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  1. R

    Timing belt or chain?

    Hi guys, Just a quick question, does the 2016 Audi S3 have a timing belt or chain? Audi website says belt however the parts team seem to think it’s a chain. Does anyone have a definite answer? Cheers, Renox
  2. Widg

    Alternate way to set timing on Cam Shafts BKD

    Havn't seen this procedure described anywhere but I thought it should work and it has made a huge difference to the power of my diesel engine. I had no way of timing the two cam shafts to the bottom crank of the engine as on my Audi A3 there is no room to see or use sprocket locks on the crank...
  3. JamesW1994

    S3 8P Engine "Shudder / Hesitation / Jerk" 2-3k RPM VDCS Data

    Hi Guys, For some time now I have been trying to figure out what has been causing a harsh "judder /hesitation / jerking" sensation that occurs when accelerating from the 2k to 3k RPM range, the car will drop revs quickly and recover, the rpm needle will jump very quickly a few degrees. All the...
  4. S3 Hilife

    Cam chain and tensioner replacement

    Hi guys, I’m getting ready to replace my VVT tensioner and chain in a week or so and just want to make sure that 1, I have everything I need and 2, I know exactly what I’m doing lol The parts Ive ordered are: VVT tensioner: 058 109 088 K Cam to cam chain: 058 109 229 B Gasket set Inc half...
  5. chris.vincent3

    Audi Q7 back-up cam cannot be reached?

    Hi, my dads friend that owns a Q7 that I've been resetting his service light for sometime now as he does his own service and gets me to turn it off with VCDS. Reset the service last year and his back-up cam has stopped working since. Since then he's checked the camera and all connections...
  6. C

    S1: Dashcam Ignition Live Source Problem

    Hello everyone, new to the site. I have a 2016 Audi S1 which I've owned since October. I've had a dashcam in my past couple of cars, a Roadhawk HD, which I'm very happy with. Normally I just use a "piggyback" fuse connector (the one that fits inline of the fuse) and away I go. On the S1 I first...
  7. G

    A3 8P Inlet Cam Worn......!

    Hello All, Am new to the forum and just wanting some advice if possible. Have a A3 8P 2004 TFSI. 120000 miles When fitting a new timing chain last year noticed this(see pics) Basically dry cam lobe on cylinder1(I think?) Inlet Cam. Is this common. What would be your thoughts. Would you...