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Hi, Today I wanted to replace rear NS wheel cylinder, as there was a leak on the inner side of the rim. Upon dismantle, I found the rearmost shoe completely off the piston as the plastic tab on the plate is missing, so the piston came off the cylinder completely, causing the leak. I know I...

Hi, Had my A2 on the lift today for gearbox oil change, and noticed there was a big oil leak at the rear of the engine coming from the turbo. My question is should I order a new turbo core, it's cheaper than the whole thing, and is it just plug and play? Any advice much appreciated! Boris

Hi, Apologies for this is probably wrong place to ask, but couldn't find a proper thread. I have just updated my signature, and wanted to add a photo as well. It will only allow me To download from URL, but not from my phone. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, Boris

Hi, I just received my cruise control stalk and a cable that comes with it. Now I need some help. I know that after the installation it must be enabled with VCDS, which I have. What I don't have are the wiring Instructions and VCDS instructions. Any help will be much appreciated, but I...

Hi, I'm about to replace the head gasket on my TDI. It's with 2 holes/slots. After machining the head, should I put the same thickness gasket or go for the thicker one? Thanks, Boris

In my effort to resolve the limp mode problem, I tried swapping the ECU from my other tdi as it has a mild remap as opposed to the 103 bhp that's in the car now. It starts briefly, bur immobilizer shuts it. I realized after the scan that each ECU contains the VIN number of its car. Is there a...

Need some help on the above. Do you just pry them out? It's tdi 75 2001. Boris

Yes, I know A2 hasn't rear wiper, it's for the wife's 2002 A4 Avant. Just wondering if anyone here has an idea if brushes are sold separately as spare? Everything else looks good so I'd give it a try before getting a new one. Boris

Hi everyone, limp mode problem persistent, I'm replacing those little hoses at the moment. This morning I scanned the engine and here is the report Any comment is much appreciated! Boris

Hi everyone, I'm assembling my sons AUA engine, and need some help on exact position of toothed ring that goes on the crank so sensor can do its job. It was taken of on dismantling, I wanted to check the condition of crank and big end bearings. As always, any help/comment will be...

Hi, I have a 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi 75 with 203000 miles on the clock. Brought it from UK to Cyprus six years ago and it was the best car I've ever had! I said WAS as it was crashed by my son recently (he's ok buy the way, safety features worked perfectly on a 14 year old car). I've been...

Hi, After big trouble of finding an AUA engine from Polo van that DID NOT FIT, I got an AUB engine that seems it will fit. Gearbox mounting holes are the same (not the case with Polo AUA engine). Has anyone done that? I forgot to mention I live in Cyprus and there might be a total of 10-20 A2s...

:confused:hi, I have an 1.4 petrol with AUA engine that is dead, and finding a replacement here in Cyprus is a bit of a nightmare. I found a BXW from Skoda, but will it fit as is, or is there more work needed?

Hi Everyone, After nearly two years of A2 ownership, I learned a lot from the club members, but there is one thing i'd like to do to make my life easier here in Cypris. I imported the car from UK, and it is in imperial (mpg, miles etc.). Does anyone know what is needed (code or something...

Hi everyone, I have a leaking head gasket problem. Someone else has already described it on the forum. In Cyprus, where I live, the importer does not have it in stock. Does anyone know where to get one from? Thanks, Boris