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Forum: General Chat 08-10-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,053
Posted By Ringmaster
Hello everyone.

Glad to see the site is back. Is the status quo sustainable?

If bogus members are the problem is there any way they can be purged?

:confused:
Forum: General Chat 28-06-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,940
Posted By Ringmaster
Audi Doucmentary

Enjoy all you Classic Audi lovers! :tup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGBVm6D7qPs
Forum: General Chat 14-06-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,921
Posted By Ringmaster
If those window switches are the same as used on...

If those window switches are the same as used on the C3, then you will find it is only the capping that varies and the switches you find online will be compatible. :tup:
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ringmaster
Ay yes, Pleiades... Many thanks :tup:

Ay yes, Pleiades...

Many thanks :tup:
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,753
Posted By Ringmaster
There were no external clues. Looking back, as...

There were no external clues. Looking back, as all 4 wheels were affected, we should have immediately looked at the master cylinder rather than wasting time flushing the brake fluid.
:wall:
There...
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,994
Posted By Ringmaster
Old cars beware Fit for 55.

Something that could be heading our way, folks.. :yikes:
...
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ringmaster
Refurbishing C3 Brake Pressure Accumulator

Hello Folks,

My C3 uses a Febi (14178) pressure accumulator which seems to be a rare item these days.

I do recall somewhere on the forum someone once mentioned getting theirs refurbished.
...
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,753
Posted By Ringmaster
Turns out my brake master cylinder was corroding...

Turns out my brake master cylinder was corroding within. Where it meets the brake booster was full of aluminium powder which must have been clogging the mechanism and causing the binding...
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,538
Posted By Ringmaster
I saw the film and it was great to see the old...

I saw the film and it was great to see the old Audis but the film lacked something...
Forum: General Chat 23-03-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,002
Posted By Ringmaster
It didn't sell.... Estimate was ambitious, me...

It didn't sell.... Estimate was ambitious, me thinks. :yikes:
Forum: General Chat 28-02-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,002
Posted By Ringmaster
Bangers & Cash C3

For all you C3 lovers out there... lovely example. :tup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGfw54EPVwo
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 09-02-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,460
Posted By Ringmaster
I remember Audi selling O-ring kits for them and...

I remember Audi selling O-ring kits for them and buying reconditioned units, so yes, it must be possible to rebuild them.:tup:
Forum: General Chat 12-01-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,075
Posted By Ringmaster
Dry Ice Blasting a Quattro

Hello folks,

A little something for you quattro lovers.. :ihih:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koxxAqfSF6s
Forum: General Chat 24-12-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,131
Posted By Ringmaster
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...:tup:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...:tup:
Forum: General Chat 23-12-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,538
Posted By Ringmaster
New Movie in 2024

Folks,

This movie may re-ignite interest in the Group B rallying era and hence classic Audis..:nod:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzRI4vC05GU

Merry Xmas all.
Forum: General Chat 23-12-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,731
Posted By Ringmaster
I assumed in may have been part of regular site...

I assumed in may have been part of regular site maintenance... (?) :confused:
Forum: General Chat 24-11-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,527
Posted By Ringmaster
Greater revenues with Net Zero as an...

Greater revenues with Net Zero as an excuse...:wall:
Forum: General Chat 23-11-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 12,060
Posted By Ringmaster
For all you C4 lovers out there...

Enjoy..:tup:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uDTBVj4e1zw
Forum: Engine 27-10-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 37,853
Posted By Ringmaster
Folks.. My C3 somehow got through its MOT!...

Folks..

My C3 somehow got through its MOT! :nod:

Took the plunge and fit a new brake Master Cylinder. When the old one was removed it exposed a mass of what looked like aluminium oxide powder...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,206
Posted By Ringmaster
Hello chaps, I was wondering more about the...

Hello chaps,

I was wondering more about the Brake Booster rather than the Master Cylinder.

I suspect the Brake Booster may be a sealed unit anyway.

Bigg Red sell kits for Master Cylinders.....
Forum: General Chat 04-10-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,206
Posted By Ringmaster
Rebuild kits

Folks,

Are rebuild kits available for C3 brake boosters?

:tup:
Forum: Engine 03-10-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 37,853
Posted By Ringmaster
Thank you for your views, Chaps... I...

Thank you for your views, Chaps...

I wouldn't be surprised if the master cylinder is the culprit. If the issue arises again and I'm sure it will) I will change it. The brake fluid has been changed...
Forum: Engine 29-09-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 37,853
Posted By Ringmaster
I've heard the booster is unlikely to fail...

I've heard the booster is unlikely to fail before, and I've never heard of anyone replacing one in all my years... It does not have ABS... Maybe the master cylinder is on the way out?

No vacuum...
Forum: Engine 27-09-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 37,853
Posted By Ringmaster
I know what you mean.. none left around here.. ...

I know what you mean.. none left around here..

My mechanic (who restores mainly old British marques) can't find anything wrong with the brakes, they are working perfectly. Which is what I thought...
Forum: General Chat 20-09-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,398
Posted By Ringmaster
The water meter was under the public pavement so...

The water meter was under the public pavement so they were within their rights....

I see the PM has hinted today that he may water down some of the net zero criteria, such as imprisonment for not...
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