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Regulus
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Daily banter
10th March 2022, 06:59 PM
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Price of Czar Putin to my pocket
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Regulus
It's very expensive here in Sweden as well. Never...
It's very expensive here in Sweden as well. Never seen it this high.
I bought 1500 litres for 19138 SEK (12750 SEK/m3) back early October.
Today it costs 18890 kr/m3. (Ģ1473) Almost 50% higher....
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Other marques
12th October 2021, 10:26 AM
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Are Teslas any good?
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Regulus
I just read an article about a proposed law to...
I just read an article about a proposed law to limit the hours one are allowed to charge an EV at home.
Might be of interest?
Kind of ironic, isn't it? As governments push the switch to EVs.
...
Forum:
Daily banter
16th September 2021, 02:17 PM
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15
What is going on in the energy market?
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6,767
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Regulus
The situation is strange. Last winter there were...
The situation is strange. Last winter there were record high amounts of water in our reservoirs. And since the end of May, there has been basically no increase.
...
Forum:
Daily banter
15th September 2021, 07:07 PM
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15
What is going on in the energy market?
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Regulus
https://www.europower-energi.no/kraftmarked/ny-nor...
https://www.europower-energi.no/kraftmarked/ny-nordisk-prisrekord-priseksplosjon-i-england/2-1-1067464
And they even show a screen grab:...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th September 2021, 07:45 PM
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15
What is going on in the energy market?
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6,767
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Regulus
What is going on in the energy market?
I just read that electricity prices will reach unbelievable heights tomorrow in England. Ģ2.5/kWh ??? :eek2:
Norway have started testing it's new cable to England, and exported 1.4GW in a 6 hour...
Forum:
Daily banter
13th September 2021, 08:28 AM
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399
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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Regulus
I did indeed. Still love this thread anyway....
I did indeed. Still love this thread anyway. Guess I happened to jump back and forth, and forgot to pay attention to which one I was looking at. Always fascinating to follow any of MJs jobs ;)
Forum:
Daily banter
12th September 2021, 09:02 PM
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399
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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Regulus
It has truly been an interesting story! Even...
It has truly been an interesting story!
Even more so for me, as this is a pf S8 +++
I find myself going back to the photos quite often, to look for details ;)
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
3rd January 2021, 07:07 PM
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i4 i5 Laptop
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17,234
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Regulus
I would suggest some apple product. Because I...
I would suggest some apple product. Because I prefer it to PCs because of Microsoft :( And I used to build my own (2000-2012)
Windows 7 was great, and I haven't upgraded.
As the price target is...
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
3rd January 2021, 04:23 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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478,915
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Regulus
Seems pretty obvious why the price is going up. ...
Seems pretty obvious why the price is going up.
Not enough Bitcoins available for purchase.
https://news.bitcoin.com/data-shows-78-bitcoin-supply-illiquid-only-4-2m-btc-constant-circulation/
...
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IT, AV and other Tech
29th December 2020, 09:38 PM
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1,037
Crypto currency mining
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478,915
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Regulus
So... I have bit the bullet and purchased my...
So... I have bit the bullet and purchased my first "crypto coins", using Revolut.
Ripple seems like a good place to start for a newbie like me. As it has crashed because of the investigation by...
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D2 - Everything else
28th December 2020, 03:12 PM
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16
How much have you spent on your A8 this year?
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13,249
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Regulus
Quite a lot this year. Mainly because I bought...
Quite a lot this year.
Mainly because I bought the engine and gearbox. Haven't bothered with any calculation yet. Still some parts left to purchase, I believe. I assume the gaskets etc for the ABZ...
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IT, AV and other Tech
23rd December 2020, 02:29 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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478,915
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Regulus
Are you sure Revolut lets you own bitcoin? I...
Are you sure Revolut lets you own bitcoin?
I have Revolut. But I am fairly certain you can "buy" crypto currencies in the app, which is not the same thing as owning them. More like paper...
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IT, AV and other Tech
19th December 2020, 03:11 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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478,915
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Regulus
You are spot on with this. Because there is a...
You are spot on with this. Because there is a very high risk of the gold being confiscated at the border when one is travelling. As with "large" amounts of cash. :(
(pun intended)
Forum:
Daily banter
19th December 2020, 02:59 PM
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131
WITW - Ricky's van attack
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Regulus
It might be messy and time consuming, because one...
It might be messy and time consuming, because one has to wait before painting the next layer.
But it looks so much better, and the knowledge that it will not start rusting again anytime soon, makes...
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IT, AV and other Tech
18th December 2020, 05:43 PM
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Crypto currency mining
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478,915
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Regulus
Must be great for all of you that bitcoin and...
Must be great for all of you that bitcoin and other crypto currencies are making new record highs +++
I just want to add that prices will probably become a lot more volatile because of the hedge...
Forum:
Daily banter
15th December 2020, 11:58 AM
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39
No WITW?
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12,825
Posted By
Regulus
I think it looks great. D2Doctor or D2Doctor...
I think it looks great.
D2Doctor or D2Doctor Edition?
A real brand which you already are known for +++
Finding the right font is important as well, I believe
...
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Daily banter
14th December 2020, 04:57 PM
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39
No WITW?
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12,825
Posted By
Regulus
Those threads are the best, no question about it....
Those threads are the best, no question about it. But...
How could anybody come up with the idea to ask when the next is up :Confused: It's mid December. Personally, I have no idea how MJ keeps up...
Forum:
Daily banter
12th December 2020, 02:04 PM
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6
YouTube - American manual rebuild
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3,506
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Regulus
YouTube - American manual rebuild
A 10-part D2 S8 rebuild with a 6-speed manual transmission.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=24804&stc=1&d=1607785653
...
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd November 2020, 10:19 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
There is one piece of dark styrofoam behind the...
There is one piece of dark styrofoam behind the arch liners. I removed that when I worked on my car a couple of years ago. But I never could figure what location it was positioned in. The left front...
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Daily banter
22nd November 2020, 02:45 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
That is the one I meant, yes. It looks so good, I...
That is the one I meant, yes. It looks so good, I couldn't decide if it was new or not. Although I suspected that you might have cleaned it. No-one beats you when it comes to the effort and skill....
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Daily banter
21st November 2020, 06:56 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
Is that a new cooling hose? Or just another proof...
Is that a new cooling hose? Or just another proof of your attention to detail?
If it is indeed a brand new, where did you buy it?
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D2 - Everything else
10th November 2020, 03:06 PM
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14
Question to anyone who used Audi Tradition
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11,289
Posted By
Regulus
I found it impossible as well. Ordered part...
I found it impossible as well. Ordered part through the Audi dealer this summer
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
10th November 2020, 02:49 PM
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14
New member registration and post restrictions?
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17,536
Posted By
Regulus
Oh, that is strange as I saw his name on the main...
Oh, that is strange as I saw his name on the main page where it says
Welcome to our newest member,
Will he have to register again then?
I know the man. Got in contact with him because he was...
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
9th November 2020, 08:09 AM
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14
New member registration and post restrictions?
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17,536
Posted By
Regulus
New member registration and post restrictions?
I am wondering. Is there any new restrictions on new registered members?
S8Godzilla canīt post anything yet. Probably the same restrictions as chad951 had?
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
28th October 2020, 08:02 PM
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13
What are the longest journeys you have done in D2?
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11,944
Posted By
Regulus
I did a trip like that for the 2018 Annual Meet....
I did a trip like that for the 2018 Annual Meet. 4570 km /2840 miles.
I started just south of Karlstad, down to Gothenburg. Ferry to Kiel. Drove through Europe. Took the ferry across the channel to...
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D2 - Engine Bay
19th October 2020, 06:12 PM
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2
That bloody oil cooler pipe
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3,590
Posted By
Regulus
You will need the ring to the cooler tube as...
You will need the ring to the cooler tube as well, and the one that looks kind of like an 8. Unless I am mistaken.
I looks like your pipe has the 4 o-rings.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
19th October 2020, 06:00 PM
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16
Selling my S8 D2
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15,567
Posted By
Regulus
Oh man. I wish I could have bought it. Alas, it's...
Oh man. I wish I could have bought it. Alas, it's RHD of course.
Sad to hear you have to sell it. But these are hard times
Forum:
Daily banter
19th October 2020, 05:53 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
I am very curious. Where do the vacuum pipe...
I am very curious. Where do the vacuum pipe connect when you reassemble it? At the moment it looks like mine did, from the reservoir, without any connection. I doubt I refitted mine correctly, as I...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
2nd October 2020, 07:15 PM
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21
A sad day, hopefully just temporary though....
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27,300
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Regulus
Thanks for asking that. I didn't know either. ...
Thanks for asking that. I didn't know either.
Sadly mine are also off the road since spring. I SORNīd my car only a month ago. When I realised that I have no idea when I might have it back in one...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th September 2020, 10:47 AM
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5
Nasty suprise when doing Intake manifold seals
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3,247
Posted By
Regulus
Will you do the valley pan gasket as well, while...
Will you do the valley pan gasket as well, while you are in there?
I hope you manage to clean out the old oil and sand.
As I am in a similar process, this can snowball pretty fast, as how much work...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th September 2020, 03:27 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
+++ Indeed. Not what the Audi repair shop...
+++
Indeed. Not what the Audi repair shop would have said.
Like they told me 3 years ago:"You better scrap the car and buy another"
But I do sympathise with you
Forum:
Daily banter
20th September 2020, 03:24 PM
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132
What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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49,819
Posted By
Regulus
How on earth did you manage to get that off? Do...
How on earth did you manage to get that off? Do you have small magical elves in the workshop?
As always, it's a wonder to see your work
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th September 2020, 07:12 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
Posted By
Regulus
I forgot to update with the solution. Audi...
I forgot to update with the solution.
Audi ordered the correct gasket from Audi Tradition.
077 115 441
Shipping was SEK 276, gasket cost SEK 111,20, + 25% VAT. Not really sure why I had to pay...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th September 2020, 08:03 PM
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285
What's in the workshop this week?
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112,465
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Regulus
To bad it's a RHD, otherwise I would have been...
To bad it's a RHD, otherwise I would have been willing to buy it. The car looks just lovely and we all know, it couldn't be in better shape after you did the work, MJ
I am sure the next owner will...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th September 2020, 06:48 PM
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31
05 d3 w12
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34,420
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Regulus
Is it for sale down under? :ROFL:
Is it for sale down under? :ROFL:
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
13th September 2020, 08:53 PM
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1
Forum - server clock
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9,513
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Regulus
Forum - server clock
I have noticed the past days that the time is lagging on the server, by a considerable amount.
Does it matter? I don't know, just thought I should mention it ;)
It's 23:20 here in Sweden as I am...
Forum:
Daily banter
7th September 2020, 07:16 PM
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285
What's in the workshop this week?
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112,465
Posted By
Regulus
I have no doubt you perfected the tools and...
I have no doubt you perfected the tools and procedures, MJ +++
As I am working on my own car atm, I look at your past projects to get a better grasp of what I am trying to do.
Removing the engine...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
28th August 2020, 06:17 PM
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6
Rear D2 Quattro Subframe needed
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3,622
Posted By
Regulus
If you don't mind importing the subframe, there...
If you don't mind importing the subframe, there are a few options.
Part number: 4D0 505 235AG, right?
Cheapest I found, 160: ...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
26th August 2020, 05:50 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
Posted By
Regulus
I simply must have got the wrong kit. AutoDoc...
I simply must have got the wrong kit.
AutoDoc warned me that the kit didn't fit my car, even if it gave me that kit when I searched on the 077 198 405. So AutoDoc was not in fault here.
There was...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
26th August 2020, 05:15 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
Posted By
Regulus
Looks like you found the issue MJ. My gasket is...
Looks like you found the issue MJ.
My gasket is a bit smaller on the circular part, and larger in the non-circular part, than it should be. And it's flat on one side (would be on the bottom side on...
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D2 - Engine Bay
26th August 2020, 03:15 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
Posted By
Regulus
I took some measurements, as accurate as...
I took some measurements, as accurate as possible. But I don't have a digital measurement.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=23814&stc=1&d=1598456375
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th August 2020, 05:20 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
Posted By
Regulus
It is odd. But I will ask the Audi dealer...
It is odd. But I will ask the Audi dealer tomorrow about the kit. +++
Anything to be able to put parts back on the engine so that I can use the car again.
It's been a couple of months now since I...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th August 2020, 02:38 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
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Regulus
Thank you MJ The kit I have already was what I...
Thank you MJ
The kit I have already was what I got from searching for 077 198 405. But from all sites I have looked at, it is supposedly only for the 40V. And the kit does not have an o-ring that...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th August 2020, 01:03 PM
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11
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
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7,708
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Regulus
Oil cooler, gaskets on a 32V
077 115 401b is the part number on my oil cooler.
Does anyone know what the gasket part numbers are?
I ordered a kit because that was the only I found with the gasket that looks like an 8, even...
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D2 - Everything else
19th August 2020, 10:46 PM
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3
The Doctor will see you now
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5,473
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Regulus
My oh my! I got to say your engine looks...
My oh my!
I got to say your engine looks amazing. Not like mine, all covered in old oil.
... and I envy you that you could bring the car to the doctor. Wish I could +++
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th August 2020, 04:26 PM
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37
MOT failure
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23,363
Posted By
Regulus
Congratulations +++ Good to hear your car passed...
Congratulations +++ Good to hear your car passed the MOT.
My car failed the MOT as well, rear caliper piston seized and rusty.
Still working on mine, as I discovered several issues.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
17th August 2020, 09:41 PM
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LED Glovebox Pre Order
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34,944
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Regulus
Sounds like you would also need a sticker on the...
Sounds like you would also need a sticker on the driver side, saying:
MJ Edition :yippee:
Like my Jeep has the Limited sticker ;)
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D2 - Engine Bay
27th July 2020, 01:42 PM
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28
metal oil cooler pipe now available - sticky please
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18,310
Posted By
Regulus
Looks like you can get one here: ...
Looks like you can get one here:
https://www.amazon.com/JGR-Aluminum-Cooler-Engine-Phaeton/dp/B07NQ98Y8W?th=1
edit: I got mine back in 2018, from a polish company. Handlowo Uslogowa on e-bay,...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
27th July 2020, 12:11 PM
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14
Help please - car stranded - rain ussue?
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7,259
Posted By
Regulus
Two years ago my car wouldn't start after driving...
Two years ago my car wouldn't start after driving 300m or so. Audi first figured the fuel pump was no longer working. Turned out it was only a general purpose relay that was faulty, 4H0 951 253 A....
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D2 - Engine Bay
17th July 2020, 08:31 AM
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17
knock sensor plug pigtail
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8,221
Posted By
Regulus
Oh, so that is why I mostly have seen the use of...
Oh, so that is why I mostly have seen the use of the bar. I never suspected there would be a difference between the 32V and the 40V, concerning the tools used.
Thanks for pointing that out +++...
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