What's in the workshop this week, Pelikanblau edition
 

This week I have Vera's beautiful pelican blue S8 in for an engine swap :)

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1523135306

Some of you may know that the original engine has developed a considerable thirst for oil when driven slowly, which is believed to be down to piston rings. That's not a cheap problem to solve, so when I found another brand new engine on ebay last year I grabbed it straight away.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1523135306

This is the second I've found from the batch of ten which VAG sold to a surplus dealer back in 2015. They were kept as warranty replacements but weren't needed and were sold once they reached 15 years old. I have one in my Dolphin Grey and really wasn't expecting to find another.

Vera was travelling most of the day so I've only got the front panel off so far. This one is going to be an interesting challenge since not only does it have LPG to work around, but an auxiliary heater too so triple the usual amount of plumbing to work with!

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1523135306

Lovely car, and just imagine the increased MPG Vera will get when she no longer has to carry several litres of oil in the boot+++

Beautiful colur. I’m looking forward to this since the great work you did on Deans car +++

Guess that means another busy Sunday for you MJ :D

Knowing you, should be fixed by teatime. :love::love:

That was a good find on ebay.

Ooh, wonderful colour, can't wait to see what you do with it!

Excuse number 123 for when stopped by the police for speeding. "Sorry officer, but it uses too much oil if I drive it slowly"

Another lovely coloured car. At least you won't be spending time cleaning the engine as you did with Dean's, but more plumbing.

and those photos dont really do the colour justice. Its more blue than the rather grey-y blue in the photo. Gorgeous colour.

some pics here http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....7&postcount=39

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What a great find. How nice that will be to have a spanking new engine.

Lovely colour D2 too. Enjoy the work.