Major service as no service history

Neil50

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Hi, we have just got a 51 plate 1.4 SE petrol with 140K and no service history.

I am looking at doing a major service as listed below and wondered if there is anything I have missed, brands of replacements or anything else I should be doing at the same time?

Cambelt and change incl pulleys - not purchased yet
Water pump - not purchased yet
Thermostat - not purchased yet
Oil Change - purchased
Oil filter - purchased
Air filter - purchased
Cabin filter - purchased

Gearbox oil change ?????????????
Spark plugs ???????????????

How long would the above take to complete (I haven't got a workshop manual so will also have to trawl the forums for guidance on the cambelt, water pump and thermostat changes)?

Thanks in anticipation :rolleyes:;)

Neil
 
Hi, we have just got a 51 plate 1.4 SE petrol with 140K and no service history.

I am looking at doing a major service as listed below and wondered if there is anything I have missed, brands of replacements or anything else I should be doing at the same time?

Cambelt and change incl pulleys - not purchased yet
Water pump - not purchased yet
Thermostat - not purchased yet
Oil Change - purchased
Oil filter - purchased
Air filter - purchased
Cabin filter - purchased

Gearbox oil change ?????????????
Spark plugs ???????????????

How long would the above take to complete (I haven't got a workshop manual so will also have to trawl the forums for guidance on the cambelt, water pump and thermostat changes)?

Thanks in anticipation :rolleyes:;)

Neil

I have a brand new set of timing belts and a water pump - bought in error from GSF a few months ago, I wanted the TDI AMF parts, but ordered the 1.4 petrol parts in error, I can do you these delivered at £20 under what I paid for them. PM me if interested
As already suggested a fuel filter is a must change item

Cheers,
 
I have a brand new set of timing belts and a water pump - bought in error from GSF a few months ago, I wanted the TDI AMF parts, but ordered the 1.4 petrol parts in error, I can do you these delivered at £20 under what I paid for them. PM me if interested
As already suggested a fuel filter is a must change item

Cheers,

If this chap doesn’t I’ll take them.


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If this chap doesn’t I’ll take them.


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Being fair to all I will leave the offer open until 9pm today to the original member. If I have not heard anything back by they are your. I think that is fair enough to everyone
Cheers


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Thanks for the offer Paul. Unfortunately, due to my haste, I purchased a timing belt kit and water pump online last night before I saw your message.

I will also change the fuel filter, just got to look underneath to see exactly which filter is currently fitted so that I can get the correct one.

Is there any recommendation for the brand and code for the spark plugs?
 
I would at least check the gearbox oil level. I recall it's supposed to be for life but mine was low at 60k so I had it changed. Others have also found low levels.

Just saw this in a post
Audi don't specify a gearbox oil change in their service schedules. The benefits are marginal but the oil will oxidise and absorb moisture over the years and loose some of its properties. It more of a preventative measure but certainly worth considering if you plan to keep the car a long time.

See http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?32821-Gearbox-oil-change&p=279701#post279701
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthrea...-oil-with-MT-90-oil-today&p=281996#post281996
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?19479-Gearbox-oil-change-on-1-6FSI-tools-amp-oil-type
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?30921-GearBox-Oil-Level-check&p=260321#post260321 with a WARNING!
Some of the above links apply to different engines.

Have you seen this post re General-A2-Servicing-Information http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?23606-General-A2-Servicing-Information
Might help with your other servicing tasks.
 
I would at least check the gearbox oil level. I recall it's supposed to be for life but mine was low at 60k so I had it changed. Others have also found low levels.

Just saw this in a post


See http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?32821-Gearbox-oil-change&p=279701#post279701
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthrea...-oil-with-MT-90-oil-today&p=281996#post281996
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?19479-Gearbox-oil-change-on-1-6FSI-tools-amp-oil-type
and http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?30921-GearBox-Oil-Level-check&p=260321#post260321 with a WARNING!
Some of the above links apply to different engines.

Have you seen this post re General-A2-Servicing-Information http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?23606-General-A2-Servicing-Information
Might help with your other servicing tasks.

Thanks Alan. I had seen the post with the many how to's etc. I will give the gearbox oil a thought, especially with the relatively high mileage it has done.
 
Does anyone have a part number for the cam locking tool, or could I use a generic one? I have watched a couple of videos for the VW Lupo and I believe it is the AUA engine.

Is there a locking tool for the bottom cogs as I have seen something on one video but not others.

Also, has anyone had to remove the rocker cover to re-seal the gasket and if so is there a write up (I have tried the search function but couldn't see one). I know it states to do it at the same time as a cambelt change as the belts have to come off be able to remove the rocker cover, and replece the rocker cover bolts once removed.
 
Does anyone have a part number for the cam locking tool, or could I use a generic one? I have watched a couple of videos for the VW Lupo and I believe it is the AUA engine.

Is there a locking tool for the bottom cogs as I have seen something on one video but not others.

Also, has anyone had to remove the rocker cover to re-seal the gasket and if so is there a write up (I have tried the search function but couldn't see one). I know it states to do it at the same time as a cambelt change as the belts have to come off be able to remove the rocker cover, and replece the rocker cover bolts once removed.

The following thread may help as well as containing other links

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?27907-Rocker-cover-removal

Andy
 
The following thread may help as well as containing other links

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?27907-Rocker-cover-removal

Andy

Thanks Andrew, that makes it a bit easier but still quite daunting. The main problem is that I have to work on it on the drive and with the current weather it is not ideal. Also it is the wifes car for work so if anything goes wrong or I get delayed then i am up the creek without a paddle as i bought "Albus" as a 2nd car for her as her main car (Daihatsu Copen) has a potential Turbo issue and therfore I can't afford for the A2 to be off the road otherwise she can't work.
 
something else changed today, the battery! unfortuantely it wold not start this morning for Dawn and i am away working. it started last night but dead this morning. i think due to the cold as there is was nothing left on and the battery looks quite old and when i put a meter on it last week with engine running was coming in at over 14 volts therefore the alternator is working. She had to chjarge it for a while to get it going and then go to Halfrauds to get one as they would fit it for her as well. Got a Yuasa battery with 5 year guarentee. something we hadn't planned on this side of christmas, but sometimes **** happens!!!
 
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