Today I.....

[Pozaicer]

If it gets the paintwork back to factory finish then its a lot cheaper than a respray £500 does seem a tad expensive though, I know it can be done for around the £350-400 mark but i suppose it depends on competition in your area.

it is, I did say it was indulgent!

it's my pride and joy though! worth it ;-)

 

[Pozaicer]

Ouch, that is expensive, but as @A2Steve says it’s cheaper than a re spray and it really does look showroom fresh. Thanks for enlightening me

J

I decided to keep the car till it is done, so I see it as an investment. not an easy decision!

 

[dj_efk]

Today a LUK DMF and clutch kit popped up for the TDi90 on eBay for £388 delivered so at that price I couldn't say no to having one in stock for when needed in 100k miles!

Unfortunately when I emailed them they then said they were out of stock and cancelled the order

I consoled myself by buying 7 genuine VAG charcoal and anti-bacterial cabin filters at a knock-down price. Apparently Audi never fitted a anti-bac charcoal filter to the A2 so the part number is not an A2 one - JZW819653A - but is the correct size etc. and cross-references with the correct part number.

If anyone wants one for £10 plus £3 postage you I’m happy to let a couple of them go, I’ll only keep 4 or 5

 

[Buchanan DTR]

With the ATL clutch kit price going up at a dramatic rate do you think the non DMF conversion will become the popular choice?

 

[mtl]

I would not recommend dual to single MF conversion. My brother put in single mass flyweel conversion for 1.9TDI in his Seat.
If I remmember correctly it was from Valeo, specific set for conversion. So not an unknown brand with bad quality parts.
The clutch did fine, but there were much more vibrations after that.

 

[dj_efk]

As above, I do not hear good things so I think tdi90 owners need to buy one when they see it for a good price rather than when they need it and hence the only available ones are eye-watering as our unfortunate friend @andrewparkeruk found recently.

 

[Dave M]

I bought a new spare DMF last year just in case. Good to have at 92,000 miles as you never know.

 

[Olerype]

Do not know; can be the original pads for all I know. The car is 19 years and 210’km. I have driven 90’km.

I have been waiting for the brakes to wear out so have new ATE pads and rotors, TRW calipers, and SKF bearing on the shelf for 5 years hehe. Will do everything at once both sides and forget about the brakes and bearings the next 15 years.

Everything fitted and MOT (at dealership) good for another 2 years

 

[Joga]

Everything fitted and MOT (at dealership) good for another 2 years

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Even new plates behind the disc? If so, were they easy to find?

 

[Olerype]

Even new plates behind the disc? If so, were they easy to find?

Yes, new splashguards behind the disc, easy to source and cost 100SEK/each(?). The car is a ATL but believe front brakes are similar for all variants of A2?

 

[neo]

Yes, disc cover plates are the same for all VW group cars of the same platform, newest part no is 6R0615311A (left), 6R0615312A (right).

 

[JTG510]

Today a LUK DMF and clutch kit popped up for the TDi90 on eBay for £388 delivered so at that price I couldn't say no to having one in stock for when needed in 100k miles!

Unfortunately when I emailed them they then said they were out of stock and cancelled the order

I consoled myself by buying 7 genuine VAG charcoal and anti-bacterial cabin filters at a knock-down price. Apparently Audi never fitted a anti-bac charcoal filter to the A2 so the part number is not an A2 one - JZW819653A - but is the correct size etc. and cross-references with the correct part number.

If anyone wants one for £10 plus £3 postage you I’m happy to let a couple of them go, I’ll only keep 4 or 5

I’d be interested in a filter if you have any left?

 

[George Hogg]

Even new plates behind the disc? If so, were they easy to find?

AUTODOC have them

 

[DuncanA2]

As above, I do not hear good things so I think tdi90 owners need to buy one when they see it for a good price rather than when they need it and hence the only available ones are eye-watering as our unfortunate friend @andrewparkeruk found recently.

I have the ATL with the SMF conversion and 6-speed upgrade. No troubles what so ever. What are /were the problems that are encountered? If anything I would say it is a more direct drive experience. I’m curious about your findings. Cheers D

 

[dj_efk]

Good to hear your experience is positive. Others have reported increased vibration at lower revs.

I have the ATL with the SMF conversion and 6-speed upgrade. No troubles what so ever. What are /were the problems that are encountered? If anything I would say it is a more direct drive experience. I’m curious about your findings. Cheers

 

[DuncanA2]

Well, As you would, I had replaced the clutch at the same time, but cannot find any more vibrations at lower rpm. I will try and find out if I can arrange a side by side comparison with a DMF equipped ATL. Maybe I am all the more forgiving to vibrations as I should be.

 

[PlasticMac]

Well, As you would, I had replaced the clutch at the same time, but cannot find any more vibrations at lower rpm. I will try and find out if I can arrange a side by side comparison with a DMF equipped ATL. Maybe I am all the more forgiving to vibrations as I should be.

Bit of the old numb bum?
Mac

 

[Erlingtheyounger]

Received a big box from @Rickmeister

In was this:

A brand new LHD glove box, handle and spring for my 1.2. It’s the wrong colour (AT had 50% of these and no twist left) but at £80 ish all in, it’s nothing a couple of coats of Volico won’t sort. Can’t wait to improve the aesthetic inside the cabin

 

[A2Steve]

Today’s eBay A2 search.

I say embrace it, 2023 could be the year A2’s really do get recognised,

 

[CrispyEdd]

No wonder George was happy with mine , perfect home for the ATL, although tad cold up there. Wouldn't mind an open sky one next time. Worth extra money, quite some engineering and again ahead of the curve.