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Hello Di, Enter your VIN into LLL Parts website, and that should give you the individual hose part numbers. You can then search EBay U.K. and International for the part numbers. Hose ‘set’?? Very much doubt whether there ever was such a thing - in preference to locating and buying the individual hoses you want. Please let us know how you get on, for the benefit of other members in the future. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Navs, My first port of call would be to get the front wheels balanced. No symptoms first thing in morning?? Possibly explained by tyre not then warmed up and more rigid. My suggestion would be to get them balanced immediately following a good run. Please let us know how you get on. Regards, Gareth.

Hello Goran, So called OEM is a much used term on so many aftermarket products, and really boils down to no guarantee that it is of the same quality as the component built into the car originally. Strangely, the two components you mention, are the two I get twitchy about :- Thermostat - had too many inconsistent aftermarket brands over the years, so I bite the bullet and pay the extra at the dealer, based on my labour is free, so invest well! Water pump - same. Please note, the logic for the above is based on not knowing who the suppliers are to VAG. Hepu? - seems they are currently not as good as they were. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Rob, Has anyone carried out a coolant pressure test on the car? How much coolant is it losing in say 200 miles? One simple cost-free test to do, is to take the car on a good run of at least 20 miles. Immediately on your return, get a glamorous assistant to rev the engine at a steady 2,000 rpm for 3 minutes while you observe the exhaust - looking for any white smoke. Please report back with your findings. Regards, Gareth.

Hello Naveed, As Brian says, but your description is vague. Does it always vibrate around 60 mph? You now state ‘…only happens first thing when I drive..’ How does that stack up with the answer to the first question? Same brand of tyres across each axle? Tyre pressures checked? Do you also feel this vibration if you brake from around 60 mph? Do you also feel the vibration through the driver’s seat? Regards, Gareth.

Hello Dean, When was the auto box oil last changed?

Welcome Lee, It might be getting over repetitive, but a quick forum search will always point to first eliminating battery efficiency before considering any other more complex possibilities. Battery efficiency checking is usually free ( Halfords stores normally do this). If found to be to be sub standard, you would do your wallet a favour by coming back to us before committing to buy. Please let us know how you get on. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Maris, Being realistic, the chance of the situation you refer to in your last sentence occurring ( with members on here) is so remote that you just have to forget that possibility. What is the aftermarket price difference in the DMF and the solid one? Not best practice, but if price is critical, have you considered a secondhand DMF? Regards, Gareth.

No shame intended Paul. Just respect for your wallet, and appreciation of buying quality parts at competitive prices. Recommendations:- have a look at Brembo from reputable EBay sellers. I’ve always had good service from Parts in Motion - if it helps. Regards, Gareth.

So could we ask what symptoms you have with this car’s clutch mechanism, and if cost is king, then do you intend simply renewing only part of the assembly - or all of it? If cost is indeed king, I guess you can by pass quality LUK/ Sachs components and fit other cheaper spurious aftermarket brands. Regards, Gareth. p.s. Being realistic rather than pessimistic, I think it’s a very tall order that any members on here work for motorfactors, and if they did, they would have to order both kits, since parts are generally obtained to order rather than being retained on the shelf. Having said that, you might find I’m wrong. Regards, Gareth.

Suspect door lock Colin, since this is where these things operate from - as Steve has said. Regards, Gareth.

Sachs - Under the same umbrella as LUK.

Hello Gregg, Worth searching the EBay system on the Continent, if not already tried. I know it’s difficult to source parts for these ‘modern classics’ , but I enquire with classic car parts suppliers on EBay even if they don’t actually list what you want. Place wanted ads. in the specialist Classic car publications. Worth wandering into your local motor factors, and seeing what they have on stock which could be modified to fit. Regards, Gareth.

Who said anything about being upset? If the failure to respond to sensible questions asked on here, then I’d be a constant state of being upset sunshine! The only logic I can follow from your request, is based solely on ‘cheapest option’. Since we now know your vehicle is indeed fitted with S/S then it’s a simple task of sourcing the correct quality parts at the most competitive prices. Seems a pretty simple bit of logic to follow - well at least to me. Good luck with that.

Getting fed up of asking the same question - which you are ignoring to answer, for some unknown reason. Again! Car fitted with Stop/start or not?

Check underbody and subframes. Some manufacturers don’t apply much if any protection. VAG?? So checking is necessary. Regards, Gareth.

So does it have stop/ start or not? As has been said, LUK is the recommendation. Try reputable sellers on EBay. I avoid ECP and Autodoc. Favour Parts in Motion for good service at competitive prices. Please come back with an answer.

Hello Maris, Your profile shows 2008, but you enquire about a 2010 -? Is the 2010 you enquire about definitely fitted with S/S? What brands are you looking to buy, and where have you searched so far? Regards, Gareth.

‘…..suggestion to check something? Yes battery - for the Nth time! Take the advice, or leave it Craig. The advice is free, as is the battery efficiency testing, but…. Water and electrics - disaster, but unless you have a quaranteed-efficient battery (and 11.5V is rubbish) you will be wasting the auto electrician’s time, and your money.

Simply bought on price then! Certainly not what I would recommend for renewing brake components.

Welcome Qian, This topic has been ‘discussed to death’ on this forum since VAG removed the time limit interval for belt changing. You should have all the answers you need via.a forum search on here under ‘Cambelt’ and selecting ‘Everywhere’ from the drop-down menu. Could you please do us a kindness and report back to the forum once you have digested all the information and made the decision that suits you best. I would recommend renewing the auxiliary belt at the same time- if you decide to renew the cambelt assembly. Regards, Gareth.

Bless you - out of the frying pan, into the fire! Seldom competitive. What brands did you order from Autodoc?

How did you get on then Mike?

Any reason you are not able to post a response?

Worth making sure your mate can code the new battery to the car. I currently favour Exide. Never fit cheap batteries! Fit good brands at competitive prices.