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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
26th July 2019, 04:04 PM
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Any interest in an A3 with decent spec?
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plankton
Sold.
Sold.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
19th July 2019, 02:31 PM
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Any interest in an A3 with decent spec?
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4,686
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plankton
Reducing again. £11200 ono Bear in mind mine...
Reducing again.
£11200 ono
Bear in mind mine has a warranty to March 2022.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
9th July 2019, 03:33 PM
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6
Any interest in an A3 with decent spec?
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plankton
I suppose it's worth what someone's wiling to...
I suppose it's worth what someone's wiling to pay.
£12500 is fairly high I suppose. I was getting carried away looking at that other one. That one has disappeared so may have sold.
I need to...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th July 2019, 04:51 PM
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Any interest in an A3 with decent spec?
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plankton
Any interest in an A3 63 reg 1.8TFSI Quattro S-Line?
Testing the water as I may be selling this to get something cheaper.
2013 A3 5 door S-Line
1.8 TFSI DSG Quattro
Heated Seats
Pan Roof
Adaptive Cruise
Sat Nav (no idea if that's an option or...
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Other Audis
10th May 2019, 12:50 PM
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A3 1.8TFSI jerky stop/start and slow reponse
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15,425
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plankton
Thanks for that - I'll give it a go in Sport to...
Thanks for that - I'll give it a go in Sport to see if that makes a difference.
I bought this specific car just because it had Adaptive Cruise. That won't be a must have on my next car.
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Other Audis
10th May 2019, 12:11 PM
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A3 1.8TFSI jerky stop/start and slow reponse
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plankton
A3 1.8TFSI jerky stop/start and slow reponse
Bought a 2013 A3 1.8TFSI quattro DSG in March. I'd be really happy with it if it weren't for these problems. Just trying to find out if they all do this, or mine has some sort of fault.
Only had...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
17th July 2017, 09:28 AM
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Saab 9-3 Hatch - Station car / Winter Shed - Leics -£595
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plankton
Withdrawing from sale. I know I've only just...
Withdrawing from sale.
I know I've only just put it on here but it's been for sale elsewhere for several weeks. Just not worth selling at this price.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th July 2017, 03:52 PM
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Saab 9-3 Hatch - Station car / Winter Shed - Leics -£595
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plankton
Saab 9-3 Hatch - Station car / Winter Shed - Leics -£595
If a non-Audi advert isn't allowed - please delete.
Ideal station car or winter shed (even though it's nowhere near winter)!
You might have a nice S8, RS6 or A8 which you don't want to risk...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
18th November 2016, 08:18 PM
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2006 A8 For Sale
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13,227
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plankton
How does the 3.7 with a Viezu remap compare to a...
How does the 3.7 with a Viezu remap compare to a standard 4.2 petrol? I had a D2 4.2 before and would like similar power / performance.
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
31st October 2016, 10:11 AM
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2007 S8 running costs
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8,080
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plankton
I can never remember with the D3 - is the 4.2 TDi...
I can never remember with the D3 - is the 4.2 TDi the one to go for as opposed to the 4.0 TDi? I know one of them is more troublesome but can't remember which.
For the cost of this S8 I am just...
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D3 - Everything Else
31st October 2016, 09:29 AM
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2007 S8 running costs
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8,080
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plankton
Very grateful for all the figures and input. ...
Very grateful for all the figures and input.
I've come to the realisation that I can probably afford to maintain an S8, but not to put fuel in it!
After budgeting for everything else including...
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D3 - Everything Else
30th October 2016, 08:46 PM
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17
2007 S8 running costs
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plankton
2007 S8 running costs
I have my eye on a 2007 S8. This particular one has a FASH with the last service 1.5k ago (now at 86k).
Ignoring fuel and insurance costs, would I be foolish to believe £2k per year would cover...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th October 2016, 04:24 PM
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For sale 2003 D3 4.2 SPORT PETROL ON LPG
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plankton
Whereabouts is the LPG tank? Is it one of the...
Whereabouts is the LPG tank? Is it one of the ones in the spare wheel well or the big tanks in the boot?
Any issues with the LPG? Sorry to push the point but I'm not overly keen on LPG having...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th October 2016, 07:47 PM
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For sale 2003 D3 4.2 SPORT PETROL ON LPG
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4,610
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plankton
How long has the LPG been on the car? Any...
How long has the LPG been on the car? Any problems with the LPG?
Have the belts been done?
I've had a D2 in the past and I gather they can have issues with the gearbox if it's not serviced -...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
9th May 2013, 10:16 AM
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The Ian/Bushido/Baryonyx 1999 A8 D2 4.2 possibly for sale
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plankton
Someone got a bargain there!
Someone got a bargain there!
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For Sale and Wanted - General
29th April 2013, 03:19 PM
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The Ian/Bushido/Baryonyx 1999 A8 D2 4.2 possibly for sale
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Posted By
plankton
Not keen on the new wheels to be honest! Was...
Not keen on the new wheels to be honest!
Was a lovely car when I had it despite the minor issues. Only major issue I had was the alternator belt coming off. I paid for that to be sorted along with...
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Daily banter
19th February 2013, 06:55 AM
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15
Pleased with the economy
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Posted By
plankton
Does the car run okay on LPG? I've heard LPG is...
Does the car run okay on LPG? I've heard LPG is suited more to V8's than some other cars.
I had LPG installed on one of my old Saab 9-5's. Economy was 26mpg on LPG compared to 30mpg on unleaded -...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th February 2013, 08:07 AM
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FL A8 Sport Quattro
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Posted By
plankton
Sounds interesting - looking forward to the other...
Sounds interesting - looking forward to the other pics +++
Forum:
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
11th February 2013, 08:41 AM
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22
What '8's have you driven?
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11,510
Posted By
plankton
Just driven one - my old D2 4.2 V8. That's...
Just driven one - my old D2 4.2 V8.
That's the only Audi I've ever driven. I think it's the only Audi I've ever sat in as well!
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For Sale and Wanted - General
25th January 2013, 12:05 PM
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55
The Ian/Bushido/Baryonyx 1999 A8 D2 4.2 possibly for sale
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Posted By
plankton
I'd have been interested in buying this back (I...
I'd have been interested in buying this back (I was the mug who spent a grand on the car changing the cambelt, alternator belt, water pump and sold the car at a £500 loss) - though I'd only be ready...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
25th July 2012, 12:40 PM
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20
The Ian / Plankton D2 regretably for sale
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Posted By
plankton
I bought it from a chap in Herts. Think he had it...
I bought it from a chap in Herts. Think he had it 4 years. He's on Pistonheads as "bt52". He replaced the A8 with a 750.
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For Sale and Wanted - General
25th July 2012, 10:29 AM
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20
The Ian / Plankton D2 regretably for sale
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11,675
Posted By
plankton
What was up with the sat nav screen? Wasn't aware...
What was up with the sat nav screen? Wasn't aware there was a problem?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
29th June 2012, 02:11 PM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
I'm on UKSaabs (joined in May 2004 but barely...
I'm on UKSaabs (joined in May 2004 but barely post), but use SaabTechTalk (ex Saabscene) a lot more.
Make sure you drive a few A8's before you commit. Think I'll be going for an LS400 /LS430 next...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
26th May 2012, 12:42 PM
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33
My new Mini project.....
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18,541
Posted By
plankton
What was up with the power steering then? ...
What was up with the power steering then?
Didn't realise there was anything wrong with the cup holder, though I hadn't been in an A8 before. Were the brake / light / washer warnings easy to fix? I...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
7th May 2012, 01:53 PM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
Nothing at the moment I'm afraid :( Have started...
Nothing at the moment I'm afraid :( Have started a permie job after a few years contracting, and the pennies aren't as plentiful.
Still got the Saab 9-5 as the main car, but missing the A8...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
7th May 2012, 10:29 AM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
Sold ... to a member of this forum
Sold
... to a member of this forum
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For Sale and Wanted - General
6th May 2012, 04:13 PM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
More pics taken today: ...
More pics taken today:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/DSCF1832.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/DSCF1833.jpg
...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
5th May 2012, 04:46 PM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
Webuyanycar value it at £386 :tuttut: I've...
Webuyanycar value it at £386 :tuttut:
I've been offered £300 for the plate, and the tax on it is worth £100. Assuming the scrap value is £200, it must be worth at least £600 as a wreck. There must...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
5th May 2012, 01:03 PM
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9
1992 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
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6,624
Posted By
plankton
1999 D2 4.2 V8 for sale
Audi A8 4.2 40v quattro. Facelift 310bhp model. Silver/black leather (1999 V)
Private plate included (A8 UDH).
Just had cambelt, alternator (ribbed) belt, thermostat and water pump changed...
Forum:
Owners Meets
26th April 2012, 03:31 PM
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16
Anyone visiting the Owners Meet receive an NIP
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9,473
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plankton
I saw the van - think I was doing about 27mph at...
I saw the van - think I was doing about 27mph at the time as I was behind someone (we were being flashed by oncoming traffic to warn us). Hopefully there won't be a letter waiting for me when I get...
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Owners Meets
22nd April 2012, 07:33 PM
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115
A8 Parts Open Day
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51,107
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plankton
Excellent day. Good to meet everyone. It was a...
Excellent day. Good to meet everyone. It was a good turnout with plenty of A8's/S8's, couple of A6's, an RS6 and an A7. Loved the noise of Amar's hugely quick RS6. The W12's sounded classily beefy -...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
21st April 2012, 06:54 PM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
Collected the car yesterday. Now has a new...
Collected the car yesterday.
Now has a new alternator belt and tensioner. Asked them to do the cambelt whilst the front was off the car, so cambelt, water pump and thermostat done too. Car never...
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Owners Meets
21st April 2012, 01:31 PM
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115
A8 Parts Open Day
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51,107
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plankton
I will be coming - either me or me and family....
I will be coming - either me or me and family. Plan to leave Hinckley around 8am - hopefully get up there around 11am. Maybe see RanjS8 on the way up the M1 +++
IT
David@a8parts
Carl@a8parts...
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Owners Meets
16th April 2012, 11:19 AM
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115
A8 Parts Open Day
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51,107
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plankton
I might go along to this, though depends on...
I might go along to this, though depends on whether my car is ready (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4508) by then.
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D2 - Engine Bay
12th April 2012, 08:34 PM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
Update on the car - tensioner went so that's...
Update on the car - tensioner went so that's being replaced along with the alternator belt (if that's what it's called). Whilst the front is off, I've asked them to do the cambelt, water pump and...
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D2 - Engine Bay
6th April 2012, 07:00 PM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
That looks like it. +++ No idea what the...
That looks like it. +++
No idea what the damage will be to fix the car yet - they've still not had time to look at it. My garage is very empty at the moment :-(
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th April 2012, 09:11 PM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
My first thought was that it was for a bin to...
My first thought was that it was for a bin to keep the bin bag in. Bit weird if it isn't anything to do with the car though :Confused::eek:
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd April 2012, 06:40 AM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
Yes the hoop was like that, but it had snapped....
Yes the hoop was like that, but it had snapped. Wonder if that's related then :Confused:
Thanks for the replies so far - not heard back from the garage yet. I just told them to fit it in when they...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
1st April 2012, 09:33 PM
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14
My car tonight
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7,054
Posted By
plankton
My car tonight
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/IMG0071A.jpg
Driving along a dual carriageway and the power steering seems to go completely - accompanied by a battery light on the left. Then...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
16th March 2012, 12:37 PM
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42
Beautiful 2002 S8 for sale
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15,936
Posted By
plankton
Wasn't UKSaabs was it? As for the S8 in...
Wasn't UKSaabs was it?
As for the S8 in question - I can see why a sorted car could easily be worth that sort of money. My D2 FL A8 is probably worth around £2000 if that (even with the private...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
8th March 2012, 11:58 AM
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9
Headlight washers (again!)
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7,588
Posted By
plankton
I've just remembered that my old Skoda Superb...
I've just remembered that my old Skoda Superb started doing this towards the end of my ownership. Must be a VAG thing :D
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
8th March 2012, 09:06 AM
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4
Faulty flap motor clicking behind dash
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13,485
Posted By
plankton
Is it this one...
Is it this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2-HVAC-Flap-positioning-motor-/180649662092?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0f8f168c) "4D0 820 511"?
Ressurecting this old thread...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
8th March 2012, 08:29 AM
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9
Headlight washers (again!)
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7,588
Posted By
plankton
Mine's done that a few times too - also on the...
Mine's done that a few times too - also on the drivers side. May have a go at the hairdryer trick..
Forum:
Daily banter
8th March 2012, 07:16 AM
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39
What car to do 50k miles a year in?
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12,870
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plankton
I was going to suggest a Superb, but you could go...
I was going to suggest a Superb, but you could go for one of the early Superbs. Get an Elegance, L&K or Edtion 100 and you'll get leather and lots of toys (my old Edition 100 had the solar sunroof,...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th February 2012, 09:01 AM
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16
PAS problem
Views:
6,189
Posted By
plankton
Didn't have much time to check at the weekend. Is...
Didn't have much time to check at the weekend. Is the power steering fluid reservoir the one with the green lid in the picture below (pic nicked off the internet - not my car)?
...
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Other marques
22nd February 2012, 03:29 PM
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14
New toy :)
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8,992
Posted By
plankton
That is lovely. +++ The S8's not too shabby...
That is lovely. +++
The S8's not too shabby either :D
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd February 2012, 03:26 PM
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16
PAS problem
Views:
6,189
Posted By
plankton
Hopefully it will be something as cheap as that....
Hopefully it will be something as cheap as that. :)
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st February 2012, 02:19 PM
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16
PAS problem
Views:
6,189
Posted By
plankton
Oh my :-( It's by no means undriveable -...
Oh my :-(
It's by no means undriveable - it's just intermittant. I was going to splash out on a gearbox oil change, but looks like I may not be getting this done now.
I need to get it into my...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st February 2012, 02:08 PM
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16
PAS problem
Views:
6,189
Posted By
plankton
I've googled to find out what that does - is that...
I've googled to find out what that does - is that expensive to replace (inc fitting) if it is that? Is it a steering rack out job?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st February 2012, 12:24 PM
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16
PAS problem
Views:
6,189
Posted By
plankton
Thanks for that +++ I'll give this a go when I'm...
Thanks for that +++ I'll give this a go when I'm next home and report back. (Car's in the garage at home). I'm not going to be home until Saturday afternoon, so I'll report back sometime over the...
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