diesel

  1. M

    Help Please School me on the ways of the diesel

    Just about to get our first Audi. We’ve had petrol Alfa Romeos up till now. I had trouble finding an Alfa 159 Sportwagon in good nick and the A4 B8 Avant caught my eye. So we took the plunge and we’re picking up a used example next week. It’s a 3.0 TDI Quattro Avant SE. Our first Audi and...
  2. Q

    Diesel Engine comparison

    Hi everyone, I am considering of buying A4 B8 in Black edition in Diesel and automatic transmission. I have done some research and there are two 2.0 TDI engines one is 141hp CAGA and other one is 168hp CAHA. Please could anyone explain to me what is the different between both because I would...
  3. E

    Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI tolerances

    Hi there! I've got a 2011 Audi A4 b.8 2.0 TDI CR 6MT with 120 hp stock. I've got it tuned to 177 hp / 390 Nm atm, and it has worked flawless since june last year. Only recently did my clutch start slipping, and I'm putting in a new clutch with higher torque tolerances. How strong are the rods...
  4. D

    3.0 Ltr S-Tronic - Flywheel Rattle on 2nd flywheel

    Hi all, I posted a few days ago about a suspected timing chain rattle but been to a garage today who's written that idea off (thankfully) but is suggesting that it might be the flywheel. Please have a listen to this that I've recorded The sound only happens on start up when the engine is...
  5. D

    Diesel issue driving me nuts

    Diesel issue with a 02 a4. Any help would be appreciated. Have vacume pump changed filter changed non return valve fitted and still it seems to be starving itself of diesel won't jump start only pull start and now if you pull it and it starts it's cutting out after a few seconds or if you take...
  6. J

    2017 Audi A3 S Line - 2L TDI - Which Fuel?

    Hi Guys, New to the forum here and apologies if this has been asked a few times in the past, I just want to be prepared. I've just bought a used A3 from my local Audi Approved centre and picking it up next Friday! It's only a few months old with about 6,000 miles in the clock. I'm going from a...
  7. E

    Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI looses temp when not on throttle

    Hi! I have got a 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDI 6-speed manual. The car works like a dream and has a perfect power delivery. The tune is a 177HP / 390Nm stage-1 tune. While driving in degrees around or lower than -5C, the coolant will lose temperature if I'm not on the throttle. Meaning that if I'm...
  8. V6_Man

    Suggestions please! A3 S-tronic Sportback - Diesel or Petrol

    Folks, I have been trying to search the complex world of web however, couldn't find a definitive answer so thought I'd ask you helpful lot! I have an A4 B7 (2.0 Tdi CVT 140bhp with 65k on the clock) that I want to sell and buy an A3 Sportback (this is not selling thread, at all). The A3 is...
  9. cheeky861

    Fuel pump relay

    Hi, I have an A4 2006 S-Line Tdi and I need to change the fuel pump relay. I think the part no Is 614 but I bought a new one from Audi and they gave me a 646 relay was just checking if this is the right one? Thanks
  10. LanceG

    HOW TO CHECK Injectors

    Hey all I purchased some Injectors for my car wayyyyyyyyy back for my A3 bkd 170 as I was told from Audi they were damaged, So i got 4 from ebay from an 07 Octavia VRs to go on however.... I ended up selling the car a while ago (Long story with some garage...
  11. Petrov

    Decat question (2.5TDi)

    Hello, the other day I removed the two back boxes of my 2.5tdi in hope to get that v6 growl, but it hardly made any difference in the sound. Would removing the pre-cat and 2 main cats make the car louder? (I dont really wanna remove the center box)
  12. J

    Car lost power and stalling on motorway - 2.0TDI 140

    I was driving down to London day before yesterday when I start seeing intermittent clouds of smoke from the back of the car (grey ish). So I pull over to take a look and try restating the engine, it starts again fine initially until I start to pull away and drive off the hard shoulder, then...
  13. Vampy11

    1.6 TDI Remap - Info needed!

    Hi all, Has anyone on here had a 1.6 TDI remapped? I'm looking into it but I can't seem to find much information from anyone that's had it done... Has anyone had the remap on this particular engine, and if so, is it worth the money? How long have you had it? Have you had any problems with...
  14. KLBC

    Engine jumpy at about 2000 rpm,

    So when I first got my car (2.0 TDI / 180bhp) I noticed engine was juddering like mad when hard accelerating, felt like there was no pulling power or it very weak pull, after abit of research and people with the same problems saying it was DPF clogged up with carbon, this can be due to not going...
  15. M

    Glowlamp light flashing and car in limp mode. 2010 a5 TDI

    Hi, wondering if anyone can help but recently brought an 2010 a5 2.0 TDI and yesterday after a drive down the m25 and leaving the car for couple of hours, on the way back the glow plug light started flashing with the car going into limp mode (doing no more than 63 mph). Had a pal plug it in and...
  16. Shortyian

    DIY Fuel Filter - A3 8V 2.0 TDI 150ps (vag ea228 engine)

    DIY Fuel Filter - A3 8V 2.0 TDI 150ps (vag ea228 engine) Just changed Fuel filter on my 2.0 TDI Sportback. It's not too hard to find videos / pics on fuel filter changes but i thought i would document to help others as only a few specific to A3 8v... attempt at your own risk obviously...
  17. Shortyian

    DIY Oil change - A3 8V 2.0 TDI 150ps (vag ea228 engine)

    DIY Oil change - A3 8V 2.0 TDI 150ps (vag ea228 engine) Just completed my first DIY oil change on my 2.0 TDI sportback. All for the grand sum of..... Just £44! I gave the car a full service so a few costs extra than above for more filters etc but will also make a separate thread about the fuel...
  18. L

    218Q vs 272Q: can't decide!!!

    Hi, guys! I am ready to place an order for the A4 B9 but I can't decide between these 2 engines. On the one hand, I read a lot and I think the S-tronic is better as gearbox, but for me 218 hp is a little bit lower than my needs; the perfect power for me would be 240-250 hp. On the other hand...
  19. Lydia Gray

    A1 warning lights/faults HELP

    Ok, so i'm a bit stuck here and want a second opinion before taking it to Audi and being charged a sh*t tonne. I have an A1 1.6 TDI Sport and had been occurring issues with the rear wipers and them occasionally playing up and not working at all or washer fluid not coming out of them. My...
  20. steven_smyth904

    B7 2.0 tdi nightmare help (BRD)

    Hi guys I've got a B7 07 2.0tdi 170 (BRD) code 60k on the clock and I'm having all sorts of problems with it and looking for some help as only had it just over a month and had none stop problems. The problems I've had are Underboost/ overboost faults Camshaft position sensor (g40) Exhaust gas...