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Forum: Daily banter 16th September 2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,291
Posted By sporran
Went to RAF Duxford this year to the flying...

Went to RAF Duxford this year to the flying legends, to hear 6 spitfire (various marks) flying past now that's a sound to behold also the later mark with the Griffen engine was there also
F22...
Forum: Daily banter 7th September 2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,495
Posted By sporran
Ok had a look at this and there was some slight...

Ok had a look at this and there was some slight corrosion but nothing to dramatic , but unbolted them cleaned them anyway and still no joy, at this rate it will be on gumtree for spares or repair
...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd September 2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,495
Posted By sporran
Thanks I'll have a look come Monday and let you...

Thanks I'll have a look come Monday and let you know how I get on

Stevie
Forum: Daily banter 2nd September 2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,495
Posted By sporran
More troubles.. about a week or so ago the 8...

More troubles.. about a week or so ago the 8 would not start, got all ignition lights including key code, turn key and I hear the relays clicking under passenger foot well but not even a click from...
Forum: Daily banter 28th July 2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,495
Posted By sporran
They are not far from me, but it was them that...

They are not far from me, but it was them that quoted the £1100


That might be an idea, the only problem is I don't have any where to actually work on the car apart from my driveway

That's my...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd July 2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,495
Posted By sporran
The old girls 21

the A8 that is..not the Mrs unfortunately!

Jumped into the car yesterday after a real Scottish downpour and heard the dreaded sloshing sound from behind the bulkhead, and began to wonder the last...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th April 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,185
Posted By sporran
Brake Sliders

A quick question guys, does anyone know the correct size of front brake calipers sliders for 1995 A8 4.2..been trawlin tinternet but no luck..apart fom bad luck.

Stevie
Forum: Daily banter 14th January 2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,406
Posted By sporran
Just passed another M.O.T..after a drop link was...

Just passed another M.O.T..after a drop link was replaced+++
Stevie
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 1st December 2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,745
Posted By sporran
D2 4.2 not starting

Jumped into my car on Sunday and low and behold the thing wouldn't start, got power on the dash, all lights are on, when I turn the key there is no noticeable drop in current, thought it sounded like...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st November 2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,672
Posted By sporran
Yip was gonna give that a go when the weather...

Yip was gonna give that a go when the weather picks up a bit, I'll let you know how I got on
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st November 2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,672
Posted By sporran
I've got the same problem, only it's the...

I've got the same problem, only it's the passenger side that's thumping down on the plastic

Stevie
Forum: Daily banter 8th November 2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,291
Posted By sporran
vBulletin hacked

Don't know much about this, maybe admin can check it


http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/11/vbulletin-password-hack-fuels-fears-of-serious-internet-wide-0-day-attacks/
Forum: D2 - Interior 2nd November 2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,873
Posted By sporran
Same thing happend to me when the Mrs pulled the...

Same thing happend to me when the Mrs pulled the handle from the outside one frosty morning when the door was frozen shut.. After a few choice words directed at the Mrs, pulled the door card off and...
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,341
Posted By sporran
Was working in Lennoxtown on Mon and...

Was working in Lennoxtown on Mon and Tue...****ing down and got soaked.. Today stuck in the workshop and the Suns splitting ... Typical, if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any

Stevie
Forum: Daily banter 4th October 2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,406
Posted By sporran
20 years old

Cars 20 years old this year and still going strong, had the car 8 years now

Original Reg was 9 BAD then A10 NFD

150,000 here's hoping for more

Stevie
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd October 2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Posted By sporran
Got you now, my winding tool is clipped to the...

Got you now, my winding tool is clipped to the inside of the light and sunroof cover

Tried to use my multimeter at the switch but relised it was goosed, so ordered another one from Amazon at a...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th September 2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Posted By sporran
Oldnick Lost me one that on.. Fuse for my...

Oldnick


Lost me one that on.. Fuse for my sunroof is no 6 on the brown strip on drivers footwell box
I don't see any other separate fuses

Stevie
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th September 2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Posted By sporran
No didn't want to try in case I forced something...

No didn't want to try in case I forced something I shouldn't have, plus the small red clip that's in place saying it had to be replaced by Audi an all that crap

Looks like I'll just need to roll...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th September 2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Posted By sporran
Yes everything else seem's to be ok

Yes everything else seem's to be ok
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th September 2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,380
Posted By sporran
Sunroof not working

As it says my sunroof suddenly stopped working, fuse is ok... Oh and it's closed just won't open

1995 A8 4.2

Any help would be appreciated

Stevie
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd September 2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,874
Posted By sporran
The relays in the footwell are bone dry, as for...

The relays in the footwell are bone dry,
as for the central locking unit it is also dry, was wondering if it could be an earth strap that has maybe broke driving over the pot holed road:Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th September 2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,874
Posted By sporran
Ghost in the electrics?

Driving into my wifes work the other day over some rumble strips and the interior lights started flickering as I was coming to a halt I simply switched the engine off and noticed both my indicator...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th September 2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,843
Posted By sporran
Audi reckon they should be changed every...

Audi reckon they should be changed every 74,000+++


Stevie
Forum: Owners Meets 16th November 2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,841
Posted By sporran
I might be able to pop along to this meet, if the...

I might be able to pop along to this meet, if the wife lets me:tuttut:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th August 2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,567
Posted By sporran
Timing belt kit

Hi folks

I tried to order timing belt kit plus thermostat and water pump from Euro car parts in Glasgow but they say they dont do it:(

Where is the best place to order these?


Stevie
Forum: Owners Meets 7th May 2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,289
Posted By sporran
Your spot on mate, they had to get him out to...

Your spot on mate, they had to get him out to remove the fuel pump as they were at it for hours:ROFL:

He removed it in a couple o minutes

Stevie
Forum: Owners Meets 6th May 2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,289
Posted By sporran
Ye went to Semtech when my fuel pump failed and...

Ye went to Semtech when my fuel pump failed and one from Audi was about £500

Luckily Stevie managed to source a new one for £150+++

He also made a full stainless steel exhaust for my old audi...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th May 2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,289
Posted By sporran
Sorry I could not make it to join you, to busy...

Sorry I could not make it to join you, to busy working

Thats a good run on a nice day at least you got the weather for it

Spotted S8 FNL in Mc Donalds in Kirkintilloch today (nice to see it in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th December 2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,031
Posted By sporran
Hi had that problem myself with the drain plugs ...

Hi had that problem myself with the drain plugs

Try thishttp://audi-diy.blogspot.com/2007/11/audi-a8-unclogging-ac-evaporator-drains.html
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 15th November 2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,008
Posted By sporran
Yip I have had the same problem myself it happens...

Yip I have had the same problem myself it happens every year with me:)
Forum: Owners Meets 24th October 2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,186
Posted By sporran
Typical Just joined forum not enough time...

Typical

Just joined forum not enough time for me to come along and enjoy the run been to Doune castle umpteen times did you go to Callender and over the Dukes Pass? brilliant run:D

Maybe next...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th October 2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,510
Posted By sporran
Good stuff Would love to hear how it sounds?...

Good stuff

Would love to hear how it sounds?

And what you think yourself?
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 18th October 2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,510
Posted By sporran
Bump How did you get on with the exhaust? ...

Bump

How did you get on with the exhaust?

I put mine in there a year or so ago and found them really helpfull

Stevie
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