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Hello Padraic, Does the answer lie with ‘smaller but more powerful engine …’? Let’s hope other owners will share their experience. Regards, Gareth.

Did you find one via. the link suggested?

Many thanks Chris - that’s obviously considerable. If you are absolutely sure there aren’t any leaks visible , externally, then you might consider HG issues, but I would carryout the following initial test:- Take the car for a run of at least 10 miles, then without switching the engine off, get an assistant to hold the revs. at a steady 2,000 rpm for 2 minutes while you observe the exhaust gasses. Report back. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Josh, If everything with the steering and wheel balance is correct, consider engine mountings. Having said that, the …’ under braking too…’ may point to sticking calipers or other brake issues. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. should have asked:- does this issue also occur when the the car is stationary and the engine revs. held steady above idling?

Are you going to clean it first David? I guess you aren’t going to start in the middle and work out to the sides.

How much coolant is it actually losing in say 200miles Chris?

Any response for the forum David?

Last call for update James. Really do hope you will take the time to reply.

Hello Hugh, If you do a forum search for ‘Hose’ or ‘Power Steering Hose’, you should come up with a number of suggestions ranging from EBay, car breaker link sites through to commercial vehicle hydraulic specialists. Please let us know how you get on. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Liam, and many thanks for joining and for taking the time to read the post. Hopefully the forum can help you if and when you need it. Regards, Gareth.

Look after yourself Nicola, and remain steadfast in achieving the result you wish for. Fingers crossed it will successfully sort itself out in the end, and Audi will treat you with the respect you deserve. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Adrian, I think we have to recognise that their operating costs must be considerable, when you consider the advertising and system they have to pay for. Glad you agree that there no great disadvantages in delaying listing it with them.’ Getting it out there’ can only increase the chances of you finding a buyer.

Many thanks for updating the forum Nicola, and really sorry to hear you are still in difficulties and wish you well in getting a resolution in the very near future.

Thanks Bill for boxing up the attitudes of Audi owners. So trying to summarise, it sounds like you categorise the majority of owners ( your fellow members) as Nobs. Great way of endearing yourself to the forum members as you ask for their advice! I think it’s time for me to dip out of any further responses re. your quest for help. Regards, Gareth.

Thanks Adrian, By what I understand, there are any obstacles for placing the number with R.T. at this stage and organising the retention certificate when they have a buyer. I genuinely wish you luck, but I had a more desirable number with them for around 8 years and no sale. I eventually reunited it with the donor car. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Rory, Have you got the SKF number, and/or the size of the bearing? You may have already been down this route, but you can normally find a cross reference to other manufacturers or contact bearing suppliers with the size you are looking for. Regards, Gareth.

What, baulking at less than a tenner for a comprehensive report before going to see it? Not sure I agree with someone of your definitions of Audi owners either, but that’s just my personal opinion. Please let us know how you get on. p.s. I guess you are aware that you can request a copy of any computerised service history for the car from your nearest Audi dealer.

Thanks John, No pressure, but if it were mine, I would be having the cambelt assembly changed without delay, since the car is now approaching 10 years old. The six month warranty is fine, but this car will end up as ‘beyond economical repair’ if the belt goes.

Transfer of ownership to a dealer, usually does not result in a change of ownership situation, and the issue of a new V5. Had you carried out these checks yourself on this particular car, or any you had shown an interest on?

Any progress to report John.

Would you please do us a kindness David, and let us know how things are panning out, since your experience may well be helpful to other members who encounter similar symptoms in the future. Thanks, Gareth.

Thanks Bob, No, it’s certainly not about liking ‘my’ posts, but acknowledging any advice posters asked for,and is given, and then updating the forum in regard to whether it was useful or not.

OK. Another one of the suggestions made.

Welcome Chris, If you run a search on here for ‘Part number’ you should find the suggestions you need. Regards, Gareth.

Did I suggest Ali Express in my original response?? Glad the forum was able to help you. Liking some posts would be good.