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There are many instances of mis-diagnosis by factory and other mechanics, so if you are confident the assessment is right for $7.5k outlay, no problems.

You asked "would having a small groove,like...

Thats a pretty racked off owner venting! Perhaps before you slit your wrists and jump off the harbour bridge, you should positively confirm where the leak is. I have a 3.0 tdi that has just turned...

You're selling yourself short. It would do both of those functions if needed. I can see that back before the underside of bonnets was effectively insulated, an engine cover would both reduce noise...

Complex subject. No idea what testing is actually done and what the real intention is, performance or appearance. You should still get dust and dirt under the cover if it works, if spotless under...

Yes, that particular instruction was for the rear bar. Same theory applies to the front bar wrt decreased traction. When I bought my RS it already had the increased dia rear bar fitted and personally...

I have 32mm front and 25mm rear on the RS4. Like a go cart with Eibach springs as well but you do need to be aware that race cars have adjustable bars for a reason. Any rain, loose road surface or...

I sort of get where you are at but what is bang for buck? Best profit, most enjoyable drive, easiest to restore, intended useage ??? Means a lot of different things to different people. My old unimog...

Happy to give feedback, noting that it is only my perspective and everyone is different. I'm not a seller so the tap dancing that goes on is way outside my experience or interest. As a buyer, I don't...

Normally a buyers market, rarely a sellers market. I haven't sold a car in many years, bought a few over time and I tend to use the not mechanically inclined index to work out what it is worth to me....

You have all this information yourself, it is in your service manual and in the boot of the car. Two identical stickers with all the build options included when it leaves the factory. It doesn't...

It seems you would really need someone with a similar spec car to yours to get any confidence. I have a Touareg with all the options and there are some buttons that do not seem to even be in the...

Seconded.

Personally yes. The RS already has a huge offset with the OE wheels and adding another 10mm to it is a big ask for a 20+ year old car. Mine are flush enough that any more would just pepper the side...

That works but shipping is still expensive just for the covers and neither you nor the upholsterer work for peanuts. Oz is one of the most expensive places in the world to get things done. Result of...

Thats literally about it but the owners of the stuff in the container would want to know you personally I would think. Seats stuffed full of happy dust would ruin their day when the container finally...

Are these for the OEM wheels?

I did say working on their own car, thinking something a bit special rather than the runabout. There was a time when many mechanics were car mad and tinkered away in their own time for their own...

Nah, no offence. Chat needs to be light and fluffy. We used to have rules when away for a long time, no talk about Religion, Politics or Women. The days before Forums but even then, the Holden / Ford...

Alister, I have ELSAWIN and my experience is that many basic steps are omitted from most procedures I have needed to access as VAG intended the software for factory trained mechanics. Maybe we should...

Which is every licensed mechanic ever.
I don't know of even 1 mechanic who torques EVERY nut and bolt.[/QUOTE]


A different response which you no doubt know, time is money. People just aren't...

Yes, the address of every service centre in Australia (at the time the car was sold new) is provided. They didn't get to the point of whether I should walk or catch a taxi or book a tow.
No issues...

Which is every licensed mechanic ever.
I don't know of even 1 mechanic who torques EVERY nut and bolt.[/QUOTE]

Attention to detail would show I didn't say that, although every time you tighten a...

If you want to be a "Professional" mechanic then you will need to successfully complete the current course of training, no matter what your background.

If you want to improve your own skills,...

Mate, don't get confused by the science. You wouldn't top up your red if it was already full to the brim. Either get a battery monitor (the lazy way) or check the voltage with a meter, when it gets...

Same problem with the RS6. The Alarm battery is a real killer once it goes. There are plenty of culprits to choose from and if you use a sparky, labour costs will kill you just tracking down the...