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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 8th May 2024, 08:19 PM
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Posted By gti69
Wanted: A8 D2 PF 120A Alternator

Hi guys, Wanted: A8 D2 4.2 PF 120A Alternator in good or refurbished condition. Any available?

Cheers,
Tom
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd August 2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By gti69
Earliest available slot is next Monday. I wanted...

Earliest available slot is next Monday. I wanted to do a road trip over the weekend so will see if I manage to get some decent service elsewhere. Contacted Pro Grip in Larbert. Will see what they...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd August 2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By gti69
Thanks a lot, will get in touch with them. ...

Thanks a lot, will get in touch with them.

Tom
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd August 2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By gti69
Wheel alignment and camber in Glasgow

Hi guys,

Just had my front suspension components renewed and looking for a place in Glasgow to do the wheel allingment and camber adjustment. Could you recommend any good place that would do it...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th July 2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,859
Posted By gti69
Thanks a lot! Will keep it disconnected then :) ...

Thanks a lot! Will keep it disconnected then :)

And yes, it is PF, as you noticed.

Cheers,
Tom
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th July 2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,859
Posted By gti69
What is this plug/socket connecting please?

Hi guys,

Having some issues with water getting into the car so started cleaning the leaves etc that accumulated under the bonnet/windscreen. Whilst doing so I noticed that one of the plugs have...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,642
Posted By gti69
On another note, if this proves to be a fuel pump...

On another note, if this proves to be a fuel pump problem, had anyone used aftermarket replacements and can comment on them?
Cost on ebay:
replacement pump (aftermarket) ca £40
replacement pump...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,642
Posted By gti69
Thanks guys. I did swap the ignition control...

Thanks guys. I did swap the ignition control units - the car would run as rough as before and I was not able to tell which cylinders were affected after swapping. Error codes are now no longer...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th January 2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,642
Posted By gti69
Ok, thanks for this. I will go over in a bit to...

Ok, thanks for this. I will go over in a bit to have a look. Car is sitting ca 15mins walk from my house :(
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th January 2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,642
Posted By gti69
Shaking engine, car stalls - error codes

Hi guys.

Yesterday my A8 would not start, basically after turning the key nothing would happen. I had similar issue before but back then after a couple of minutes it would start no problem.
...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 21st February 2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,407
Posted By gti69
Thanks Brian. I was actually told today in...

Thanks Brian.

I was actually told today in the morning about Caledonian, will give them a try. I guess if someone is accredited by ZF then they should be trained on different gearboxes, plus,...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 21st February 2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,407
Posted By gti69
Right... the Saga continues! Booked it for...

Right... the Saga continues!

Booked it for gearbox service at Mackies for today - gave them reg number, year etc, was quoted £155.40. Left the car today in the morning. Was told it will be ready...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th February 2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,418
Posted By gti69
Cheers guys. Yeah, on the motorway it is not that...

Cheers guys. Yeah, on the motorway it is not that bad... shop/train station journeys must be quite demanding :)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th February 2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,418
Posted By gti69
Fuel consumption... what are you getting?

Hi guys,

Thought I would ask as my A8 seems to be verrrry thirsty!

Currently, according to on board computer, which I have set to display the consumption in litres/km, it shows around 18l /...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th February 2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,407
Posted By gti69
Ha! I got your PM :) Thanks! Will see how it goes...

Ha! I got your PM :) Thanks! Will see how it goes and check my calendar for June. Need to read the PM and check what is actually involved/required!

Being a Scirocco fan (mk1/mk2), there is an...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,407
Posted By gti69
Thank you David! Appreciated!

Thank you David! Appreciated!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,407
Posted By gti69
A8 D2 PF gearbox oil change?

Hi guys,

I was thinking about gearbox oil change on My PF Audi A8 D2 4.2 Quattro as I think the gearbox is not as smooth as it used to be. Phoned the dealer (Glasgow Audi) and was advised that the...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 17th October 2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
So I phoned the http://www.mister-auto.co.uk with...

So I phoned the http://www.mister-auto.co.uk with the following part numbers for my 1996 A8 4.2 Quattro PF model:

Brake pads front:
4D0698151E or 4D0698151AD

Brake pads rear:

4D0698451B or...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
I kind of giving up with this. Plan for tomorrow...

I kind of giving up with this. Plan for tomorrow is to:

1. Phone Audi dealer/TPS and find out the exact Audi part number for my car based on the VIN if possible.
2. Try to find the cross...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Yeah noticed that too.

Yeah noticed that too.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Talking Thank you. Does your etka have vin check? If so...

Thank you. Does your etka have vin check? If so could you please confirm for me if I provided you with the number?

Funny thing is that the cross reference for Bosch shows pads for 323mm discs and...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Thank you. I actually went on the online...

Thank you.

I actually went on the online version of etka: http://www.partscats.com/

Part numbers I have found (similar to yours above):
FRONT: 4D0698151E
REAR: 4D0698451G

Now started to...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
I was told by the seller that these should fit my...

I was told by the seller that these should fit my A8

Front:
BOSCH BP402...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Quote from one seller: Unfortunately we do not...

Quote from one seller:
Unfortunately we do not do Bosch, we have Apec (non branded brembo), Mintex or EBC.

In my opinion the Apec are the best value for money as they are very good quality and...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 16th October 2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Seems like Brembo pads are out of stock...

Seems like Brembo pads are out of stock everywhere in the UK.

Any other recommended makes? Bosch?

Thanks.
Tom
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th October 2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Thanks for that! Brake flush is quite a lengthy...

Thanks for that! Brake flush is quite a lengthy procedure then! Need to check with my mate that own the garage if he can follow this.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th October 2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Thanks guys. Went through the old receipts and...

Thanks guys. Went through the old receipts and previously there were some discs purchased at GSF, part number: NBD713. It cross references with Ferodo DDF954 - which seems to be 314mm disc brake.
...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th October 2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Thanks for the info guys. I was actually...

Thanks for the info guys.

I was actually looking at brembo brake pads as the price in EuroCarParts is quite high for the front ones.

I was told by ebay seller of Brembo brake pads that Brembo...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 13th October 2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
Thanks a lot! Would you be able to tell me...

Thanks a lot!

Would you be able to tell me what are the quantities for brake and steering fluids? I do not have the manual available unfortunately :(

Also, is the rocker cover / valve cover...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 13th October 2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,886
Posted By gti69
1996 A8 4.2 PF - service - what parts are the best?

Hi guys,

I would like to do the full service on my recently purchased Audi A8 4.2, 1996 PF model.

I have seen that there is quite a variant of parts available - for example different types of...
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