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Tom, When I decided to part ways with Tango Tank the venture was to ensure it ending up with the right curator to ensure such a specimen is pampered accordingly. I have absolute confidence it’s fine they right place to reach it’s full potential. The long drive to you reminded me why we all...

I believe Paul aka @depronman can manufacture these

Screen replaced this weekend and now likely time to move it on. I use it a lot but just have too many other cars and it’s getting daft. I will regret seeing it go if it sells but I suppose I don’t have to sell! (Well in my world but the good lady says otherwise)

slam panel has made a world of difference, clear that while no obvious deviation in structure when lights are damaged likely slam panel is toast as a few threads have highlighted on here. Changed fuel filter today. Old one was black and clearly not been done in a while (of ever as was original...

Massive thanks are owed to @A2Steve for providing many parts needed to get the car as presentable as possible. He is an absolute gent and always been on point to help where he can. Reassuring that his underpinning ethos is to save as many cars as possible and not just break for profit! Front...

Yes no problem.

Late to the party on this but also reasonably local to you all (Westbury) and am here to help with diagnostics, key coding etc for no costs. Sadly I cant make the meet as away and and currently A2 less as loaned to a family member. Can do most spanner tasks too (Cambelts on the TDI's etc)...

Currently the car has been loaned onto a family member as I sort one of their cars out! It’s a nice drive to be honest, starting to look a little better and annoyingly the spares I have haven’t been what I needed. I have to resist another project as have far too many tasks on other cars...

A few little jobs tonight - suspected sticking rear caliper. Good news is that is free just missing the return spring clip. Another easy fix. Gearbox getting better for oil change, only crunch once on a spirited change to third. Noted inner driveshaft boot has split so J and R complete joint...

It was smooth all over and text of any sort was long gone!

No history of it ever being done but I reckon it had done 6 years minimum as they definitely hadn’t done in their ownership.

Easy enough to do, used just under the 2l, circa 1.7l. The drain and fill plugs are 17mm Allen key.

May be of interest to some, did a gearbox oil change and got 2 litres from: https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/product/genuine-audi-manual-gearbox-oil-1l-g060726a2-g060726a2 £25 delivered and no connection to seller but seems a good price. Apologies if not permitted to link on forum.

Progress is getting the car to a sense where I can be comfortable using daily. Headlight sorted thanks to @2work he sent a mint driver side unit and struggling to get passenger side looking as clean! Third world problems! A lot happier now headlight is secure and Tom did a great price to keep...

Nick, sadly next week I am away from Thursday evening till Sunday. Perhaps wise to remove your mobile number from this thread. Have sent a text message to you with a possible option Thursday.

Nick, generally evenings and weekends. I am busy tomorrow but Sunday could work? If you want to discuss on the phone please let me know.

I believe the car has now got an MOT. Looking at the mot history it failed on rear ball joint? New one to me. Fingers crossed all is well and serves another dutiful 12 months.

Nick, Very happy to help where I can. Not hugely familiar with the FSI but with information on here and the excellent guidance you have already can only give you the best options going forward. Speak soon. Paul

Watching this with interest as will be looking at installing TT seats in the rescue project.

Not had a belt for at least 6 years and at least 50k miles. Although no previous record of it ever being done but must have been done at some stage in its life. Thermostat was shot too.