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neilBr

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    Neil
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  • Audi Model
    A4 30TDI Quattro
  • Audi Year
    2006

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  1. Stevey, Gareth, thanks. The garage who diagnosed* also advised doing the work (*not my normal one as engine work was anticipated and they dont do that) I'll get them to do a though check over too, oils etc, whilst they have it apart. I do use Millers Diesel Power Ecomax additive Thanks for your thoughts, I bought the car in late 2017 with a full service history, it seemed to have been maintained 'no expense spared' at Audi dealership. Since then, it's been serviced by a local Audi specialist [ex main dealer "master" mechanic].
  2. Hi all. love my 130K 2006 A4 Quattro. Just spent 1K on brakes and tyres. Now, Sod’s law, the aircon compressor has failed with the drive pulley broken up it seems . Maybe another 1K or more to fix. I’ve been reading about some common and fairly serious issues with that engine: timing chain tensioners (Pre 2007), blocked injectors cause fuel starvation, blocked heater core, HP fuel pump can break up so whole fuel system has to be replaced. Has anyone’s 3.0 V6 TDI made it far past 130k or is mine “end of life”? thanks B7 fans what a great car.
  3. There’s a drain down there somewhere I expect. My issue was on an A6 I had where there was a rubber gland to release water. The mechanic I use removed that and no problems after. If it continues maybe test with a hosepipe. If the water reaches a certain level it gets into the footwell (again on an A6 but you’d expect all to be similar). It’s stuff like this that make going to an Audi trained guy so useful.
  4. Leak in passenger footwell is probably leaves blocking a drain under the bonnet back near the bulkhead. if you replaced 3 batteries in a year surely warranty was applicable.
  5. Ps if You have replaced 3 batteries in a year, you should be claiming under warranty. Including for the one that cracked and leaked. Batteries usually have a multi year warranty.
  6. Sorry about your troubles. Halfords I feel don’t always employ the best mechanics plus they can’t possibly know every car. Go to an Audi specialist. Sorry you had to get the manifold replaced. They are so expensive. I hope the other side doesn’t fail. my mechanic (ex Audi guy near Brighton, much lower than dealer prices) told me the P2015 and P2020 errors can be ignored. But I didn’t like driving with the “ check engine” light on. Can’t get into the car? Do you mean even using the key in the drivers door? If the central locking is faulting, that may have been caused by the flat battery. You seem to like the mobile mechanics you used, they should be able to help you with why the battery is draining. or a good auto electrician. Try get a recommendation or Google for your area. car troubles! I feel for you
  7. The bracket from x8r works (so far) on my 3.0 Quattro. https://x8r.co.uk/ The 2 stainless steel brackets (one each side) simply limit travel rather than replacing any costly parts. Self fit is easy following their video £15.99 is massively cheaper than new manifold / motor assemblies.
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