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Chaz
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
5th October 2016, 07:56 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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Chaz
Ye, I think the decision is largely up to what...
Ye, I think the decision is largely up to what the outcome will be if they decide (correctly or incorrectly) that this was a 'normal' failure / wear & tear issue.
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D3 - Engine Bay
5th October 2016, 02:29 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
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Chaz
So after a lot of fuss, the company that has...
So after a lot of fuss, the company that has serviced the car is now offering to have it looked at by an 'independant' called Motorman.
Does anyone know of this company. Are they truly...
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D3 - Engine Bay
1st October 2016, 08:59 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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Chaz
The other valves look OK from a quick look. Ive...
The other valves look OK from a quick look. Ive not done a lot more looking as yet.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
1st October 2016, 08:59 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Agreed, will be difficult to prove. Ill do a...
Agreed, will be difficult to prove. Ill do a Social Media campaign if I need to. Perhaps I can never prove it, Ill sure as hell cost them more money than what my loss is.
It could be fatigue. But...
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D3 - Engine Bay
1st October 2016, 03:08 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
So I expect what happened here is that something...
So I expect what happened here is that something must have dropped into the air intake system when 'Joe Soap' from the Newbury highstreet tyre place that does servicing and MOTs changed the air...
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D3 - Engine Bay
1st October 2016, 11:53 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
I agree, its odd. The DPF work was only a...
I agree, its odd.
The DPF work was only a DPF 'delete' and mild remap.
No other work was done. Ive done around 10K miles since that was done anyways.
Ill take some more pics. Id love to pull...
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D3 - Engine Bay
1st October 2016, 10:14 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
No, swirl flaps are OK. There is a main...
No, swirl flaps are OK.
There is a main inlet and then 'aux' inlet where the swirl flaps are. So call it 2 ports per cylinder, one rectangular and one round (that's my understanding).
There...
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D3 - Engine Bay
30th September 2016, 05:18 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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Chaz
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/29992375236_a6...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/29992375236_a6d850316f_c.jpg
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D3 - Engine Bay
30th September 2016, 05:12 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Ok, problem found. Broken inlet valve.
Ok, problem found. Broken inlet valve.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
29th September 2016, 04:02 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Ive started to take the inlet manifold off. Got...
Ive started to take the inlet manifold off. Got one torx I cant get to so have ordered some tools for delivery tomorrow.
Want to see the swirl flaps and just get some more access to the top of the...
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D3 - Engine Bay
29th September 2016, 10:50 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
One more vid, this time of the sounds it makes...
One more vid, this time of the sounds it makes after it shuts off. Some noises and then a while later a sound of a valve or something closing or trying to open / close. Is this normal?
...
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D3 - Engine Bay
29th September 2016, 07:51 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
I found this from another thread. ...
I found this from another thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ABTo42tKA
Interesting the sound of the engine at around 14 mins sounds similar. Also has a knocking sound.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
29th September 2016, 07:43 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Codes read, a number of glowplug warnings however...
Codes read, a number of glowplug warnings however this should only impact starting?
Only other fault related to the engine looks to be an issue with both MAFs. Ill copy / paste the exact text...
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D3 - Engine Bay
29th September 2016, 06:04 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Just about to. Car has started to.misfire badly...
Just about to. Car has started to.misfire badly rhis morning. Limped home, now sitting in my driveway reading codes.
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D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 08:03 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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Posted By
Chaz
I didnt do the service. Im going back there...
I didnt do the service. Im going back there tomorrow to get the MOT sorted, will ask them.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 07:11 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. The only other thing apart from the...
Thanks.
The only other thing apart from the service was that I filled up with high octane diesel as my local place had run out of normal diesel. If anything, higher octane should be 'cleaner' I...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 02:44 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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Posted By
Chaz
I took a quick look. Arent all the 4.2 TDI engine...
I took a quick look. Arent all the 4.2 TDI engine ancillaries around the front of the engine? The sound 'seems' to come from the rear, so not sure.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 02:13 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Wow, thanks. The Beemer video sounds similar. Ill...
Wow, thanks. The Beemer video sounds similar. Ill do some digging about vacuum pumps on the 4.2TDI.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 11:36 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. Is the timing gear on the rear of...
Thanks.
Is the timing gear on the rear of the engine? The sound does seem to come from the rear but does not pin point to anything directly related to the RPM. It is also random but does increased...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 08:35 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
If I had to guess, Id say something like a timing...
If I had to guess, Id say something like a timing chain tensioner. Does anyone know if this is a failure item ....
Google gives very little about issues with these motors, so not sure what it...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 06:43 AM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
I took a vid as I arrived at work this morning....
I took a vid as I arrived at work this morning. The car is parked from around 2 mins in and you can hear the sound whilst revving the engine.
https://youtu.be/quuK2GqjQco?t=2m10s
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
27th September 2016, 05:43 PM
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31
4.2TDI Engine Noise
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11,690
Posted By
Chaz
4.2TDI Engine Noise
I noticed today when I left the office I had a noise, sounded like it was in time with the engine or wheel.
So got home and opened the window and heard it again. Put the car in neutral while...
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
31st August 2016, 09:18 PM
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8
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
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6,736
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. The error was '00446 - Function...
Thanks. The error was '00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage. 002 Lower Limited Exceeded.' The pic I have doesnt show but I recall it says 0V lower down.
Yes, the module seems to be...
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
31st August 2016, 09:15 PM
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8
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
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6,736
Posted By
Chaz
No, sorry, it was teh wrong 'access' code I had...
No, sorry, it was teh wrong 'access' code I had put in at the coding box of Engine which basically told my car it has the standard Cruise Control module. When I fixed this, it started.
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
30th August 2016, 01:55 PM
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8
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
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6,736
Posted By
Chaz
Now that the car is running again, I still have...
Now that the car is running again, I still have the ACC not available error (which is the reason I started to look around). Im getting a 0V error based on codes read.
Fuse looks ok. Where is the...
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
29th August 2016, 12:12 PM
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8
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
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6,736
Posted By
Chaz
Ok, its fixed. What it looks like is that I...
Ok, its fixed.
What it looks like is that I had enabled the wrong type of cruise control module. Should probably stay away from the coding stuff, didnt realise it wasnt just a login to 'see' but...
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
29th August 2016, 11:51 AM
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8
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
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6,736
Posted By
Chaz
Car wont start !!! Please help urgent.
So I connected VCDS to see why my adaptive cruise control warning was on. It suggested a voltage issue. I looked at the fuses.
Whilst I was looking I saw two connectors (one in each fuse box) and...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
2nd June 2016, 09:50 PM
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0
Security Code - Engine Module
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5,996
Posted By
Chaz
Security Code - Engine Module
Looking for the security code for my 2008 4.2 TDI. Cant find anything anywhere. I want to see what the health of my DPF is.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd June 2016, 09:48 PM
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21
Wanted: A8 D3 4.2 tdi (2008 on...)
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9,254
Posted By
Chaz
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/201592077601? - have...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/201592077601? - have had 2 timewasters, one might come tomorrow night to view but this might suit you?
Forum:
D3 - Lights
6th March 2016, 06:52 PM
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4
Confusion - Lights / Bulbs
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4,054
Posted By
Chaz
No problem, thanks.
No problem, thanks.
Forum:
D3 - Lights
6th March 2016, 01:27 PM
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4
Confusion - Lights / Bulbs
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4,054
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. Doesnt look like powerbulb.com still...
Thanks. Doesnt look like powerbulb.com still works.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th March 2016, 03:57 PM
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15
Clonking noise
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6,194
Posted By
Chaz
Oddly, they dont list any A8 parts .... any ideas?
Oddly, they dont list any A8 parts .... any ideas?
Forum:
D3 - Lights
4th March 2016, 05:18 PM
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4
Confusion - Lights / Bulbs
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4,054
Posted By
Chaz
Confusion - Lights / Bulbs
So I have had some faults coming on showing me a headlight failure. I have looked and the light has been like a red tinge but still working.
It then recovered, all good.
Then yesterday, no...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd March 2016, 10:21 AM
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Clonking noise
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6,194
Posted By
Chaz
Got it, thanks.
Got it, thanks.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd March 2016, 09:27 PM
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15
Clonking noise
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6,194
Posted By
Chaz
tps?
tps?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
2nd March 2016, 06:47 PM
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15
Clonking noise
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6,194
Posted By
Chaz
Where are you sourcing these? Ebay only seems to...
Where are you sourcing these? Ebay only seems to have 2nd hand.
My car is a 4.2 TDI 2008 Facelift.
Thanks
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
23rd February 2016, 02:20 PM
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3
Part Number?
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Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. I suspect mine will come out as it...
Thanks. I suspect mine will come out as it started to pull the bolt back in (which was now bent) when I tightened the far side. I had assumed originally they were just pinching each side closed. I...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd February 2016, 05:07 PM
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3
Part Number?
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Chaz
Part Number?
Hi,
I tried to replace my upper control arms and ended up with a damaged bolt. My own stupidity but it sounds like they can be a bitch to remove.
I want to try and replace the bolt, does anyone...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
21st December 2015, 08:54 PM
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7
What 'compares' to the A8?
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3,317
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks all, appreciate the info.
Thanks all, appreciate the info.
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
21st December 2015, 10:46 AM
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7
What 'compares' to the A8?
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3,317
Posted By
Chaz
Thanks. I drove a A6 3.0TDI some years ago...
Thanks. I drove a A6 3.0TDI some years ago briefly. It was 'nice' but not as special. It was fairly understeery too whereas the A8 feels more planted (oddly).
S Class Merc will be too soft I...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
21st December 2015, 08:33 AM
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7
What 'compares' to the A8?
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3,317
Posted By
Chaz
What 'compares' to the A8?
So,
Ive done a few thousand miles in the A8. Really like most things about this car, probably with the exception of the size.
Is there anything else similar, either in the Audi/VAG or other...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
9th December 2015, 07:48 PM
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27
Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
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18,987
Posted By
Chaz
Nothing to see here, keep moving on :-) Mail...
Nothing to see here, keep moving on :-)
Mail just sent to the supplier -
"Thanks, all sorted.
I wasnt too surprised when the blades came out of the box with a 'clear' blade. Interesting use...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
9th December 2015, 10:17 AM
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Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
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18,987
Posted By
Chaz
So it sounds like there is a thin film / plastic...
So it sounds like there is a thin film / plastic protector that I havent removed. I checked for it, it clearly looks wrong but didnt see anything.
Embarrassed if this is the case :-( Lets see...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
8th December 2015, 05:24 PM
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27
Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
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18,987
Posted By
Chaz
So I fit the Lucas wipers. What a load of ****....
So I fit the Lucas wipers. What a load of ****. Waiting to hear back from the supplier.
This is the result with brand new blades and a windscreen treated with the clear glass stuff. My old blades...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
29th November 2015, 05:32 PM
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27
Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
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Posted By
Chaz
According to this, mine are 22inch on both sides....
According to this, mine are 22inch on both sides.
http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8-years-2003-to-2008-wiper-blades/
Having re read the thread, the OP managed to get 24inch installed.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
29th November 2015, 03:56 PM
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27
Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
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18,987
Posted By
Chaz
According to this, mine are 22inch each, measures...
According to this, mine are 22inch each, measures correctly.
http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8-years-2003-to-2008-wiper-blades/
Where did you get info that its 24 inch each for the 2003 -...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
29th November 2015, 03:44 PM
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27
Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
Views:
18,987
Posted By
Chaz
I have a 2008 facelift car. Seems my blades arent...
I have a 2008 facelift car. Seems my blades arent correct. Both are 21inch.
This matches for the shorter one but not the longer one for the '2009 onwards' car.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
27th November 2015, 05:15 PM
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8
4.2 TDI - servicing
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4,219
Posted By
Chaz
Great, thanks.
Great, thanks.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
26th November 2015, 04:57 PM
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4.2 TDI - servicing
Views:
4,219
Posted By
Chaz
Just checked them out. They list a number of...
Just checked them out. They list a number of different filters for an oil change. How do I know which my car needs without removing the part to check?
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th November 2015, 02:10 PM
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32
A8 4.2TDI Facelift Audio Upgrade
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14,277
Posted By
Chaz
A comment to make. This car's audio, for a...
A comment to make.
This car's audio, for a standard system is semi decent.
Its not great but for a base system, it will satisfy most people's need.
There is a distinct lack of 'punch' and...
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