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Where did you buy the parts from Elis? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Wayne, Welcome to the forum, and many thanks for joining. Although your post came as a little surprise - some 18 months on - it’s disturbing to hear that the issue with these tyres continues. I don’t think there is much more that we can now add to whatever has already been said, and surprisingly there doesn’t seem to have been much evidence of any satisfaction from attempts to deal with Dunlop, and as far as I know - and I could well be very much ill informed on this- nothing in the motoring press or media to highlight the dangerous issue. Sorry, I cannot offer you experience of any alternative make, but let’s hope some forum members will soon be along with some help for you. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Johnny, Sorry to hear you are having issues:- Could you tell us when you bought the car? When did you report the totally excessive coolant consumption? Did the seller make any attempt to rectify the problem, and has that problem now been solved or not? Headlights - When was the car last MOT’d? Let us have some answers Johnny, and perhaps we can offer you some advice. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Paul, Welcome, and thanks for joining. Try doing a Google search for ‘Classic Car Trimmers’ in your area. Let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Peter, In addition, and with simple things first, have you checked the new belt against the old belt - take it it is still intact ? Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. I seem to have fallen into the trap of responding to a 4 year old thread!

Thanks Hamza, Mechanic…, ‘……new water pump was so good it cleared the pipe and created a clog’. Sorry to be blunt, but what a load of rubbish! Kind regards, Gareth

Pardon my ignorance Mr. F, but where is MOB?

Hello Russell, I would be surprised if it’s not an AGM battery, so if you are going down the road of buying a charger to top it up, then it would be false economy not to buy the proper ‘intelligent’ charger which would be necessary to charge any now-normal AGM battery in the future - not so cheap. If it were mine, I would just ignore the low warning light if the car is going to be used for a reasonable daily journey - if it starts, it starts. When it doesn’t - you are in trouble. It maybe worth pointing out that inefficient batteries are likely to start throwing up other warning lights - until you get to the stage of a ‘Christmas tree warning light’ display. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Russell, Sounds a classic case of a failing battery, and yes, you could trickle charge it with a bought- in charger, but the battery is going to let you down sooner than later. Do you know how old the battery is? If it were mine, I would be investing in a new good quality battery before the weather gets much colder. I’ve recently bought Exide batteries at very competitive prices from Tayna Batteries. Just go on EBay and find their listings, send them a message with your reg. no. and they will confirm suitability. You could go to their website and do it that way, but they are likely to quote you for their (generally more expensive) Enduroline. They are usually postage free on EBay, and sometimes code SAVES8 gets you an extra 8% off. Highly likely the new battery will need coding to the car. I never buy batteries on price, and always go for brands with 4 or 5 year warranties, since these vehicles are highly dependent on efficient batteries. Perhaps you could let us know what you think Russell, and how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Mike, Did you buy this as a genuine VAG part? If so, it’s usual that the gasket is available as a separate part. Even if it is an aftermarket part, I think the only positive way forward would be enquire about a gasket by visiting your nearest Audi dealer Parts. Dept. Perhaps you can come back to us with an update. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Aaron, Pardon my ignorance, but by ‘Exclusive’ does that actually mean you can chose any (in caps) non-standard colour? Appreciating that would be a tall order, but I feel I have to ask. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Colin, We had Haynes workshop manuals in the U.K., and these were very comprehensive and well illustrated, and likely to have been in publication to cover 1997. It would be well worth doing a search on EBay U.K. Appreciate these are proper book manuals and postage might be substantial, but at least you should be able to get a copy. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Aaron, Where did you find this photo? Kind regards, Gareth.

So now you had 40 + 60 Nm = 100Nm pre angle torque. Now you have. 30 + 50 Nm = 80 Nm pre angle torque. Um …?

Thanks Dave, Do you know who the manufacturer of the gaskets and head bolts are, as opposed to the EBay? supplier? I’m sure you will be aware that gasket manufacturers include brands such as Reinz, Payen, etc. so you know what you are buying, along with many other ‘unbranded’ ones. Going to take your torque source as read, or double check at specialist? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello David, Many thanks for joining, and welcome. Where are you picking up your settings and diagram from? In other words, is the source considered reliable. 2005 may just still come under Haynes manuals or similar. All I can say is that the values and tightening torques seem relatively logical, albeit I would have expected the the 1/4 turns to be rather more than that. Way forward:- Armed with a box of biscuits, call in to a trusted local VAG independent and ask advice there. They will have access to Autodata (or similar) on-line systems, which should give them the detail you want. ( Take your V5 Incase the VIN is needed). The only other important thing I would add, is how accurate is your torque wrench? I have a conventional larger one - from 20n. on, and I trust this with torques greater than say 50Nm. I also have a smaller precision one from about 10Nm and up to about 80, and although it’s a well branded make, and has had little use, I don’t really trust its accuracy on the lower torques, so…… In this colder weather, I would be tempted to torque to 40Nm of an evening, leave overnight, and torque to 60Nm the following morning. We take it you are using good quality new bolts. Perhaps you could come back to us David, and let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. All figures quoted as your list, but subject to your confirmation.

Welcome Merlin, Regrettably Sean hasn’t returned to the forum since the day he posted - nearly 4 years ago. Your best bet would be to send him a PM, in the hope he is still using the same e-mail address that he registered at that time. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Only question I would ask - how would you feel if they used ‘cheapest parts from their supplying motorfactors’ ? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Brad again, I can see you have also posted under an earlier thread, so it’s now best asked - what is wrong with your current gearbox? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Brad, Where have you tried so far? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Manza, so what are you interpreting from all that?

Many thanks for the additional detail James. Simple things first:- If the last recorded oil and filter change was Jan.2022, then you will appreciate it’s now well overdue. Haldex service in Feb. 18. Again overdue. ( said to be done in 2021 is just that - no evidence-? ) Plugs? Due to be changed unless receipted evidence of being changed in the last 60k. Personally I’m not a fan of so called ‘up rated’ anything, but I just go for correct ones from good brands such as NGK. Same for upgraded coil packs. I’m sure you will appreciate that current component quality can fall short of what it used to be, so I just hang on to what is there and serviceable. Fuel filter at 100K - certainly yes, although I don’t think VAG specify a mileage/ age change limit. Believe your engine has belt rather than a chain -? If so, has this been renewed and receipted in the last 5 years? If no, this will be needed to be done. Aux. belt changed? If not, again needs renewing. In case it helps, I always use Quantum Longlife 3 oil ( was/still is? recommended by VAG). Try the most reliable sellers on EBay. Filters:- I use Mann or Bosch, and avoid ECP’s best! Belts:- I use Gates. My regime is to buy quality parts at best prices, rather than buy ‘what’s fit and cheap’. Good luck with your maintenance - sounds good. Are you going to do this work yourself James? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello John, Thanks for joining. So that members are better informed of what is involved and the reason for involvement, could you please let the forum know:- Why Audi in particular, as opposed to any marque of the period of interest? Why a C3 in particular? Location? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello George, I guess you will have anticipated that the only safe way out of this is to now scrap the wheel and replace it with a sound one. Just no point in playing around with lives and your insurance. Kind regards, Gareth.

OK thanks James. Could you perhaps have a look back through the paperwork then, and let us know what you find was done and when. Otherwise it’s a bit like ‘How long is a piece of string?’ and any suggestions may result in you spending money to renew parts which have already been changed in recent times. Kind regards, Gareth.