Dan's New Daily Cruiser. Aldi A3 2.0 Tdi

[Wayne]

will do tomo mate cheers for that.. the fronts only took me like an hour each taking my time are we looking at much longer for these ??

I think you will need to remove the shafts.

[tech1889]

yer but thats only 6 more bolts than ive already undone for outer CV joints other than that is it much harder ??

[Wayne]

yer but thats only 6 more bolts than ive already undone for outer CV joints other than that is it much harder ??

Not 100% sure but you may / will need to split the bottom ball joint to get the shaft out.

[SoundillusioN]

What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?

[tech1889]

What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?

High lol 133k but the mileage didnt put me off as it has all audi service history apart from last one.. my leon was on 173k when i sold it and i had no problems whatsoever run like a dream.. This one will be sweet once the niggles are all sorted out hopefully.. then i can go for more power once the essentials are done 

[SoundillusioN]

What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?

High lol 133k but the mileage didnt put me off as it has all audi service history apart from last one.. my leon was on 173k when i sold it and i had no problems whatsoever run like a dream.. This one will be sweet once the niggles are all sorted out hopefully.. then i can go for more power once the essentials are done 

That's OK then... wasn't thinking it in bad way as we all know that's nothing on that motor, was just curious as to what mileage it had for CV's to be pain, seems right then.

[tech1889]

Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good 

[SoundillusioN]

Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good 

  Little mid-life crisis is all.    Mines having a late one now it's back on the road.

[tech1889]

Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good 

  Little mid-life crisis is all.    Mines having a late one now it's back on the road.

Yer that is so true its having a proper mid life crisis all its joints are wearing out and need replacing  yours is still sweet though aint it ??

[tech1889]

Right well a friend (mechanic) had a quick look under my car.. so far i need replacing when i can afford..

The rear dogbone mount needs replacing..
Both anti roll bar links need replacing they look brand new but the seals? are shot..
the tie rod ends were loose so tracking needs looking at
the steering rack gaitors look old and worn out
cambelt is due in 7-8k


Feel like this could end up expensive but atleast should have a solid car after.. im going to swap the dogbone mount first as the engine is knocking when i let off 

Then work my way round the car fixing bits as i go