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Mugzee
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Daily banter
30th July 2019, 09:52 PM
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What to do?
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What to do?
It has been a while since my last post, as life’s taken over a bit! A shame that it’s about something so unfortunate.
So someone misjudged a gap and drove into the A8 a couple of weeks ago....
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th March 2017, 07:20 PM
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Modify stock exhaust boxes for more v8 burble?
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Mugzee
Ahh yes, Tennohund, I remember now. I did wonder...
Ahh yes, Tennohund, I remember now. I did wonder where all his videos had gone. He showed some stills at the beginning of a video showing what the inside looked like.
It does sound great.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th March 2017, 06:23 AM
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Modify stock exhaust boxes for more v8 burble?
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Mugzee
http://http://up.picr.de/6214887ttk.jpg He...
http://http://up.picr.de/6214887ttk.jpg
He removed all the internal pipework, simplified it and fitted a tiny silencer on one side. This is the result:
https://youtu.be/vmTBmFLsGUY
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th March 2017, 06:20 AM
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Modify stock exhaust boxes for more v8 burble?
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Mugzee
There was was a vid on YouTube showing the exact...
There was was a vid on YouTube showing the exact results. I do know that I had a straight through design rear box with an H-pipe and the drone was horrific. Worst at motorway speeds, which was very...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
22nd March 2017, 07:23 PM
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Wanted: D2 FL auto dimming mirror glass NS
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Mugzee
Great, thanks for the info. Convex would be the...
Great, thanks for the info. Convex would be the best I think. The search continues!
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
22nd March 2017, 06:00 PM
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Wanted: D2 FL auto dimming mirror glass NS
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Mugzee
Sorry HP, rather slow response! They certainly...
Sorry HP, rather slow response! They certainly are rare, I've been looking for ages. I'm sure I remember someone selling one on here not so long ago.
I assume you mean convex or flat? Would there...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th March 2017, 08:50 PM
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Wanted: D2 FL auto dimming mirror glass NS
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Mugzee
Wanted: D2 FL auto dimming mirror glass NS
The NS mirror glass on my FL D2 has degraded quite badly now and needs replacing. I'd really like to fit an auto dimming glass if possible. If anyone has one for sale, please do get in touch!
Many...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd March 2017, 02:02 PM
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D2 S8 mirror caps
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Mugzee
Ahh I see. Garage is always preferable!
Ahh I see. Garage is always preferable!
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd March 2017, 09:53 AM
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D2 S8 mirror caps
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Mugzee
So you wanted to replace your aluminium caps with...
So you wanted to replace your aluminium caps with plastic?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd March 2017, 09:03 AM
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D2 S8 mirror caps
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Mugzee
Thanks very much for your help Adrian. So in...
Thanks very much for your help Adrian. So in theory they'll fit my standard A8 FL mirrors?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd March 2017, 08:10 AM
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D2 S8 mirror caps
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Mugzee
Ok great. Were they from a facelift D2 S8? I...
Ok great. Were they from a facelift D2 S8? I thought PF and FL mirrors were a different shape?
Tom
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st March 2017, 09:32 PM
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D2 S8 mirror caps
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Mugzee
I assume that means they're sold?
I assume that means they're sold?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
14th July 2016, 07:31 PM
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Audi A8/S8 D2 auto dimming nearside wing mirror
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Mugzee
I assume this has sold?
I assume this has sold?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th January 2016, 09:33 PM
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D2 A8 new front lower front suspension arms
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Mugzee
D2 A8 new front lower front suspension arms
As above, I have 2 new (O/S and N/S but I'm sure they're the same) Meyle front lower front suspension arms that are surplus to requirement. They fit A8's with steel hub carriers (mostly...
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd January 2016, 07:10 PM
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4.2 v8 serpentine belt change
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Mugzee
Plenty of room to manoeuvre around the visco fan...
Plenty of room to manoeuvre around the visco fan :)
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st May 2015, 08:45 AM
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Caliper refurb
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Mugzee
I was going to go down the rebuild route but...
I was going to go down the rebuild route but decided that it was a better plan to buy refurbished Audi calipers from ECP. Saves a lot of time, there's a warranty, plus with new discs and pads the...
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D2 - Engine Bay
29th April 2015, 09:49 AM
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Timing belt kit
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Mugzee
I bought a Gates/INA kit from Mister-Auto for...
I bought a Gates/INA kit from Mister-Auto for £216. That's everything bar the pump and 'stat. Bought the latter 2 from TPS (with 'stat o-ring) for around £120. Pump has a £30 surcharge too and is...
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Daily banter
25th April 2015, 02:04 PM
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40v cam locking kit
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Mugzee
I have access to a puller that will work. The...
I have access to a puller that will work. The hammer technique may be used as a last resort.
Goran, I had that exact issue with my V belt, as it was cheap and an easy job to do, I replaced it and...
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Daily banter
24th April 2015, 09:52 PM
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40v cam locking kit
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Mugzee
The adjustable pin wrench would be a useful tool....
The adjustable pin wrench would be a useful tool. It does need to be quite a low profile puller to remove the pulleys. The job shouldn't be too bad, just quite time consuming.
Did you tackle the...
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Daily banter
24th April 2015, 08:18 PM
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40v cam locking kit
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Mugzee
Thank you very much for your kind offers. I...
Thank you very much for your kind offers. I trauled the net and found a kit for quite a reasonable price so I bought it. My friend is a mechanic and he agreed to buy it after we'd completed the job....
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Daily banter
23rd April 2015, 02:45 PM
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40v cam locking kit
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Mugzee
Sounds good. Pretty sure its the same. Is it the...
Sounds good. Pretty sure its the same. Is it the Sealey kit? Is it for sale or hire?
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Daily banter
21st April 2015, 09:49 PM
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40v cam locking kit
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Mugzee
40v cam locking kit
Hi all,
I don't suppose anyone around the oxfordshire area has a cam locking kit for the 4.2 40v engine in my D2 A8 that I could hire? Will be doing the cam belt and ancillaries during the early...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
4th April 2015, 09:31 PM
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Folding mirror issue
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Mugzee
Just tried the mirrors again today and they now...
Just tried the mirrors again today and they now work correctly. Strange.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
3rd April 2015, 05:59 AM
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Folding mirror issue
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Posted By
Mugzee
Do you mean the relay contacts in the module in...
Do you mean the relay contacts in the module in the footwell? How likely do you think it is that the second one from a8parts would cause the same issue?
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D2 - Body and Exterior
1st April 2015, 09:57 PM
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7
Folding mirror issue
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Posted By
Mugzee
I suppose it could be the switch but I can hear...
I suppose it could be the switch but I can hear the relay clicking in the footwell as I turn the rotary selector from fold to unfold. Very odd that they'll fold in but not out again. Both mirrors...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
31st March 2015, 07:08 PM
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7
Folding mirror issue
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4,452
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Mugzee
Folding mirror issue
Since owning the car (FL 4.2 QS), there has always been a problem with the folding mirrors. Folding them in is fine but when you want to fold them out again, there is a delay for a number of minutes...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
31st August 2014, 08:35 PM
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Wanted: Rear gearbox flange - D2 S8
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Posted By
Mugzee
You could maybe try buying directly from ZF or a...
You could maybe try buying directly from ZF or a ZF agent. Would probably be significantly cheaper.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th July 2014, 09:02 PM
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Centre box delete.
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4,520
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Mugzee
I couldn't tell you what it's like with a...
I couldn't tell you what it's like with a standard back box and no centre but I've been playing around with mine recently and at the moment I have an aftermarket back box with no centre and it's...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
11th July 2014, 09:10 PM
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3
D2 S8 fl wheels and tyres
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Mugzee
Hi, How old are the tires please? Is there...
Hi,
How old are the tires please? Is there any cracking/crazing on them?
Tom
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For Sale and Wanted - General
18th June 2014, 09:21 PM
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D2 S8 for sale
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7,957
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Mugzee
The stance of your S8 is just right. How long...
The stance of your S8 is just right. How long have the coilovers been installed? How much are you thinking of selling them for?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
28th May 2014, 07:29 PM
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New Infinity Exhaust
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5,054
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Mugzee
It does sound like good value. Are the cats still...
It does sound like good value. Are the cats still in place then? Is there any communication between the 2 pipes i.e X-pipe or H-pipe?
I ordered a cat back system from MOHR in Germany and am...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
26th May 2014, 05:27 PM
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New Infinity Exhaust
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Mugzee
That does sound good. How is the exhaust...
That does sound good. How is the exhaust configured? With or without middle box/s or cats? H-pipe, X-pipe, true dual?
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D2 - Transmission
17th April 2014, 09:51 PM
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Leaking gbox tail seal - leak stop?
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Mugzee
After doing a bit of research, the seal Audi...
After doing a bit of research, the seal Audi fitted to your car looks a lot like the new revised version (with a dust lip). Do you know if the new type flange (01V 409 809 B) has been fitted at any...
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D2 - Transmission
17th April 2014, 09:36 PM
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Leaking gbox tail seal - leak stop?
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Mugzee
I've just done the output flange seal on my FL...
I've just done the output flange seal on my FL 4.2 Q. Quite a simple procedure. I only needed to remove the CV joint cover to gain access. No removal of exhaust, prop shaft bearing carrier or any...
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D2 - Engine Bay
29th March 2014, 10:54 AM
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Acceptable engine movement
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Mugzee
Now you come to mention it 71camaro, I've paid...
Now you come to mention it 71camaro, I've paid particular attention when in drive with the brakes on and there is noticeably more vibration than when out of gear. It would seem that the mounts are...
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D2 - Engine Bay
27th March 2014, 07:58 PM
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Acceptable engine movement
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Mugzee
Sorry, completely missed this. . . There isn't a...
Sorry, completely missed this. . . There isn't a great deal of vibration to be honest, it's been like it since I've owned the car so I have nothing to compare it to. Pretty sure the transmission...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th March 2014, 09:55 PM
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Acceptable engine movement
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Mugzee
So I finally had some time to replace the torque...
So I finally had some time to replace the torque support mount at the front of the engine which has improved things slightly. There is less slack in the drive train but the transmission still moves...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th March 2014, 08:35 PM
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PCV system schematic for AQF 4.2
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Mugzee
Thanks for the info. I'm going to replace the...
Thanks for the info. I'm going to replace the valve as the diaphragm was in pretty poor condition. Oil was actually dripping down the tube that enters the inlet manifold from the bottom of the valve....
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th March 2014, 07:49 PM
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PCV system schematic for AQF 4.2
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Mugzee
Interesting. What kind of driving did you do?...
Interesting. What kind of driving did you do? Mostly long journeys, short with stop/start or a mix of both? Ours does a lot of short runs so maybe that has something to do with it. Possibly excess...
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D2 - Engine Bay
15th March 2014, 01:46 PM
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PCV system schematic for AQF 4.2
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Mugzee
Thank you very much for that. I dismantled my PCV...
Thank you very much for that. I dismantled my PCV valve yesterday and it seemed abnormally wet with oil (and the diaphragm worn) which leads me to believe it's allowing too much suction through the...
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D2 - Engine Bay
15th March 2014, 07:19 AM
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PCV system schematic for AQF 4.2
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Mugzee
PCV system schematic for AQF 4.2
Hi all, as above. Has anyone got a schematic of the PCV system please.
Many thanks in advance.
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D2 - Engine Bay
7th March 2014, 06:55 PM
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Chain Tensioner - Scary post on Quattroworld
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Mugzee
It's interesting that most VAG cars with the...
It's interesting that most VAG cars with the hydraulic chain tensioner set up seems to be a week point. The 1.8T certainly has the same issue (generally due to lack of servicing causing sludge build...
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D2 - Transmission
26th February 2014, 06:31 AM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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5,993
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Mugzee
I guess the potential for leaks from disturbing...
I guess the potential for leaks from disturbing the o-ring is quite high? Is it worth the risk?
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D2 - Transmission
25th February 2014, 09:45 AM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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5,993
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Mugzee
Looking at the ZF parts catalogue it doesn't seem...
Looking at the ZF parts catalogue it doesn't seem as if there is one.
I'll top it up then. :)
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D2 - Transmission
25th February 2014, 06:32 AM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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Mugzee
Is there actually a drain plug on the front diff?...
Is there actually a drain plug on the front diff? It is evident that there are drain plugs on the Torsen and the rear diff but not the front.
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D2 - Transmission
24th February 2014, 05:51 AM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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Mugzee
Thank you. Yes, changing the gear oil/topping up...
Thank you. Yes, changing the gear oil/topping up the levels is also on my to-do list :)
I need to experience a few other D2's to be able to make a comparison.
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D2 - Transmission
23rd February 2014, 11:37 AM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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5,993
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Mugzee
I have changed the fluid and filter. Had a few...
I have changed the fluid and filter. Had a few issues with the incorrect filter being supplied but all is fine now.
The only thing is a bit of gear lash/shock to the drive train when I go from R...
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D2 - Transmission
26th January 2014, 09:48 PM
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Jumps into reverse sometime. Please help
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4,950
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Mugzee
I would make sure the correct filter has been...
I would make sure the correct filter has been fitted. I experienced an intermittent slippage fault at low speeds immediately after I serviced the box (it drove fine the rest of the time). Turned out...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
22nd January 2014, 10:59 PM
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For sale 18" audi a8 sport alloy wheels
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2,863
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Mugzee
Hi, I'm interested in a set of winter...
Hi,
I'm interested in a set of winter wheels. Could you email some more pics to me as I'm having trouble viewing them on photobucket.
mugzee@hotmail.co.uk
Many thanks,
Tom
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D2 - Transmission
17th January 2014, 06:49 PM
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5HP24a Torsen Unit
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5,993
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Mugzee
5HP24a Torsen Unit
I don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to replace the Torsen Unit/rear axle output independently of the transmission, whilst still in situ on the car?
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