Erlingtheyounger
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I suspect the ‘rubbing’ isn’t an issue on the 75 because it has greater flex due to it being rubber.
to me that looks like one of those activated carbon filters from the colour - and it's not that bad.. You should have seen the one that came on my other half's car - taking it out was like removing the collector from the back of the lawnmower in autumn!View attachment 86824
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Just found the time to change the the cabin filter on Akoya - I reckon it was slightly overdue? ?
ps . you're missing two push-rivets securing the bumper skin to the crash bar underneath - if you're taking the inner wings and undertray off every so often I would suggest getting a bag of new ones in as they are a godsend getting rid of rattles and so on, and you always destroy at least one releasing them if they're older. They come in a sort of matte charcoal colour - I've bought two bags off Ebay recently doing the bumper skin on my other half's car as well as future plans for a horn replacement and a/c radiator replacement respectively on my A2s.to me that looks like one of those activated carbon filters from the colour - and it's not that bad.. You should have seen the one that came on my other half's car - taking it out was like removing the collector from the back of the lawnmower in autumn!
Thanks Robin, you may be right on the filter, however it made my hands filthy so I’m pleased it’s changed overall, although good to know it hasn’t been as neglected as I thought.ps . you're missing two push-rivets securing the bumper skin to the crash bar underneath - if you're taking the inner wings and undertray off every so often I would suggest getting a bag of new ones in as they are a godsend getting rid of rattles and so on, and you always destroy at least one releasing them if they're older. They come in a sort of matte charcoal colour - I've bought two bags off Ebay recently doing the bumper skin on my other half's car as well as future plans for a horn replacement and a/c radiator replacement respectively on my A2s.
Thanks Robin, you may be right on the filter, however it made my hands filthy so I’m pleased it’s changed overall, although good to know it hasn’t been as neglected as I thought.
I don’t suppose you have a link to the eBay listing?
Wow, you’re a true legend and a gent Robin, very grateful for you taking the time to share.I get through a lot of these, but they are worth it whenever you go under the inner wheel arches on a car you've not worked on yourself before (or worked on by A2oc-approved places) - made such a difference getting rid of random rattles and vibrations on my other half's car on local roads and dual carriageways when you find there are only 2 under there and a random woodscrew when there are supposed to be 8 or 9 push rivets and all the 4.8mmx 16 torx screws at the bottom were missing!!! you use 4 of these on the top edge of the bumper skin.
Bottom edge you need 3 or 4 (can't remember) of the same torx screws mentioned above but also you need the spire clips (speed clips) that you push over the adjacent panel edge and then screw into ; these are often awol as well.
Have now pasted links for all the fixings I've been using recently in below. the last ones are also bloody useful when the maintenance history is iffy and panels are a bit rough - these have a bigger integrated flange so if holes have expanded you can still tighten things up if there is a spire clip in place behind to retain the threads.
50 x AUDI Wheel Arch Lining Clip Fastener Retainer Expanding Rivet | eBay
Wheel Arch Lining Clip Fastener Retainer Expanding Rivet for AUDI.www.ebay.co.uk
AUDI VW SEAT SKODA SPIRE CLIP SPEED U NUT CLAMP 4.8mm N0154581 ANTI RUST COATING | eBay
VW corresponding part number N0154581. Very common for various parts and areas on VW Audi Seat Skoda models. BEFORE YOU BUY - Make sure these are what you need - These are not the only speed nut used on these models, there is many different sizes.www.ebay.co.uk
20 x VW AUDI ENGINE COVER UNDERTRAY SPLASHGUARD WHEEL ARCH TORX SCREW | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 20 x VW AUDI ENGINE COVER UNDERTRAY SPLASHGUARD WHEEL ARCH TORX SCREW at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.www.ebay.co.uk
FORD SCREW 5mm Pack of 10 | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FORD SCREW 5mm Pack of 10 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.www.ebay.co.uk
Hmmm!Search this on eBay
m14 x 1.5 tap
Under £6 for a taper and plug tap
Plus three bolts so well under £10 to fix it
Paul
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I think the originalHmmm!
You know what, I might just give that a go. I guess I would need bolts of around 40mm in length, possibly 50mm.
Thanks Paul
@depronman - ok Paul I’ve just bought the tap set, an adjustable handle and a selection (40 / 50 / 60mm) of M14x1.5 bolts. Wish me luck
Ah I’ve just looked the bolts up using the part number. They’re M10 x 30mm, so will reorder M12 assuming this is the next size up (there’s no M11?)It was only from memory when I said ‘I think the bolts are m12’
Paul
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