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Topic: Binding brakes |
spartacus
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Forum: Series 3 & 4: 80, 90, Coupe, Avant, S2, RS2 Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:47 pm Subject: Binding brakes |
| When I've rebuilt calipers, I've used Lockheed red grease (developed for hydraulic applications) under the dust sleeve and piston bore and on the sliders. Also check condition of sliders. Any surface ... |
Topic: The right OIL |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:27 pm Subject: The right OIL |
| I've been using Castrol Edge 5w30 In the A4 and A2 for the last 5 years (and genuine Audi filters) every 10k without issue. Avoid engine treatments such as STP oil flush prior to pulling the sump plug ... |
Topic: Oh Bugger |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:32 pm Subject: Oh Bugger |
| Too much oil is as bad as too little. As QJ suggests, more than likely a sensor. Short-term, I'd look at option of removing excess oil. Easiest way is to drop sump plug momentarily, then recheck level ... |
Topic: New tyres for A4 2.8 Quattro Avant - 1997 |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:04 am Subject: New tyres for A4 2.8 Quattro Avant - 1997 |
Dunlop Sport Fast Response. Regularly return 40-44mpg in my 2.5TDI V6, and expect 20-25k before replacing.  |
Topic: B6 1.8tq sport avant |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:20 pm Subject: B6 1.8tq sport avant |
Still looking - for that 1.8tq avant is more elusive than the holy grail!
I checked out my usual sites and nothing... except this: http://www.autostationa96.co.uk/used-cars/audi-a4-2-0t-fsi-quattro ... |
Topic: mpg audi a4 evant auto mpg |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:43 pm Subject: mpg audi a4 evant auto mpg |
| I've got a 2001 plate A4 2.5 V6 quattro avant sport (manual). Fantastic for long drives (6-speed), and it's nippy through the gears. However it's heavier than the 1.9 and drinks like Oliver Reed (bles ... |
Topic: Upper front control arm replacement |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:27 am Subject: Upper front control arm replacement |
sdk778's instructions are spot on. Here's a link with pictures. http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel43.shtml  |
Topic: A Quick One, for 2.5TDi Owners?... |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:23 pm Subject: A Quick One, for 2.5TDi Owners?... |
| I have B5 model. Thermostat probably hasn't worked for about 2 years. I'm getting it replaced when the timing belt is changed, as it can't be done any other way. Heaters don't blow hot enough. Luckily ... |
Topic: A4 Avant rear wash woes...... |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:33 pm Subject: A4 Avant rear wash woes...... |
| Not sure regards the B6, but on the B5 avant the pipe runs just above the access hatch as shown in your picture. You shouldn't have to haul any more trim off... it's there somewhere. It goes to the ta ... |
Topic: Diesel / Petrol differences..... |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:22 pm Subject: Diesel / Petrol differences..... |
| Regards petrol v diesel debate, (before you even look at particular models), you need to look at your own annual mileage, types of roads that you're likely to be driving on, and the needs of your car, ... |
Topic: S4 centre diff |
spartacus
Replies: 2
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:14 pm Subject: S4 centre diff |
Link here (different forum) http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a4-s4-forum-b5-chassis/147401-facelift-s4-breaking.html
Beer tokens... you're having a laugh... strictly cash on receipt! http://serve.mysm ... |
Topic: A4 B6 2.5 glow plugs |
spartacus
Replies: 13
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:33 am Subject: A4 B6 2.5 glow plugs |
| I was advised to get the car to operating temperature prior to pulling the plugs. Might help if you have a sticky one, and could be the difference between breaking it or removing it. Let me know how y ... |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
Replies: 47
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:03 pm Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
Weymss... Came across this. 233bhp version, no leather and is auto tip box.
http://www.sunnyhillmotors.co.uk/used-cars/audi-a4-3-0-tdi-tdv-quattro-se-5dr-tip-auto-turrif-201134411660639 |
Topic: audi health check |
spartacus
Replies: 7
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:19 pm Subject: audi health check |
| Pretty sure they will only do an emissions test if you specifically request it and outline the problem you're having. However they can scan the car for faults to see if it's a faulty Lambda sensor, id ... |
Topic: A4 Avant B7 2007 - Water in boot (spare wheel bay) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:52 pm Subject: A4 Avant B7 2007 - Water in boot (spare wheel bay) |
| Check the rear wiper motor first, as the brass pipe that runs to the water-jet can break and allow water to run down the inside of the tailgate and into the spare wheel recess. There is a VAG kit for ... |
Topic: A4 B5 2.6 Quattro...odd knocking noise??? |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:11 pm Subject: A4 B5 2.6 Quattro...odd knocking noise??? |
Yes, I'll give that a go. I intend to get underneath and change the diff oil, so I'll give the bushes a squirt while I'm there.
I was trying to look at the shock top mount, but it's all hidden away ... |
Topic: B6 quattro avant |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:11 am Subject: B6 quattro avant |
Check out Jason's thread on replacing the pick-up pipe on his 1.8T... make sure that your first job if you buy one.
http://www.audifans.net/ftopic-reply-35830.html |
Topic: New family bus. |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:30 pm Subject: New family bus. |
| Very best wishes. Normally the dad gets left out initially as everyone fusses over the wife and newborn. Enjoy the days and years to come... (you'll be constantly smiling!) http://www.easyfreesmileys ... |
Topic: A4 B5 2.6 Quattro...odd knocking noise??? |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:06 pm Subject: A4 B5 2.6 Quattro...odd knocking noise??? |
| Rear ARB bush or drop link. The drop links are hoor'n expensive from main dealer. Don't think you can source after-market links for the rear either. |
Topic: As promised. A photo of my A4, 3.0Tdi |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:02 pm Subject: As promised. A photo of my A4, 3.0Tdi |
| Very, very nice. http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0034.gif |
Topic: New family bus. |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:22 pm Subject: New family bus. |
| Interesting thread... and all the fixes look top-notch. http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0034.gif |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:45 pm Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
Ever thought about selling cars for a living!!!
It's like Match.com... but for cars!
I'd be rubbish. I'm not much of a haggler, and tend to over-price things. I'd rather work on em than s ... |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:44 am Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
| Wemyss - that's half the battle. You've got the money, you know the specific model, and specification... so now you just have to wait it out. You know if you compromise it will irritate you every time ... |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:56 pm Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
| Wemyss - that's half the battle. You've got the money, you know the specific model, and specification... so now you just have to wait it out. You know if you compromise it will irritate you every time ... |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:34 pm Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
| Yeovil... that's a journey and a half. I drove down there in 2010 to pick up a new boat, which turned out to be damaged so ending up driving home again minus the boat. I was so angry I could have gone ... |
Topic: A4 B6 2.5tdi timing belt change |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:00 am Subject: A4 B6 2.5tdi timing belt change |
| All garages in service book called and none have done timing belt so after a few quotes (Audi £900) the Indy who is doing my cruise control on Fri is now also doing timing belt and water pump etc for ... |
Topic: Winter tyres, replace or keep for now ? |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:08 pm Subject: Winter tyres, replace or keep for now ? |
I've seen snow in April. Granted I'm further north... but we're not out of the woods yet.  |
Topic: A4 B6 2.5tdi timing belt change |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:06 pm Subject: A4 B6 2.5tdi timing belt change |
| Get the thermostat (genuine Audi one which has been tested), water-pump and auxilliary drive belts done at the same time. |
Topic: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
spartacus
Replies: 47
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:15 am Subject: A4 3.0 quattro (a lot of car for the money) |
| Did Autostation A96 ever get back to you? Their 3.0 TDI has less miles for similar price (although it's 2005), although there is some haggling to be done as it's over-priced in my opinion. The one on ... |
Topic: ABS (rear reluctor ring) |
spartacus
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Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:24 pm Subject: ABS (rear reluctor ring) |
Split rear ABS ring.
Easy enough job to pull the axle drive-shaft on both sides. Undo axle/hub nut, raise car and remove road wheel. Undo splined bolts at rear diff. You'll need one rear wheel ... |
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