What's in the workshop this week?
September's project is Dean's truly scrumptious red 2.8Q. She is in need of a considerable amount of TLC, and Dean has given me permission to post the progress for your collective amusement +++
On the way home: http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_1.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_2.jpg She's quite the hottie :love: I've never had a car get as much attention as this, driving or otherwise. I had half a dozen other Audi drivers slow down to get a look, a minibus full of guys all staring out of the window on the way past, and a thumbs up from a guy an a TT. She certainly attracts attention! This is the job list: http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_3.jpg Couple of things to do then :eek3: The drivetrain is coming out as it'll make everything easier to get to. By the time I've taken everything apart there are only going to be 4 bolts left to remove to take it all out anyway. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_4.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_5.jpg The usual shenanigans with the ECU box lid will need sorting, plus Botang's hole will get done while I'm in there. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_6.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_7.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_8.jpg This is the damage after Tony (PO) had a tyre blow out. The carcass made its way inboard and ate the arch liner. Luckily it didn't damage any of the fuel tank gubbins behind it. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_9.jpg The downpipes are done for :( http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_10.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_11.jpg Tie rods will be done at the same time as a full set of front arms. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_12.jpg Oil leaks to embarrass the Exxon Valdez :rolleyes: Standard fitment on the 2.8, but at least there aren't many seized bolts! http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_13.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_14.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_15.jpg |
This one's going to be interesting - its fallen off the widowmaker at some point and punched a hole in the sill :tuttut: More on that later...
http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_16.jpg Rear suspension bushes are a bit nasty too http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_17.jpg Rear diff leak http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_18.jpg Interesting aftermarket exhaust, with a 'hanger' designed to damage the heat shield :Confused: We'll be replacing it with a nice quiet stock system. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_19.jpg Front end coming off http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_20.jpg Oh look. Paint marks on the timing gear :mad: http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_21.jpg Dean mentioned the power steering fluid was an odd colour. I was expecting red or brown http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_22.jpg Whiskey Tango Foxtrot :Confused: http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_23.jpg Its been topped up with water and turned in to mayonnaise :eek2: I've never seen anything like this before. Its going to take a fair bit of work to flush all this out. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_24.jpg Engine front end coming apart http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_25.jpg Crud everywhere http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_26.jpg http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_28.jpg Covers off the belt. The idlers look good, but the belt is done so just as well we're in there http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_27.jpg Evidence of a 'rad weld' type treatment having been used in the past, so a full coolant flush will be needed too, including the heater cores (joy). The radiator is unexpectedly heavy so probably silted up :rolleyes: Not leaking though which is a major bonus at this age. http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_29.jpg This collection of bits is barely even scratching the surface! :D http://www.corradov8.com/pics/h10ean/h10ean_30.jpg |
Here's a vid of the engine pull from August's S8 btw. 3 hours compressed in to 3 minutes :D
https://www.facebook.com/mikkijayne/...3289043752997/ |
Love it +++
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Excellent stuff, I might be in touch when my S8 needs it's next service (soonish) as I have my suspicions that lots of bits need a thorough check and sort-out.
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WOW:eek:
Shame you are too far from me our my car would be with you! |
Lovely car, busy lass - no room in September for a simple exhaust swap then MJ?- which may result in a "spare" stock S8 exhaust ;)...
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Wow! That jobs list. :eek:
And something tells me that the spare space on the whiteboard won't be white for that long :rolleyes: Big t5 (Tony - previous owner who only had the car 5 minutes before I badgered him to sell it to me) and I had no idea that so much work would be needed to bring her back to a GOOD road worthy standard. Apart from a noisy exhaust, an obvious oil leak and a fluttering engine at lowish revs, she seemed to drive well and behaved herself. Just shows how much we know compared to an expert :respekt: Right... Where are those lottery tickets? |
Nice job list. Welding the sill could be interesting
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