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So he measured a crushed gasket at 1.6mm - the MLS on the fire rings uncrushed is only 1.05.. and the rings are raised so I would think it definitely crushes to under 1mm - there is absolutely no way the MLS even fresh out of the pack is anywhere near 1.65mm as he states.

Found my pictures... Sorry got measurements slightly wrong... 1.91mm for the fibre one... 1.05 for the MLS - no idea what the fella in that link was measuring but the MLS is thinner.

£170 for my chains

MLS is definitely a lot thinner - I bought both and measured both with digital verniers - standard Elring which I understand to be the same as if not OEM 1.6mm Victor Reinz MLS was 0.9mm - again I think this is also OEM to the later engines, it stands to reason that the compression will be increased, which will result in more bang... how much, I don't know. I had a decked block and a skimmed head so two very clean surfaces to work with - I did also use a non-air setting flange sealer so the MLS made sense to fit ;)

Yes very nice! Makes me want to get back out and working on mine! :(

Speak to Chris (Lilfuzzer) very helpful and usually ether has or knows the whereabouts of the parts you want ;)

Hmmmm not sure... my car (well the front as I've not finished the rear) is sat on a B12 kit..

Just buy the B12 kit ?

Yeah 3 was very good, I'm kinda tempted by Red Dead Redemption and will definitely by buying The Last Of Us 2 on it's release. You can play all the PS1 games on Xbox ;)

Just another tax on the motorist.... makes me laugh, the least green cars such as the Prius which has a huge carbon foot print before it even leave the factory are unaffected

Past computer games? - I still play them now! LOL! Far Cry 5 is a good laugh ;) - I was big into the Xbox hacking scene in the early 2000's - my modded Xbox (CPU/RAM/HDD) currently has 5,000+ retro games on it ;)

Same year as mine... looks a bit more complete than mine thou! LOL!

I 'think' I still have the pistons I removed from mine before getting my block bored... I'll try and get over to Silverstone this week.

Hope everyone had a good Christmas! Moved the Corrado back into the garage - so hoping to get some bits done soon!

Hi all - I will update this with pictures and more details but I thought I'd post it up - the car is actually off having an MOT which I can assure you it has passed with no advisories Its a Phantom Metallic Black B7 2006 TFSI Quattro S-Line - proper longitudinal Quattro! 200Bhp - but has an AmD map so probably nearer 250Bhp 125,000 miles roughly (cant remember but will update) Two owners from new, completely stock, and very good condition. Full Grey/Black leather Audi Concert 6 Disk Changer 18" S Line Wheels Climate control All usual S-Line trim - The aluminium dash trim not the nasty wood one! Due to changes is life I no longer need a larger family car - and as I mainly work from home it just seems a shame that it sits there. Its been a fantastic car - never missed a beat, last year in the snow I literally drove round people and went home! It's about to grace eBay but thought I would post it up here first to see if any VAG people wanted a Quattro. Location is near to Thame in Oxfordshire It will be going on ebay for £2800-ish - but open to offers PM me for more details - I'll get some pictures as soon as I can.

Welcome! Get used to it being in bits a lot ;)

Fit the ABF? I'm not sure but I think the ABF head/inlet/injection system will fit the shorter block... could be worth checking for sure - but you could also run it on carbs, they sound like an absolute weapon! Not difficult to get 180bhp, cams, head work, manifold etc... ;)

If you want to be different keep the 9A engine! LOL! - they seem to be the first to get skipped for 18T engines... If you're not after huge power which a tuned 18T will give you of course if you have deep pockets, as most are now pretty old and will require a once over in the bearings/rings department... possibly guides/seals.. more than likely a new/refreshed turbo. You could do all that on your 9A or fit an ABF maybe... I'm far from a purist but like to keep things roughly how they left the factory ;)

Yeah I've had two or three people ask if I still have the Scirocco in the garage....

Very nice! That garage round here would be the 4 bedroom bungalow.... and probably cost you £600k :( Can you get that under-seal in aerosol tins? - I do have a compressor but didn't really want to buy a shutz gun and a large tin of product for the tiny bit I have to repair under one wheel arch :)

Welcome along ;)

Don't do French.... its like driving something made out of bog roll and chewing gum after a Germanic motor... even the difference in the sound of the door closing is hugely different - one sounds like a well build heavy door the other sounds like fag paper... I even notice the difference between Ford and VW (sorry Ford fans) - but I used to work in a panel shop so tend to look at things. I was going to say the same as Dox or VR6 South - the three pot Ibiza is pretty reasonable, a mate had one for ages doing long miles... as is the VRS - and definitely map for better MPG... you can just sit on the torque and keep the RPM down. Actually I drove a Kia the other day.... that wasn't bad in all honesty....

Just bought one brand new from Heritage.... speak to Anna - seem to think it was 20 odd quid

Yeah the engine in my Scirocco does sound pretty awesome on full chat! it's the S3 TFSI engine - yep I'm sure I've read that the electronics is the awkward bit... you could go full standalone thou I guess.... how big is your wallet! ;)

A friend of mine who actually has the same hobby as yourself (boats with no engines...odd LOL) moved to Brixham, loves it sold a big place in Long Crendon.. lives mortgage free and sails his boat.