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Hi all chip boxes normally work on the same principle they fool the fuel rail temp sensor in to thinking the car is running cold so the ECU tells the injection system to run richer to warm the engine quicker, the result of this is constant over fuel which will wash the cylinders and then head into the sump and contaminate the oil. Steve.

Happy days! At least now I know it comes as one full kit and price wise it sounds a lot better than buying separately. Good man 👍

Yeah that was everything Its 1 full unit buddy can't buy it separately apparently clutch was ok it was dmf knackered knocking badly when a was slowing down. Also judder when pulling away. Garage got luk kit not sure where from.

I got luk kit on mine 1000 miles ago £750 with release bearing fitting £350 all in £1100 apparently nightmare to fit.

Thank You Magnet and Stevey Y I think in your responses I know what to do... no Chip tuning 🤣🤣🤣 Prefer have healthy car with no future issues One more time Thank for Help

Hello Natalia, Not my field of expertise, but as I understand it, fitting a chip tuning box is a diluted route to the more expensive - and effective? - mapping, but of course I will bow to experienced opinion. Incase it matters:- I had a quick look into this route for a non-Audi and decided to leave well alone, and a year on, I’m still very much undecided. Of course, if you do decide to ‘tune’ the car then you will need to inform your insurers, who are likely to increase your premium. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Imram, I wouldn’t be treating this critical application work as a ‘best price quote is king’ job. My rule of thumb is change at 75K or 5 years whichever comes first. The quality of parts is critical in my book, and I would suggest limiting your brand choice to Gates or Dayco, if not buying from Audi - you will probably find Gates belts in the Audi box even if you do. Water pump ( if cambelt driven on this engine):- You will encouragingly get healthy and varied opinion on here - which is always good. Mine, for what it’s worth, is that I would stick with an Audi pump for a little more, rather than using the bit cheaper route of buying Gates or Dayco kits which include the water pump - based on previous experience of premature pump failure coupled with same experience on a non-Audi earlier this year. Best advice I can give is do your own research and make your own decision. Renewing auxiliary belt and assembly at the same time is very sound advice. Cost? Easily costed at nearest Audi, but worth shopping around other dealers a bit further afield, since some do/did special offers from time to time. Personal opinion - if they have a deal that includes a free MOT during your ownership - avoid like the plague. They will have your discount back off you in record time! Try recommended independents in your area. Try your trusted local garage, but discuss parts to be used before agreeing to use this route. Good luck with it, and perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.