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C4R 100N
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D2 - Interior Electrics
27th July 2020, 05:59 AM
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Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
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C4R 100N
***UPDATE*** 1. FPR - have not checked that...
***UPDATE***
1. FPR - have not checked that
Thank you Sean!
2. Plenum area where ECU housing, A/C bits other? stuff is located was full of water. I pumped it out with an oil sucking pump...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
26th July 2020, 03:27 PM
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14
Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
Views:
8,014
Posted By
C4R 100N
I hope that daylight will reveal more. I also...
I hope that daylight will reveal more. I also hope that it has stopped raining too!
I will check the fpr.
It is so strange and so sudden. Drove fine the day before. I am only guessing at the...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
26th July 2020, 01:51 PM
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Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
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Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks MikkiJayne! Yes, I have run the car...
Thanks MikkiJayne!
Yes, I have run the car to the reserve level more than once since then (carrying petrol with me just in case). The car has been running beautifully since the pump has been...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
26th July 2020, 01:45 PM
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14
Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
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8,014
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks steamship! Yes, I have read about Botangs...
Thanks steamship! Yes, I have read about Botangs hole and it is something that I will check. Hoping to get the car back to my place before I do that though. I will check the ECU for water though,...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
26th July 2020, 10:08 AM
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14
Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
Views:
8,014
Posted By
C4R 100N
Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
Hi :-(
It has rained buckets here today and my 1989 S8 was partially in it. Was under carport but nose sticking out.
Went to take my son back home to his Mother's place. Car started fine. ...
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D2 - Transmission
16th July 2020, 11:47 AM
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Posting an interesting manual transmission conversion thread.
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11,331
Posted By
C4R 100N
First video documenting the swap has been posted....
First video documenting the swap has been posted. He goes over all of the parts that he has bought.
Very interesting! (https://youtu.be/Wnuv2ylYCSQ)
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
16th July 2020, 01:48 AM
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33
Fuel pump replacement as easy as this person makes it out to be in this video?
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35,938
Posted By
C4R 100N
Here are some shots that I took which show the...
Here are some shots that I took which show the 'funnel' that the fuel line adapter sits in. Hopefully you can get some perspective from these. Pictures have uploaded to this site upside down...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
14th July 2020, 12:15 PM
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Posting an interesting manual transmission conversion thread.
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11,331
Posted By
C4R 100N
Posting an interesting manual transmission conversion thread.
Click here for more information (http://theprojectpad.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3178&p=95067#p95062)
I really admire the dedication demonstrated here!
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D2 - Engine Bay
6th June 2020, 01:54 AM
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2
Is this likely to be a transmission fluid leak?
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3,696
Posted By
C4R 100N
Is this likely to be a transmission fluid leak?
For the last little while I have been noticing a small amount of fluid has dripped onto the pavement after the car has been left overnight.
It has emanated from somewhere above the bumper and...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
3rd June 2020, 08:31 AM
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35
Favour Needed From A D2 S8 Owner
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23,748
Posted By
C4R 100N
As a matter of interest, when I bought my S8 from...
As a matter of interest, when I bought my S8 from the second owner of the vehicle, he told me that the car originally came without the rings on the boot. Mine is Jaspis Green 1998 example.
I...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
19th May 2020, 08:31 AM
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33
Fuel pump replacement as easy as this person makes it out to be in this video?
Views:
35,938
Posted By
C4R 100N
This solution cost me a few dollars from a...
This solution cost me a few dollars from a hardware shop. No tools or welding required - just a measurement or two. Ok, I lied - I did have to file the channels in the angled metal a little.
...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
29th April 2020, 11:43 AM
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33
Fuel pump replacement as easy as this person makes it out to be in this video?
Views:
35,938
Posted By
C4R 100N
Start early and it should be entirely possible to...
Start early and it should be entirely possible to do in a day. Probably depends on how prepared you are and if you encounter any difficulties in removing the housing from the tank. My car was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
28th April 2020, 12:47 PM
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33
Fuel pump replacement as easy as this person makes it out to be in this video?
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35,938
Posted By
C4R 100N
Here are my notes on the fuel pump replacement: ...
Here are my notes on the fuel pump replacement:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost.php?p=156407&postcount=33
Just download the pdf
Here is the entire thread:...
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th April 2020, 07:33 AM
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11
Where is the oil leaking from? Advice please!
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7,922
Posted By
C4R 100N
So, it was a soda in the end. I got a...
So, it was a soda in the end. I got a replacement part in hand today and so, was able to begin the replacement. I broke the switch to facilitate removal with a short socket.
You can see (maybe)...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th April 2020, 01:26 PM
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11
Where is the oil leaking from? Advice please!
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7,922
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks for the hints. I tried a normal socket...
Thanks for the hints. I tried a normal socket for fit but the terminal almost pokes out the back end, meaning that I would at least have to cut the terminal off or bend it over.
I think I may...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th April 2020, 12:22 PM
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11
Where is the oil leaking from? Advice please!
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7,922
Posted By
C4R 100N
So, I finally got around to taking the airbox...
So, I finally got around to taking the airbox out. Seems like the oil leak is at the pressure switch as I assumed.
What would be the best tool to get the switch out? I gather that there is no...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
4th April 2020, 10:43 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
You can play it online at he BBC.
I am doing that now, with my vast amounts of spare time :ROFL:
Click here to play. Harder than you think!...
Forum:
Daily banter
4th April 2020, 10:21 AM
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67
Coronavirus.....
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23,858
Posted By
C4R 100N
Exactly! This^^^ I have spent...
Exactly!
This^^^
I have spent more time crossing the road to avoid panting joggers than I have ever done in simply crossing the road for a practical purpose. In fact, the joggers idea of...
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Daily banter
29th March 2020, 01:04 PM
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67
Coronavirus.....
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23,858
Posted By
C4R 100N
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you fine people in the UK.
:love::love:
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
26th March 2020, 11:16 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Towels are certainly indispensable! If only to...
Towels are certainly indispensable! If only to mop up the spilt fuel. The sound deadening material layer certainly suffered in my boot from the spillage.
The towel would have come in handy...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
26th March 2020, 11:02 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Well, well, well! Meaning Of Life, The...
Well, well, well!
Meaning Of Life, The Universe And Everything. :ROFL: *=42 ASCII AKA anything/everything. I don't think that I realised that until tonight. Thanks for leading me to that....
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
26th March 2020, 09:45 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
After driving my S8 and guzzling 72.8 litres of...
After driving my S8 and guzzling 72.8 litres of fuel from the tank, I am happy to report that the car started more or less instantly each time, and was down to the reserve with the petrol bowser tell...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
17th March 2020, 01:28 PM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
***Car is back on the road!***
Thanks to all of the wonderful posters here, I am delighted to say that my car is back on the road after I replaced the fuel pump. I don't recommend doing this yourself if you are rich enough to...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd March 2020, 12:49 PM
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9
Is this really no longer available?
Views:
7,225
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks Steamship! That does seem a lot better...
Thanks Steamship! That does seem a lot better value than the kits that I could find although it still seems horrendously expensive. I guess that I will get used to the "sticker shock" after a...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd March 2020, 12:05 PM
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9
Is this really no longer available?
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7,225
Posted By
C4R 100N
LOL! ...
LOL!
https://www.europaparts.com/oil-filter-housing-gasket-077115441.html
Does that help?
I have asked a couple of suppliers and they say that it is NLA.
Sorry for the sparse information -...
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D2 - Engine Bay
3rd March 2020, 11:17 AM
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9
Is this really no longer available?
Views:
7,225
Posted By
C4R 100N
Is this really no longer available?
077115441
Can't seem to find it in stock anywhere....except as a VERY expensive set in 077198405.
Is that the going rate?
After seeing the price on the fuel pump gasket set ($200 USD+), I...
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D2 - Everything else
2nd March 2020, 10:52 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Oh thank you very much indeed for that...
Oh thank you very much indeed for that information. I am *guessing* that the previous owner only used RON 98 fuel (as have I) as he is so filthy rich, and would ONLY replace parts with genuine Audi...
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D2 - Everything else
2nd March 2020, 10:07 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks! Will do that! I took my A6 Avant...
Thanks! Will do that!
I took my A6 Avant for a dry run into the drive tonight from a standing start parked next to the S8. It made it into the drive and most of the way up the drive under it's...
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D2 - Everything else
2nd March 2020, 10:02 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Sadly, I can't tow it.
Sadly, I can't tow it.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
2nd March 2020, 10:01 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
I have seen that gasket set. I am extremely...
I have seen that gasket set. I am extremely reluctant to buy it at $200.00 US That is $50 USD more than the pump!
I have ordered the pump, filter and the large gasket that I linked to earlier. ...
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D2 - Everything else
1st March 2020, 10:13 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks MikkiJayne. That is the pump that I...
Thanks MikkiJayne.
That is the pump that I have in my cart on the FCPEuro website. VDO. Cheapest that I could find it listed for is USD $145.49, and I have bought from them before.
Good...
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D2 - Everything else
1st March 2020, 08:15 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
I have 12 volts at the fuel pump for a second or...
I have 12 volts at the fuel pump for a second or two when the ignition turns on. So that is shaping up to be more likely than not, a bad/stuck fuel pump.
What is there left for me to do?
I...
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D2 - Everything else
1st March 2020, 12:17 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks very much for posting the decal as mine is...
Thanks very much for posting the decal as mine is missing when I just went to look
DARN! After double checking with ELSAWIN against the decal you posted it seems that someone has installed an...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
29th February 2020, 02:58 AM
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5
Quick question folks! Can I get my serial interface Chinese Vag Com cable working?
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12,267
Posted By
C4R 100N
Before I go and buy that adapter I think that I...
Before I go and buy that adapter I think that I will knock on the door acroos the road and see if they will let me use their power for a little while. At least I know I can scan the car with my old...
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D2 - Everything else
29th February 2020, 02:42 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
***UPDATE*** Starting Fluid allows the car to start momentarily.
Updating this thread to report some progress in my diagnostics of this starting problem.
Spraying starting fluid into the hard plastic black duct attached to the air intake allows the car to start...
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D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 12:49 PM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thank you! I do intend to scan as soon as I am...
Thank you! I do intend to scan as soon as I am able. I posted a question in the Vag Com section and would appreciate any input on that if anyone has an idea. Thank you lovely people!
can I do...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
28th February 2020, 11:51 AM
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5
Quick question folks! Can I get my serial interface Chinese Vag Com cable working?
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12,267
Posted By
C4R 100N
Quick question folks! Can I get my serial interface Chinese Vag Com cable working?
...If I buy a serial to USB interface working?
Does anyone have any knowledge about this? I have a newer laptop that only has a USB port and no serial interface. My old laptop with serial...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 11:42 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Done! Thanks for the tip :) Marty! You...
Done! Thanks for the tip :)
Marty! You visiting Newcastle, NSW anytime soon? If so, bring your Vag Com cable and working laptop please!
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D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 10:31 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
:ROFL: +++ Thanks for discounting the...
:ROFL: +++
Thanks for discounting the seating problem for me.
I promise that I was only driving aggressively just the once up a lovely twisty hill for no more than 30 seconds! Otherwise,...
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D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 10:28 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
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32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
I can see this being me in my not too distant...
I can see this being me in my not too distant future...
I never let the fuel get below half a tank on any of the Audis that I have owned. I have only driven 60km since filling the beast so that...
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D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 08:38 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
+++ Thanks for that tip! The blood has gone to...
+++ Thanks for that tip! The blood has gone to my head and I am not thinking properly. I will have a listen in the boot. Is that the usual failure mode for the pump - does not run?
The petrol...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 08:12 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
Thanks for your reply. Yes, that is what I have...
Thanks for your reply. Yes, that is what I have been reading in the internet. Do you know if Vag Com will indicate this in some way?
What would be the best way to check for this cause on the...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
28th February 2020, 07:48 AM
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47
My car won't start :(
Views:
32,105
Posted By
C4R 100N
My car won't start :(
Hi.
Very frustrated at the moment. My car won't start. Ran fine this morning. Went to mum's to help her out. Got back home, parked the car across the road because next door is having new...
Forum:
Daily banter
2nd February 2020, 10:15 AM
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9
Woo hoo! Back in a D2!
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3,817
Posted By
C4R 100N
The D2 is so nice that I go outside and drive it...
The D2 is so nice that I go outside and drive it somewhere just because....
I have done more joyriding in mine since purchase than practical kms. I simply can't get enough of it, so I can relate...
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D2 - Engine Bay
30th January 2020, 10:40 AM
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11
Where is the oil leaking from? Advice please!
Views:
7,922
Posted By
C4R 100N
OK....I have decided, after doing as you have...
OK....I have decided, after doing as you have suggested, that the oil is perhaps coming from the oil pressure switch that screws(?) into the oil filter housing.
I used a telescopic inspection...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th January 2020, 08:49 AM
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17
Intermittent abs/traction control issue
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8,946
Posted By
C4R 100N
Anybody tried VWtool? It should work with D2's at...
Anybody tried VWtool? It should work with D2's at least.
22798
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D2 - Body and Exterior
21st January 2020, 11:26 AM
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66
3D Printed Boot Grommet
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66,511
Posted By
C4R 100N
When I showed this thread, and your part that I...
When I showed this thread, and your part that I printed, to my partner, and pointed out the timeline from you sending the part to me and the subsequent print completion, her remark to me was...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
21st January 2020, 06:41 AM
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3
Replacing the central locking boot lid actuator rubber boot
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9,946
Posted By
C4R 100N
Yes, an original C4 part from my 1994 Audi 100q. ...
Yes, an original C4 part from my 1994 Audi 100q. Even the ones from a year later, as found in the two C4 A6 vehicles that I have, seem to be of a lesser quality than the orange boot.
As I...
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
21st January 2020, 03:41 AM
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66
3D Printed Boot Grommet
Views:
66,511
Posted By
C4R 100N
I am guessing that the grommet that I printed was...
I am guessing that the grommet that I printed was for where the wires go into the rear quarter panel that you can see when lifting the boot lid?
The one on the right side of my vehicle was...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
21st January 2020, 03:19 AM
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66
3D Printed Boot Grommet
Views:
66,511
Posted By
C4R 100N
Hey Marty, Yes it does. I have some...
Hey Marty,
Yes it does. I have some flexible black filament that I bought at Aldi but it is not as nice as the snow white Ninjaflex that I have but still serviceable for making parts. I have...
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