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Forum: D2 - Common Faults 7th November 2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 99,301
Posted By donp38
Great idea. We will get onto it at the weekend....

Great idea.
We will get onto it at the weekend.
Many thanks
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 3rd November 2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 99,301
Posted By donp38
Unhappy Many thanks. first time today to have a look. ...

Many thanks.
first time today to have a look.
regarding the boot, (we have new MJ gromets fitted) with my son in the boot armed with a torch.
copious water sprayed on the boot, then on the roof...
Forum: Owners Meets 24th October 2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,468
Posted By donp38
Just seen this...Yes possibly would be my...

Just seen this...Yes possibly would be my response.
We have some family health issues at present so maybe can come back to you by the end of November?
Best wishes
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 24th October 2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 99,301
Posted By donp38
Hi All. I have at least two leaks. First the...

Hi All.
I have at least two leaks.
First the boot is getting water in. The spare wheel well is getting water.
second the driver side foot well is getting water. water in right side cubby in dash...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th September 2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,634
Posted By donp38
[QUOTE=sarg;175685]If this comes off, could you...

[QUOTE=sarg;175685]If this comes off, could you let me know who you've found please?

me 2
Forum: D2 - Transmission 25th September 2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,971
Posted By donp38
Always keep std...

Always keep std...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th September 2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,556
Posted By donp38
Good result. I am glad you caught it in time. ...

Good result.
I am glad you caught it in time.
Best wishes
Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Posted By donp38
Oh...This is so sad. Are you in any way...

Oh...This is so sad.
Are you in any way thinking of moving?
I ask this is all seriousness as you will need to declare any 'situation' you may have or have had with neighbours.

I feel you are in...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th September 2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,702
Posted By donp38
have a look on audi tradition..?

have a look on audi tradition..?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th August 2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,556
Posted By donp38
I simply don’t know. However, it cannot be...

I simply don’t know.
However, it cannot be ignored.
Sorry, but I think only a full strip down will get to the problem.
Maybe see if you can talk to a vag specialist and send them the clip?
Best...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th August 2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,634
Posted By donp38
HarryW...keep it alive... where is the vehicle...

HarryW...keep it alive...
where is the vehicle now?
Maybe I can help?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd August 2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,634
Posted By donp38
vcds is a must...anything else is simply guess...

vcds is a must...anything else is simply guess work.
if you are cranking over and no start then the autobox inhibitor could be at fault
but please VCDS first is a must
Forum: Cool Wall 30th July 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,572
Posted By donp38
Goodness. This GLS is actually a down graded...

Goodness.
This GLS is actually a down graded Magnum.
All the trim level of the Magnum but with a quite poor 1256cc engine.

In its day quite a rare car really.

Today?
Cool?

I don't think...
Forum: D2 - Interior 28th July 2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,004
Posted By donp38
Oh... I would have thought this will involve...

Oh...
I would have thought this will involve the removal of either the front or rear window...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th July 2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,634
Posted By donp38
Sounds like it could be MAF related. VCDS is...

Sounds like it could be MAF related.
VCDS is required, don't simply put parts on it.
I use David Lees Motor Engineers in Alcester.
All good experience.
Good luck..
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd July 2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,865
Posted By donp38
Agreed. A good inspection required. Check your...

Agreed. A good inspection required.
Check your alternator drive belt also...
Have you an alternator bearing failing?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 23rd July 2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 34,572
Posted By donp38
Well. After trying two EV vehicles over the...

Well.
After trying two EV vehicles over the last 4yrs, we have gone back to IC engines only. Our lifestyle revolves around the ease of travel and IC gives that.
EV is not easy for distance...
Forum: Owners Meets 11th June 2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,294
Posted By donp38
Steamship What a run you had.. fabulous... ...

Steamship
What a run you had.. fabulous...
Best wishes.
Forum: Owners Meets 11th June 2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,294
Posted By donp38
To all. Many thanks indeed for making us so...

To all.
Many thanks indeed for making us so welcome to the club of S8/A8 ownership.

To all on this forum.
A truly super bunch of people who own such a special vehicle made by Audi.
Quite...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,443
Posted By donp38
and what do they look like?

and what do they look like?
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,443
Posted By donp38
Yes please 1x Large

Yes please
1x Large
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 15th May 2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,053
Posted By donp38
I am in the process of changing both out for std...

I am in the process of changing both out for std tinted ones.
The cost is ridiculous.
However I am sure help is on hand as suggested.
:)

Update. actually I now also need both mirrors.
I don't...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 28th April 2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,516
Posted By donp38
Oh. Interested in this if still available. PM...

Oh.
Interested in this if still available.
PM sent
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd April 2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,637
Posted By donp38
Same yr as mine.. Nice A2 in the background. ...

Same yr as mine..
Nice A2 in the background.
:-)
Forum: Daily banter 27th March 2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,178
Posted By donp38
200k should be easy for a well maintained D2...

200k should be easy for a well maintained D2 S8...
??
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,567
Posted By donp38
I don't know these engines at all yet. But that...

I don't know these engines at all yet.
But that sounds like a hydraulic lifter sticking.
Sure someone will be along soon with a more robust solution /reason.
Kind regards
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th March 2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
Great. Many thanks. I'll start shopping.:)

Great.
Many thanks.
I'll start shopping.:)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th March 2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
Pro Calipers look like the place to go. I need...

Pro Calipers look like the place to go.
I need to start a list of what to get for the referb.
Maybe I should add brake hoses to the list?
Any suggestions for those or anything else I should do...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th March 2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
many thanks steamship. Any recommendations for...

many thanks steamship.
Any recommendations for caliper referb'?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th March 2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
yes, vehicle details are in my profile. D2 FL S8

yes, vehicle details are in my profile.
D2 FL S8
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th March 2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,996
Posted By donp38
I did the aero Bosch, rubbish. I'll try...

I did the aero Bosch, rubbish.

I'll try another set of Bosch... many thanks.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
Sorry to add more to this. I have been...

Sorry to add more to this.
I have been searching autodoc.
Anyone with Pt numbers? I can see there are some differences...
:-(
Many thanks.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,803
Posted By donp38
Brake referb

Hi All.
Just looking to do a brake overhaul this year.
thinking full brake fluid change, new discs/pads and referb of calipers.
Any latest recommendations?
Many thanks...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th March 2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,996
Posted By donp38
Wiper Blades !!!

I know this may be a little mad.
However, I have now tried three types of wiper blade and non are doing a good job or look correct.
Any recommendations!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st March 2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,122
Posted By donp38
yep. took me 3+years to find 'the one'..

yep.
took me 3+years to find 'the one'..
Forum: Other marques 18th February 2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 278,296
Posted By donp38
welcome indeed. can't wait to hear what you...

welcome indeed.
can't wait to hear what you think of long distance cruising.
+250miles...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,106
Posted By donp38
Great news. I always prefer to MOT my cars in...

Great news.
I always prefer to MOT my cars in the summer.
It gives me better pre and post MOT weather to work in.
Super.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th January 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. I'll try and see how I can get the...

Many thanks.
I'll try and see how I can get the one from Audi Tradition...
Perfect.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 25th January 2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,578
Posted By donp38
Engine Mount FL S8

Front o/s engine mount FL 4.2 S8..2002 D2
Anyone?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Hi. Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies,...

Hi.
Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies, idlers etc.
The instruction I gave was 'do everything. as I could see by the history that the belt was 9yrs old and the rest was original.
Now also...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd January 2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Great. I will advise the garage. They did...

Great.
I will advise the garage.
They did advise they wanted to use OEM Audi part.
I will definitely not be supplying the thermostat!!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd January 2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. In all fairness to the garage. ...

Many thanks.
In all fairness to the garage.
They have agreed to do the stat at just a few hrs labour.
the rest they will stand.
Can we still get Audi thermostats?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd January 2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,259
Posted By donp38
Thermostat D2 FL S8

Hi All.
This is on a 2002 FL S8
Is the thermostat a timing belt off job?
My local; specialist did the cambelt + last year and didn't do the thermostat.
Now it needs doing and advised they need to...
Forum: Owners Meets 15th January 2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,208
Posted By donp38
Oh goodness. Apologies!

Oh goodness.
Apologies!
Forum: Owners Meets 15th January 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,208
Posted By donp38
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: Owners Meets 13th January 2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,351
Posted By donp38
I/we will be there. It will be great to meet...

I/we will be there.
It will be great to meet other appreciators of these great vehicles.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th January 2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,915
Posted By donp38
Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?

Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th January 2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,739
Posted By donp38
What a result! Fab. Well done MJ. Should...

What a result!
Fab. Well done MJ.

Should have been a straightforward diagnostics... plenty of independents...time to get a new one I think?
Forum: D2 - Everything else 9th December 2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,053
Posted By donp38
I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check? ...

I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check?
Simply renew the bulbs would make a difference/benefit?
They are 20+ yrs old. Looking at the history, never been replaced.
Re the manual...would like...
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