Service Parts?

Sie! · 06-01-10, 04:46 PM

Just coming up to 160k so a service is due, just wanna ask your thoughts on some parts to use;

I usually just get a batch from GSF, usuall MANN parts etc. but just wondering if I should go the hog and get dealer parts... Is there any noticable difference from using dealer plugs than the standard Bosche ones? Ignition leads, again any difference between GSF and dealer? I'm gonna get the oil filter from Audi, but the inline fuel filter, again any reason why I should get a dealer part?

Cap and rotor arm are usually Mann also, need to be dealer?

Lastly, where does everyone stand on K&N airfilters? I know it's supposed to increase airflow etc. and I'm coming around to the thought of getting one as they should last 50k before being reoiled... It would just be a standard round one for the pan, no special air intakes or anything!

Any comments welcome!

vag80 · 06-01-10, 06:09 PM

K&N air filters are very good just put a panel filter in the A4 as it works out cheaper in the long run
all my cars run sports air filters

BIGGYIN · 06-01-10, 06:14 PM

Not long put a K&N in mine.

Seems to be more responsive.

Sie! · 06-01-10, 06:46 PM

I presume im right in thinking its the K&N E-1210?

Also anothr question, do you guys use any oil treatment before putting new oil in? I usually dont bother, not sure if I should?

Sie!

missfire · 06-01-10, 06:47 PM

the only 'OEM' parts that i have used recently were high tension leads..because they were copper core..not silicone core..

don’t know if it makes much difference.. but i think they last longer.

also i have noticed that some after market Chinese dizzy caps don’t have as snug a fit as i would like..some rotational movement..

vag80 · 06-01-10, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon A. Baskerville

I presume im right in thinking its the K&N E-1210?

Also anothr question, do you guys use any oil treatment before putting new oil in? I usually dont bother, not sure if I should?

Sie!

i don't usually use oil treatment but i will in the 4000 as i think the compression is down on one cylinder just to try it

20vcqdriver · 06-01-10, 08:26 PM

K&N are a good upgrade. The only times they get bad press is usually when people using them in engines with an MAF sensor, over oil the filter during a service. Never had an issue with any of the ones I have fitted in the last 25years.

I need new plug leads in the Cq soon and probably stick with OEM as not heard many good things about the likes of Magnecor and similar silicone leads.

Sie! · 07-01-10, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the advice chaps!

Ordered a K&N filter for £35, and been to the dealer for the oil filter. As for the rest I'm sticking to GSF, Audi can no longer get me spark plugs, leads are £20 each and the cap and arm are over 5 times the GSF price!

Anyone know where I can get some Bosch W7DTC long life plugs (3 electrodes)?

Also, on the GSF site, after a product name, what does the (BQ) stand for?

Thanks again,

Sie!

john johnson · 07-01-10, 04:15 PM

W7DTC are nla now, i scour e bay for em , there is a replacement bosch plug which i have in one. I picked up 5 W7DTC old stock for £8 last week

Martc · 07-01-10, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john johnson

W7DTC are nla now, i scour e bay for em , there is a replacement bosch plug which i have in one. I picked up 5 W7DTC old stock for £8 last week

John are they the Super 4's - WR78's? - Wrong code there by Bosch really should have called them MB78's

Useful website here to find out what the latest plugs are....

http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladv...uper4_audi.htm

Also Bosch e-cat is a good source for revised part numbers

http://ecat-online.bosch.de/toc/frame1.html

06-01-10, 06:09 PM	#2
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	K&N air filters are very good just put a panel filter in the A4 as it works out cheaper in the long run all my cars run sports air filters __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

06-01-10, 08:26 PM	#7
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	K&N are a good upgrade. The only times they get bad press is usually when people using them in engines with an MAF sensor, over oil the filter during a service. Never had an issue with any of the ones I have fitted in the last 25years. I need new plug leads in the Cq soon and probably stick with OEM as not heard many good things about the likes of Magnecor and similar silicone leads. __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

07-01-10, 04:15 PM	#9
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	W7DTC are nla now, i scour e bay for em , there is a replacement bosch plug which i have in one. I picked up 5 W7DTC old stock for £8 last week __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

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missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	the only 'OEM' parts that i have used recently were high tension leads..because they were copper core..not silicone core.. don’t know if it makes much difference.. but i think they last longer. also i have noticed that some after market Chinese dizzy caps don’t have as snug a fit as i would like..some rotational movement..

07-01-10, 03:52 PM	#8
Sie! Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 829	Thanks for the advice chaps! Ordered a K&N filter for £35, and been to the dealer for the oil filter. As for the rest I'm sticking to GSF, Audi can no longer get me spark plugs, leads are £20 each and the cap and arm are over 5 times the GSF price! Anyone know where I can get some Bosch W7DTC long life plugs (3 electrodes)? Also, on the GSF site, after a product name, what does the (BQ) stand for? Thanks again, Sie!