Engine Bay Repair Sticky
 

Here we will post links to Engine related solutions. This post will be edited by an Administrator when a new solution is found either within this forum or elsewhere on the Interweb.

To Start the Ball Rolling here are some classic links from Paul W's Audipages. This site can't be recommended enough as a gold mine of information about your 8.

Breather Hose replacement - Audipages

CAMBELT CHANGE ABZ 4.2 V8
4.2 ABZ Engine Cambelt Change Procedure- Audipages
Part Numbers for above Cambelt Change - Audipages
The Tools You'll need - Audipages

OTHER TASKS

Cooler expansion Tank Replacement- Audipages

Cooler Expansion Tank Replacement - Entwisi


Engine Fan (Electric) Removal and Replacement- Audipages

Engine Removal and Re-installation - Conan the Librarian

---------The Story Behind the Engine Change - Conan the Librarian

Fuel Line Leak (High Pressure) Repair Procedure- Audipages

Fuel Tank Sending Unit Seal Replacement- Audipages

VW Audi Oil Spec Information - DavidS8

Oil and Filter Change (32 & 40 V)- Audipages

Oil Cooler Removal and Re-install- Audipages

Spark Plug replacement- Audipages

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement- Audipages

Compression test results ABZ - ainarssems

40V Intake manifold fix for stuck or sluggish flap pivots (no broken parts) - SilverD2 from Audiworld


Symptoms and their Explanations

Noisy Tappets - Architex_mA8tey et al

The ultimate guide to the V8 and other resources - R8dream


Manifold flaps repair document pdf -
Download this document which will both explain it all and show a way to possibly fix stuck flaps
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...9&d=1578778374

Remember, if you find a solution to a problem you've had or others have posted on the web let an Admin know (PM or email) and we will add it to this sticky.