cliffcoggin

Geoff. I have moved your topic to a more appropriate section than Introductions.

That's normal for all extended warranies and applies to almost any part that might be claimed for. I really don't understand why these worthless deceitful so-called warranties have not been made illegal. Their only purpose is to increase the salesman's salary without any risk of paying a penny to the customer. Learn the lesson Leo, and never buy one again.

£2500 for a head overhaul does not sound too bad on the face of it by modern standards, particularly as the timing belt and water pump were included in the job, but there's something incomplete about the explanation. Firstly, where did this errant bolt or nut come from, and how did it enter the engine. Secondly, if a bolt or nut had found its way into the engine and thereby damaged a valve, the repair would have needed at least one new valve yet there is no mention of new valves on the invoice unless that is what is meant by "cylinder head set".

Fair enough, but why not say so from the start. The forum name you have chosen for yourself is bound to raise suspicion.

Is that wise? It could be as wrecked as your existing joint.

Sharks!

How much were you quoted Campbell?

Agreed. That's why I warned him, though it's unlikely he will ever read it.

Amar. You posted the same query in your own topic eight months ago, and failed to respond to the suggestions there. If you can't be bothered to look at it why should anybody answer you now? https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/26340-audi-a3-16tdi-2011-randomly-cuts-out/#comment-100863

Shaf. Whereabouts in the UK are you, and why are you suggesting parts from an American supplier? Are you aware that USA spec cars are different to UK and European spec cars?

So second user means secondhand?

The need for camber adjusting bolts suggests the chassis is twisted. Has the car been in a crash?

I doubt we can expect a peaceful future Gareth, but I join you in wishing for it. Happy Christmas dear readers.

Yes and no, it depends on the competance of the persons involved not the training organisation. I suggest you look for independent VAG specialists to get the best of both worlds i.e, a good knowledge of Audi cars without the corporate greed and indifference of the Audi company.

Yes of course the battery should be disconnected before cutting wires. Are you intending to change the rear lights to a different type, such as tungsten to LED for example?

Please do. You are not the only one in such a position so it would help everyone to know of your progress.

US quarts, yes. Imperial quarts, no. So tell us how much you have added in litres. Are you in the USA?

Fenton is in Staffordshire, hence my puzzlement. What say you James?

I fully agree with Gareth. Reject the car and demand either a replacement or a refund.

In your position I would demand, in writing, a replacement car on the grounds that the car is defective and the dealer has thrice proved himself incapable of fixing it. It could be a long battle so keep records of all communications, which should preferably be written not verbal.

Any news on this Joe?

Any news on this Keith?

More likely he flushed out some sediment or removed some air. I suggest you reverse flush the matrix alone, i.e. not the whole cooling system, with mains pressure water. You may be lucky to dislodge sediment and limescale enough to get the heating working again.

It sounds like a loose connection. Check the plug connection and bolb contacts for looseness. Clean them with contact cleaner as well.

There's your answer: 8 quarts in the UK is 9.1 litres, not 7.6 litres, so you have added 1.5 litres too much. An odd thing to do because oil is sold here in litres, not quarts or pints or gallons, so you must have done some conversion when buying it.