Help Needed!!

    Vehicle Spec: Audi 02 S3 210 AMK Location: Ireland Hi all I am posting on behalf of a friend, hoping to gather some useful info & contacts, and try to resolve the matter to get him back on the road to enjoy for the summer. He has been told that the head is cracked and its to be...
  10. karbonk

    Urgent - Need Advice buying A3 TDI

    Cheers all for the above. If the head gasket was changed etc and the car runs ok, are there any problems that may still occur? e.g lose power or doesn't run as well as the day it left the showroom?? ..And when it shows in the maintenance book and receipts, is it a plus that its all been...
  11. karbonk

    Urgent - Need Advice buying A3 TDI

    Cheers.. I got the number off the guy and spoke to him, it was a mobile and he works from home. He got a quote through Audi and it was over £1300 for head gasket cylinder head, I believe it cost the guy £300. He said that he got a receipt from the guy that carried out the work. Plus think he...
  12. karbonk

    Urgent - Need Advice buying A3 TDI

    Hi all I am in a position in buying an A3 TDI 2004 65k miles and the head gasket went. He brought the parts from Audi and got a guy to fit that does privately. Has receipts of the parts brought. The head gasket and cylinder head was replace, alone with the cambelt timing belt. But not sure the...