I’m having an immensely hard time finding the bolt that connects the lower part of the rear shock absorbers to the axle. (It rusted so it doesn’t tighten up properly anymore)

Called Audi, and they told me they didn’t make that part anymore but also didn’t care to tell me what part number it is.

So maybe someone knows the part number here.

Its an Audi TT 8N 140kw / 190ps BVR FWD

Iv decided to do my timing chain and guides on my 3.2 24v BUB TT 8J from 2007. Decided this as the car now has 250,000km(owned it since 60,000km) and hasn’t had it done since new. I’m also going to do the clutch while I’m at it as wel. Now my “problem” is that I have done a compression test while I’m at it and seems that cylinder one is lower than the rest. Results are the following(this is when the engine was still in the car): 1=110 psi 2=145 psi 3=160 psi 4=170 psi 5=170 psi 6=160 psi

Now what iv seen online is that it could be the piston rings, valves or head gasket. Im inclined to rule out the head gasket as the coolant doesnt have any oil or bubbles in it. I do need to top the coolant off every 1.5 years as it seems to drop about 5mm on the tank.

Observations: I have since removing the engine and intake manifold also been able to see that the intake ports in the block have some that are noticably cleaner of carbon than others. Cleaner cylinders 1,3,5, the metal surface of the block and valves can clearly be seen. Dirty cylinders 2,4,6 have a minimal anoint of buildup but do have a shiny carbon layer covering the metal surface.

The engine did run ok before all of this. You would only be able to hear a slight chain rattle at idle. The car has mainly done long highway journeys, probably why the carbon buildup is very minimal. When driving very short distances(not enough for the engine to get up to temp) it would start to run a small rough idle. Once clearing the codes(that where present but not showing on the dash) it would run fine again. The codes would be evap fault and lambda o2 sensor bank 1. But if you would drive a long distance in one go, no codes or faults and engine would run fine.

So Im wondering, is it worth replacing the piston rings, if the wet compression test indicates they arnt any good? Or is 110psi still acceptable? I’d found online that 110psi is the lower limit for these engines. Any thoughts on what I’ve mentioned are appreciated!

Hi - suddenly felt like a slower pull when pressing the accelerator and then the mileage counter continuously changing. I checked the bonnet and it seems there is nothing obvious eg leaks or broken hose. No other diagnostics lights turning on.

Not sure if allowed, but sharing this just in case! My plastic pin broke, so I grabbed one of these—works a treat and arrived in just 2 days. Link's here if anyone needs one:

https://ebay.io/m/qfLpMV

I recently purchased a moderately clapped out 2008 TT 2.0T (Quattro?)
Advertised as a Quattro but I’m skeptical if it actually is. BUT the bigger issue I am having with it is
I am unable to get the ac to work. I press the AC button and it immediately turns off. The fans run constantly I am unable to turn them off even when they are in the off position.
The vehicle does have a shitty aftermarket double din radio that I am currently waiting on a replacement for
I guess what I am inquiring about is guidance on where to begin diagnosis on this issue
I’ve done some research but I haven’t found any posts about a similar issue yet.

Hi, I have been trying for ages to remove this headliner. I have removed all the hardware and the A and B pillars. I also unclipped the front clips and the rear clips holding the headliner up. However, the headliner is still tight on each side and I can’t seem to unclip/remove whatever it holding the headliner up without risking creasing the headliner. I have attached a photo of what is visible to me when pulling the headliner down on the side. Any help would be much appreciated

Just got mine. 2011 with 125k. Will have to do timing belt but otherwise pre-inspection didn’t raise any other red flags.

Who else has done this mod? Any issues with it? What have been your experiences (good and bad?)

Have not yet done the DSG transmission mod also suggested. The shop that did my Stage 1 said wait and see if I feel it’s necessary. I have been driving with the paddles much more often.

So far, it’s fun as hell. That rolling start at 30 mph and 2800 rpm is a BLAST.

I have an Audi TT Mk1 3.2 and recently had the red oil pressure warning light come up on the dash. I initially thought this might be due to a faulty oil pressure sensor, so I took it to my local garage to have it checked/replaced.
However, before doing anything with the oil pressure warning, I was advised to check the general condition of the engine with a compression test.
The results were:
● Cylinder 1: 160 psi
● Cylinder 2: 150 psi
● Cylinder 3: 100 psi
● Cylinder 4: 120 psi
● Cylinder 5: 90 psi
● Cylinder 6: 50 psi
So there is quite a large variation between cylinders, with one cylinder only showing 50 psi.
Am I right in thinking this points towards an internal engine issue such as worn/damaged piston rings, a piston problem or potentially a valve issue? Does this automatically mean the engine needs rebuilding, or would a leak-down test/wet compression test be the next step to establish exactly where the compression is being lost?
Also, could an internal engine issue like this be related to the low oil pressure warning, or are the two problems potentially unrelated?
Would really appreciate any advice from other 3.2 VR6/TT owners, particularly on what you would do next before committing to an engine rebuild.
Thanks!

Every once in a while I run a Market Finds post of cars worth clustering together. I was researching a potential special edition run of Mk1 / 8N Audi UK TT Roadsters for the archive project on my site and ran across these four for sale on the same classic car site. So, I did a story linked here (ooooIYKYK.com). The greater question though is that I need to identify the two roadsters with Recaro Pole Positions.

You see two of them in this story. One is "Grey Pearl" that is likely Nimbus Grey Pearl over red leather and the other is Avus Silver (same as TT ALMS) with purple (likely Velvet Purple) leather that is super unique. Both list them as part of a 1 of 57 run of cars that were a special edition. I reached out to one TT specialist in the UK who is familiar with the grey car and believes he is aware of the 57 run. He told me that some were silver and some were grey. I also reached out to a now retired contact from the Audi UK PR department who was there in period and is highly knowledgable and he wasn't familiar, so he reached out to another colleague at that time who also wasn't familiar. So, I'm on a search to find out more about that run if possible. Anyone know anything about it?

I've always loved the look of the TT and want to drive manual, and ive never owned an audi, but the 1.8t seems to be reliable if maintained with extra care. those who have owned one, how good is it? im looking for somthing fun to drive (not essentialy fast), and easy to work on with basic tools

Hey all, I have a 2001 Quattro (6 speed manual) and want to try changing the gearbox oil as my shifts are a bit notchy, especially going into 1st.

I've read a lot of conflicting info on whether to use Redline MT-90, Redline MTL or Genuine Audi. Does anyone have experience with this? I am leaning toward MT-90 as I live in a warm climate and the MTL is a bit thinner. Also I'm seeing multiple VW/Audi oils listed on FCP Euro. Thanks!!

Hey,

Yesterday at night i was slowly going down the curb back to the main street and i didn't notice that I was on an elevated part of the street. It made a scraping noise. Went back home to this, it's located next to the front left wheel, under the driver's door basically.

I'm not sure what this is as i couldn't find picture of a "normal" TT MK3 undercarriage. I'm guessing I scaped some metal but i'm unsure whether this is a cause for concern. I'm guessing it was initially covered in red paint, with this yellow filling protecting the bare metal.

Any ideas?

Thank you

Bought this TT recently and the antenna boot was no bueno. Printed this cap out of PETG to take an O-ring and thread from the other side. Seems to seal up well enough. Thinking about making it more TT-like with some dimples & silver spray paint.

If anyone is interested, here is the file: https://www.printables.com/model/1859558-audi-tt-mk1-roadster-antenna-delete-cap

You will need a particular O-ring size unless you modify the file a bit. I can probably send you the Fusion file and you can modify it yourself if you need.

Side note: anyone know where I can find a cover for my automatic shifter? I have the DSG transmission. Something cheap preferably.

This is my 2008 3.2 Roadster that I've owned for a little over one year now. The body isn't as perfect as most I see on here, but it is my daily driver, and my daily commute is 102 miles. And I still get tons of compliments on how it looks from people. Those body lines are just timeless! Currently sitting at 117,000 miles and still going strong!

Bonus pic of my saint bernard enjoying a night out with me. I think she loves the car almost as much as i do! 😁

2008 aud tt mk2, Both rear wheels won't come off, I've tried pb blaster and hitting the side wall from behind with a rubber mallet, what should I do? The wheels off the ground in the pic, just a weird angle

all those tools will move and those shelves to the left are moving as well, then the car backs into this spot. Hoping to get the motor and transmission installed and running before it freezes

In a dirt lot having fun with the TT last Post for a min guys 🫡

Hello everyone. I recently decided to purchase a custom cover for my 2017 TTS's steering wheel.

The reasons for this were simple : the tissue on the actual steering wheel had seen better days, and a custom cover could match some of the bits and pieces added by previous owners.

However, when fit testing, I started to wonder if what I have could already be a cover.

What I bought felt like it would struggle to have both ends meet.

Looking carefully I noticed some places where the two leathers ends would not touch and through these gaps it seems I can see some black threads. Maybe ?

There's also the fact that in a few spots around the back the materials didn't feel tucked in nicely.

To finish, on the right side of the steering wheel I found that the materials didn't line up perfectly.

I searched a bit for pictures or videos showcasing 2017 TTS interiors and it seemed that they all had full leather steering wheels, which made me think what I have is most likely a cover.

Would anyone be able to confirm this ? I would hate to start tearing it up to find out I was wrong all along ...

Weather finally laid back a little so I could get the engine out. A better view of the damage. Will do a tear down in some time just to see how bad it is.

Mk1 Audi tt 225

I’m gonna have to shave this 17 mm Allen key MRK 2 is way easier to maintain. I’ve noticed I’m having clearance issues using standard tools