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They can be bought for as little as £10 if faulty, don’t know the quality (I had an issue with mine recently, different issue but found it had got confused with itself followoing a flat battery - cleared codes and all ok)

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..looks lovely, good luck with her…

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..Ask away - I’ve always either been given or found lots of useful info on here….

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Hiya, Welcome to the club…..

Welcome to the club…. Always had/found lots of useful help & guidance here….

This was the kit @alpha omega

Good call… I’ve seen a video doing it with radiator and bumper in place but I don’t like the look of the faff (one of my arch liners is knackered also so I can get straight to bolts at one side. Also want/need to do front crank seal as its wet and I think with top cover off I can see a sligth wet edge to the belt so not even attempting with little to no access. Hi Stephen - not done it yet. All parts have arrived, including an alternator (I’ve got a whiney noise and I thought if I’m chanigng everything else inclduing aux belt tensioner I’ll chaneg that too then its hopefully good for another 170k miles. Will let you know how it goes, I bought a locking kit online a little over £10 I think which appears to cover lcoking crank (drops on vottom pulley with belt still in place) Cheers

Agreed just didn’t think they were available for the B8 but have since found one. They’re normally by go to step by step for a first one on any car

I’ve just found and ordered a Haynes - didn’t think there was one….which hopefully e help

Also need info ref the correct locking kit, none I’ve reviewed seem to mention CJC engine…. Thanks

Hi, is there dotted anywhere in here a timing belt replacement/instructional guide? I’ve done the usual YouTube watching but they all appear to me not my engine. Some of the belt layouts seem similar but oil filler at front not rear like mine. I believe from a stick on engine mine is a CJC engine? Not sure how I check also worrying that this stick appears dated 2007…. Ive seen one chap appear to struggle replacing everything and leaving bumper and radiator on and others removed. I think I’ll need to remove for ease as also want to do front oil seal which has been damp all the time I owned the car. Does anyone have any tips etc? I’ve done stacks of belts over the years but mostly Ford as an ex Ford tech so just looking for a bit of a guide given Haynes don’t seem to exist for a lot of newer cars these days. Thanks

Hiya Just wondering if anyone has experienced this. About two months ago my clutch starting slipping on the motorway. Heart in mouth and the unexpected expense as there had been no indication prior. I pulled over at the next opportunity and couldn’t make it slip if my life depended on it. I gingerly continued my journey no issues. I put it down to experience, assuming perhaps I was weary and had ridden the clutch without noticing and panicked. I’ve covered approximately 5k miles since with no issues not even a hint of clutch slip or smell. Todays it’s done the same thing and now fine…. has anyone had this or similar? thanks

Hiya, sorry my post should have said updated as the map version was from factory in 2014, yea you should be fine mine was from ebay and was ok, was a full set that updated MMI also to latest as well as maps

Hiya welcome to the club… Not sure about Q3 but I recenlt bought an upgrade for my A4 and I had to get teh right one for MMI version….as I say not sure how applicable to you rcar but hopefully if you buy from someone who knows what they’re selling they should be able to assist/guide you (mine was from ebay and received help from the seller)

Stunning motor…. Welcome to the club…

Wish I had a ‘mate’ I’m a mechanic that changed trade so no issue doing it but some of the steel bolts in Ally housings wears a bit thin…. 🤬

Welcome Mark I’m sure you’ll love your Audi, you might not love fixing it (speaking as an A4 owner who loves steel bolts in alu housings !)

Welcome Marc, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your audi

I’d even bring it top you if it was a day Johns flower shop was open lol, maybe anyway - the Mrs always has a list. I’m central, near the two new(ish) schools

Poorboys is deffo a good shout, I used to use on my dark blue car at shows etc and covers minor swirling very well and looks very wet and glossy. I realise things have perhaps moved on with ceramic waxs etc but black hole is/was very good