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Forum: Daily banter Yesterday, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,063
Posted By B@fink
Hurrah for the miserly consumption of the V6...

Hurrah for the miserly consumption of the V6 petrol. Almost respectable compared to some of the numbers here :)
Forum: Daily banter 11th August 2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,246
Posted By B@fink
Made it again

Somehow the old girl passed the MoT again. 27 years young. Poor old thing doesn’t get the mileage I’d like to put on it but it makes me appreciate it all the more when I do :)
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 16th June 2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,368
Posted By B@fink
No to the support bar option then! Thanks for...

No to the support bar option then! Thanks for confirming. Lots of axle stands under the heavy bit and cross my fingers then. I’m hoping the bolts are reusable, is the torque required beyond the...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 16th June 2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,368
Posted By B@fink
Sub frame

Anyone got any handy dandy tips for dropping a front sub frame on a 2.8 without removing the engine? Would an engine support bar be sufficient to hold everything up whilst I drop the big metal bit?
Forum: D2 - Interior 30th January 2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 24,595
Posted By B@fink
I don’t want one. I might do but I haven’t...

I don’t want one. I might do but I haven’t actually checked if it lights up or not. So I’m going to assume it still works fine. They are Schrodinger’s buttons. Until I am aware of their function the...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 17th January 2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,544
Posted By B@fink
Sunroof lubrication

Anyone any idea of the lubrication points in the sunroof? I wound it back today and the rear of the panel was sticking and dropped with quite the thud. After assisting it and giving it a few cycles...
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,400
Posted By B@fink
Quoted a £90 increase this year for no apparent...

Quoted a £90 increase this year for no apparent reason. Online quote halved the amount they wanted and when I did “the call” they just told me they couldn’t match it in any way despite it being the...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th December 2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,889
Posted By B@fink
+++ muchas gracias. Tiny hard to get at nuts and...

+++ muchas gracias. Tiny hard to get at nuts and bolts jobs then. Job for the weekend. Until then the drain plugs being removed should at least let it out.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th December 2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,889
Posted By B@fink
Boot leak

Upon opening the boot for the first time in a couple of months I was greeted by an unpleasant cascade of water running from behind the boot lid carpet out of the window end of it and out of the bulb...
Forum: Daily banter 19th March 2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,562
Posted By B@fink
I can see for miles - The Who Fuel - Metallica ...

I can see for miles - The Who
Fuel - Metallica
Gasoline - Kicking Harold
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
Magic carpet ride -steppenwolf
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 22nd January 2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,806
Posted By B@fink
Is the battery sufficiently charged? I’ve had one...

Is the battery sufficiently charged? I’ve had one that having been stood for a few weeks had obviously gotten weak, sounded like it was buzzing the engine over no problem but nary a start to be had....
Forum: Daily banter 22nd January 2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,942
Posted By B@fink
Still got the 1st car I could call mine, the...

Still got the 1st car I could call mine, the Capri, still got my Audi 14 years in, the 156 was as rotten as a peach (great engine though) so don’t miss that and the mondeo went on to many more years...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th December 2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,423
Posted By B@fink
It looks to be a plastic coated copper ribbon...

It looks to be a plastic coated copper ribbon cable and the joint appears to be splitting away at the glass side. I don’t know if this will work but it’s worth a shot I suppose. I can’t be the only...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th December 2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,423
Posted By B@fink
So I’ve had a little peep behind the cover...

So I’ve had a little peep behind the cover without taking it off, there was room enough to see what I needed to without dismantling the whole lot, and it appears that the ribbon cable that joins the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th December 2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,423
Posted By B@fink
That sounds wildly complicated, I’d expect...

That sounds wildly complicated, I’d expect nothing less! I need rear window trim off, take off full roof lining sides :) thanks, I’ll have a peek in my days off
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th December 2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,423
Posted By B@fink
Heated rear screen

It appears my heated rear screen is on the wonk, I now only get 2 very thin bars. Does anyone know where the wires are hiding and how to take of the trim so I can see the wire connectors so I can...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th December 2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,828
Posted By B@fink
Just shy of 100 of your earth pounds for 2/3ds of...

Just shy of 100 of your earth pounds for 2/3ds of a tank of esso 99 today (no choice, only other stations in the area were moggysons and asdada and they only sell e10) I’m going to be in the poor...
Forum: Daily banter 12th December 2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,584
Posted By B@fink
Apparently the stewards have okayed the outcome...

Apparently the stewards have okayed the outcome (how else could they do it? Strip a title? Not likely) so I suspect there will be further arguments to come regarding rule books and interpretation...
Forum: Daily banter 29th November 2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,050
Posted By B@fink
My letter just arrived. New airbag in a 24 year...

My letter just arrived. New airbag in a 24 year old car…crazy times. Having to take a day off work for it fitting which is a waste of a damn holiday day. Old girl won’t have seen the inside of a main...
Forum: Daily banter 6th September 2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,491
Posted By B@fink
Got the long wheel base model, you can tell, the...

Got the long wheel base model, you can tell, the back doors are the same size as the front :ROFL: :rolleyes:
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,141
Posted By B@fink
But then if they didn’t insist on replating every...

But then if they didn’t insist on replating every nut and bolt it might have been started a weeny bit sooner :D they do fastidious work but it takes…foooorrrreeevvvveeerrrr. How long till the next...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 23rd July 2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,496
Posted By B@fink
Very discounted?

Very discounted?
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 2nd July 2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,828
Posted By B@fink
That is an expensive option. And for the 2.8,...

That is an expensive option. And for the 2.8, wildly pointless for extra oooomph. But if it’s that or it plays sprinkler system that might be the only choice. Unless anyone knows that the fuel system...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 2nd July 2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,828
Posted By B@fink
It’ll work….right?

Since regular motion lotion is going to E10 and based on the fact that the government car checker stops giving a monkeys pre 2011 (because no one drives a car older than that :rolleyes: ) what are...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 14th June 2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,138
Posted By B@fink
It comes as part of the filter rather than a...

It comes as part of the filter rather than a separate item. You can get cheap pollen filters but they don’t have the activated charcoal inbuilt, filters the pollen out but sadly not the outdoor...
Forum: Daily banter 1st June 2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 31,336
Posted By B@fink
Well as they won’t allow fully ICE car sales in...

Well as they won’t allow fully ICE car sales in very few years from now, if we aren’t tipping yet, we very soon will be. Whether we like it or not!
Forum: Daily banter 29th May 2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,784
Posted By B@fink
Can’t say they didn’t realise it had happed when...

Can’t say they didn’t realise it had happed when it’s like that. Bunch of T0553r5. Let’s hope the footage gets them bang to rights.
Forum: Daily banter 21st April 2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,140
Posted By B@fink
Tell themselves we don’t support models over 20...

Tell themselves we don’t support models over 20 years old and perhaps to try and see if the aftermarket can help? Because that’s always fun to hear when you need replacement bolts.........
Forum: Daily banter 12th April 2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,280
Posted By B@fink
A small price to pay for the billiard table...

A small price to pay for the billiard table smooth road network that is the envy of the world...oh...wait...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 19th March 2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,580
Posted By B@fink
Well that’s hexed it...

Well that’s hexed it...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd March 2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,258
Posted By B@fink
And I doubt if anyone has an older, more vintage...

And I doubt if anyone has an older, more vintage vehicle they will fare so well. I doubt the pipe work on my Capri will be a huge fan :/
Forum: Daily banter 2nd March 2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 99,263
Posted By B@fink
Sorry to hear this. RIP.

Sorry to hear this. RIP.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th February 2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,122
Posted By B@fink
It’s quite similar to the cover on my ack. It...

It’s quite similar to the cover on my ack. It just says V6, not 2.8 V6, but has the same silver inlet bits and raised rear around them. The front doesn’t have the little extended lip but it’s a small...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th February 2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 165,147
Posted By B@fink
Sounds like a fair swap, fluff for shells. I...

Sounds like a fair swap, fluff for shells. I think it was Honda USA that produced a loom tape designed to prevent “nibbles” from sneaky little mice, it’s loaded with chilli to dissuade them from...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th January 2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,370
Posted By B@fink
Horrid job. Ive also changed the other rocker...

Horrid job. Ive also changed the other rocker gasket, still weeps a little but at least the spark plugs aren’t getting submerged anymore. You might find it a bit of a struggle to get on to the nuts...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 27th December 2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,003
Posted By B@fink
MoT, rear pads, new Ariel mast, service, 3k miles...

MoT, rear pads, new Ariel mast, service, 3k miles of fuel, tax, insurance, 2 car covers...tore one :/ ....my current garage project however.....more than I’m willing to admit but it now runs, has...
Forum: Daily banter 24th December 2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,343
Posted By B@fink
Generic cheerful festive greetings!

Generic cheerful festive greetings!
Forum: Daily banter 22nd November 2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 56,343
Posted By B@fink
:mexicanwave: (claps in an entirely polite manner)

:mexicanwave: (claps in an entirely polite manner)
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th November 2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,953
Posted By B@fink
Interesting seeing the difference between the...

Interesting seeing the difference between the years. The pre cat sensor is in the same place my ACK engine (bit fiddly to untangle but I managed to winkle it out) but mine is a lower (older) emission...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 17th November 2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,242
Posted By B@fink
I’ve always thought mine was pretty much the...

I’ve always thought mine was pretty much the quietest brum I’ve travelled in. Having driven a range of new cars for work and having been driven in an A6 the better part of 20 years newer my 8 with...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th September 2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 68,940
Posted By B@fink
Ahh if only such 3D printed wonders were...

Ahh if only such 3D printed wonders were available 2 years back when my boot was gently filling with water. I created my own solution using a self adhesive Teflon furniture slider, rotary tooled out...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 12th August 2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,907
Posted By B@fink
Well, I’ve elected for a 2 year guaranteed...

Well, I’ve elected for a 2 year guaranteed aftermarket (not at all sporty) cat to replace the ailing unit. The cat Box itself is fractionally shorter and has a little smaller diameter So clearly has...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 6th August 2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,907
Posted By B@fink
Sports cats might be a slight excess for a 2.8 :D...

Sports cats might be a slight excess for a 2.8 :D Without the impending MoT emission test I couldn’t say the cat is ok but it passed the last test ok and it’s only done a few thousand miles since...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 5th August 2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,907
Posted By B@fink
Has anyone....

Any experience with after market catalysts? The flexible joint on mine is starting to look decidedly second hand...As are the pipe to Manifold studs which are definitely going to go “ping” the moment...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 29th May 2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,186
Posted By B@fink
I had a similar dilemma, the 8 hasn’t turned a...

I had a similar dilemma, the 8 hasn’t turned a wheel in nearly 3 months. What few trips I’ve had to take for supplies I’ve used the diesel chug-a-bug but the big old tax bill still needs paying. A...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 28th March 2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,294
Posted By B@fink
More details might help someone come up with a...

More details might help someone come up with a diagnosis. How long does it run for?When it’s in shut down will it restart straight away? does it take multiple cranks before restart? how much fuel is...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,771
Posted By B@fink
Ah rats. Shame, I can see shortages of wiper...

Ah rats. Shame, I can see shortages of wiper units finishing off what the gearboxes don’t. At least we can replace the blower motor with a bit of wiring tinkering which is a start!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd January 2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,771
Posted By B@fink
Suppose it’s too optimistic to assume d3 wipers...

Suppose it’s too optimistic to assume d3 wipers would fit the d2 as well? because that would solve a whole heap of spare parts issue ��
Forum: D2 - Everything else 17th December 2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,670
Posted By B@fink
What about the rear airbags? Were they in the...

What about the rear airbags? Were they in the seat?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th December 2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 62,780
Posted By B@fink
Bit more info might help with diagnosing (and...

Bit more info might help with diagnosing (and give the post a bump!). Is it at a specific speed or over a range of speed? Hard acceleration or just gentle? Straight line or turning corners? Just 1...
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