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Many thanks for the many thanks Graham. Is there any reason for not being able to answer the pre-trial question? 

Well Ruby, trying to sort it out rather than getting your trusted car dealer friend to sort it, must obviously be your choice. 
I think if I was the ‘dealer friend’ I would at least want to know about it, and be offered an opportunity to be involved in sorting it out, but….. 

Regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Ruby and sorry to hear of your issue. 
Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, you need to return it without fiddling with it. It should not be for you to sort it out. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Sorry Kev, so it is. Too hot today. 

Thanks Kev. Could you list what price you want for it? 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Graham, but if you could answer the questions, and do the trial then it would help - otherwise you are going to get as many suggestions as the people you ask. 

Who are the actual insurers for your brokerage Dan?

Regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Graham,

A couple of questions/observations:-

Any undue vibrations through steering or pedal when braking on right hand curves? 

Turning right and offside, seems strange - would be easier to explain if it was N/s. 

Have you tried testing the car in a large area where you can do continuous anti-clockwise circles at full lock for a few minutes, then checking for heat differences on both discs?
Regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Jeffrey, 

Sounds good. If it were mine, I would now treat it to a full service so you have a basing point to move forward from.

If you need any advice on parts (brands) and where to get them, then please let us know. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Hello Paul,

Work on the principle that if you have checked all alternatives without solution, then you have to suspect the replaced component.

In decades gone by, an unthinkable possibility. Regrettably now only too common a possibility. 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

That sounds good logic Garry. 
Good luck with finding it an appreciative home.

Regards,

Gareth. 

Welcome Mahmood. 
 

Would anyone be able to help with a recommendation for Mahmood? 
Regards,

Gareth.

Yes , Price? 

Price Gary please? 
Personally, I would not put a telephone number on this open forum. Interested parties can contact you via. a PM. 
How long have you owned it Gary? 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Hello Frank, 

I completely understand the logic of why you wanted to DIY this - job satisfaction is indeed rewarding. The problem here is, you won’t be completely happy with the end result. If it was just a question of rubbing down some scratches, priming, and a couple of light coats of colour - just to make them look a bit better - then fine. 
Take some positives from it Frank, although it’s possible, you have found it’s not worth while. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Good on you for trying Frank, but if you had asked for advice as to whether it was a worthwhile DIY job, then I think most responses would have been as Richard says. 
Whether you now continue or get them done is a big question, but perhaps pessimistic, there will likely be areas of some that you won’t be happy with - as thorough as you are. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Ok. White smoke rather than blue would suggest water being burned.
Does this car have an oil cooler by any chance? 

Does the temperature gauge reading alter - even just a little - when the heater is switched on? 
There are two questions which were asked, but you haven’t answered:-

How much oil does this car use.? Please quantify - x litres in x miles. 
How often has the car been serviced during your 8 year ownership, and when was it last serviced?

Regards, Gareth.

p.s. ‘The guy above’ - his name is Clifford. 
What is your name ‘Jon 711e’ and where is your location  in the U.K.? 

Engine mountings?- for shaking. 
What make coil packs and plugs did you use? 

I have a 2006 1.6 A3 which is now on c178K miles. Oil is changed annually and over 5k/annum doesn’t burn oil. 
As I understand it, the ‘skinny piston rings’ issue didn’t start until around 2008/9 so I’d be surprised if that is the issue. 
What colour is the smoke, and how much oil does it use in say 500 miles. 
What is the service history like on the car, and how long have you owned it? 
Using your Rislone? Never seen the stuff, and certainly wouldn’t use if before you answer the above questions. 

Thanks Mohammed,

I would seriously suggest you’d find another mechanic, or gearbox specialist. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Any comments Arron? 

Hello Russell

Might be well worth searching for brokers who deal with UKI. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

Good question Richard. Do you have the same issue?
The OP hasn’t returned to the forum for 1 month. 
Regards,

Gareth.

Hello Alan,

Is this suitable? Maybe, but my recommendation  was for Gates - not had any experience of this manufacturer. Have you sourced a supplier of Gates yet? 
Length? Sorry no idea, you would have to measure the existing one. 
Regards, Gareth. 

Welcome Sergiu,

What is the actual issue with your alternator? 
Does the car have full (Audi) history, with no services missed on not carried out on time? 
Have you read the ‘small print’ in your Extended Warranty’ which usually allows them to get out from under a snakes belly with a top hat on!? 
Current mileage? 
Regards,

Gareth.