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Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th November 2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,584
Posted By matt
Injector Testing

Hi Guys

I have a 4.2 2006 A8 sport on an lpg convert.

It runs fine on gas but a bit lumpy in the mornings until it switches over,

I recently run out of gas on the motorway doing about 80mph...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 21st September 2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
Posted By matt
sorry that was a mis type, I meant i could...

sorry that was a mis type, I meant i could investigate if i can get some time on the ramps lol, im good on the spanners but not that good lol

I am actually leaning more towards hydraulic tappet...
Forum: Daily banter 4th September 2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,081
Posted By matt
Can I park at your house lol

Can I park at your house lol
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th September 2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,770
Posted By matt
Looking at the state of the diaphram I would say...

Looking at the state of the diaphram I would say that its been broke for a long time before I got the motor and Its taken me 2 weeks to get it done.

I can say that i have not really noticed...
Forum: Daily banter 4th September 2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,081
Posted By matt
Insurance definatley is a minefield and they have...

Insurance definatley is a minefield and they have a licence to print money.

Apparentley it all falls back eventually no matter who you are insured with to 3 main companies. Its just pyramid...
Forum: Daily banter 4th September 2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,081
Posted By matt
Insurance Rant

Yes we all hate insurance but here is a ludicrus story. It could be a long one so grab a brew first.

4 years ago my lad turned 17 and you guessed it he wants to drive. So i get him a seat ibiza to...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd September 2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
Posted By matt
appears to be coming from the rear left of the...

appears to be coming from the rear left of the engine looking at it from the front.

Its been quiet again for the last couple of days. Just done a throttle linkage fix, Started it up and it sounded...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd September 2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,279
Posted By matt
ive made the mistake beforehand of buying cheap...

ive made the mistake beforehand of buying cheap interfaces only to have to buy another and then the proper one,costing me twice as much lol. Just human nature I suppose,

I didnt make that mistake...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd September 2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,770
Posted By matt
Awesome, I know its an old post but just...

Awesome,

I know its an old post but just saved me £80.00 plus. I was ready to put an order in at gruvenparts but I thought I would give it a try, D3 A8 4.2

Superb, Armed with my dremel it took...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 1st September 2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
Posted By matt
This was my thought thanks for the second...

This was my thought thanks for the second opinion.

I am going to do an oil and filter change i think.

It sort of coincides with an oil top up i did.

Never trust the guy at the car shop...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th August 2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
Posted By matt
When you say rattle on cold for how long. I...

When you say rattle on cold for how long.

I only ask as my 4.2 petrol 06 d3 has just started rattling for about 3 secs when its not been run for a few hours.

Only had it a few weeks, Seems like...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 30th August 2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,085
Posted By matt
As a Junior memebr of about 3 days I dont really...

As a Junior memebr of about 3 days I dont really have much say about things but just to put my 2 pennies in.

There are a couple of things that i need on my niggle list and have been looking...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 30th August 2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,687
Posted By matt
Holy crap thats cheap., Not bothered what colour...

Holy crap thats cheap., Not bothered what colour it is for that price, need an ami as well so defo having a look.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 28th August 2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By matt
yep, i am going to try and get one ordered over...

yep, i am going to try and get one ordered over the weekend for an install next week

Seen the thread about changing it over so not too bad a job

I have been trawling through some of the tech...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 28th August 2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By matt
Thanks Guys That confirms what I thought.,...

Thanks Guys

That confirms what I thought., Especially it being a pain to do. Seperating the linkages is normally the worst but I have not even looked at it yet.

I will send a price request in...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 28th August 2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,687
Posted By matt
This is a job i need to do on the A8 I just...

This is a job i need to do on the A8 I just picked up. Drivers unlock button does not work.

VSDS throws up an error on the drivers door which is the one that does not work but after reading a...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 28th August 2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By matt
Wipers issue

Hi All.

So I have had my A8 for a week or so now and am starting to iron out some issues. The biggest being the wipers.

I have read a few posts about wipers not turning off but I am unsure if...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 28th August 2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,243
Posted By matt
I can understand your reservations about doing it...

I can understand your reservations about doing it yourself as I thought the same.

But I just threw caution to the wind and did it anyway lol,

Read as many threads as i could about doing it and...
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