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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th December 2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,410
Posted By MikkiJayne
They are probably either trying to vacuum bleed...

They are probably either trying to vacuum bleed it which simply won't work, or bleeding it with the pedal which is very high risk on a 20 year old car as any moisture or corrosion in the far travel...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,542
Posted By MikkiJayne
If no one else needs it I'll take it - always...

If no one else needs it I'll take it - always need these +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By MikkiJayne
I'll take those please +++ I'll pm you...

I'll take those please +++

I'll pm you about postage.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,122
Posted By MikkiJayne
M14x1.5

M14x1.5
Forum: Daily banter 26th October 2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,769
Posted By MikkiJayne
They always do :D Oil leaks, Brakes, ...

They always do :D

Oil leaks,
Brakes,
Cooling system

Everything else is a bonus.

We'll make a thread when we know dates +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd October 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,118
Posted By MikkiJayne
...with whatever red ATF has the best profit...

...with whatever red ATF has the best profit margin for the owner of the machine :tuttut:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 21st October 2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,065
Posted By MikkiJayne
Take the right bonnet strut off and either prop...

Take the right bonnet strut off and either prop the bonnet with a broom or have an assistant hold it for a few minutes while you pull the old one and fit the new one. Pull the motor forward, rotating...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st October 2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,118
Posted By MikkiJayne
It was filled with red atf at some point in its...

It was filled with red atf at some point in its past. I emptied as much as I could and refilled with AG52, but the pink dye will be persistent for some time.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th October 2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 62,780
Posted By MikkiJayne
The S8 converter is 01L323571B, a snip at €1400...

The S8 converter is 01L323571B, a snip at €1400 from Tradition :ROFL:

Or, acquire a used one and send it to JPat in Bristol for reconditioning for £400 or so.

Its a day's work to get the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th October 2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,682
Posted By MikkiJayne
No. If that had failed to max temp the fan would...

No. If that had failed to max temp the fan would be howling and the temp gauge pegged at max. It'll warn at 130c and you'll know about it.

You may actually have a cluster failure. Its rare but...
Forum: Daily banter 4th October 2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,769
Posted By MikkiJayne
We always make a thread when we're planning a...

We always make a thread when we're planning a trip but its only ever Mike and I that are able to go. You're welcome to join us in '24 though +++

I'm going again next weekend but I guess thats...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,118
Posted By MikkiJayne
iirc its fairly random whether that threaded bung...

iirc its fairly random whether that threaded bung is pointed the right way or not. When I get a backwards one I just drill it out and fit a rivnut.

I've had reasonable quality and success with NRF...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,118
Posted By MikkiJayne
There is fluid loss from the ps cooler and the...

There is fluid loss from the ps cooler and the atf cooler. Brake hose clamp tools are handy to block off the ps hoses to reduce the amount which escapes.
Laser 7254 Hose Clamp...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 3rd October 2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 62,780
Posted By MikkiJayne
Converter clutch then. Either the friction...

Converter clutch then. Either the friction material is worn out or the piston seal has failed so the clutch isn't locking up properly. JPAT in Bristol can refurbish the converter for about £450 iirc,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,146
Posted By MikkiJayne
if you're getting a code for both banks, and all...

if you're getting a code for both banks, and all the vacuum pipework is good, its unlikely to be the valves. More likely the pump, which is in the airbox. That can seize up from moisture ingress but...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd October 2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,769
Posted By MikkiJayne
Yes, but if you get the visuals right your brain...

Yes, but if you get the visuals right your brain just fills in the rest. There's a thing called Field of Vision (FOV) which is critical to get right so you get a proper sense of speed. Its taken a...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th September 2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,682
Posted By MikkiJayne
Disconnecting the sensor is the same as low...

Disconnecting the sensor is the same as low coolant. You could try shorting the pins on the connector to shut it up while you order a replacement.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th September 2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,682
Posted By MikkiJayne
The V6 part is basically the same as the V8 one...

The V6 part is basically the same as the V8 one but with an extra bracket that has no effect on anything.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/4d0121403c?search=OEN%204D0121403C
...
Forum: Daily banter 7th September 2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,769
Posted By MikkiJayne
"I'll just do a couple of laps after tea" "oh,...

"I'll just do a couple of laps after tea"
"oh, its midnight" :eek2:

Of course lapping the 'ring isn't quite the same as a couple of laps of Spa :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 5th September 2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,769
Posted By MikkiJayne
Racing Sim build

Despite my insatiable fascination with the Nurburgring, the universe in general continues to thwart my attempts to actually drive on the damn thing. So, I will drive it from my living room instead :p...
Forum: D2 - Lights 2nd September 2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,645
Posted By MikkiJayne
I can't visualise what you're stuck on either. I...

I can't visualise what you're stuck on either. I don't recall any inaccessible fasteners, but then its almost muscle memory now. A pic or two would help :)

The light comes out independent of the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st August 2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,411
Posted By MikkiJayne
There are loads of variants of the springs, and...

There are loads of variants of the springs, and at least two for the FL S8 depending on spec.
Need the colour code from the spring, or PR code from the data sticker to confirm what it is- rears are...
Forum: Daily banter 27th August 2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,223
Posted By MikkiJayne
I'm sure Ian has a sound air-gapped backup of the...

I'm sure Ian has a sound air-gapped backup of the forum +++ We've discussed hosting and upgrades previously and he knows I'm happy to step up for whatever help is needed :)
At least it's not hosted...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,766
Posted By MikkiJayne
Pondering options... I may be able to put my...

Pondering options... I may be able to put my hands on a set of steel uprights which would be compatible, just needing new lower arms.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,766
Posted By MikkiJayne
Guessing they pounded on the pinch bolt until...

Guessing they pounded on the pinch bolt until they smashed the upright apart? Got any pictures of the damage? Sometimes they can be welded but it depends how broken it is.

Assuming you can find...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd August 2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,861
Posted By MikkiJayne
Ha. I was reading a thread about this on FB the...

Ha. I was reading a thread about this on FB the other day and I was sure it was relevant to something and couldn't place what until now :ROFL: Obviously now, I can't find that discussion to refer...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 31st July 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 77,367
Posted By MikkiJayne
Elsawin covers everything VW & Audi, not just the...

Elsawin covers everything VW & Audi, not just the D2. Seat and Skoda too if you add the data files.
Forum: D2 - Lights 30th July 2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,485
Posted By MikkiJayne
It should be a free-moving balljoint at each end.

It should be a free-moving balljoint at each end.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 28th July 2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 34,574
Posted By MikkiJayne
What could possibly go wrong? :ROFL:

What could possibly go wrong? :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Lights 27th July 2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,485
Posted By MikkiJayne
That was the front arm bracket, and it didn't...

That was the front arm bracket, and it didn't work.

The rear sensor bracket is 4D0505577 and still available from Tradition so Prestige should be able to get one for you +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th July 2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,861
Posted By MikkiJayne
This is correct. When I test engines on the stand...

This is correct. When I test engines on the stand I can hear when the oil pressure is coming up because the valvetrain quietens down significantly just before the pressure switch activates and turns...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,861
Posted By MikkiJayne
But did you have oil pressure before the test? If...

But did you have oil pressure before the test? If you get pressure during the test it will change the results for subsequent cylinders as it changes the overlap of the inlet and exhaust valves. I've...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,861
Posted By MikkiJayne
A thought - do you have oil pressure doing the...

A thought - do you have oil pressure doing the test? If one bank was on the cold-start pin and one had pressure then the relative cam positioning could be different.

I'd suggest pulling all the...
Forum: D2 - Lights 18th July 2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,609
Posted By MikkiJayne
You've got the left headlight and front bumper...

You've got the left headlight and front bumper connectors mixed up. Swap them over.

Be aware some components likely will not have survived this incident. Check fuses and then check functionality....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th July 2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,535
Posted By MikkiJayne
Ah right. The two hooks at the back are pretty...

Ah right. The two hooks at the back are pretty tricky to line up with the lower part and it often takes some fiddling and poking to get them both in at the same time. Once those are in though, it...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th July 2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,535
Posted By MikkiJayne
Is it the upper or lower? I can't work out what...

Is it the upper or lower? I can't work out what could be 'hanging off' :Confused: The lower is hardly ever a problem as that attaches in three places and is reasonably robust, unless its been...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 13th July 2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,535
Posted By MikkiJayne
The L has a black dash so black cowling but I...

The L has a black dash so black cowling but I might have one left from the murple. I'll have a look. One or both screw fittings will be broken though -they all are now.
Forum: Daily banter 8th July 2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,052
Posted By MikkiJayne
The ecu is dead :-( Found some corrosion in...

The ecu is dead :-(

Found some corrosion in the ecu connectors and hoped it was this, but no

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29791&stc=1&d=1688851660

Opened the ecu to...
Forum: Owners Meets 7th July 2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 40,613
Posted By MikkiJayne
Glad its sorted now +++

Glad its sorted now +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd July 2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,535
Posted By MikkiJayne
This is the darker grey Sarg, same as your...

This is the darker grey Sarg, same as your dashboard. Your carpets are platinum which is the lighter grey :)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd July 2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,535
Posted By MikkiJayne
Swing grey interior bits heading for the bin

This stuff is going to the recycle centre at the end of the week. If you want anything, cover postage and its yours.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29790&stc=1&d=1688393102
Forum: Daily banter 3rd July 2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,052
Posted By MikkiJayne
Hi Stefan, Thanks for this +++ I had come to...

Hi Stefan,

Thanks for this +++ I had come to the same conclusion by looking at the wiring diagrams, however the original seats with the adapter are long gone. I have effectively made a new adapter...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 3rd July 2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,690
Posted By MikkiJayne
I wonder if its worth getting in touch with an...

I wonder if its worth getting in touch with an aftermarket manufacturer like B&M? They do replacements for A8s and the cats look the right size and shape and are Euro4, however their pipework is...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 2nd July 2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,690
Posted By MikkiJayne
Adrian's car is now in Scotland and the owner...

Adrian's car is now in Scotland and the owner isn't on the forum. As far as I know he's not had any issues with cats recently.
Forum: Daily banter 1st July 2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,052
Posted By MikkiJayne
Yeah I think you know the answer to that :D ...

Yeah I think you know the answer to that :D

An inauspicious day today. I was tracking down why VCDS won't talk to anything and discovered a fishpond in the electronics box. Did the usual and...
Forum: Daily banter 30th June 2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,052
Posted By MikkiJayne
WITW - A8 Lang

Some of you may remember I bought Johnny Quattro's A8 Long back in December last year, to save it from imminent demise. It's been lurking on the driveway since then while I had long covid (ironic),...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th June 2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 190,311
Posted By MikkiJayne
The only shortcut is to not put it in the oe...

The only shortcut is to not put it in the oe location.

Cluster out
Tuck it in the top of the dash with the foam pads
Cluster back in
:D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th June 2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 190,311
Posted By MikkiJayne
That's the actual same oem bracket from post #1...

That's the actual same oem bracket from post #1 of this thread :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 26th June 2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 40,613
Posted By MikkiJayne
1. CtL - Ticket Purchased. Accommodation Saturday...

1. CtL - Ticket Purchased. Accommodation Saturday night booked.
2. Strummagnet - Tickets Purchased (A8 & S8 UK)
3. Kele (not in an 8)
4. HPSauce - ticket purchased
5. MikkiJayne. Ticket...
Forum: Owners Meets 26th June 2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 40,613
Posted By MikkiJayne
We have 11 confirmed for the club stand now - six...

We have 11 confirmed for the club stand now - six from the FB group. Club tickets are only on sale until the 30th, after which you can pay on the gate but have to park in the car park with the oiks :D
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