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spannerrash
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th May 2024, 06:25 AM
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It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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Unfortunately if you want to keep this car...
Unfortunately if you want to keep this car running long term then you are going to need to do a lot of research. The whole "no longer available" issue is really problematic. Not just in the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th April 2024, 05:15 AM
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It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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spannerrash
This may have some of the info you need. ...
This may have some of the info you need.
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15086
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
13th April 2024, 07:23 AM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
I see it. Thanks very much.
I see it. Thanks very much.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
12th April 2024, 02:26 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Does anyone know the torque setting for the bolts...
Does anyone know the torque setting for the bolts that hold the inlet manifold to the block please? My info seems to suggest 25Nm but that seems quite high to me for the size of bolts.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th April 2024, 01:36 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
So...... an update. Got the NOS unit from...
So...... an update.
Got the NOS unit from the US but unfortunately it arrived with a broken vacuum pod. Seller was super helpful, perhaps a little too helpful and refunded me the cost of a new one...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th April 2024, 01:02 PM
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It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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spannerrash
Are we talking about the front or rear suspension?
Are we talking about the front or rear suspension?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
22nd March 2024, 04:24 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
The pads are actually a very stiff rubber not...
The pads are actually a very stiff rubber not plastic. Still quite flexible in hand.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
21st March 2024, 05:38 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
I opened up my broken manifold and you can see...
I opened up my broken manifold and you can see hear clearly where she broke.
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D2 - Engine Bay
21st March 2024, 05:32 PM
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Engine issues 11 codes
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I use this when I want to run the fuel pump. It's...
I use this when I want to run the fuel pump. It's literally an old fuel pump relay with the plastic cap removed. Push down on the top with your finger and the fuel pump runs. If its working of course.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
21st March 2024, 03:55 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Just ordered this one from the US. Gonna be a...
Just ordered this one from the US. Gonna be a pain as I had to use a freight forwarding company (shipito) as they wouldn't ship to the UK. I think it will work out at about £1500 landed which was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 08:08 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Thanks Dean for the link. It does look like...
Thanks Dean for the link.
It does look like it's been drilled for LPG though.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 06:36 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
I've been trying to wrap my head around what...
I've been trying to wrap my head around what effect having one long runner and 7 short ones would have on the engine. I honestly have no idea but I did think that each cylinders fuel requirements was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 12:08 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Well I managed to pull out the broken part by...
Well I managed to pull out the broken part by simply removing the throttle body. It looks like a clean break so I am confident there are no other bits floating around.
Still not sure of my route...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 08:59 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Hi all again and apologies as I seem to be...
Hi all again and apologies as I seem to be replying to my own thread here quite a lot. I just need some more info so I can plan my route forward.
Is this a common problem and does anyone know of...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 05:14 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Thanks very much for the reply and the...
Thanks very much for the reply and the information. It looks like 2k for a new unit. That's a bitter pill for a car that's worth maybe 6k.
There are a few available of various prefix's for around...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 03:57 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
After researching it looks like one of the...
After researching it looks like one of the aluminium brackets has broken. No piston damage would indicate a clean break.
Also, if I want to go brand new it looks like 077-133-185-CA is the...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 02:36 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Will this do? eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk...
Will this do?
eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk › itm
2004-2006 VW PHAETON 4.2L - Intake Manifold 077133185AT
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 01:15 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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spannerrash
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
Hi all
After replacing my knock sensor I was in the process of replacing the inlet manifold when I noticed something in cylinder 6 runner (see pictures).
I have been chasing a slight miss fire /...
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 05:03 PM
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5
Drivers side nock sensor.
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spannerrash
Thanks bud.
Thanks bud.
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 11:24 AM
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Drivers side nock sensor.
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Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks Sean, very useful. Also just read through...
Thanks Sean, very useful. Also just read through your engine work post. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 02:01 AM
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Drivers side nock sensor.
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spannerrash
Drivers side nock sensor.
Hi all
I've just gotten around to sorting something out that's been bugging me for a while. Bank 1 (UK drivers side) nock sensor plug fell apart a couple of years ago and I've been holding it...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 03:57 PM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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spannerrash
I think I replied again Ian but not sure.
I think I replied again Ian but not sure.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 02:11 PM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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spannerrash
PM sent
PM sent
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 09:00 AM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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Posted By
spannerrash
Not sure where you're based but if you're...
Not sure where you're based but if you're interested and have to travel a reasonable distance to collect, you can have it for £600. Helps with fuel costs and saves me the hassle of dealing with...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 08:15 AM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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Posted By
spannerrash
Hi thanks for your reply. I'm in Leeds
Hi thanks for your reply.
I'm in Leeds
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd October 2023, 03:43 PM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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4,910
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spannerrash
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
As the title says, D2 wiper mechanism for sale.
Genuine part purchased from Audi tradition. Cost me approx £650 landed in the UK so price is £650 plus delivery.
Thanks for looking.
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd August 2023, 11:13 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
Posted By
spannerrash
After doing quite a bit of research I eventually...
After doing quite a bit of research I eventually stumbled upon this YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/tC2Klazem3g
It seems to me that a cold cranking compression test (without spark plugs) does...
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D2 - Lights
27th July 2023, 10:30 AM
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21
Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
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spannerrash
I think MJ puts together an upgraded version you...
I think MJ puts together an upgraded version you might be able to purchase.
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 09:27 AM
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14
Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
Posted By
spannerrash
When I first started doing the compression tests...
When I first started doing the compression tests it was only a bit of a "while I'm in there" afterthought. I was originally changing plugs and coils. So, plugs removed, coils removed and fuel pump...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 05:21 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
Posted By
spannerrash
Sorry guys and gals but I just thought of another...
Sorry guys and gals but I just thought of another question.
I realise that to do this I would have to rebuild and run the engine.
For those of you a bit more savy than me with VCDS. Is there a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 04:58 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
Posted By
spannerrash
Yes, all of the components of the timing system...
Yes, all of the components of the timing system were changed. All with either oem or good quality units.
Remember the belt timing is OK though. Everything lines up perfectly.
After giving it a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 08:42 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks once again MJ. I will do the...
Thanks once again MJ.
I will do the compression test again tomorrow but I doubt it will change the result. I've been round all cylinders multiple times as I was struggling to believe the results....
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 08:29 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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spannerrash
On reflection, a leakdown or smoke test will only...
On reflection, a leakdown or smoke test will only tell me if the cylinders are leaking. Neither test will help me understand if there is a valve timing issue. I think for that I'm gonna need a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 07:35 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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5,078
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spannerrash
Hi MJ, thanks for the reply. I have done the...
Hi MJ, thanks for the reply.
I have done the compression test on all 8 cylinders one after the other so there has been plenty of time for oil pressure to build. I did about 10 cycles for each...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 05:08 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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Posted By
spannerrash
I completely agree that the timing belt is coming...
I completely agree that the timing belt is coming due for doing again l don't think this has anything to do with my problem. The timing is bang on. I don't think changing it will fix the problem...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 03:49 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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spannerrash
Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Hi all
I apologise in advance if this seems a bit of a ramble but I think you'll need all the information in order to help me out.
5 years or so ago I replaced the timing belt, chains and chain...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
4th July 2023, 03:36 PM
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Catt repair long term update?
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3,407
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spannerrash
I contacted B&M and asked them if they do a type...
I contacted B&M and asked them if they do a type approved cat for a 2002 Audi S8. It looks like not at the moment.
"Hi Frank,
Please accept my apologies but both the right side and left side...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
3rd July 2023, 09:10 AM
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Catt repair long term update?
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spannerrash
Thanks for that Adrian, much appreciated. ...
Thanks for that Adrian, much appreciated.
I've contacted the company in Germany and it looks like it's just one guy doing this on his own. Unfortunately he tells me that he hasn't been doing any...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
2nd July 2023, 12:11 PM
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Catt repair long term update?
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3,407
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spannerrash
I was under the impression he had sold the car...
I was under the impression he had sold the car shortly after the installation. Was hoping the new owner or someone who knows the new owner might be able to help out.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
2nd July 2023, 09:37 AM
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Catt repair long term update?
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3,407
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spannerrash
Catt repair long term update?
Hi all, hope everyone is well.
I've just been reading through this sticky
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12234
Does anyone have any further information on how this worked out...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th March 2023, 02:35 PM
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Current draw when in sleep mode.
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spannerrash
Current draw when in sleep mode.
Hi all
Does anyone know what the current draw should be at the battery when the car goes into sleep mode. Mine sits at about 60Mamp which is not super excessive but I feel a little too high.
My...
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D2 - Interior
26th February 2023, 09:21 PM
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Drivers heated seat not working
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Drivers heated seat not working
Hi all
After sorting out all of the bigger more important jobs on the car I am now starting on some of the smaller less important ones. Heated seats are not really my thing but in the interest of...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
23rd December 2022, 04:29 PM
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Possible to syphon fuel out?
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3,401
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spannerrash
Thanks once again MJ, much appreciated.
Thanks once again MJ, much appreciated.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd December 2022, 03:58 PM
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Battery replacement - is there a way to do it?
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5,356
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spannerrash
I pretty much take mine out every winter and...
I pretty much take mine out every winter and struggle with it every time. Thought it was just me. :-(
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
23rd December 2022, 03:43 PM
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Possible to syphon fuel out?
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spannerrash
Hi all again. Sorry to bring this back up again...
Hi all again.
Sorry to bring this back up again but I just have a couple of questions if anyone can help me out.
Does the fuel pump run constantly when the engine is running?
Does the fuel...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th December 2022, 07:46 AM
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Possible to syphon fuel out?
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spannerrash
OK, thanks for that MJ. I was unsure if...
OK, thanks for that MJ.
I was unsure if running the pump constantly to empty the tank would damage it.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th December 2022, 05:50 AM
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Possible to syphon fuel out?
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spannerrash
Possible to syphon fuel out?
Hi all
Due to life and waiting for spare parts issues I find myself in a situation where I have my S8 with a full tank of 1 year old petrol. I did use "Stab oil" when I filled the tank but am now...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th July 2022, 09:15 AM
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00283 - 00283 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Left
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I'd try some heat and a good pair of Mole grips...
I'd try some heat and a good pair of Mole grips on the bolt before thinking of drilling it out.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th July 2022, 07:19 AM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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If you do get your hands on a second hand unit,...
If you do get your hands on a second hand unit, did 4 rings say how they intend to match it to the car?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th July 2022, 04:28 AM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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spannerrash
In my experience, swapping the cluster in my 2002...
In my experience, swapping the cluster in my 2002 s8 was a real pain and I would avoid doing this if you can. Or at least look at it as a last resort.
I had to buy 3 clusters for approx £100 each...
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