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  1. Exe_Chris

    Gearbox Mount Compatibility

    There appears to be two different part numbers for the (upper left) gearbox mount for petrols vs the 1.2 TDI: https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a2/a2/2004-248/1/199-199020/ - part 16 bonded rubber bush. Audi tradition has the part number 8Z0 199 555 S (for ANY), but not 8Z0 199 555 Q (for BAD...
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    ATS Michelin Deal

    ATS have a deal with £25 off two or £50 off four Michelin Primacy 4 tyres, plus 5.5% cashback on Topcashback when you pay online. Makes for a saving of over £70 for all four corners for the standard SE tyre size (185 50 R16) - other sizes I'm sure will vary. A pretty good deal IMO as tyre...
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    FSI Up To Old Tricks, + Lesson Learned

    In what will probably not be a surprise to many on here, my FSI had to go the last couple of miles home last night on the back of a recovery truck due to a cooling system failure. Where the story differs a bit is that I'd just (earlier in the week) had the death pipe, thermostat housing...
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    Is this what a perished rear axle bush looks like?

    I've been getting some tell-tale clunking recently, seemingly from the rear of the car. As the dampers, springs, and mounts are all in good shape, my suspicions are now directed towards the rear axle bushes. I've just taken a photo of the area (below) which looks to me like it has sagged inwards...
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    Jacking mishap - punched a hole in the chassis

    One side of the car was on an axle stand, with a piece of wood between the stand and the car. While I was jacking the other side up, this piece of wood split in half. Consequently, it stopped supporting the car, and the car slipped. The piece of the chassis near the front left jacking point fell...
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    Brake Line Replacement

    Last MOT I received advisories for the front brake hoses and one of the rear brake lines (offside rear pipe slightly corroded axel pipe). It looks like replacing the hoses should be reasonably straightforward, but what about lines? Does anybody have any hints / tips / wisdom on replacing the...
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    Removal of plastic trim parts from rear seats

    Does anybody know whether it is possible to remove the plastic trim parts from the rear seats without breaking anything? I'm referring to the trim on the sides and top. Thanks
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    Solved my high speed steering wheel wobble!

    I've been having an issue with the steering wheel shaking at high speeds (~70+ mph) that I've finally managed to solve, so I'll post what worked (and what didn't) in case it can help anyone else. First thing to check was tyre pressures / balance, but they were all balanced and at the correct...
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    SE Wheel Scrap Value

    Just in case anyone is interested, I just scrapped a couple of 6-spoke SE wheels which were no good (misshapen). Got just under £16 for them, which equates to just over 80p per kilo. Not bad since they were taking up space and I wanted rid of them.
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    1.6 FSI Fuel Filter

    Hi guys, I'm looking to buy an OEM fuel filter for my FSI, but can't seem to find any being sold. Stoke Audi seems to sell fuel filters for 1.4s and TDIs but not FSIs. Anyone know of anywhere selling them? Thanks
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    Right Handbrake Cable

    Hi everyone, The right handbrake cable for my FSI is pretty much shot (near the wheel), which is causing the handbrake to bind to the rear wheel. It definitely needs replacing, so my question is is the cable to the right wheel a separate part, or will I also need to get the rest of the cabling...
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    How to Fit the Undertray (for Petrol A2s).

    Since I and others have struggled with knowing exactly what is needed to fit the undertray on, here is a list of exactly what is needed to fit the undertray on to your A2. Since petrol and diesel undertrays vary, this will be specific to petrol A2s (both 1.4 and 1.6). Needed: One undertray...
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    Undertray fixings - missing something?

    I'm ready to fit the new undertray I've bought, and have been given fixings with it. However it doesn't look to me like there are enough here. I've posed a picture of them, as well as (some of the) attachment points under the car. Can anyone confirm my suspicions or reassure me that these are...
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    A dot is added...

    Just posting to show Murdo that the wee dot has been attached! Looks much better, although I do miss driving around with 16 litres of displacement... Thanks again for sending it! Chris P.S. I'm not sure if the reflections are a testament to the paint job or just an example of poor...
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    Door card trim around window buttons needs refreshing!

    My driver's side door card trim, specifically around the buttons, has been scratched to oblivion by a previous owner who presumably liked to wear rings and drive with the windows open! I think the colour name is platinum grey, but regardless I've attached a picture to show what I'm on about. I'm...
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    Warranty worth it for FSI?

    Hi, I've just bought an FSI (53 reg) from a dealer, and it already comes with a 3 month full mechanical and electrical warranty, for claims individually up to £500. I have the option of extending this to 1 year with a £1000 claim limit for £200. I know these warranties exist to part people like...
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