S3 Advice Needed Please Help. Clutch? Turbo?

S3RJN · 09-29-2007, 01:00 PM

Dear All

I am the very proud owner of a 2003 Audi S3 (225bhp) with 83K on the clock.

Just recently the car is failing to accelerate smoothly without wanting to rev very hard initially ie 4500/6000 rpm from 20/30 mph (2500 rpm) and then dropping down to a more realistic level - however the effort the engine is making the acceleration is simple just not matched!!

Basically it is getting to the point that I need to accelerate slowly to stop the engine over reving.

I have tested the clutch ie hand brake on, in fourth and it stalls when I try to pull away. The Turbo seems to be making the whistling sounds but then again is this normal.

Can anyone help please?

Regards

Rob

SW London

a8 tech · 09-29-2007, 02:20 PM

I would say you have clutch slip when accelerating

S3RJN · 09-30-2007, 07:37 AM

Thank you for the help - does these mean a new clutch?!?

Does anyone recommend an independent specailaist in South West London?

Regards

ROB

a8 tech · 09-30-2007, 08:53 AM

yes clutch is suspect,exspensive job as it takes 9 hours including 4 wheel alignment as the subframe is removed to remove the box and also the subframe bolts require replacing as they are streatch bolts.

AudiDanA3 · 10-06-2007, 01:37 PM

I have a similar prob with my 98 A3, Non-turbo. Tho I have found that it doesn't do it all the time and 1st gear is usually fine, just noticeable in mainly 3rd, 4th and 5 gears.
I've been told that as it doesn't do it all the time it could be a leak with the transmission fluid?

Three Blades · 10-10-2007, 08:53 AM

I have had bad problems with A3 clutch including the problem you discuss. 3 master cylinders and a slave later (all under repair waranty).... Latest symptoms fixed by changing some part of the hyd piping. I am fully expecting to be revisiting the garage in 8 months time !!

AudiDanA3 · 02-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AudiDanA3

I have a similar prob with my 98 A3, Non-turbo. Tho I have found that it doesn't do it all the time and 1st gear is usually fine, just noticeable in mainly 3rd, 4th and 5 gears.
I've been told that as it doesn't do it all the time it could be a leak with the transmission fluid?

Had to get a new clutch as it had gone. So that was my prob sorted minus £270.

09-29-2007, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
S3RJN Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Gallery: (0)	S3 Advice Needed Please Help. Clutch? Turbo? Dear All I am the very proud owner of a 2003 Audi S3 (225bhp) with 83K on the clock. Just recently the car is failing to accelerate smoothly without wanting to rev very hard initially ie 4500/6000 rpm from 20/30 mph (2500 rpm) and then dropping down to a more realistic level - however the effort the engine is making the acceleration is simple just not matched!! Basically it is getting to the point that I need to accelerate slowly to stop the engine over reving. I have tested the clutch ie hand brake on, in fourth and it stalls when I try to pull away. The Turbo seems to be making the whistling sounds but then again is this normal. Can anyone help please? Regards Rob SW London Last edited by S3RJN : 09-29-2007 at 01:05 PM.

09-29-2007, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 619 Gallery: (0)	I would say you have clutch slip when accelerating __________________ i use vag com 805

09-30-2007, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 619 Gallery: (0)	yes clutch is suspect,exspensive job as it takes 9 hours including 4 wheel alignment as the subframe is removed to remove the box and also the subframe bolts require replacing as they are streatch bolts. __________________ i use vag com 805

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09-30-2007, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
S3RJN Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Gallery: (0)	Thank you for the help - does these mean a new clutch?!? Does anyone recommend an independent specailaist in South West London? Regards ROB

10-06-2007, 01:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
AudiDanA3 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7 Gallery: (0)	I have a similar prob with my 98 A3, Non-turbo. Tho I have found that it doesn't do it all the time and 1st gear is usually fine, just noticeable in mainly 3rd, 4th and 5 gears. I've been told that as it doesn't do it all the time it could be a leak with the transmission fluid?

10-10-2007, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Three Blades Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	I have had bad problems with A3 clutch including the problem you discuss. 3 master cylinders and a slave later (all under repair waranty).... Latest symptoms fixed by changing some part of the hyd piping. I am fully expecting to be revisiting the garage in 8 months time !!

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