Steve Q

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It could be the egr cooler leaking, but something as simple as a failed expansion tank cap. This you wouldn't notice. Linked to this water could be escaping out of the expansion tank where the two halves of it are joined if that makes sense. Both of these parts won't be that expensive to change. Whereas egr cooler will be.

Glad you got sorted 🙂

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Sounds like an issue with the key or the immobiliser

Cliffs right 2007 onwards the battery needs coding. Could it be a glow plug issue?

If you can do the work yourself then that's a big plus as it's the labour that costs

As I say, even though single flywheel conversion sounds tempting as it's cheaper it can cause more vibrations and put strain on other components. Definitely look at Luk or sach. When I was looking for my A6 a good while back, believe it or not darkside developments was one of the cheapest

I'd recommend buying a complete set up from a breaker. You'll need the steering wheel, clock spring (stalks) and wiring loom.thrnitll need to be coded in.

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. I'd suspect a faulty door sensor.

Please keep us posted on how you get on

It's cheaper but the problem is you're just moving the stresses and vibration further up. So I'd recommend duel mass flywheel In my opinion. Sach is the other well know supplier

Usually this is caused by a loose wire under the passenger seat

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 With any jap import make sure the emissions information is on the v5 otherwise you can have a problem with ulez zones etc. Jap cars are usually well maintained due to the strict MOT. Speak to the dealer about the infotainment system as it'll all be in Japanese.

Loads of messers out there. Fingers crossed for you 🤞

Think the most common at Luk.

Have you checked if the drains under the scuttle panel are blocked with foliage?

Have you tried the spare key to make sure it's not an issue with the car rather than the key?

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 What was the supplier you ordered from?

Biggest costs when things go wrong will be air suspension or when timing change needs doing. It should hold up to warmer climates, but I know Audi do build cars for different climates (or they used to, for my c5 I found these a specific code for warm climate). Might be worth considering one from Japan as I think there climate is warmer or Dubai etc. even though I have no reason to think the car will cope with the climate.

Has this changed your mind on them?

Have a look at Celtic tuning or revo. Definitely get gearbox done at the same time. But make sure both are well serviced.

Sorry to hear this. Hope it turns up in one piece. Check all local streets within a 2-3 mile radius as it may have been dumped to see if there's a tracker.

Have you tried to remove any bungs that you've mentioned? I know the q7 suffer from this but never seen it on a b7

Sorry to hear of your issue. Has it only happened once? Why have Audi postponed the repair? Has the update helped?

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Bet you can't wait to get it.