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  1. cliffcoggin
    That sounds plausible. What is the other end of the hose connected to?
  2. cliffcoggin
    No. The noise is always worse when turning because the balls have to move further in their tracks.
  3. cliffcoggin
    Where have you looked?
  4. cliffcoggin
    Why? A wise man once opined to me that what man has made, man can repair.
  5. cliffcoggin
    I am not disagreeing.
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    Pinking, or pre-ignition, is not dependant on engine speed, instead it depends on engine load hence it happens when accelerating. A fuel mixture that is too weak or a spark that is too advanced will cause pinking. Modern engines normally detect that pinking and automatically adjust the ECU output accordingly. That's not to say your engine is definitely pinking because we can not hear the sound, but it is a possibility.
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    If you are not concerned by the appearance and it does not let in the rain, then all's well.
  8. cliffcoggin
    68000 miles is perhaps a little earlier than expected for an alternator to expire, but not unreasonably so. Get the garage to test the battery when you change the alternator as it may have been damaged by continual discharge. However look at another recent topic on this forum regarding "brake servo restricted" for further enlightenment.
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    All I hear Hamza is tyre noise. I hear nothing unusual, which is a common problem when recordings are played back. You have become mentally attuned to the sound your car makes. Note that some tyres are much noisier than others, and affected more by the road surface. What happens if you refit the winter tyres and drive along the same stretch of road? Does the noise change or disappear?
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    Any news to report Ian?
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    Mark. I see you looked at this forum yesterday, so have you made any progress on the matter?
  12. cliffcoggin
    The warranty would become void as soon as you modify the car.
  13. cliffcoggin
    Your choice of course, but a quick internet search revealed three companies in Eire that do this sort of work.
  14. cliffcoggin
    Sorry Hamza, I will not open links to untrusted sources, however if the tyres are as bad as you describe I have no doubt they are the cause of the noise.
  15. cliffcoggin
    Is there any damage to the summer tyres, or a foreign body such as a stone jammed in the tread? Are they even at the correct pressure?
  16. cliffcoggin
    Have you read the entire thread? There are numerous helpful hints and suggestions contained therein.
  17. cliffcoggin
    Heather. There are a few companies who can repair your instrument cluster, ECU Testing being commonly mentioned here. They all require you to remove the cluster and post it to them. I forget the most recent price, but I know it was only a few hundred pounds, a fraction of the price of a new part from Audi.
  18. cliffcoggin
    Nevertheless the clutch is not opening fully. It could be a broken release bearing, a damaged release lever, a defective slave cylinder, a worn driven plate, a damaged finger, or a worn flywheel. Whatever the cause, the clutch needs to come out.
  19. cliffcoggin
    Have you come to a decision Monika? We have offered our thoughts on the matter, how about giving us yours?
  20. cliffcoggin
    New clutch needed.
  21. cliffcoggin
    I did not know of these kits either, but from what I remember of having my car done by a professional one needs suitable pressure guages to ensure only the correct amount of gas is introduced. Furthermore I believe it is now compulsory to to collect and recycle old hydroflurocarbon refridgerant gas because of the damage done by it to the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
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    Monika. I believe your hopes are unrealistic. What you propose would be an an enormous job because not only would the engine have to be changed, but you would also need numerous sensors and their associated electronics, a complete wiring loom, and a complete exhaust system. Depending on what engine you select you may also need modified engine mountings, new front springs & dampers, new gearbox & drive shafts. Even if you find somebody willing to do it, the cost would be enormous.
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    What progress on this problem Gary?
  24. cliffcoggin
    The rear of what? Please explain.
  25. cliffcoggin
    Even if it was burning oil, which I doubt, you would not necessarily see a drop in level. A little oil goes a long way when it comes to making a stink. Furthermore oil fumes should not enter the cabin unless the crankcase pressure relief valve is blocked or the oil filler cap is missing. I believe you will regret accepting the car, but it's your money and your choice.
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