I'd be checking underneath for rust. If OK get it wax oiled. Change DSG oil and filter, change Haldex oil and filter. And, even if it has had a recent service, change the oil for a VW 504/507 spec fully synthetic.
All great points there. I need to update my video on this as there are a load of factors that need to be considered that are specific to V6s now that I have only been made aware of since, on top of the general car and also Audi TT in general stuff. Thanks for your input buddy!
@@andycharger the mk1 is in Weybridge where I'm doing the work on it,I'm there every Sunday also I can check your timing chain for stretch on obdeleven on the v6 👍🏻
Subscriber #996 Four more to go! Edit: Just finished watching the video and I'm glad you bought this one. Looks to be in great condition and the colour is great. I think it makes more sense for the channel to have two different models and not two of the same, with just a different colour, though the green soft top also looks great. Looking forwards to see more videos on these cars.
@@andycharger I'm going to follow with interest. I'm in the process of acquiring a TT MK1. (Early next year some time) I have my heart set on a 225 Coupe, but a nice 3.2 popped up for sale, so I'm a bit torn. The 225 is a 2000 model and has has 180 000km on it for around 5700 pounds, while the 3.2 is a 2004 model with 125 400km for about 13 000 pounds. Both are from dealers and in good condition. I'm leaning towards the 225, as it is cheaper and is a manual, but the 3.2 is tempting.
You are absolutely right Si! That is a job that needs to be done. I have it on the list! Thanks for the comment and watch out for your car here on the channel very soon! 👍
@@andycharger Cool can't wait hopefully it won't be a cringefest hahahahaha I did talk rather a lot! hahaha Glad to hear you are enjoying your new car...when i had my chain tested at the garage, they were not only able to tell me that there was no stretching but also that it was at the right angle in the horizontal...it hadn't wandered....so yes, thats probably the most concerning thing to get out of the way early on!!!!
Nice buy Andy 👍. My 3.2 is tge same colour. First thing pal (which I bet you’ve done), is get rid of those ghastly aftermarket badges 😂😂 Can’t wait pal hope there’s not much corrosion underneath 👀. Usual Haldex DSG oils etc. 👍😎
Thanks for the tips Rob. The badges are going and there are a couple of advisories on the MOT regarding corrosion so im going to get that looked at. Ive not not done anything to it yet other than order some original wheels!
@@andycharger I was going to mention the wheels but dint know where you wanted to start ya budget. When I put my details of my 3.2 into tge Audi app it gave me all the original supplied spec including the 9 bar light alloy Ronals !
Great video looking forward to future episodes also great to see someone doing work on the 3.2v6 normally all information on tts are the 225 even manuals on the 3.2 are as rare as hens teeth things to check I would say is dsg gearbox as the mechatronics can go on these and the timing chain 👍
So far the gears and chains are looking good. I went out in one of those very rare 3.2 manuals the other week in my 1st episode of TT meets TT and it was a fabulous car!
Looks lovely Andy, bet you're well happy. I love my 3.2 over my old 225. As others have said, get the chains read in VCDS and see how they look (1k bill to sort that). If not done recently do the gearbox oil and filter too. I thought you'd always wanted the roadster, didn't realise you were settling - I love my roadster, nothing better than dropping that roof when the weather is just right.
Thanks Ben! I always wanted a coupe. I think they look amazing. Im keeping both so I get the best of both worlds. Just been out in the 225 and it does feel remarkably slower I have to say. Might just be the turbo lag! Thanks for advice on chains and oil. Looks like a common theme. Im going to get chains read Sunday.
Andy nice one loads of mechanical fun in there ,looked after motor nice clean condition no chickens or fish in this one probably the best £650 you’ve ever spent 😂joking of course very nice buy stay safe top lad 👍👨🏻🏭
Ha ha! Thanks Paul! IT is in very good order from what I can see so far. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty and getting it to concourse standard ;)
Yes definitely looks a nice one Andy first thing I’d be doing is checking all the levels and what’s been recently changed and what hasn’t then possibly a nice service and most importantly wack lots of polish on it 👏👏👍😎
Cheers Jules. Its just had a full service just a couple of weeks ago. DSG oil and Haldex oil only 10k ago but 2016! So defo want to get that done. Reading up on the DSG oil change it sounds very precise and might need to go intot he garage for that one. Will keep you all posted!
Thanks a lot Dom. That means a great deal coming from you mate. I appreciate your kind words. Chains? Yes. I spent a morning with CarChris last sunday and he checked the tolerances using OBDII. From what we could see, all looked fine and dandy. So fingers crossed, I just have a boat load of subframe and suspension restoration work to do and peeling a few stickers away!
@@andycharger Yeah those decals and badges need to go! usually when the chains get near the point of failing they will log random misfires, glad they are good as thats probably the most costly maintenance required on a v6 :)
Hi Chris. Yes they are about the closest match but even they are a bit "Skinny" on an MGF TF when I compared them. They must be some form of aftermarket badge. Thanks for the watch and the comment buddy!
Congratulations Andy on your new TT. I really like the blue color and I’m looking forward do your adventures and the fine tuning of this car
Thank you Tom! Appreciate your support as always sir!
Looks good and you made a good deal if you have checked the car from below and its weak points.....
I'd be checking underneath for rust. If OK get it wax oiled. Change DSG oil and filter, change Haldex oil and filter. And, even if it has had a recent service, change the oil for a VW 504/507 spec fully synthetic.
All great points there. I need to update my video on this as there are a load of factors that need to be considered that are specific to V6s now that I have only been made aware of since, on top of the general car and also Audi TT in general stuff. Thanks for your input buddy!
Congrats Andy, what a nice TT project car, look forward to follow this Restaurationen👍😊
Thank you Teit!
@@andycharger you are so welcome,enjoys you videos a lot , greetings from Denmark.
Congrats on the 1K
Thanks so much Mr T! Your support is appreciated!
Great vid mate and congratulations on the 3.2 I look forward to seeing them both 👍
Thanks buddy! Yes, I definitely need to get over to see than new Mk1 of yours! Let me know when you are free👍
@@andycharger the mk1 is in Weybridge where I'm doing the work on it,I'm there every Sunday also I can check your timing chain for stretch on obdeleven on the v6 👍🏻
Sold! Lol. I will drop you a text to sort!
@@andycharger lol no worries mate 👍🏻
Subscriber #996 Four more to go!
Edit: Just finished watching the video and I'm glad you bought this one. Looks to be in great condition and the colour is great. I think it makes more sense for the channel to have two different models and not two of the same, with just a different colour, though the green soft top also looks great. Looking forwards to see more videos on these cars.
Much appreciated Kenneth! The car appears to be in great shape. Looking forward to bringing you all lots of new content. Stay tuned!
@@andycharger I'm going to follow with interest. I'm in the process of acquiring a TT MK1. (Early next year some time) I have my heart set on a 225 Coupe, but a nice 3.2 popped up for sale, so I'm a bit torn. The 225 is a 2000 model and has has 180 000km on it for around 5700 pounds, while the 3.2 is a 2004 model with 125 400km for about 13 000 pounds. Both are from dealers and in good condition. I'm leaning towards the 225, as it is cheaper and is a manual, but the 3.2 is tempting.
Like the colour Andy, plenty of video content there with the advisories on the last MoT
Sure is! Work is underway! 👍
Timing Chain check I think Andy.....Nice video look forward to hearing more about this...hope you've been enjoying the sound!!!!
You are absolutely right Si! That is a job that needs to be done. I have it on the list! Thanks for the comment and watch out for your car here on the channel very soon! 👍
@@andycharger Cool can't wait hopefully it won't be a cringefest hahahahaha I did talk rather a lot! hahaha Glad to hear you are enjoying your new car...when i had my chain tested at the garage, they were not only able to tell me that there was no stretching but also that it was at the right angle in the horizontal...it hadn't wandered....so yes, thats probably the most concerning thing to get out of the way early on!!!!
Excellant car,plenty of video content here.Suppose full service best option for first job Andy..
Thanks for the positive vibes! lots ok jobs still to do though I am sure and all I will share with you on the channel.
Buy them both !!!!
I knew you would say that!
Nice buy Andy 👍. My 3.2 is tge same colour. First thing pal (which I bet you’ve done), is get rid of those ghastly aftermarket badges 😂😂 Can’t wait pal hope there’s not much corrosion underneath 👀. Usual Haldex DSG oils etc. 👍😎
Thanks for the tips Rob. The badges are going and there are a couple of advisories on the MOT regarding corrosion so im going to get that looked at. Ive not not done anything to it yet other than order some original wheels!
@@andycharger I was going to mention the wheels but dint know where you wanted to start ya budget. When I put my details of my 3.2 into tge Audi app it gave me all the original supplied spec including the 9 bar light alloy Ronals !
Great video looking forward to future episodes also great to see someone doing work on the 3.2v6 normally all information on tts are the 225 even manuals on the 3.2 are as rare as hens teeth things to check I would say is dsg gearbox as the mechatronics can go on these and the timing chain 👍
So far the gears and chains are looking good. I went out in one of those very rare 3.2 manuals the other week in my 1st episode of TT meets TT and it was a fabulous car!
Looks lovely Andy, bet you're well happy. I love my 3.2 over my old 225. As others have said, get the chains read in VCDS and see how they look (1k bill to sort that). If not done recently do the gearbox oil and filter too. I thought you'd always wanted the roadster, didn't realise you were settling - I love my roadster, nothing better than dropping that roof when the weather is just right.
Thanks Ben! I always wanted a coupe. I think they look amazing. Im keeping both so I get the best of both worlds. Just been out in the 225 and it does feel remarkably slower I have to say. Might just be the turbo lag! Thanks for advice on chains and oil. Looks like a common theme. Im going to get chains read Sunday.
Andy nice one loads of mechanical fun in there ,looked after motor nice clean condition no chickens or fish in this one probably the best £650 you’ve ever spent 😂joking of course very nice buy stay safe top lad 👍👨🏻🏭
Ha ha! Thanks Paul! IT is in very good order from what I can see so far. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty and getting it to concourse standard ;)
Yes definitely looks a nice one Andy
first thing I’d be doing is checking all the levels and what’s been recently changed and what hasn’t then possibly a nice service and most importantly wack lots of polish on it 👏👏👍😎
Cheers Jules. Its just had a full service just a couple of weeks ago. DSG oil and Haldex oil only 10k ago but 2016! So defo want to get that done. Reading up on the DSG oil change it sounds very precise and might need to go intot he garage for that one. Will keep you all posted!
Yeeeyy! A coup!
Looks like a nice car that mate, have you checked the chain tolerances? Congrats on 1k subs keep up the great work
Thanks a lot Dom. That means a great deal coming from you mate. I appreciate your kind words. Chains? Yes. I spent a morning with CarChris last sunday and he checked the tolerances using OBDII. From what we could see, all looked fine and dandy. So fingers crossed, I just have a boat load of subframe and suspension restoration work to do and peeling a few stickers away!
@@andycharger Yeah those decals and badges need to go! usually when the chains get near the point of failing they will log random misfires, glad they are good as thats probably the most costly maintenance required on a v6 :)
@@andycharger be great to know what these are or show it on a later video given how important it is ?
@@conradtaggart9959 Are you in for a treat this week then! Its all about the timing chains! perfect week for that. Thanks for your comment!
Very nice😊Congratulations😎🌈
Many thanks Bob!
The rims do it for me.
They will be available soon!
Thats a great looking 3.2 Andy! I am so glad you will be removing the tacky aftermarket badges. 🤮
Too right Ian! That car needs to go back to standard! Appreciate your comment!
The windows aren’t dropping when opening the doors, they probably need to be re calibrated.
What’s the mileage and have the chains been serviced?
Mine is on original chains from what I can see in the service book and it’s now on 111k
Nice!!!!!!! Get timing chains check first
I’m after the same
Where are you based? There are a few about at the moment 👍
Nice Andy very clean, get them wheels off 🤮what’s your plans mate
Absolutely! I have a set of originals to go on!
Badges from a Rover/ MGF TF lol
Hi Chris. Yes they are about the closest match but even they are a bit "Skinny" on an MGF TF when I compared them. They must be some form of aftermarket badge. Thanks for the watch and the comment buddy!