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by GURU4U2BUY
Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:07 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Minimal illumination of the coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 6

Re: Minimal illumination of the coolant

This particular one
by GURU4U2BUY
Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:06 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Minimal illumination of the coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 6

Re: Minimal illumination of the coolant

The top bolt may be accessed by loosening the intake manifold and tilting it up; the other two bolts are easily accessible. Very little trouble.
by GURU4U2BUY
Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:05 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Minimal illumination of the coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 6

Re: Minimal illumination of the coolant

N47 engines are prone to coolant flange leaks, therefore it's a good idea to shine a light on the side of the engine and examine it closely.
by GURU4U2BUY
Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:56 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.
Replies: 9
Views: 93

Re: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.

Sometimes, it's only a matter of chance, your honor. It just takes a bump on the road or a sloppy mechanic chipping the powder coat when they change the arms or bushings.

The front and back of my RS4 were in a bit of a shambles not long ago, but the rust is so deep that it's mostly surface rust ...
by GURU4U2BUY
Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:53 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.
Replies: 9
Views: 93

Re: Make sure to inspect your vehicle's rear subframe since it failed the MOT test due to corrosion.

Approximately £100 for a used sideframe

£250 for sandblasting and powder coating


Because to its simplicity and excellent ramp access, the installation should cost roughly £500.

What do they mean when they say "if anything else is seized"? If the subframe is worthless to begin with, you can ...
by GURU4U2BUY
Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:52 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The 2011 Audi 2.0 TDI Quattro
Replies: 9
Views: 173

Re: The 2011 Audi 2.0 TDI Quattro

Has trying to upgrade the internal software been something you "provoked" to cause this problem? On the other hand, when did you first notice the issue, like when you installed the new 12V battery in the car?
by GURU4U2BUY
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:36 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Coverage up till 2526
Replies: 7
Views: 97

Re: Coverage up till 2526

Pleasure to be informed. In only five weeks, my current insurance policy with Aviva will expire. Aviva seems to be being realistic, however I will conduct my customary comparative site search three weeks before.
by GURU4U2BUY
Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:47 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Can you explain how the speed limit display works?
Replies: 7
Views: 114

Re: Can you explain how the speed limit display works?

The speed limits in Spain that do not apply to motorways are 90, 60, 30 and 20 kph, which is quite similar to the UK's 60, 40 and 30/20mph limit. Maybe rural Spain's GPS mapping is lacking in development, with 90 kph being the default?
I don't see how the car's displayed limit could ever be used as ...
by GURU4U2BUY
Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:46 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Can you explain how the speed limit display works?
Replies: 7
Views: 114

Re: Can you explain how the speed limit display works?

Rather than measuring the vehicle's real speed, the idea was that GPS mapping data included information about local speed limits. I might end up tumbling over the Hindhead tunnel in my speedo if it happened!