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Be careful with the console, they break easily and cost lots if in A1 condition Maybe your has been repaired previously?

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If this was me I’d unplug the fans, replace the fuse and test drive. If the fuse remains intact it’s something to do with current draw of the fans themselves. if the fuse burns, you have a wiring issue (the power consumers were disconnected).

You lift the tailgate, the struts only hold it in the up position

You could dent the pipe to miss the tower? Masking tape the pipe mark the impact position Hold a piece of round bar against the spot and hit the bar with a hammer (you could fill the pipe with sand to prevent depressing the pipe too much - rinse out well afterwards). Re-polish Tip to cut the pipe squarely - wrap a piece of paper tightly around it. If the silicon fits well on the now shortened pipe you won't need a flare as it doesn't hold boost and therefore won't pop off.

Just a warning re wanted ads and pms, be careful who you deal with, scammers are here now. Only trade with people in the open forum, use PayPal goods and services

It’s one of the good things about this forum that conversation is allowed to meander off topic.

He means the sort that you could use to track a stolen car. I use waze too, it’s great as you say

It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission - at one point I had 7 cars, when it got a little frosty I'd just go outside for a little warm.

As above, you’ve been away too long!

Every 3db is twice the real world volume (I have tinnitus now - factory work is great….), not sure what the values are. The rainsports have a nice compliant ride I found, the A2 mentioned came with 17s being a sports spec, theses were quickly swapped for lightweight 15s and I even went up 5% on the recommended factory aspect ratio for more comfort (I never thought I’d do that 30 years ago 😂). suspension, tyres and the cars use should be considered as a package IMO 17s, slammed and shows at weekends is one thing, the same for a 40 mile per day over rutted, pot holes and speed bumps commute just wouldn’t be tolerable for 56 year old me now

I like rainsports too, I bought them last year for my Audi A2 TDi https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303434892552?fits=Rim+Diameter%3A16|Tyre+Width%3A205|Aspect+Ratio%3A45&hash=item46a6210508%3Ag%3AgzAAAOSw2bReE2u7&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0MrYnsosN0GEOyShvbD%2Bb2NOMNXsOnnI2hoWvp84SYWYNsttQ0CQk%2BJunU0phAuiDW1E2cg7LIndSki7vMa1qXA7DfkNMxvP92rsTG7egZtq5%2BvfKdeCpQ4yjJHPZu5F15JCNdy%2FWafFKNf5an5azL6oWGIKXgHcYfjqTovU12TAky1K%2FD%2B0FQwvrVASxWzl7qB8toYP85Lgm%2FxnDhNhiItq8qBfImIaIUJ55PkkEO5rwWDNpv7El0DTvakMP3PBeAN6W%2FWIyar4NuX8e8ZCz7w%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_bB6qnWYg&LH_ItemCondition=1000 I also like Dunlop sportmaxx for the rim protection they offer (18" TT MK1) I have Toyos on my speedines, I used them all year around - lots of people here don't like them (as I found out the last time I mentioned it lol).

You have to be a paying member to post pics? Also anti spam means you'll need a minimum post count too?

Also notice if the brake pedal drops when started - servo vac leak - FPR uses vacuum hence why you start the car throttle closed for max vacuum

Observe the RPMs on the dash when long crank appears - crank sensor if the needle doesn't move. VCDS, check coolant temp and ambient (if possible on OBD1?) - there's a CTS temp / resistance value table in the Bentley manual Coils fail mostly when hot - problem being crank and cam sensors are a coil, as is the coil pack if its a miss-fire. Does the aux coolant pump run?

Wire brush / lube is a must. No mention of "matrix" in the topic title, that's what people will search for. Thanks for taking the time to write a guide

Take the car for an hours test drive then see if it’s worth the asking price asked and negotiate face to face

It will, engine is heavier than the gearbox

ABS needs a scan - likely dry solder joints in the pump, but I'd re solder the joints in the pedal position sensor first as that's easier. Heat from the manifold / engine warms the pump and the light will stay off after a restart. If you're anywhere near Cheshire I can scan the car

They must be able to see the classifieds? Are they paid up members? Or is that part of the forum open for all to see?

I bought something before Xmas, Evri lost it, seller got no compensation due to late claim - for being patient in busy times (postal strike etc) and their lack of communication It was noted on their system as missing too

Check them first, just allow some slack for used OE components

Our Evri couriers have always been good, however that’s not the case with all. I’ve had no complaints with postage costs and it’s the buyer that pays I might try yodel for cheaper stuff though