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Customer can stick them on 2 year service intervals or up to 18k miles. No oil can protect an engine that long, as the oil loses its viscosity and comes out like water. Trouble is, engine faults won't show up usually once the car is outside warranty, 3 years down the line. My advice, for what it's worth, given this will still be expensive purchase is to shop around.

Not sure I would demand a refund, but you want something confirmed as to when it’s going to be fixed. A couple of weeks or a couple of months is unacceptable. The car is well within warranty period, so main dealer should provide some sort of reassurance. I take it they’ve scanned the car for error codes and done relearn process as part of fault find.

Speak to Adam at AV Adaptions (Aberdeen).

I don’t see the length of the new glow plugs interfering with the engine. If you’ve not removed them, then be careful. Spray PlusGas on them 2-3 days before removing. Also do it with engine hot. Use a 1/4” ratchet so you feel the torque when removing. If one breaks you’re in a world of pain.

Given the likelihood of damage, I’d spay in situ. Just mask well with polythene sheeting. Lightly sand, rubbing alcohol wipe, etc. if you’re determined to remove, plus gas penetrating release and try puller again. It needs a knock with a hammer to break the corrosion.

It’s a rear window spoiler or glass deflector. Black glossy 8W9854871B5FQ and 8W9854872B5FQ. Double check with Audi parts or TPS. Note there’s a specific adhesive tape too. Old tape would would need to be removed, cleaned and area prepped with rubbing alcohol before fitting.

Check fuses. Failing that a relay.

Do you have any recourse will selling garage in terms of warranty? Audi will happily take the car, so VCDS diagnostics, probably around £180 while you’re drinking their flat white in Audi crockery! That’s just the scan fee. Audi won’t clean the EGR, they’ll simply swap out plus their labour rate. A good independent is your best bet. Regards ECU update, go ahead. That should be FOC.

Could be either or indeed oxygen sensor. If engine managment light comes on again, then code will be logged. VCDS scan will record DTC error. If car is performing regeneration and no issues, that might point to clogged EGR valve. I'd be tempted to drop in a bottle of Forte diesel conditioner to quarter tank and drive hard. That won't do any harm.

Forte also make a diesel conditioner treatment. Useful if emissions are high. Used to swear by it to get an old A4 2.5TDI quattro through its MOT. Add to tank with quarter full or direct to fuel filter, which was easier when it was in engine bay, then drive it like you stole it. Diesel filters now under driver's side. Whatever you go for, just make sure it has good history and avoid cars on long service regimes every 18k miles as damage already done.

Echo Steve's comment regards Forte product. I now add to every AdBlue top up. Regards AdBlue, then Audi had a spate of issues with AdBlue pumps. Either the tank, pump or integrated circuit board, but either way its expensive repair. I hear what you're saying regards not needing Euro 6, but suspect legislation will come along anyway to force Euro 5 off the road with increases to road tax, etc. 7-8k miles is okay mileage wise. Avoid short run trips and change the oil and filter potentially sooner to keep engine in tip top condition. I've run all my diesels on Edge 5w30. As long as its within VW specification.

Just watch if ordering parts from Germany. I've ordered via Autodoc before where you pay taxes at checkout. Also ordered some suspension components for my wife's i3 via Hubauer Shop which is genuine BMW then got stung on taxes and import duty via Royal Mail. Whoever voted for Brexit has a lot to answer for! If you have decent relationship with Audi parts team, ask for generous discount. £268 is mad for basically a 12v motor and integrated actuator!

LLL Parts are showing it cheaper at £176. Still criminal price for what it is. https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/4m0820511a/servomotor-4m0820511a

I've PM'd you link to private message someone called Nigel on Audisport. He's very knowledgable on all things Audi and well known in that field. Quesions: can it be done, via daisylink chain with VCDS? If it can, then some sort of agreement between you both as to how it happens, payment, etc. If it can work, you'll need genuine VCDS (lifetime updates), 3 VIN version would work, genuine OBD dongle from Gendan and a laptop running probably Windows 10 as you'll need Quick Assist or similar. Also WIFI, so potentially 4G dongle on laptop or decent strength from home router. No idea what your circumstances are. Access to Microsoft teams would be useful to talk through procedure. Normally with VCDS, install on laptop, but sometimes OBD dongle needs hardware update too which is straight forward. Am I talking nonsense? Potentially, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Bear in mind car is 2023, so it might even be dealer level diagnostics such as ODIS. I know on latest VW Golf for example, you can't even change rear pads without visit to dealership from what I've read. Could you do return trip to UK? Even that's cheaper than replacing Matrix headlights. Anyway, best of luck to you.

Replacing matrix headlights will be very expensive, as the units will be around £3k each after quick check on LLL Parts. My understanding is they can be changed via long coding. Pretty sure this can be done with VCDS as the parts were original OE and not retrofitted. What are the Swiss Facebook technical forums like. I know these services can be done in the UK. It potentially could be done remotely, but you’d need VCDS, genuine dongle and allow user to share laptop via Quick Assist. Long shot I know, but in principal it should work. Better though if you could take it somewhere. If it can be done with VCDS, then check out Gendan (Rosstech.)

You'll probably need new concentric bolts for the rear arms, plus new subframe bolts.

Watch the videos on YouTube for VAG Technic. They chased a fault on the 48v system on a A8 for a month to eventual track down the issue as oxidisation on a wiring connector. This really is a game of checking continuity on wiring. If you’re looking for wiring diagrams, then you’ll find them on ErWin (pay to view).

Audi 80, which chassis, saloon, avant or cabriolet and engine?

Worth spraying PlusGas penetrative release on the glow-plug recess prior to dropping off. Actually better to work on them while car engine is warm, as tackling a cold and potentially seized plug is a world of pain if it snaps. A smear of ceramic grease on the thread before tightening too.

This will be fairly specialist, given it's an A8 and will be loaded with sensors. First step is getting error codes read from VCDS if dealer will share? I also think you should write to Audi UK. If you bought it new, and I assume you may have extended warranty past normal 3 year manufacturer warranty. Anyway - it's auto-electrical gremlins, so usual checks and balances if it's a mild hybrid regards the battery, normal wear and tear, no accidents or any retro-work that could have changed adaptive settings?

Any car mounting tape, then you're into 3M specific products, using a foam backed compressible tape. Surfaces needs to be spotless, and clean bodywork and the plastic trim with alcohol wipe.

Use the sill jacking points, but get yourself a couple of rubber jack pads with deep enough slots. Whack in a couple of axle stands too for safety.

Look on Bilstein’s product catalogue and cross reference it against your particular model and engine. https://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?11=18&14=4&10=26373B43735045B29DC3B1586681A739018004&12=101&52=1&30=5&1250=1&1230=9997&1231=

Is the other amp definitely goosed? Have you tried opening it up and drying it? New these units are very pricey. https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/4g0035061q/radio-unit-4g0035061q You need component protection removed, that’s not something your average Joe can do, even with VCDS, on used parts. You need someone with access to ODIS software.

Watch Saving Salvage on YouTube and a few videos on his rebuilt engine on an R8. Dean Shaw knows his way around cars. The R8 is a supercar, so rear engine, and an absolute pain to access anything. Also expect the usual Audi prices for any replacement parts. Also watch Ricky from REPerformance on YouTube. Again, very, very experienced with these cars. There are 186 on sale on Autotrader ranging from £190k to £28k. You can afford to shop around. You want a service history as long as your arm. A genuine car will have documented history, probably garaged, and the owner will be able to bore you to tears with every nut and bolt. That’s the kind you’re looking for. Also keep back cash reserve for unexpected bills.