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lordchris
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
24th September 2023, 06:57 AM
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05 d3 w12
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lordchris
Hi folks I’m not in here much but I...
Hi folks
I’m not in here much but I appreciate this is where the real folks wrt to the d3
I have been dailying this w12 since 2020 and it looks like I need to part with it
Unfortunately I...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd February 2022, 07:22 PM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
https://rmsmotoring.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi...
https://rmsmotoring.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/a8/audi-a8-w12-6-litre-/4874
Decided I think it’s time for a change for me and maybe something smaller.
Any interest pm I may take a bit off...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd February 2022, 07:20 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Not sure boss. I believe so. All oem factory...
Not sure boss. I believe so. All oem factory codes.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
1st December 2021, 04:46 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
New track rod assembly and alignment done. ...
New track rod assembly and alignment done.
New ate discs front and rear. Ate pads front and rear. Not cheap as this big lad has bigger discs. And new PS4’s on now.
Driving a treat
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th October 2021, 06:52 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
The old girl is refusing alignment attempts ...
The old girl is refusing alignment attempts
So new track rod ends and boots coming now :ROFL:
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
22nd October 2021, 11:32 AM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
Just replied, thanks
Just replied, thanks
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
8th October 2021, 09:33 AM
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For Sale Audi A8/S8 2010-2017 HEATED STEERING WHEEL
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Posted By
lordchris
think i seen this goodluck with sale. ANyone...
think i seen this goodluck with sale.
ANyone know if you can get a heated stearing wheel for the d3? w12 here
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th October 2021, 06:32 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Thanks Sean I hope your well. I seen some...
Thanks Sean I hope your well.
I seen some videos but unfortunately I have a muscular issue at the minute and it’s impacting everything. The thought of wriggling about the interior for an hour...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th October 2021, 12:38 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
All good points lads I have bought a tvr...
All good points lads
I have bought a tvr Tuscan , and it would empty your wallet quicker than a Vegas stripper.
So I have decided to stick with the w12 since it’s been so reliable and better...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th September 2021, 09:15 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Advertised again Just fancy a change, if...
Advertised again
Just fancy a change, if doesnt sell no issue, as just does everything so well.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377339607429624
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
28th March 2021, 09:05 AM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
Bump
Bump
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th March 2021, 05:56 PM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
No interest folks? Pains me to advertise and...
No interest folks?
Pains me to advertise and sell to a non enthusiast. Getting close to storage but such a waste to be sitting about
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th February 2021, 10:48 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Only seen this It’s at the back under rear...
Only seen this
It’s at the back under rear bumper. In petrol cap would have been nicer but I’m used to it now and doesn’t bother me.
Car hasn’t been advertised much , been holding off eBay and...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th January 2021, 11:16 AM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
thanks guys Yes appreciate its not a good...
thanks guys
Yes appreciate its not a good time to be selling with covid and work for a lot of people.
On the flip side, something to enjoy whilst doing low miles.
Just filled the LPG tank...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th January 2021, 01:45 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
@steamship any interest ? Price drop - will...
@steamship any interest ?
Price drop - will take 6500 for a forum member, will be advertising close to 7.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th January 2021, 01:44 PM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
BUMP This must go now as i have bought...
BUMP
This must go now as i have bought another yoke!
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
11th October 2020, 12:14 PM
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05 d3 w12
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34,005
Posted By
lordchris
Any interest in this monster ?
Any interest in this monster ?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
15th September 2020, 05:16 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Yip that’s it. I replaced the straight pipe...
Yip that’s it.
I replaced the straight pipe with an xpipe, but tbh it made no diff to anything ! Only my wallet
I’m thinking of selling my w12 and s2000 and just going 1 car. Maybe m3
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th September 2020, 06:50 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
The market has gone t1ts up
The market has gone t1ts up
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th September 2020, 06:30 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
Few pics
Few pics
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th September 2020, 06:26 PM
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05 d3 w12
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Posted By
lordchris
05 d3 w12
I am considering selling my a8 swb w12. Full service history and lpg conversation still under warranty. 92k miles
Anyone who may be interested pm me. I will be looking as close to 8k as possible. ...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
2nd May 2020, 10:12 PM
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d3 w12 remap
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Posted By
lordchris
Remap would be 300-400 local Cost wise she...
Remap would be 300-400 local
Cost wise she not costing a penny, but only cause I’m not driving it lol
Open to offers on her if any one tempted
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
1st May 2020, 06:36 PM
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d3 w12 remap
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Posted By
lordchris
d3 w12 remap
Dont suppose anyone has done one?
Stats say about 30bhp and lb torque extra.
Anyone any experience?
Thanks
C
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th February 2020, 02:57 AM
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Feedback 4.2tdi backboxes removal findings! All good
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11,559
Posted By
lordchris
Hiya, iv had the 4.2tdi for a few years now. It...
Hiya, iv had the 4.2tdi for a few years now. It has a remap and dpf gut. So it’s pretty quick. In fact I would go as far as saying it’s as quick as the w12. Only twice the fuel economy.
So...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
9th February 2020, 07:02 PM
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Feedback 4.2tdi backboxes removal findings! All good
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11,559
Posted By
lordchris
Thanks for the update. If I can sell my w12...
Thanks for the update.
If I can sell my w12 I will be looking at getting this done on my d3 4.2tdi.
So these are you back boxes just at the rear? Any drone ?
Did you consider an xpipe ?
...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
6th February 2020, 12:59 PM
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24
19s or 20s
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39,712
Posted By
lordchris
Hi Sean Yeas spigots my main concern. I...
Hi Sean
Yeas spigots my main concern.
I put a new one on front left and cleaned a load of copper grease off and it seems a little better but still something there.
I think i am going to put...
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
5th February 2020, 10:58 PM
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24
19s or 20s
Views:
39,712
Posted By
lordchris
Thread revival! Arrival of my 05 w12 has...
Thread revival!
Arrival of my 05 w12 has resulted in me swapping over the ff1ds
Seem to be getting a wobble on the front steering. Any w12 guys on here ?
Is a 20x9 still ok on the w12. A few...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
26th January 2020, 08:06 PM
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10
4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
Posted By
lordchris
Few pics
Few pics
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
26th January 2020, 08:04 PM
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4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
Posted By
lordchris
Station beside me is 64p litre. I look to be...
Station beside me is 64p litre. I look to be averaging about 18mpg. Might go up a bit after I get oil, plugs and air filters changed plus the warmer weather.
Either way should be the equivalent of...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd January 2020, 06:15 PM
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4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
Posted By
lordchris
W12 is staying - it’s just too good to sell on!!...
W12 is staying - it’s just too good to sell on!! And that is high praise as my tdi really is a great car.
Going in for lpg conversion next week. Will get pics up when I get the wheels swapped over.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
11th January 2020, 10:51 AM
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4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
Posted By
lordchris
Hehe - will get some up when I decide which I am...
Hehe - will get some up when I decide which I am keeping. I’d say the 4.2tdi is near as quick and far more economal. But it’s a diesel at the end of the day!
Yes will be up for a meet in the summer
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th January 2020, 08:18 AM
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4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
Posted By
lordchris
Note car will not come with these wheels
Note car will not come with these wheels
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th January 2020, 08:17 AM
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4.2tdi 06/07
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Posted By
lordchris
Some pics
Some pics
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th January 2020, 08:12 AM
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10
4.2tdi 06/07
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7,841
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lordchris
4.2tdi 06/07
I am considering selling my 4.2tdi 06/07.
135k miles
10 months mot
I am over in ni. I will be looking 4-4.5k
Car is going great.
2 minor points. Mmi screen opens and closes about 80%....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th March 2018, 08:16 PM
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Crunching sound from suspension when going over bumps
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Posted By
lordchris
Noise back again again ! Doh Anyone got part...
Noise back again again ! Doh
Anyone got part no’s for upper control arm bushes and arb bushes ?
Sounds like Audi don’t see arb ones ?
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D3 - Everything Else
12th February 2018, 08:16 AM
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REMAP Stage 1
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7,699
Posted By
lordchris
I did indeed ! Still not on the car, waiting for...
I did indeed ! Still not on the car, waiting for spacers for the rear, as they marginally touch the calipers ;(
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D3 - Engine Bay
30th January 2018, 05:52 PM
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Air filters
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3,769
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lordchris
TPS rip off merchants - wouldnt go near them !!
TPS rip off merchants - wouldnt go near them !!
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
30th January 2018, 05:51 PM
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REMAP Stage 1
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7,699
Posted By
lordchris
Sometimes you get what you pay for. I have a...
Sometimes you get what you pay for.
I have a stage 2 map on my 06 4.2tdi and it goes very well. Economy power and torque are better, gear change is smoother.
My mapper who is very well known...
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D3 - Transmission
2nd January 2018, 08:05 PM
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26
Check Your Kickdown Switch
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40,038
Posted By
lordchris
Turning right should be on - it’s clockwise to...
Turning right should be on - it’s clockwise to turn on
Forum:
D3 - Transmission
29th December 2017, 07:49 AM
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Check Your Kickdown Switch
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40,038
Posted By
lordchris
Look under the accel pedal you can’t miss it !
Look under the accel pedal you can’t miss it !
Forum:
D3 - Transmission
27th December 2017, 08:46 AM
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Check Your Kickdown Switch
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Posted By
lordchris
I think we need to bump this one. Didn’t...
I think we need to bump this one.
Didn’t even know my car ( 2006 a8L 4.2tdi ) had a kickdown switch until yesterday. Thanks to this forum.
Checked the switch and low and behold it was off. I...
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D3 - Everything Else
25th December 2017, 04:49 PM
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3
Pick up some alloys
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3,736
Posted By
lordchris
Nice one
Nice one
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
25th December 2017, 03:56 PM
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Pick up some alloys
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3,736
Posted By
lordchris
What you buy ?
What you buy ?
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
25th December 2017, 03:55 PM
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19s or 20s
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39,712
Posted By
lordchris
Cheers guys Set of eagle f1s in the post...
Cheers guys
Set of eagle f1s in the post from oponeo, so once they land and I get fitted I’ll get some pics uploaded.
Will probably drop the car on vagcom too
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
25th December 2017, 12:19 PM
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19s or 20s
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Posted By
lordchris
Well merry Xmas to all! Santa ie me has...
Well merry Xmas to all!
Santa ie me has brought a little pressy
20x9 and 20x10
See attachment
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd December 2017, 03:55 PM
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A8 4.2tdi 06 - power steering level
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Posted By
lordchris
Pic of it
Pic of it
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd December 2017, 03:53 PM
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A8 4.2tdi 06 - power steering level
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Posted By
lordchris
U will need a funnel or something to refill
U will need a funnel or something to refill
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd December 2017, 03:52 PM
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A8 4.2tdi 06 - power steering level
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Posted By
lordchris
Yes mine was black, it was a pain in the ass to...
Yes mine was black, it was a pain in the ass to get too.
Air box needs to come off- I think I left the bottom of the air box in and was able to work around it.
I had a Wee syphon lying about...
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D3 - Common Faults
17th December 2017, 05:57 AM
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Fault ABS Sensor Rear Left
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Posted By
lordchris
Thanks Sean and hope keeping well. Sorry for the...
Thanks Sean and hope keeping well. Sorry for the thread hijack here.
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D3 - Common Faults
16th December 2017, 01:09 PM
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Fault ABS Sensor Rear Left
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Posted By
lordchris
Still driving well and no faults reported !
Still driving well and no faults reported !
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