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Front washers and pump not working (and it's not the pump)
Chris James replied to MAC34's topic in Audi Servicing and Repairs
With most issues I try to steer clear of dealerships (other than some parts obviously) and try to find independent specialists who know the cars like the back of their hands. They tend not to charge quite so much and are enthusiasts about their specialist mark. Do you have access to any in the Winchester area? If you have they maybe worth contacting instead of the dealers. -
Front washers and pump not working (and it's not the pump)
Chris James replied to MAC34's topic in Audi Servicing and Repairs
Good Morning Martin, Was the replacement pump a main dealer or aftermarket item? I only ask this question because I had the same issues with my S7 and the independent garage I took it to gave me the option of both, but did explain that aftermarket pumps can give up quite soon - maybe 12 months or possibly sooner after fitting depending on make As a consequence I opted for the main dealer pump and yes it was dearer, but not by a huge amount and its still working! Best of luck sorting it Chris -
Bought the S7 last year and spent months and months and them some more, trying to upgrade its 19" alloys. The issue I had was finding a design I liked with an offset that wouldn't extend the alloys beyond the arches, but that would give enough clearance to avoid touching the rather large, but standard, front brake calipers. During the months of searching I bought one set that the seller assured me would fit an S7, but in reality when offered up to the car, wouldn't clear the calipers. They were returned for a full refund - ok in the end, but a lot of hassle! This happened twice, but like I say ok in the end. Eventually I found a set of 20" multi-spoke alloys to which I fitted 275/35/20 tyres and this is the result - hope you approve?
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I think this definitely looks like moisture creeping in under the lacquer. This is a common site these days on modern alloys and in my experience the only answer is to have them re-furbished and as part of that process have the wheels protected by the specialists carrying out the work.
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