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A8L Chick
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
10th February 2016, 03:22 PM
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This is a very difficult decision for me :( My A8L D3
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A8L Chick
Hi Joe Thanks for the advice. I'm aware of...
Hi Joe
Thanks for the advice. I'm aware of how easy it is to fix or replace, however I don't have the time (not only do I run two businesses, I'm also studying for further qualifications, not...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
9th February 2016, 10:55 AM
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This is a very difficult decision for me :( My A8L D3
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A8L Chick
This is a very difficult decision for me :( My A8L D3
Hey everyone
I've had my 3.0 TDI D3 A8L off the road for a while now and it's in need of some TLC. Just testing the water really as to whether I repair it or not.
So I think most will remember...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
2nd May 2015, 08:39 PM
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Upgrade: S8 bumper
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18,732
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A8L Chick
I honestly don't know the answer to whether...
I honestly don't know the answer to whether cutting the clips will work as I let the bodyshop do the adjustments this time around. No part numbers to hand either I'm afraid. I'm in the middle of...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
2nd May 2015, 08:21 PM
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62
Upgrade: S8 bumper
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18,732
Posted By
A8L Chick
Not sure why but the picture has spun sideways......
Not sure why but the picture has spun sideways... :-/
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D3 - Body and Exterior
2nd May 2015, 08:20 PM
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Upgrade: S8 bumper
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18,732
Posted By
A8L Chick
Yo Marcin. Car is looking sweeeeeeet! Nice one. ...
Yo Marcin. Car is looking sweeeeeeet! Nice one.
Ok so, being the perfectionist, you're not going to like the outcome.
You need to remove a section of the bumper behind the grille. I don't...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
30th April 2015, 10:26 AM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
WOOOOO HOOOOOO Guys I forgot to say that...
WOOOOO HOOOOOO
Guys I forgot to say that this problem is fixed!
I do feel rather stupid though... it was the connection behind the drivers side mirror. :o
So I wiggled the wires and voila,...
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D3 - Engine Bay
30th April 2015, 10:22 AM
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Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI
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A8L Chick
Hey guys. To update on this, the replacement...
Hey guys. To update on this, the replacement didn't work. Turned out that the actuator was actually fine anyway-just needed to clean the plug. :)
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D3 - Engine Bay
9th December 2014, 09:31 AM
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10
Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI
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Posted By
A8L Chick
Thanks guys :)
Thanks guys :)
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D3 - Engine Bay
4th December 2014, 03:58 PM
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Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI
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9,247
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A8L Chick
This is the culprit I think... Haha
This is the culprit I think... Haha
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D3 - Engine Bay
4th December 2014, 03:43 PM
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Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI
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9,247
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A8L Chick
Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI
So guys, I've not been using the A8 because I had got so fed up with it that I needed to just take a step back.
I need to replace the turbo actuator as it has thrown up a fault on the...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th September 2014, 01:35 PM
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7
Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power
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4,939
Posted By
A8L Chick
Unfortunately, the chaps that did the DPF removal...
Unfortunately, the chaps that did the DPF removal were a bunch of idiots, nowhere to be seen.
I have a sneaky suspicion the turbo us on its way out. :( the actuator is showing a fault :(
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
15th September 2014, 08:59 AM
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7
Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power
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Posted By
A8L Chick
Hey guys, sorry for the delay in replying. ...
Hey guys, sorry for the delay in replying.
The EGR is the original 2007 system (though has been replaced with a new unit since)
Think I'll go with replacing the valve again. :Confused:for now...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th September 2014, 06:25 PM
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7
Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power
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4,939
Posted By
A8L Chick
Oh, just to add, when I'm driving along and the...
Oh, just to add, when I'm driving along and the turbo suddenly just decides to go to sleep, I get no warning lights, nothing is different except the engine struggles to move the car.
I pull over,...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th September 2014, 06:23 PM
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Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power
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A8L Chick
Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power
To say I'm pretty fed up with spending money on this car would be an understatement, a HUGE understatement!
Has anyone any info on an EGR blank and remap? I've had the DPF removal/map but still...
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D3 - Engine Bay
26th March 2014, 03:16 PM
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12
Altinator whine ?....
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5,275
Posted By
A8L Chick
Mine does it but goes off when I shut the a/c...
Mine does it but goes off when I shut the a/c off. Must be a/c pump in my case. I've got used to it, did **** me off for a while though.. I'm sure it'll **** me off again at some point when the a/c...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
23rd March 2014, 11:04 PM
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D4 19" Wheels onto D3?? Has it been done?
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Posted By
A8L Chick
Aah Ok cool. Because if you ask Audi, they just...
Aah Ok cool. Because if you ask Audi, they just say they won't fit purely on the basis they are not listed on their screen... I sall try to find out from part numbers etc but I find wheels specs so...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
23rd March 2014, 10:29 PM
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7
D4 19" Wheels onto D3?? Has it been done?
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Posted By
A8L Chick
Its the '10 spoke' design I'm looking at...but...
Its the '10 spoke' design I'm looking at...but not sure on the centre bore of the D4??
These wheels:
...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
23rd March 2014, 10:24 PM
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D4 19" Wheels onto D3?? Has it been done?
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A8L Chick
D4 19" Wheels onto D3?? Has it been done?
I have to be honest, the centre bore/PCD/offset of wheels bores me to tears and fries my brains.
I have worked out the offset etc of the D4 wheels are fine but not aware of and centre bore...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
23rd March 2014, 10:22 PM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
I don't understand how they can't be associated...
I don't understand how they can't be associated when they are activated by the same button?:Confused:
Fuse is fine and relay replaced :(
Light stays on and doesn't seem to affect reception...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
3rd December 2013, 11:39 AM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
I still have no heated mirrors or rear screen....
I still have no heated mirrors or rear screen. God do I miss them in winter... :( I cannot fathom this issue :(
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
3rd December 2013, 10:57 AM
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56
A8 D3 (4E) S8 Grill BNiB 05-07 and others
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17,208
Posted By
A8L Chick
Not sure I'm attaching these right
Not sure I'm attaching these right
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For Sale and Wanted - General
3rd December 2013, 10:54 AM
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56
A8 D3 (4E) S8 Grill BNiB 05-07 and others
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17,208
Posted By
A8L Chick
Hey Marcin. Thanks for the grille. The S8...
Hey Marcin. Thanks for the grille.
The S8 badge in clips from the back of the grille. When I remove the W12 grille I'll see if that clips in the same. Then it'll just be a case of using the W12...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
30th November 2013, 10:28 AM
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56
A8 D3 (4E) S8 Grill BNiB 05-07 and others
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17,208
Posted By
A8L Chick
Absolutely gutted that I've missed this. ...
Absolutely gutted that I've missed this.
Some stupid woman hit my car last night and I now need a new S8 front bumper & grille.
Anyone changed their mind and want to sell it to me? lol :( So...
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D3 - Engine Bay
3rd June 2013, 07:43 PM
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11
A/C Pressure Sensor on D3 A8 3.0 TDI. Where is it? :(
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9,583
Posted By
A8L Chick
A/C Pressure Sensor on D3 A8 3.0 TDI. Where is it? :(
Hey guys, my car isn't pumping out any AC after a nice recharge and passing a leak test with no issues, I've concluded it is likely the pressure sensor.
I'm buggered if I can find it though....
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Daily banter
18th April 2013, 10:41 AM
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44
Audi Music Interfaces - Cheap!
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21,638
Posted By
A8L Chick
I've been inundated with PM's from various "new...
I've been inundated with PM's from various "new members" asking for AMI deals...cheeky monkeys! :ROFL: At least say hi on the forum :rolleyes:
Forum:
Cool Wall
18th April 2013, 10:38 AM
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14
Poll:
AC Cobra
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36,132
Posted By
A8L Chick
Call me a "purist" but I prefer the original AC...
Call me a "purist" but I prefer the original AC cobra 289 (not the wide shelby 427)
It's the one with all the history behind it :)
Plus my dad has one-I keep blowing the gearboxes.....whoops :P...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2013, 10:35 AM
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9
URGENT! Glow plug heater warning light flashing
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5,358
Posted By
A8L Chick
Change the fuel filter...that's what mine was ;) ...
Change the fuel filter...that's what mine was ;)
Could be a number of things but that's one of the cheaper options... go for OEM
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
4th February 2013, 06:18 PM
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8
Winter tyres on d3 S8 - experience of Yoko Advan sport?
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6,020
Posted By
A8L Chick
I've been running Yokies and they are a) bloody...
I've been running Yokies and they are a) bloody noisy and b) I got naff-all mileage out of them :(
They are however grippy! (Take a long time to become "good" in the wet though-not a confidence...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
22nd January 2013, 11:26 PM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
Thanks for all inputs so far guys, and I will...
Thanks for all inputs so far guys, and I will possibly put this to audi :)
However, it may be a massive co-incidence, but when I have my lights on, I am noticing allot more interference through...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
22nd January 2013, 10:29 AM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
Views:
15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
Hey everyone. No I'm afraid the new relay...
Hey everyone.
No I'm afraid the new relay hasn't cured the issue. I still have no heated screen/mirrors (which is not fun in the current weather conditions)
I might just order the fuse for the...
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D3 - Engine Bay
13th January 2013, 01:28 AM
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27
gearbox oil procedure
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13,711
Posted By
A8L Chick
Super. Thanks Guys :) Any way of getting the...
Super. Thanks Guys :) Any way of getting the update to run the blue ATF in the south east without going to a main dealer :(
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
11th January 2013, 06:10 PM
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27
gearbox oil procedure
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13,711
Posted By
A8L Chick
How much ATF fluid should one replace when the...
How much ATF fluid should one replace when the whole sump is removed from a D3 3.0 TDI gearbox???
Would it be wise to buy say 7 litres???
Bex :)
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D3 - Body and Exterior
11th January 2013, 05:49 PM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
Thanks for all help :) LMAO at the last sentence....
Thanks for all help :) LMAO at the last sentence.
I shall let you all know how I get on (as per usual lol)
+++++++++
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D3 - Body and Exterior
11th January 2013, 08:08 AM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
Thanks Stew, It's a difficult thing to check...
Thanks Stew,
It's a difficult thing to check on your own lol. I think the relay is 1 of 3(ish) by the large fuse above the battery???
If anyone could possibly confirm this I would be eternally...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
10th January 2013, 10:47 PM
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23
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
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15,553
Posted By
A8L Chick
Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working
Well, Unlike Sloss's problem a year or so ago, I have neither my heated rear screen working nor my door mirror heaters working :( ??? Now, I've checked the fuses on the side of the dash panel that...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th October 2012, 11:15 AM
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43
Electric rear calipers. Can they be rebuilt????
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21,255
Posted By
A8L Chick
Hi Adam. No problem. I will pop the part number...
Hi Adam. No problem. I will pop the part number of the seals up once I gan get in the glovebox (my Audi is on the ramp at the min)
NOTE-that is the calliper seal not the motor seal ;-)
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
17th October 2012, 11:11 AM
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14
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
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5,547
Posted By
A8L Chick
Thanks for all the help guys. I've bought a...
Thanks for all the help guys.
I've bought a 2009 CCW engine from a Q5 with 19,000 miles on the clock. Currently fitting it now. :-) nice updates on this engine where the timing chains are...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
8th October 2012, 04:13 PM
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14
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
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5,547
Posted By
A8L Chick
A8 Parts don't have one either :( Not having...
A8 Parts don't have one either :(
Not having much luck with anything lately :'(
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
8th October 2012, 04:01 PM
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14
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
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5,547
Posted By
A8L Chick
They wont supply without the fitting - just got...
They wont supply without the fitting - just got back to me :(
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
8th October 2012, 03:41 PM
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14
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
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5,547
Posted By
A8L Chick
Well, it's either a piston or crank I think, but...
Well, it's either a piston or crank I think, but looking at the costs of these engines it might be worth replacing parts.
Will be giving A8 parts a call shortly.
Thanks for the ad info guys. I...
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D3 - Engine Bay
8th October 2012, 02:08 PM
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8
Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
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4,624
Posted By
A8L Chick
Turned out to be pretty fatal and not top end as...
Turned out to be pretty fatal and not top end as originally thought. Fine gold filings in my oil are pointing to be bearings.
Pulling the engine apart later.... :(
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
8th October 2012, 01:37 PM
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14
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
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5,547
Posted By
A8L Chick
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI
As title, urgently need an engine it MUST be this week. Sooner the better.++++++++++++
Not paying Audi £8300 for one :ROFL:
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D3 - Engine Bay
8th October 2012, 06:41 AM
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Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
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4,624
Posted By
A8L Chick
She's getting plugged in today. Snap on computer...
She's getting plugged in today. Snap on computer is the best I can find :-(
Car really doesn't sound happy. :-(
Not checked for smoke, there was a funny smell after the drive home but didn't...
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D2 - Engine Bay
7th October 2012, 11:31 AM
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Weak windscreen washers...
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4,669
Posted By
A8L Chick
Mine is D3 but I can't imagine them being too...
Mine is D3 but I can't imagine them being too different.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
7th October 2012, 11:29 AM
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Weak windscreen washers...
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4,669
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A8L Chick
I am also having this problem but I've had it...
I am also having this problem but I've had it before and I replaced the pump when I needn't have. Last time I noticed the little mesh filter under the pump had been clogged up with algae type stuff. ...
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D3 - Engine Bay
7th October 2012, 11:22 AM
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60
Glow plug light flashing & Engine management light staying on.
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40,534
Posted By
A8L Chick
What you've missed is that I started the thread...
What you've missed is that I started the thread originally. My fault was fixed by the fuel filter replacement. This thread has been bumped by a fellow user having similar issues, unfortunately...
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D3 - Engine Bay
7th October 2012, 01:00 AM
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Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
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4,624
Posted By
A8L Chick
Ok, I may have jumped the gun, upon driving her,...
Ok, I may have jumped the gun, upon driving her, the engine braking caused the "tapping" to start up again, and the car feels like she's tryin to "drive" when I'm stationary. She actually stalled in...
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D3 - Engine Bay
7th October 2012, 12:25 AM
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8
Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
Views:
4,624
Posted By
A8L Chick
Ok, on initial investigation it's not doing it...
Ok, on initial investigation it's not doing it from cold now. It sounded "tappety" to my relatively untrained ears.
Going to see what she's like after being Wayne up an taken for a normal more...
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D3 - Engine Bay
6th October 2012, 08:10 PM
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8
Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
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4,624
Posted By
A8L Chick
Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.
Pretty much as the title suggests really. Car now clicking when accelerating. :-( increases with the RPM.
3.0 TDI with a gazillion miles on the clock.
Many thanks.
Becci
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Owners Meets
12th September 2012, 10:47 PM
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55
South East Meet Anyone?
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29,277
Posted By
A8L Chick
Lol you'll be lucky! :p Bit of a trek!...
Lol you'll be lucky! :p
Bit of a trek! :D:ROFL:
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