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Burnzybubbles
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D2 - Transmission
10th December 2017, 01:42 PM
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Brake switch cause limp mode?
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Thanks mate I’ll give it a go, PFL has the same...
Thanks mate I’ll give it a go, PFL has the same type of brake switch with 4 pins.
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D2 - Transmission
10th December 2017, 12:38 PM
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Brake switch cause limp mode?
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Burnzybubbles
Would it only cause limp mode when stationary?...
Would it only cause limp mode when stationary? Pretty sure brake fault is present as cruise doesn’t work iirc, but I will double check +++
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D2 - Transmission
10th December 2017, 10:40 AM
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Brake switch cause limp mode?
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Burnzybubbles
Brake switch cause limp mode?
So I picked this A8 up yesterday, it drove back and for some fortunate reason it didn’t hit limp mode for about 90 Miles, kickdown worked if a little lathargic, lock up was fine and didn’t seem to...
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
9th December 2017, 04:57 PM
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Stunning Colour
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Burnzybubbles
Iirc that’s the only kingfisher blue rs4 in this...
Iirc that’s the only kingfisher blue rs4 in this country atleast, I also think it’s a lovely colour, but some tarnish it as a tdi colour as so many kingfisher cars where 1.9tdi’s.
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D2 - Transmission
7th December 2017, 01:13 PM
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
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Burnzybubbles
It takes a lot of money to break the 1000bhp...
It takes a lot of money to break the 1000bhp barrier on a 2.7t
We are using a donor car so will have everything needed for the 4.2 Quattro swap 👍
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D2 - Transmission
6th December 2017, 07:14 AM
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
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Burnzybubbles
Ah ok thanks, when googling the box it seemed to...
Ah ok thanks, when googling the box it seemed to be problematic but then again, If you google a cold you’ve got breast cancer :Confused:
Maybe worth keeping it in then +++ iirc the G195 sensor is...
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
6th December 2017, 06:46 AM
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New weekend toy
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Burnzybubbles
That’s cool to know, hopefully not badged up like...
That’s cool to know, hopefully not badged up like ours was :ROFL:
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D2 - Transmission
6th December 2017, 06:43 AM
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
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Burnzybubbles
I think we’d end up using a 4.2 5 speed not the...
I think we’d end up using a 4.2 5 speed not the one in a 2.8 then, they seem to be more robust than the 4 speed as well(?)
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
5th December 2017, 10:26 PM
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22
New weekend toy
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Burnzybubbles
I was also VERY VERY hung over :-(
I was also VERY VERY hung over :-(
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D2 - Transmission
5th December 2017, 10:18 PM
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
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Burnzybubbles
Is it easy? Depends what’s easiest and ultimately...
Is it easy? Depends what’s easiest and ultimately cheapest +++
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
5th December 2017, 10:13 PM
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New weekend toy
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Burnzybubbles
We have met before +++ your s8 was lovely too by...
We have met before +++ your s8 was lovely too by the way :)
I was late to the meet due to a few beers the night before.
I’m currently on the case for the 4.2 +++
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D2 - Transmission
5th December 2017, 10:05 PM
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
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98 2.8 having 96 4.2 swap
As above guys, swapping the 2.8 in a d2 for a 4.2 from a 96 car iirc, we are not 100% yet but the archaic 4 speed may be in disrepair, how hard is a 5 speed going to be to mate up with a PFL car and...
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A4/S4/RS4 B5
5th December 2017, 10:01 PM
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New weekend toy
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Thanks for the kind words guys sorry such a long...
Thanks for the kind words guys sorry such a long time since I’ve touched base on here, b5 ownership is fun and eventful, currently running nearly twice the power over standard now :D, so much fun to...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd January 2017, 07:23 PM
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Brand new bottom leather comfort seat covers for d3
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Burnzybubbles
Brand new bottom leather comfort seat covers for d3
As above, I have 2 brand new d3 covers that go over the original seat foam, pretty sure they are for the comfort seats, deffo not the standard bases as it has the extendable part for thigh support, I...
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D3 - Engine Bay
25th September 2016, 11:47 AM
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4.2 TDI glow plug brand?
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Burnzybubbles
I don't think the 4.2 falls under the ceramic...
I don't think the 4.2 falls under the ceramic glow plug issue.
Get the car nice and hot and use some plus gas soaked in for a while round the thread, I'd be inclined to buy a 1/4 torque wrench and...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
24th July 2016, 05:38 PM
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Replace Analogue TV with DVB-T on 2004 D3
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Burnzybubbles
Disconnect the battery, you could do it without...
Disconnect the battery, you could do it without disconnecting it but it makes your life a whole lot easier, it's pretty much remove everything then unbolt the frame swap the unit over and bolt back...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd July 2016, 03:46 PM
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A8 d3 17" winter alloys for sale
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Burnzybubbles
Thanks, some guy is coming from south of the...
Thanks, some guy is coming from south of the country to pick them up, luckily I work in London as he was prepared to make a 6 hour round trip.
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D3 - Engine Bay
27th June 2016, 07:37 PM
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Suggestions for a 4.0 TDI smoking?
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Burnzybubbles
What colour? Would help determine what could be...
What colour? Would help determine what could be wrong with it, leaky injectors is usually white smoke, has it had a full service and filters replaced? Have you checked the condition of the egr valve...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
25th June 2016, 10:07 PM
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A8 d3 17" winter alloys for sale
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Burnzybubbles
A8 d3 17" winter alloys for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172253715300
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th June 2016, 12:17 PM
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strange clicking/ticking sound
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Burnzybubbles
Does it still do it with engine off? Could...
Does it still do it with engine off?
Could be dry top mounts if it does.
Have you done the simple stuff like check the fluid level?
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D3 - Everything Else
5th June 2016, 09:20 AM
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Burnzybubbles A8 thread
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14,829
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Burnzybubbles
Well yesterday was a sad day, I waved goodbye to...
Well yesterday was a sad day, I waved goodbye to my beloved A8, new owner was as happy as punch, and hopefully gets as much enjoyment as I did, I know it'll come to a time when I'll get another one,...
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D3 - Engine Bay
24th May 2016, 04:41 PM
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9
Battery suggestions - 4.2FSI
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Burnzybubbles
Yuasa battery on mine, the biggest that will fit,...
Yuasa battery on mine, the biggest that will fit, been great and due to lack of use recently, it can be a month or more and it'll still start up, it's also been discharged a couple of times and been...
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D3 - Everything Else
20th May 2016, 05:19 PM
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Burnzybubbles A8 thread
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Burnzybubbles
I never really updated this, well the A8 is...
I never really updated this, well the A8 is currently waiting a new home to come along and the new weekend toy has been bought......
I got myself a Nogaro blue B5 S4, cream leather with sunroof,...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
11th May 2016, 12:12 PM
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31
18" vs. 19" wheels
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Burnzybubbles
As with the other thread i'v just posted in, when...
As with the other thread i'v just posted in, when was the last time you had a proper 4 wheel alignment done?
I run 40psi all round and have never even had the slightest skittish feel, my car was...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
11th May 2016, 12:07 PM
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38
New Wheels
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16,648
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Burnzybubbles
When is the last time you had a proper 4 wheel...
When is the last time you had a proper 4 wheel alignment done? It could also be the tyres your running but I run 40psi all round and it runs straight and true at any speeds, even ones I can't talk...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
7th May 2016, 10:12 AM
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38
New Wheels
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16,648
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Burnzybubbles
If calibration is the same as a PF car then your...
If calibration is the same as a PF car then your speedo will be Bob on, I run 255/45/19 and it's on the button with the speedo now.
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
2nd May 2016, 09:19 AM
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31
18" vs. 19" wheels
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18,419
Posted By
Burnzybubbles
Try fitting a 45 profile tyre on your 19's it...
Try fitting a 45 profile tyre on your 19's it should make them less solid, I have a 45 profile on mine, the speedo is spot on now too.
Forum:
A4/S4/RS4 B5
28th April 2016, 08:58 AM
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22
New weekend toy
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55,078
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Burnzybubbles
New weekend toy
After a friends recommendation I got my weekend toy.......
Noggy blue s4, got it for a real good price, needs TLC, it's is already a very good car but I want everything to be mint on it, few paint...
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D3 - Everything Else
27th April 2016, 07:12 AM
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5
So, who's brave enough for this S8???
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Burnzybubbles
http://www.brakes-pads-discs.co.uk/pagid/products/...
http://www.brakes-pads-discs.co.uk/pagid/products/pagid-rsc.php
The mileage is high, I'd probably stay clear just because it could be a money pit and at that price it's just not worth it when...
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D3 - Everything Else
26th April 2016, 03:51 PM
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Burnzybubbles A8 thread
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Burnzybubbles
Well things have gone full circle, had the engine...
Well things have gone full circle, had the engine ecu updated by midland VW and now I have no glow plug errors, driven the car a bit the last few days and it's been fun but change of plans means the...
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Daily banter
24th April 2016, 07:41 PM
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11
Summer tyres
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14,426
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Burnzybubbles
Great all round tyre, a bit soft if I'm honest...
Great all round tyre, a bit soft if I'm honest but grip unbelievably well in the wet and are fine in the dry, you could buy something better for twice the price but I'm sure you'll be fine with them,...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
24th April 2016, 09:40 AM
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17
Replace analogue TV with DAB module
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Burnzybubbles
My DAB is faultless, I use it everywhere and only...
My DAB is faultless, I use it everywhere and only sometimes does it drop out of signal if in the middle of nowhere on the motorway, but pretty sure I can go from Birmingham to London without a single...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
23rd April 2016, 06:19 AM
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17
Replace analogue TV with DAB module
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Burnzybubbles
I don't see why not, as you say the MOST is just...
I don't see why not, as you say the MOST is just a loop and doesn't determine what goes where, I can't remember what plugs are on the tv and if they will swap over to the radio, I know half the time...
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Daily banter
22nd April 2016, 10:29 PM
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P Zero tyres in 265/35 20" (D3 S8 size) - £66.40!
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Burnzybubbles
Should I not mention the time I got the £28 iirc...
Should I not mention the time I got the £28 iirc maxxis victor sports delivered to my door by tyre leader, £150 for 5 tyres that where usually over £100 each :p :ROFL:
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Daily banter
22nd April 2016, 10:15 PM
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Car dealers do my head in
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Burnzybubbles
I live in Birmingham and Iv yet to buy a car from...
I live in Birmingham and Iv yet to buy a car from here, and I like changing cars frequently ;) Birmingham cars are usually overpriced knackered old crap, I once went to see a Passat advertised as...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
20th April 2016, 07:26 PM
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D3 - Retrofit Bluetooth to Replace Fixed Handset
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Burnzybubbles
Another one here who also never messed with the...
Another one here who also never messed with the seat, just removed the kick panel and pulled the carpet up, good write up none the less +++
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th April 2016, 07:22 PM
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15
Locking the D3 with battery disconnected
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Burnzybubbles
I found out as when doing the head work I was...
I found out as when doing the head work I was leaving it on charge to keep the battery topped up, I noticed leaving it all connected up it was never reaching fully charged this was after about 2-3...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
14th April 2016, 10:19 AM
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21
Tyre Pressures
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Burnzybubbles
I pretty much run any car with a lowish profile...
I pretty much run any car with a lowish profile tyre at around 40psi, I've never had wear issues and always had good wet and dry grip and good mpg, the high pressure also help reduce buckles as the...
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D3 - Everything Else
12th April 2016, 08:52 PM
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Burnzybubbles A8 thread
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Having taken it out a few times in the past...
Having taken it out a few times in the past months and probably not even covered 200 miles since the mot, it's not been used much, tomorrow I'll be taking it to midland VW and having the glow plug...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
12th April 2016, 07:21 PM
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Locking the D3 with battery disconnected
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Burnzybubbles
Right my car is booked into midland VW tomorrow,...
Right my car is booked into midland VW tomorrow, as the glow plugs aren't connected it's a bugger to start and I have now got the battery on charge overnight, the thing is, the Audi battery...
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D3 - Everything Else
12th April 2016, 07:07 AM
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claim as stolen or fix it!
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Burnzybubbles
Delete all the codes now you have a copy saved...
Delete all the codes now you have a copy saved and see what comes back, a couple of codes are dated 2013 so it hasn't been read and cleared in a while.
Something happened on the 6th Feb this year...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
10th April 2016, 08:24 AM
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Locking the D3 with battery disconnected
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Burnzybubbles
When I did all the work on my car I had the...
When I did all the work on my car I had the battery disconnected and needed it locked, and yes it's just a case of locking the car, I think with the boot open and disconnect battery then close the...
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D3 - Engine Bay
9th April 2016, 07:36 PM
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A8 D3 3.0TDi Oil filter confusion ...
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Burnzybubbles
I think one is longer, pretty sure the dimensions...
I think one is longer, pretty sure the dimensions where on either ECP or CP4L it's only 5mm diference iirc.
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
6th April 2016, 08:53 PM
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22
Back box delete
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14,108
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Burnzybubbles
I drove an e39 m5 with back boxes deleted, and it...
I drove an e39 m5 with back boxes deleted, and it was fine round town and cruising but it growled and left a massive smile on my face when I had my foot planted +++
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th April 2016, 08:46 PM
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What brakes discs for better performance?
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Burnzybubbles
Drilled are known for cracking, but the newer c...
Drilled are known for cracking, but the newer c hook grooved discs that reduce the noise grately but still give you the benefits of grooved discs, quite a few manufacturers are taking up this kind of...
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D3 - Engine Bay
2nd March 2016, 07:33 AM
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How easy is a D3 V6 3.0TDI Oil change? ...
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Burnzybubbles
That's that same one I've got, it's only 6 litres...
That's that same one I've got, it's only 6 litres of capacity and the larger version is quite a bit more expensive, so you fill the bottle, empty some or all of it into a container and then extract...
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D3 - Engine Bay
1st March 2016, 10:42 PM
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How easy is a D3 V6 3.0TDI Oil change? ...
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22,930
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Burnzybubbles
As delboy says, get a pela oil extractor, get the...
As delboy says, get a pela oil extractor, get the car up to temperature, drain the oil through the dipstick tube, undo filter housing on top of engine, remove filter and suck all the oil out the...
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D3 - Engine Bay
22nd February 2016, 08:45 PM
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2009 3.0tdi lumpy idle.
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11,369
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Burnzybubbles
There's no buckets but the followers are solid...
There's no buckets but the followers are solid with a hole in them for the oil gallery into the head, the rocker is also a roller rocker so it considerably helps cam wear :)
One thing to bear in...
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D3 - Engine Bay
22nd February 2016, 08:36 PM
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51
S8 d3 v10 2007 engine torque settings
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20,179
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I can imagine it was fun painting in the tent, I...
I can imagine it was fun painting in the tent, I don't even have the space to put the gazebo up otherwise I'd of probably done it by now, most things need to be done on a dry day and within the day...
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D3 - Engine Bay
20th February 2016, 08:25 PM
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51
S8 d3 v10 2007 engine torque settings
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20,179
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Burnzybubbles
Sorry to hear about your misfortune but what a...
Sorry to hear about your misfortune but what a cracking thread :) I love, I mean LOVE!!! Engine porn +++ I just haven't got the space to get so dirty with cars so often, my a8 had a replacement head...
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