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DSG reliability

Last post by dazza « Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:07 pm
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by Jacques venter » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:36 am

Good day Are there any known problems with Dsg gearbox reason asking is Im in the market for a gti secondhand but there are so many different stories...

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1.8T A3 AUM SAI not running - difficulty on cold start

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:19 am
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by P1LAYA-ZN » Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:25 am

Good day gents,

So, this morning my car struggled to start. Maybe on the 10th attempt it started, and then I noticed the SAI pump not running and...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:19 am
To cone or not to cone ??

Last post by AirborneZA « Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:10 pm
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by AirborneZA » Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:30 am

Ola

I got bored over the weekend and fitted a CRP cone filter similar to the pic. At first it was mounted with a 90 degree silicone pipe and...
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Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:10 pm
Microfueler

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by vwpro » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:31 pm

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:31 pm
2012 Audi A3 1.4TFSi 8P 92kw / Modifications

Last post by shaunsing « Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:01 pm
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by smitbrandon » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:56 am

Good morning,

I'm new to this page but from what I've read thus far, this is a amazing community to be part of!

I just recently purchased a vehicle...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:01 pm
New A4 TFSI engine differences

Last post by OOBA « Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm

by OOBA » Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm

Anyone have info on the differences between the 140kw FWD petrol and the 185kw Quattro? Software only?

Thinking of getting one, the 5 year freeway...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm
My 16v build, continued

Last post by ob wan « Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:41 pm
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by ob wan » Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:08 pm

thought I would move it here as this will be the correct forum.... wink-wink

got my arp rod bolts and head studs today
bought a t3t4 with cast...
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Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:41 pm
B6 Audi 1.8T 140kw Multitronic gearbox issues

Last post by Rocca « Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:03 pm
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by Rocca » Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:34 pm

Hi Guys,

My Sister’s Audi is not selecting any gears and so far a gearbox specialist said it could cost her between R25000 and R35000 to sort out....

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Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:03 pm
Polo 6R GTI oil in the intake pipes

Last post by kingozzi « Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:12 am

by kingozzi » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:12 am

Howzt guys.
I have a PGTI 6R that consumes oil but no oil leaks, so i read here that there's twincharged motors use oil, so out of curiosity i...

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Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:12 am
Estimate cost on repairing a burned valve

Last post by angeloazel20 « Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:11 pm
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by angeloazel20 » Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:48 pm

Hey guys, i have a burned valve on my MKv Gti. 2008 model bwa engine.

Can someone please gve me a estimated cost as to how much it would be to...

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Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:11 pm
A3 1.8TFSI 8p Cam Chain Tensioner

Last post by JDT25 « Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:59 am
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by JDT25 » Tue May 09, 2017 10:48 am

Hi Gents

As stated in the topic my Audi's cam chain tensioner has decided to pack up.

I have taken the car to a mechanic shop in Centurion as i am...

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Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:59 am
2.0 ADY - 20V T

Last post by Joker... « Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:04 pm

by Joker... » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:04 pm

Hi guys i am new to the building world and would like help with building my 2.0 ady to 2.0 20v T. I have the 20v head ARP bolts boost controller,...

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Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:04 pm
2.0 ADY - 20V T

Last post by Joker... « Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:26 am

by Joker... » Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:26 am

Hi guys i am new to the building world and would like help with building my 2.0 ady to 2.0 20v T. I have the 20v head ARP bolts boost controller,...

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Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:26 am
2.0TFSI HELP...

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:10 am
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by Bad Ash » Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:14 pm

Hi Guys

So my car (08 Audi S3 8P) suddenly lost power. Boost came in late and felt low. 1st thought was that maybe a Boost pipe came loose. Checked...

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Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:10 am
BWA, BWJ, BHZ, CDL - Forged Internals

Last post by Ian_F « Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:53 am
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by DazzG_177 » Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:15 pm

Hey guys

Just would like to hear some views & opinions on others who have have been through this exercise.
Rebuilding one of the above engines...
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Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:53 am
Rattle During Deceleration

Last post by G10 « Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:27 am
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by KN_Roc14 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:48 pm

Hi guys

I am new here and this may have been a topic before I'm not sure , I just can't seem to find a straight answer.

Im from the kzn area i...

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Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:27 am
Polo 9n3 gti repairs cost.

Last post by sbu.mah « Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:42 pm
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by El Toro » Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:51 pm

Hi guys. I am in need of help desperately. My polo 9n3 gti was stolen on Wednesday afternoon while I was in randburg. About 2 to 3 hours later the...

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Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:42 pm
Audi S3 8l big turbo advice

Last post by Slick3349 « Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:30 pm
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by Slick3349 » Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:04 pm

Hi all,

I have just finished my build on my S3. It made 271wkw on leons Dyno (fr and r) at 1.7 bar.

Now my question is, i have now dropped the...

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Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:30 pm
polo 6r gti engine and clutch max hp

Last post by 8VALVE-zn « Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:02 am
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by neemz » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:42 am

hi all. I have a few questions regarding my polo 6r gti 2014 model
so far ive been lucky enough to have no issues regarding the motor or the clutch...

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Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:02 am
Fuel Smell on Mk7 GTI

Last post by Superslik « Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:52 pm
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by Dub Addiction » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:53 am

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if any other Mk7 GTI owners are experiencing the same issue. I am getting a fuel smell coming from the engine bay, which is...

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Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:52 pm
G7 GTI: Fuel Smell

Last post by Superslik « Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:09 am

by Superslik » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:09 am

Howsit guys,

Need some assistance please, there is a strong fuel smell coming from my vehicle, its only outside the car (inside cant smell...

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Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:09 am
G6 gti timing chain tensioner issues

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:03 am
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by Fahiem-Vr6 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:06 pm

Hi Guys

So on Friday while driving home I heard this terrible noise coming from the engine bay.
I was only a few hundred metres away from home so...
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Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:03 am
1.2 tsi Highline Slipping Clutch

Last post by Neuk « Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:14 am
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by Rocca » Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:15 am

Hi Everyone,

I recently purchased 2015 1.2 tsi highline with +- 26000km on the clock. To my surprise I noticed the clutch starting to slip when...

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Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:14 am
1.2 TSI Polo's

Last post by Rocca « Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:24 pm
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by Jama » Tue May 05, 2015 2:52 pm

It's a turbo car so 93 is a no no , correct?

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Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:24 pm
What grade OIL to use

Last post by THANAS « Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:56 am
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by vw4eva » Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:14 am

Time for a service. I want to do this myself
What grade OIL should i use for a 2l\1.8 -- \20v turbo in a citi golf?
thank you.

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Last post by THANAS View the latest post
Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:56 am
MK4 GTI Alarm problem

Last post by El Toro « Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:49 pm
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by El Toro » Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:48 pm

Hi guys. I need help with alarm issues on a MK4 Gti. A buddy of has a MK4 Gti and the alarm keeps arming itself when the car is switched off. Even if...

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Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:49 pm
Vw Abf head on agg bottom end

Last post by Vw 8v kid « Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:53 pm
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by Vw 8v kid » Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:06 pm

Hi there!
I’ve tried to search using the search function but it just isn’t working out :deadhorse:

So since the abf’s are now going for R20k I’m...

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Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:53 pm
AGU 1.8T miss as it comes on boost

Last post by Modjo « Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:05 pm
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by Modjo » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:31 am

Hi All,

Hope you could advise,

Ive recently purchased a Golf 4 GTi, the car has stage 1 software, with a 63mm exhaust,previous owner advised that...

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Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:05 pm
Broken engine golf 5 gti

Last post by deon rupnarain « Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:02 pm
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by Johan33 » Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:20 am

:( Good day everyone lost my golf 5 gti engine last week seems like the sprayer system in the block came loose after 8000 km newly build engine and...

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Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:02 pm
Mk5 GTI induction

Last post by hubbly_bubbly « Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:59 pm
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by Taariq_19 » Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:43 pm

Good day motorheads...I have '07 Mk5 Gti and did dp already...now for induction kit but should I do stage 2 get the air fuel mixtures right or can it...

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Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:59 pm
going turbo from N/A

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:38 am
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by Ebie33 » Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:02 pm

Hi guys, new to the scene just looking for some advice.. Currently in a g5 1.6 but not enjoying the power, would it be better to go full gti engine...

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Last post by panic-mechanic View the latest post
Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:38 am
S3 8P Intercooler Advice

Last post by Bad Ash « Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:53 pm
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by Bad Ash » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:37 pm

Hi guys. I'm busy with an intercooler replacement. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket intercooler that has worked well on their S3's with minimal...

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Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:53 pm
Mk4 GTI coolant loss

Last post by watusay « Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:33 am
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by watusay » Sat Jul 22, 2017 1:45 am

Hey guys have an issue thats bafflimg me and I could use some help.
Have an MK4 GTI AUM. Car had been losing coolant and was easily identified by a...
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Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:33 am
Polo TSI HL modifications

Last post by brandingo13 « Sat Sep 23, 2017 4:29 pm
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by Rocca » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:50 pm

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of purchasing a 2015 polo tsi Highlline. I wanted to know has anyone here purchased one and have you done any...

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Sat Sep 23, 2017 4:29 pm
1.4l TSI GTI polo

Last post by vwpro « Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:11 pm

by vwpro » Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:11 pm

Anybody perhaps have the KKK, Borwarner oem sizes on the compressor wheel induser and exduser as standard for the 1.4TSi polo gti

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:11 pm
1.4tsi Soft limp mode P30C0-000

Last post by rockport « Fri Sep 22, 2017 6:53 am
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by rockport » Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:23 am

Good day ,I own a 2011 1.4tsi 122 and keep getting the error below on my car,the error puts the car in soft limp and wont boost above 0.3 bar but...

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Fri Sep 22, 2017 6:53 am
16vt intermediate shaft pulley

Last post by PapaJo « Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:19 am
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by Caellim » Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:08 pm

Hi guys,

Whilst driving on Sunday my intermediate shaft pulley came loose which in turn left the cam belt loose. You can fit your finger between the...
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Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:19 am
2.0T Sump Service

Last post by Zimbo « Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:10 pm
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by YUBEN » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:35 am

Guys I've been advised to urgently do a sump service and change the pick up sensor.

Has anyone ever had a similar problem?

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Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:10 pm
MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon

Last post by Howie-WP « Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:50 pm
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by Eathon » Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:29 pm

Hi all
My mother has a late 2014 Golf Mk7 1.2TSI Trendline on 87 940 I encouraged her to keep it and rather pay it off.
My question is with the...

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Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:50 pm
oil catch can on Polo 9n3 gti

Last post by ZiF_k « Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:06 pm
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by El Toro » Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:32 pm

Hi guys. I just wanted to know what are the benefits of installing oil ctch can on a polo 9n3 gti since I'm thinking of doing this in the near...

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Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:06 pm
MAF or Throttle Body Faulty?

Last post by AirborneZA « Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:54 am
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by AirborneZA » Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:57 pm

Hi

Passat 2.0 TSI (B6 - 2009) So suddenly yesterday EPC light comes on and car runs very rough .. if I turn it off and on it's fine as long as I am...

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Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:54 am
vw golf mk4 gti clutch slipping

Last post by Ashveer03 « Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:05 am
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by hopjon01 » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:49 am

Hi guys, I have a vw golf mk4 gti which has a bit of a problem with a slipping clutch. The car is pushing 286kw and 500nm, I have recently changed...

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Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:05 am
VW POLO 9N3 1.6 BAH not starting in first try.

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:34 am
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by almweideman » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:46 pm

Hi guys

Have noticed over the past few days that my car isn't starting on the first try. When I turn the key I can hear the pump prime as soon as...

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Last post by panic-mechanic View the latest post
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:34 am
9n3 GTI Shocks and Camber Questions

Last post by Ashveer03 « Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:01 am
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by James Christians_Nam » Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:35 pm

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum and I'm from Namibia. I cant find any help here in Namibia and I've searched the internet for many, many days looking...

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Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:01 am
Carbon Cleaning

Last post by Abnormal « Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:36 pm
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by Yakuza Racer » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:08 pm

So who has had it done and was it really worth it on the TSi and FSi motors?

im looking into getting it done and by the looks of the pics im sure...
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Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:36 pm
2.0 TFSI: M/T Gearbox Oil

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:20 pm
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by ace_the_house_cat » Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:20 pm

Hey guys,

I will soon be doing a fluid change on the TTS soon; brake fluid, coolant, engine oil, etc. My thinking is to change the gearbox oil...

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Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:20 pm
Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:28 pm
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by spiaro » Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:20 pm

My mother’s car developed an engine problem. The Audi dealership have quoted over R80k to replace the piston and con rods. The dealer contacted Audi...

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Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:28 pm
Subrame noise of Golf 6 Gti

Last post by Reegz « Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:42 pm
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by Antivirus » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:10 am

Hi All,

I hope you can assist me, there is this clacking noise when I turn, I have seen on the web that you need to replace two bolts on the...

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Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:42 pm
Mk5 gti common boost leak areas?

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:38 pm
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by Dale » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:32 pm

Are there any common areas that develop a leak over time or they all different?

Thanks

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Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:38 pm
Rattling noise from the engine bay

Last post by Ashveer03 « Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:36 am
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by kingozzi » Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:33 am

Howzt guys

I have a 2013 polo 6r gti that makes a rattling noise during cold start( on incline or decline) or if it has been parked for more than 3...

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Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:36 am

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