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Forum: Cars For Sale 23-05-11, 03:31 PM

Replies: 0 Audi 100 (c3) for sale Views: 2,048 Posted By jwalshe Audi 100 (c3) for sale Well... that was that. My brief Audi ownership must come to an end. The old girl needs somebody who knows what they're doing to take care of her! Although with only 105,000 miles the car drives...

Forum: Transmission 27-04-11, 10:27 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe It's tragic really... such a waste. Aside from... It's tragic really... such a waste. Aside from the noise, you'd think it was a brand new car, both to look at and to drive! My old Citroen CX was well catered for when it came to parts - the...

Forum: Transmission 27-04-11, 09:42 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe I could try that - but I fear the cost would... I could try that - but I fear the cost would break the bank!

Forum: Transmission 27-04-11, 09:02 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Will do - cheers fella. It's immaculate in... Will do - cheers fella. It's immaculate in virtually every way so maybe the parts will be of use to somebody :)

Forum: Transmission 27-04-11, 08:49 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Erm, okay then...! *Calls scrapyard* Erm, okay then...! *Calls scrapyard*

Forum: Transmission 27-04-11, 06:52 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Well it's bad news.... I think I'll be selling or... Well it's bad news.... I think I'll be selling or if not, scrapping the lovely old thing. Gearbox specialist has confirmed a fatal gearbox problem and although the car still drives beautifully and...

Forum: Transmission 21-04-11, 08:08 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Wow - that's the kind of cost I just can't afford... Wow - that's the kind of cost I just can't afford but thanks for the offer. I'm just hoping they discover some simple problem somewhere outside of the gearbox! Perhaps a goblin with a tin can and a...

Forum: Transmission 21-04-11, 07:03 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Ouch! That makes painful reading... I have booked... Ouch! That makes painful reading... I have booked it into a gearbox specialist next Wednesday in a last ditch attempt to save her from the scrap yard. Fingers crossed :/ Have a good Easter...

Forum: Transmission 20-04-11, 11:46 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe The mechanical droning/whining sound is getting... The mechanical droning/whining sound is getting worse on mine... louder as the miles go on. I'm only driving it a couple of times a week though. Strangely, the gearbox still operates fine. Smooth...

Forum: Transmission 15-04-11, 06:39 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe Damn.... Always wanted an Audi 100 but this has... Damn.... Always wanted an Audi 100 but this has turned out to be a bit of a potential disaster. Should have done my research and sought out a manual car I guess. Thanks for your words guys - good...

Forum: Transmission 15-04-11, 04:34 PM

Replies: 33 100 Auto Gearbox Views: 10,842 Posted By jwalshe 100 Auto Gearbox Hello all, Bit miffed - just spent £318 on a new inner CV joint and the whining sound is still there! It's a noticable grinding/whining noise when you accelerate - be it gently or otherwise. ...

Forum: Engine 14-04-11, 05:02 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Ah... well looking at the front of the car, the... Ah... well looking at the front of the car, the fuse box is on the left hand side of the bulkhead, what I assume to be the heater/blower unit is in the middle and where the battery should be on the...

Forum: Engine 14-04-11, 03:18 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Nope - car doesn't have air con. Could it be a... Nope - car doesn't have air con. Could it be a pollen filter? It's a black cylindrical shaped thing.

Forum: Engine 14-04-11, 12:48 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Hello all! Well... looks like it was a... Hello all! Well... looks like it was a joint. Now being replaced at a cost of £300. Ouch. If this keeps happening, it'll be up for sale soon! :( On a different note: if the battery is in the...

Forum: Engine 13-04-11, 10:02 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Thanks guys - I'll keep you informed...! Thanks guys - I'll keep you informed...!

Forum: Engine 13-04-11, 08:07 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe I barely have the ability to change the... I barely have the ability to change the windscreen wipers. And I was ecstatic with pride when I changed the hydraulic bonnet struts for new ones. So that kinda puts my pathetic DIY skills in context...

Forum: Cars For Sale 13-04-11, 06:21 PM

Replies: 7 audi 100 cs Views: 2,929 Posted By jwalshe Wow - that's stunning! My dad had an X reg... Wow - that's stunning! My dad had an X reg GL5E (I think?). It was white and sadly rusted away sometime in the late 80s. Great looking car.

Forum: Engine 13-04-11, 06:17 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Hi Micky! It's the inner one, I think. When... Hi Micky! It's the inner one, I think. When you look down at the engine, it's visible just to the right of the engine. They're telling me that once they remove the wheel etc, they may need to...

Forum: Engine 13-04-11, 05:54 PM

Replies: 20 Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Views: 5,501 Posted By jwalshe Audi 100 (C3) CV Boot Advice Hello all, Car (1991 C3 100 2.0 e) is currently with local garage who say the split CV boot could spell a dozen other problems in replacement. Are they pulling my leg or should the job be fairly...

Forum: General Chat 05-04-11, 11:03 PM

Replies: 129 Soft top cars are Shite... Views: 19,931 Posted By jwalshe "Rollerskate"? Psh. Right: let's get this out the... "Rollerskate"? Psh. Right: let's get this out the way then... "Where do you put the batteries?" "Where is the remote control?" "Do you have one for the other foot?" Let's forget the Smart...

Forum: General Chat 05-04-11, 10:32 PM

Replies: 129 Soft top cars are Shite... Views: 19,931 Posted By jwalshe Okay - understood :-) I'm not one of those... Okay - understood :-) I'm not one of those sensitive types myself - I've got a big gob on me. But after a few days here, I've noticed it's a fairly tight group. It's a little intimidating to a...

Forum: General Chat 05-04-11, 10:21 PM

Replies: 129 Soft top cars are Shite... Views: 19,931 Posted By jwalshe I had a DS and it wasn't meant to go around... I had a DS and it wasn't meant to go around corners quickly... but it was bloody comfy. And it looked amazing! Not sure I like the abuse on this forum... a lot of rude people who slate others for...

Forum: General Chat 04-04-11, 10:36 PM

Replies: 129 Soft top cars are Shite... Views: 19,931 Posted By jwalshe See? Purpose built roadsters look okay? :) See? Purpose built roadsters look okay? :)

Forum: General Chat 04-04-11, 10:31 PM

Replies: 129 Soft top cars are Shite... Views: 19,931 Posted By jwalshe Not a fan of regular coupes with the top chopped... Not a fan of regular coupes with the top chopped off - they're usually compromised severely. And are designed for fat middle aged types with more money than sense. Proper roadsters are okay though...

Forum: Bodywork, glass & exterior fitments 30-03-11, 11:25 PM

Replies: 2 Dodgy door handle & electric window - 1991 100 Views: 1,412 Posted By jwalshe Dodgy door handle & electric window - 1991 100 Hi all! Couple of questions for you! 1) Driver's door lock doesn't work (I have to lock and unlock the car using the passenger lock). The central locking works via the door button inside the...

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