BigNev

Sadly no idea, I just put your part number in and that's what came up. I didn't research it any further, just pointed in a direction that may help, as you said you hadn't been able to find one.

Yes, Amayama have alternative manufacturers listed, quite a few, including Febest! As well as the original, but at £512 I would certainly be looking at one of the others, round figures £40 plus £35 shipping in just over 2 weeks. And at that cost, from what I've had from them, no VAT on arrival.

Hi there @Malcontents did you get further on your investigations? Just so we can all share in the knowledge?

Ah yes of course! Well then, its not impossible I'm wrong! But, into the mix, the DSG gearbox cars we've hired on holiday the last 2 years both drove like a "normal auto", and they aren't. I'll be watching for @Clutha response after checking on the actual vehicle!! As that's the ultimate test report! Or anyone else with the correct model of course! We learn something new everyday! About 15 years ago I did a supercar driving experience as a present, and a Ferrari had a gearbox that didn't creep, but was therefore very jerky on take off. So maybe it's "engineered in" for the masses?

Yep. All creep forward. Stuck brakes? Etc Etc Etc

I did the filter as well, if you take the sump off be aware there is still about a litre and a half of fluid, have a bowl under there!

No worries mate! Yes, my best guess is an an air leak. Check for any loose connections on the intake system, cracked hoses, and anything else like that. It's beyond my abilities, but as you said the car was running lean, do you have the kit to see the long term fuel trims? And are they still lean? Not that I know what the figures should be! Possibly, if there aren't any obvious leaks, try some fuel system / injector cleaner, in case it's that side of the system.

I'd say at about 15 years old or when I just bought it 😄 As that's what I did personally. It's not too hard at all, but you do need to be able to see transmission fluid temp to get the level right with the "overflow tube" method it uses.

If I've read what you said correctly, it can happen at any time apart from when the engine is cold and running enriched fuelling? And a "gasp" sound. That sounds like a possible unmetered air leak somewhere. Extra air getting in that isn't measured by the Mass Air Flow sensor so the fuelling isn't adjusted for it. Could be anywhere along the air intake after the MAF - assuming it has one of course!

Also, if you really actually need to change your battery, if you can do it yourself, try two companies I've used, they do do delivery, Tayna Batteries in Bodelwyddan, and Advanced Battery Supplies in Stockport. You may not necessarily need them, but more amps equals more "in the reserve bank" to still start the engine - after successive starts, lights left on, charging phones etc Both great people to deal with! Good luck getting it sorted out!

Gorgeous that one!

Heck of a job you're into there mate! Good luck with progress, I'll keep watching out for updates!

Very nice indeed!

Bargain! Obviously though, run it through the comparison sites, some don't know what an Alphie is, or Vellfire, but some do. Follow the order advised by martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert. We ended up with Admiral, from Confused.com, when we bought it, for our first year insurance, as our (current at that time) car insurer eSure (who were garbage as an "on line only" company) "didn't insure imports" so couldn't do a vehicle change. Hopefully, as is common, the longer you have a vehicle it counts as a minor positive score.

Surely not .......... hmmm well, actually, I reckon it's more than a little likely!