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It was the thermostat !! Thanks guys

I’ll let you know the outcome chaps . Thanks for the input Andy

My thoughts also Steve . I’ve got exactly the same model car and had to replace my thermostat last year . Pig of a job !!

Evening chaps, just had the cambelt and water pump done on my sons 2012 A3 8P 2.0 TDI . Mechanic said it took just over 4.5 LTRS of Coolant and may have an airlock but have heat in the cabin . Drove it home with the heater on and temp reached 90 degrees then when sat in traffic with blower on the temp reduced to 75 degrees (not normal as it should maintain 90) got home checked the level and managed to squeeze in another half litre. Took the car out along the motorway a little later , car got up to 90 degrees , heater nice and warm , and again at traffic lights temp reduced. Got home , removed the coolant cap , no hiss , as it wasn’t pressurised , coolant Luke warm after indicating 90 and 20 miles of motorway driving ! No coolant loss this time . Could it be airlock ? If so how to get rid ? Or thermostat ? Thanks

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Evening , As per the title pls . Looking for a N/S front fog light grill for a 2012 A3 8P sport back with chrome trim pls . Thank you

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Thank you very much for the info. 👍

Thank you Gareth , I was looking at Brembo , £190 for the full set up . I will make sure mounting faces are clean along with a strip , clean , re grease of the callipers . Thanks for your input . PS another brand that seems popular is PAGID ?

Hi Gareth , Want to replace discs and pads plus fluid change . Just want quality parts and standard is fine or an upgrade not too bothered . Thank you

Evening , Need to renew brakes , front & rear . Which brands do you recommend? Want to replace fluid as well . Standard dot 4 ok ? Thank you all

LED bleed through causes this and is a common fault . You can get the instrument cluster repaired but if it doesn’t bother you leave it .

Pleased to report its all back together and the needle is sitting nicely at 90! Thanks for your contributions chaps

Quick update on this . It’s a pig of a job !! Removed alternator and air con pump to gain access . Maybe easier removing inlet manifold and throttle body but will need a new gasket if you go down that route . I’ll update when we have it back together if it cures the problem . As per Gareth’s advice you do indeed require an extra gasket . Thank you Gareth 👍

Now it’s stop raining I’ve managed to have a good look at the thermostat location . It appears if the throttle body is removed it will give good access and the alternator can remain . Any words of wisdom before I start would be much appreciated. Rgds Andy

I’ve used Febi on numerous occasions and rate them . Anyone know on the 2.0 TDI if it’s possible to change without removing the alternator ? Thabks chaps

Thanks for the reply Gareth, I would rather use genuine VAG tbh . Any idea of the cost ? I will be doing it myself . Do you know if it’s possible to replace without removing the alternator ? Thanks Andy

Evening guys , I’ve got to replace the thermostat on my A3 2.0 TDI . Anyone know which brand is the original ? I’m thinking of fitting a Febi stat , any opinions on this brand . Thanks and merry Xmas

Could be air trapped in the ABS unit . On some cars you have to force the ABS unit to operate to bleed the air out of it . May be worth researching and finding someone with VW software

Thanks everyone for your help and support 👍👍

Part numbers and marking’s identical ! £17 delivered for mount , bearing , bolts and locking nut . Febi Bargain 👍👍

Febi off , Febi on 🤷‍♂️ Either a seating issue or a dodge Febi part . We will never know . Just glad that horrible creak has gone 😊

Update : I went with my gut instinct and replaced the top strut mount . Went with Febi and to be honest it looked identical to the one I replaced it with. All sorted and quiet 👍👍👍 result ! Thanks all PS I couldn’t see anything wrong with bearing . Could have been a seating issue 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Thanks Steve , ill try the ARB first . Can you replace the D bush or is it the bar ? Cheers Andy

Hi Cliff , I have but now I’m wondering if it is a defect part . I don’t know the brand but in hindsight knowing the amount of work involved I wish that I had gone for genuine parts !! 2 hrs of grief to swap 🤣