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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th June 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,370
Posted By Prefferle
Engine Oil for V10 BSM

Hi Folks,
For our higher mileage (160k) cars - do we need to consider shifting to the Castrol 0w40 oil from the 0/5w30 oil?
Can anyone let me know if shifting to an API SM/ SN/ SL oil is ok? I’m...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd May 2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,815
Posted By Prefferle
Thanks, ok so I’m looking for the OEM mounts only...

Thanks, ok so I’m looking for the OEM mounts only then. I’ll get in to that... do you know anyone that you can recommend to do this job or has an engine support frame that I can hire or loan? Cheers,
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd May 2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,815
Posted By Prefferle
S8 d3 4e Engine Mounts question

Hi folks, can anyone advise me on replacement engine mounts for my S8 d3? The Audi parts lift shows it could be a part: 4E099381FN as the right side replacement however, I believe there were...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 22nd May 2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,109
Posted By Prefferle
Audi d3 43 BSM Engine mounts L & R lower

Hi
Does anyone have a good condition set of left and right engine mounts to sell. I’m in Lincolnshire, UK.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th May 2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Just a very LATE update on this issue and thanks...

Just a very LATE update on this issue and thanks Mike for your suggestion on the Torque mount. After several visible checks by others including Audi all saying the mounts are all fine - I was...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th June 2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,310
Posted By Prefferle
**UPDATE** Using VCDS looking at Measuring...

**UPDATE**
Using VCDS looking at Measuring Blocks I found that when using Basic Settings to force the suspension to lower and lift - the front suspension would display the lifted height increased...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th June 2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,310
Posted By Prefferle
S8 d3 air suspension - unable to complete adaptation

Hi folks, after replacing the residual pressure valve on a front air strut I am unable to complete the adaptation.
In Adaptation mode - The front drops first then raises a bit but not excessively...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th February 2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up Hi Mike, I completely missed your post - busy...

Hi Mike, I completely missed your post - busy times moving house and all that!
No I have not checked the torque mount - I just had the front bumper off replacing a power steering hose - if I had...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th September 2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,458
Posted By Prefferle
EPC light / HP Fuel pressure question

Hi Folks,

i hope that all in here are doing great !

My my car is a 2006 Audi-S8, d3 4e 5.2L

Im hoping that you can offer some insight on an issue - Driving home yesterday on the motorway I...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 31st May 2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,327
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up So I’ve been through this issue recently....

So I’ve been through this issue recently. Replaced my two front tyres and so also replaced both front TPMS sensors with typical eBay ones - all rubbish!!
Subsequently I Found these folks ‘TPMS...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st May 2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
*UPDATE* Checked axle bolt ok, still not sure...

*UPDATE* Checked axle bolt ok, still not sure about the axle itself… so had complete 4 wheel alignment done today at Ian Brown Tyres - Malton UK. Excellent service and competent staff. All steering...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th May 2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Some thread locker would be a good plan however...

Some thread locker would be a good plan however make sure that you are torquing those bolts correctly.

Cheers,
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th May 2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Hey a great point - I’ll be checking that bolt...

Hey a great point - I’ll be checking that bolt next. What I was thinking was that the axle may be worn and causing that noise. There is no clicking when cornering though which is one sign of a worn...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th May 2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Hi MCS, I have replaced the complete ARB /...

Hi MCS,

I have replaced the complete ARB / anti-sway bar along with drop links in my quest to finding this noise.
Cheers,
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Thanks Steamship, I thought as much initially and...

Thanks Steamship, I thought as much initially and sent back the new strut on warranty and they replaced it free of charge, same noise. So with my original old strut, then with the new strut then with...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,423
Posted By Prefferle
Knocking front end on rough roads.

Hi folks, can anyone advise how to check the front driveshafts / CV joints for wear tolerances? I’ve had a mysterious knock coming from the front of the car and it’s only getting worse over time....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,341
Posted By Prefferle
The CV joints can become worn but these usually...

The CV joints can become worn but these usually start clicking when turning so that’s one symptom for the fronts. There would be a tolerance check that can be made to determine the CV wear but I...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th May 2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 33,056
Posted By Prefferle
Hi Lee well it’s going to be fuel, spark or...

Hi Lee well it’s going to be fuel, spark or compression. Not sure what engine you have but for me with a similar issue turned out to be a vacuum leak caused by defective the oil separator valve, but...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th October 2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up UPDATE Replaced both front air Struts with...

UPDATE Replaced both front air Struts with Aerosus Sport replacements and the knocking noise Is eliminated. Thanks for all the suggestions+++
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th October 2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up Drop links and complete front stabiliser bar...

Drop links and complete front stabiliser bar replaced
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th June 2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,598
Posted By Prefferle
Hi Paulyrow, did you get around to replacing the...

Hi Paulyrow, did you get around to replacing the struts? Is the noise gone? Cheers.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th June 2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
Now that sounds like a great idea! I have not...

Now that sounds like a great idea! I have not visited a Kwikfit in years - I’ll check it out and see if they have that system.+++
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th June 2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,149
Posted By Prefferle
Agreed. Took the plunge this morning and...

Agreed. Took the plunge this morning and purchased both front struts from Aerosus UK. With these replaced that would be the complete front suspension replaced as new. Looking forward to a good as new...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th June 2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,149
Posted By Prefferle
Smile Yes the Arnott are at prohibitive prices now and...

Yes the Arnott are at prohibitive prices now and still not an OEM part. Also if any issues it’s a US company and bound to be a fortune in shipping etc to sort out any issues. Thinking the Aerosus may...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th June 2021, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,149
Posted By Prefferle
Aerosus vs MaXpeedingrods?

I’m hoping this is a ‘safe’ question to ask on this forum - Does anyone have any experience using Aerosus air struts? I’m in UK so this looks to be the resident aftermarket ‘good’ brand. There’s also...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th June 2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
Thanks Homer, Jacking up again this weekend...

Thanks Homer,
Jacking up again this weekend will replace tie rods and ends as well as check all bits over again. Bracing myself for possible replacing struts…
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th June 2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
Good point! So first drive for the day I don’t...

Good point! So first drive for the day I don’t notice any knocking. Then after driving along for say about 1/2 hour and onwards knocking is certainly present on rough surfaces only. In both comfort...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th June 2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,957
Posted By Prefferle
S8 D3 front suspension knocking

Hi folks, more challenges with my much loved S8. For several weeks I’ve been trying to sort out a persistent knock in my front suspension and it only occurs driving on uneven road surfaces and...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 5th June 2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,542
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up If you are mechanically inclined and willing to...

If you are mechanically inclined and willing to take the plunge you can do the decarb yourself. Look up Greg on YouTube he has the various steps. It includes getting an air compressor, grit blaster...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th June 2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,731
Posted By Prefferle
I think the black series may be too stiff losing...

I think the black series may be too stiff losing some drive refinement transmitting more vibration through to the chassis... then again may be far better handling...:)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th June 2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,939
Posted By Prefferle
D3 S8 front sway bar

Nice! A good result+++

Well I have tried all the poly bush suppliers without success, and have resorted to the OEM Audi new bar. Darn thing is on back order so don’t know when it will arrive...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,731
Posted By Prefferle
Update on ARB

Hi,
UPDATE
So I contacted all the poly bush company’s I could find here in UK and no one does an aftermarket Anti-roll bar / Front stabiliser bar bush kit - so no luck.

So I bit the bullet and...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th May 2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,731
Posted By Prefferle
S8 Front stabiliser bar rubber bushings UK supplier?

Hi All,
I know there have been many discussions on this point for the 31mm S8 sport bonded ARB bushings however, no one has posted a UK supplier or solution that does not involve buying a new...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd May 2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,939
Posted By Prefferle
Update on Stabiliser bar bushes?

Hi Mike,

Any update on the Sport suspension bushes? Did they fit properly? Working correctly? Did you get these in UK? I’m looking for a set here in UK
Cheers,
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 20th December 2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,393
Posted By Prefferle
Wanted D3 to 4E Bootlid motor 4E0827852H

Hi, does anyone have a fully functional Bootlid motor to sell? The metal one only please: 4E0827852H.
I have already purchased a plastic one which was useless and a metal one that refuses to close,...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 15th November 2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,994
Posted By Prefferle
Fitting an aux input / iPod input to d3

Hi folks, I know this has been covered by a few but I cannot seem to find a definitive post on upgrading to an aux input / iPod input. My D3 does not have an ami.

I previously tried a fischcon...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 15th November 2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,372
Posted By Prefferle
Resurrecting this thread - the absolute best...

Resurrecting this thread - the absolute best battery is AGM Odyssey. Have a google search to read up. I apply these on our offshore generator systems for the past 12 years, and fitted one to my S8...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 15th July 2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,571
Posted By Prefferle
Intermittent Alarm, D3, Identify - VCDS Last Alarm Source 7

Hi folks,

Can anyone please identify the Alarm Sources for me? The car has been alarming every night and VCDS Central Conve (46), Measuring Blocks group-16 has logged the last 4 alarm sources as...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th July 2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,785
Posted By Prefferle
2006 V10 S8 D3 For Sale by owner

Hi folks,
After being made redundant from my job earlier this year, I have decided that I do not need two cars sat on the driveway and the S8 will have to go.

Reg: AD06 YMC
Mileage: 140,000...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 14th June 2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,698
Posted By Prefferle
Filling and bleeding D3 V10 Cooling System & how to lock crankshaft?

Hi Folks,
I’ve finally found the source of a nagging oil leak, as it turns out it’s the front crankshaft oil seal.
1. As I have to remove the radiator can someone please let me know an at-home...
Forum: Daily banter 10th June 2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 116,373
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up Great job MJ👍

A very good read, fantastic job MJ.👍
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,737
Posted By Prefferle
Just a note - you can consider EBC Red Stuff or...

Just a note - you can consider EBC Red Stuff or Yellow Stuff brake pads these work great on my S8 without Squeal or noticeable fade and last very long with my steel disks. Cheers,
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 25th May 2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,106
Posted By Prefferle
Thanks Paul, I’ll have a look👍

Thanks Paul, I’ll have a look👍
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 20th May 2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By Prefferle
Update - taped up and fitted the wiring harness...

Update - taped up and fitted the wiring harness along with all bits. Fitted an Audi OEM brake light switch, reset all Codes then test drove with 80+ brake pedal presses with NO FAULTS😁👍

It’s was...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 19th May 2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,106
Posted By Prefferle
Soft Close / Replacement microswitch to Maplin N96AQ

Hi does anyone know the RS or Farrell equivalent microswitch part number to the Maplin N96AQ? Cheers,
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 19th May 2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By Prefferle
Thumbs up Thanks Homer, I’ll do that next... putting the...

Thanks Homer, I’ll do that next... putting the harness back together along with replacing brake switch again first👍
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th May 2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,697
Posted By Prefferle
Hi Homer, Not meaning to highjack your reply...

Hi Homer,
Not meaning to highjack your reply but - I’m about to send my ABS module to ECUtesting and I also have an S8. I was wondering what was your ABS Module part number, was it 4E0614517 AB...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 18th May 2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By Prefferle
hello again, removed inner wheel arch, ABS...

hello again,
removed inner wheel arch, ABS connector and unwrapped the harness/Loom tape, all wires looking pristine and checked all the way to the rubber boot that takes the harness through the...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th May 2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,697
Posted By Prefferle
I'm also going through some ABS issues at the...

I'm also going through some ABS issues at the moment and one direction I received from fellow D3 owners which I am starting on this morning, is to unwrap the ABS harness tape and inspect the ABS...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 17th May 2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,224
Posted By Prefferle
UPDATE To close out this issue i sorted this...

UPDATE
To close out this issue i sorted this issue a while back - sorry for the late post - the ‘new’ Oil Separator that I fitted previously was defective! On recommendation from a USA Audi Forums...
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