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Agree with the above. If you can find a garage with a smoke machine, all should be revealed, an air leak is the most probable

I'd put a couple of bob on a nadgered diverter valve

To get anything much above 240 bhp is going to need massive internal engine work [rods / big turbo / injectors / fuel pump / charge cooler, etc.] After you've done all that, you're also going to need a new diff [Quaife?], and about 6 miles after that, you'll be in for a new gearbox / half shafts etc...

Most garages now either have, or have access to a smoke machine, which make detecting leaks a dododle

Being based in Jersey means that we have no access to a rolling road [because there's only one on the island, only for use by our equivalent of DVLA] That's why we went for Revo. We always do a full Vagcom diagnostic before installation, and won't install when there are existing problems. However, R...

I am involved in a small independant VAG specialist garage. Some years ago, we were shopping around for the best software re-mapping system, and settled on Revo. We've done over 100 re-maps now, with very few problems, and I can thoroughly recommend them. However, we're looking to expand into the wo...

needs a Vagcom diagnostic check.........

Friend of mine has a Skoda VRS 1.8t, Revo re-map, Milltech exhaust, BDA airbox. Runs about 220-230 bhp. I reckon that's about your lot from a 1.8t without internal mods. That lot will cost you about £1k. Dump valves are a complete waste [literally] of time. Nice, I do like Octavias, out of interes...

Diverter valves; oe are plastic, aftermarket ones are steel. Oe is not always the best option......K series head gaskets, for instance!

Friend of mine has a Skoda VRS 1.8t, Revo re-map, Milltech exhaust, BDA airbox. Runs about 220-230 bhp. I reckon that's about your lot from a 1.8t without internal mods. That lot will cost you about £1k. Dump valves are a complete waste [literally] of time.

I'm a partner in a small garage in Jersey specialising in VAG based cars. Most common engine related problems on 1.8t engines seem to be; diverter valves, air mass meters, and coolant temperature senders, all of which are pretty cheap to sort out. I can recommend TPS on 02380 627540 for bits, and Re...

Got them, and fitted rears, fronts to do. Unfortunately, I had to butcher one of the steel strut holders [under the bonnet, so waiting for a new pair before I fit thr fronts. Quality looks good though

For all bits, try TPS on 02380 627540. Thet're very helpful, you'll need your chassis number

I love the taste of glycol in the morning...........................

Suspect thermostat. How long does it take to get hot?

Just ordered mine from Hottuning [on this forum] £195 delivered.

Just ordered a set of hottuning coilovers for my B4 Estate. Any hints or tips on fitting them? Also, I've heard that T4 5 POT injectors are a good performance boost [along with other stuff, blanked off EGR valve, fitting intercooler etc]] does anyone know which model/year T4?

For what they cost, I'd change both. Any hot air from the heater?

No doubt this is an old, often repeated question,,,,,but what do you guys recommend at the "budget" end of the market.....................[B4 Estate]

Bumhats.....................I'll ask if he wants to sell the wheels seperately, if so, I'll post pics

Friend of mine has a 96 Audi A4 which has just suffered terminal engine failure. It's on coilovers, with a nice set of 18" BBS wheels. Does anyone know if Audiu A4/ Passat B4 suspension /brake set ups are interchangeable?

Could you tell me where you got your boost pin from?

OK. going to give this a go by using B3 front wings from my donor car. I'm going to plate over the swage line, and then fill with a skim of wag. As I'm going to "woody" the sides, should be fairly easy to hide. Also, just ordered an intercooler as the first stage in "waking up" y...

I wondered if I could just swop the bonnet/slam panel and front lights....................

I've got a reasonably nice tdi B4 estate, but always prefered the front end of the B3. a B3 estate just fallen in my lap, but it's petrol, and a bit tatty. I was wondering how much [bonnet /wings / lights] is a bolt on swop between B3/B4's?