Steve Q

Manual or auto?

Thanks mate, might be looking at a totally different engine now. Just torn between options. Either way it'll live again.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

Thanks kev 🙂

I'd recommend you speak to an auto locksmith to sort a key for you.

It's not a standard feature. Think it's included in one of the packs.

Just an update on my research, coming back to the 2ar-fxe Toyota 2.5 na from the rav4. Spoke to a guru about these engines and he said not to worry about the auxiliaries as I can just fit a alternator and water pump from a normal 2ar-fe engine. So that's still an option. The guru said I'd have to mount my current A6 gearbox to it as the Toyota gearbox is transverse. Not ruling out a V8 either, as I've found a narrow body A6 like mine fitted with the 4.2 Audi V8. I'd be looking at the rover V8 3.5 or a lexus v8. I've ruled out the Toyota Hilux diesel (2LT) as they're not as reliable as I thought.

No probs

You might need specific car fabric cleaner. It's quite potant stuff adblue.

You'll be looking to spend a lot but I'd recommend you speak to autologics or Audi retrofits

Hope you got it out before it has a chance to stain.

It could be an engine mount, gearbox mount, driveshaft or durl mass flywheel.

Could it be a maf sensor?

What's it doing? Or dare I not ask! I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see what fault codes flag up 🙂

Nine one! It's good when you bag a bargain

I believe demon tweeks sell them 🙂 https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/performance/exhausts/catalysts-manifolds-downpipes/sports-catalysts/

Has the engine been coded to the ECU etc as I'm wondering if it could be an imobiliser issue?

Have you had a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up? Could it be the turbo? If you're loosing coolant then it's got to be going somewhere. Could be a failing expansion tank cap.

It's not easy to source parts I find. Especially with the increase amount of scammers.

I'd say it could be an oil pressure switch. I'd also recommend getting an oil flush too.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

Speak to autologics or Audi retrofits as members have used them and been happy with the results

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could be a motor the climate control module.

I believe the two common issues are with the timing chain and injectors/injection module etc. As with any Audi engine service history is key.

Sorry, it looked like a 12v socket for a cig lighter. But my eyes aren't great. Yep it could be a clip or could be the latch for that compartment door.