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D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 01:56 PM
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Perplexing indicator fault
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27litres
That sounds very Irish!
That sounds very Irish!
Forum:
D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 09:35 AM
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Perplexing indicator fault
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14,580
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Thanks Michaela - I see it, just below that a/c...
Thanks Michaela - I see it, just below that a/c pipe bend.
I expect it originally had one of those sticky covers over it Audi is so fond of!
I'll find some body sealer and fix it...
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D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 08:06 AM
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12
Perplexing indicator fault
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14,580
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I've temporarily replaced the indicator relay...
I've temporarily replaced the indicator relay with a spare from the never starting project silver car.
They now work as expected!
I'll buy a new one, as I don't wish to cannibalise the silver...
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D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 06:58 AM
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Perplexing indicator fault
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Got the relay out. It's wet. Could this...
Got the relay out.
It's wet.
Could this be a botangs hole issue?
Oh... And the hazards still work! Separate relay on FL cars, clearly!
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D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 06:40 AM
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Perplexing indicator fault
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14,580
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FFS... Yeah ok, I found it. "Passenger...
FFS...
Yeah ok, I found it.
"Passenger Compartment Relay Panel No.4"
Right up the left hand side behind the glovebox...
Access a PITA, but doable
Forum:
D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 05:58 AM
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Perplexing indicator fault
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14,580
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More confusion... Where is "Passenger...
More confusion...
Where is "Passenger Compartment Relay Panel No.4"?
As that supposedly contains the "Turn Signal J1" and "Hazard Warning Light J2" relay/modules in the one housing at the R1...
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D2 - Lights
17th April 2023, 05:12 AM
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12
Perplexing indicator fault
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14,580
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27litres
Perplexing indicator fault
G'day folks,
I have an interesting fault currently...
My indicators aren't working ("eh, who needs 'em, I'm an Audi Driver yo!").
However, I'm confused with fixing them.
As far as I can tell,...
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Daily banter
12th February 2022, 05:35 AM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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395,031
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It's satirical. Americans always have to give...
It's satirical.
Americans always have to give stuff "cool" names (eg: "Ripper", "Camp Victory", "Raptor" etc).
Aussies just tell it as it is!
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Daily banter
11th February 2022, 11:01 AM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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395,031
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I wasn't aware of the Darwin flight, but they...
I wasn't aware of the Darwin flight, but they were doing Perth pre-Covid for a couple of years - David may have caught one?
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce (ex Ryan Air and Jetstar) has put a call out to both...
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Daily banter
11th February 2022, 10:46 AM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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Talking of American callsigns: Two Aussie...
Talking of American callsigns:
Two Aussie Diggers find themselves in the "Talon" bar at "Camp Victory" at the Baghdad Airport during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They befriend a couple of American...
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Daily banter
11th February 2022, 06:28 AM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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395,031
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Who do they "hate"?
Who do they "hate"?
Forum:
Daily banter
12th December 2021, 11:09 PM
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Scrubs Up Alright for a 20 Year Old!
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Scrubs Up Alright for a 20 Year Old!
Chauffeur's doesn't scrub up too bad either 😜
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=27486&stc=1&d=1639351710
...
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Daily banter
20th November 2021, 06:46 AM
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Ancient Audi, current airbag recall!
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Is Audi actually fixing the airbags for the B5's...
Is Audi actually fixing the airbags for the B5's etc over there?
Here, we have BMW replacing all E46 airbags, and Mercedes replacing all W202/3 airbags.
As for Audi: "we'll buy your car off you...
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Daily banter
20th November 2021, 06:21 AM
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3
Just checking out The Lairds Australian land holdings!
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Just checking out The Lairds Australian land holdings!
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=27419&stc=1&d=1637389635
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=27420&stc=1&d=1637390901
Got a horrible suspicion this is...
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Daily banter
11th September 2021, 12:17 AM
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109
WITW - The PF Exxon Valdez!
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63,688
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27litres
What's the hall effect sensor and sensor ring on...
What's the hall effect sensor and sensor ring on the Torsen diff for? Not Speedo is it?
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
30th August 2021, 02:19 PM
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34
Could this be the definitive stereo/ Nav upgrade?
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48,796
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27litres
I can remember thinking when fitting an...
I can remember thinking when fitting an aftermarket Clarion to my A4, and again when looking for FLAC solutions (when all you could get was CD and MP3, no USB back then) that aftermarket head unit...
Forum:
Daily banter
17th August 2021, 03:24 AM
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Spoiler Alert - Project Binky
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The last two were only a week apart, that's a...
The last two were only a week apart, that's a Binky record 🤣
Forum:
Daily banter
16th August 2021, 08:17 AM
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6
Spoiler Alert - Project Binky
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3,134
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27litres
:The 10 year MG ZT project! If you put...
:The 10 year MG ZT project!
If you put together a montage, you can watch Richard's hair turning grey :ROFL:
"Get the funk out" :D
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
16th August 2021, 04:31 AM
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Chain tensioner pad replacement 40V engine
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23,082
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27litres
If I remember correctly from my casual reading of...
If I remember correctly from my casual reading of cam chains on 40V engines, there's a different link count between the left and right bank cam timing marks?
Perhaps when replacing the tensioners...
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Owners Meets
16th August 2021, 04:07 AM
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7
Those that know, know and know they'll never be the same.
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27litres
I thought that was a play on There, Their and...
I thought that was a play on There, Their and They're when I first read it!
Forum:
Daily banter
16th August 2021, 03:19 AM
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109
WITW - The PF Exxon Valdez!
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63,688
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Looks quite different to the FL timing belt...
Looks quite different to the FL timing belt arrangement!
Forum:
Daily banter
16th August 2021, 02:30 AM
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6
Spoiler Alert - Project Binky
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3,134
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27litres
Spoiler Alert - Project Binky
YES!!!!!!
:veryhappy:
:yippee:
:mexicanwave:
BINKY STARTED!!!!!
8 years in the making!
Forum:
Daily banter
24th July 2021, 12:23 PM
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44
Poll:
EV/ICE tipping point reached?
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31,311
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27litres
Greenhouse gas emissions (Carbon) and Ozone...
Greenhouse gas emissions (Carbon) and Ozone depleting chemicals aren't generally linked.
Although airliners are linked with some ozone damage, it is considered trivial.
But airliners are massive...
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Daily banter
23rd June 2021, 10:16 AM
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24
Dealer issues ?
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30,873
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27litres
Pre dieselgate I remember VW boasting that they...
Pre dieselgate I remember VW boasting that they were targetting the number one spot for vehicles sales in the world.
With the appalling customer service they consistently display worldwide they'll...
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Daily banter
22nd June 2021, 08:29 AM
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4
This is what dirty, but not rusty, original subframes look like!
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2,209
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27litres
New tyres were required too. So I put the S5...
New tyres were required too.
So I put the S5 rims back on for a change...
Parked at work with my mates Type 2 Kombi and his trainees classic HQ Monaro GTS 350 (both around 1972 vintage).
It was...
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Daily banter
22nd June 2021, 08:18 AM
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4
This is what dirty, but not rusty, original subframes look like!
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2,209
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27litres
Swaybar bushes are looking a bit sad. Any poly...
Swaybar bushes are looking a bit sad.
Any poly ones available for the S8? Powerflex maybe?
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd June 2021, 06:05 AM
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4
This is what dirty, but not rusty, original subframes look like!
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2,209
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27litres
This is what dirty, but not rusty, original subframes look like!
I've been reading a lot from MJ on WITW threads where she constantly (it seems) has to deal with rust and seized bolts etc due to road salt during UK winters...
Also, talking cars with my cousin in...
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Daily banter
9th June 2021, 06:28 AM
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44
Poll:
EV/ICE tipping point reached?
Views:
31,311
Posted By
27litres
That sounds like a 50's idea! Make them like...
That sounds like a 50's idea!
Make them like one of the retro futuristic cars from "Fallout" :ROFL:
Also, as most Solar Panel roof installations and EVs produce 240V (or 110V to our American...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
8th June 2021, 03:53 PM
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10
Genuine audi windshield sun shade from another model on a D2?
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11,016
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27litres
I knew what you meant!
I knew what you meant!
Forum:
Daily banter
8th June 2021, 03:45 PM
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44
Poll:
EV/ICE tipping point reached?
Views:
31,311
Posted By
27litres
I was talking to a mate the other day who has a...
I was talking to a mate the other day who has a mate (yeah... a mate of a mate...) who works in an energy mix think tank advisory to the federal opposition (Labor here currently, who are partly in...
Forum:
Spotless
16th May 2021, 09:28 AM
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4
Dry Ice Cleaning
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9,993
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27litres
This the right stuff Michaela? ...
This the right stuff Michaela?
https://detailingshed.com.au/products/gtechniq-w5-citrus-apc-all-purpose-cleaner?variant=33171756318859
Forum:
D2 - Lights
16th May 2021, 09:19 AM
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8
Finally! Reverse lights that actually work!
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15,532
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27litres
I hope you find them as good as I have! ...
I hope you find them as good as I have!
Hopefully we get good longevity too!
Forum:
D2 - Lights
14th May 2021, 12:28 AM
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8
Finally! Reverse lights that actually work!
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15,532
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27litres
Must have missed that one. I've been trying...
Must have missed that one.
I've been trying out LEDs for a while. They are really hit and miss and are changing all the time.
I've always avoided the cheap and unbranded ones, as you can almost...
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D2 - Lights
13th May 2021, 03:12 PM
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8
Finally! Reverse lights that actually work!
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15,532
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27litres
I can't say I'm all that concerned with legality,...
I can't say I'm all that concerned with legality, I want to be able to see when reversing in the dark!
The last cat I had that actually threw a decent amount of light behind it was my first car!
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D2 - Lights
13th May 2021, 02:45 PM
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8
Finally! Reverse lights that actually work!
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15,532
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27litres
Finally! Reverse lights that actually work!
I've finally found a pair of LED bulbs for the S8's reversing lights that live up to the "super bright" name.
They throw enough light backwards that I can actually see to reverse in the dark.
For...
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Daily banter
11th May 2021, 10:14 AM
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34
What led you to your '8?
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22,092
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27litres
You made me go and check that out! My mind's eye...
You made me go and check that out! My mind's eye had thought it was a 5 series (and I recall wondering at the time why wasn't it a M5!). Glad I was wrong, it all makes a but more sense now!
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Daily banter
10th May 2021, 01:26 PM
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16
Mystery object - F125 prototype maybe
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7,214
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27litres
Ooh... N gauge is a bit small. But...
Ooh... N gauge is a bit small.
But miniaturisation of electronics and bigger brands adding finer details has made them a lot more practical.
HO/OO always seemed the most practical for in-house or...
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Daily banter
10th May 2021, 06:33 AM
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13
D2 in a drag race??
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6,128
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27litres
My mate has an RS3 (and had an APR stage 1 Golf...
My mate has an RS3 (and had an APR stage 1 Golf VI GTI before it), and whenever it is my turn to drive to an event (we're TCR, SV5000 and Historic racing regulars), he always sits in the back (at...
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Daily banter
10th May 2021, 06:00 AM
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16
Mystery object - F125 prototype maybe
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7,214
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27litres
My Dad always dreamt of building a model railway...
My Dad always dreamt of building a model railway in a large shed, but never realised it - he needed a lot of room as he did model 1/2" to the foot for some strange reason!
Ray, please realise what...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
9th May 2021, 10:41 AM
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Mike's Aussie D3 A8
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83,507
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27litres
When do you need heat in Queensland Mike :ROFL:
When do you need heat in Queensland Mike :ROFL:
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
9th May 2021, 10:02 AM
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2
Ultimate Geek
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6,744
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27litres
So where is the lithium ion battery in the D5? ...
So where is the lithium ion battery in the D5?
And how much weight does that magnesium cross bar actually save that meant aluminium was insufficient for the job!
As for the ultra high tensile...
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Daily banter
9th May 2021, 08:47 AM
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16
Mystery object - F125 prototype maybe
Views:
7,214
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27litres
Makes sense to me Ray, as that's how the control...
Makes sense to me Ray, as that's how the control works on our older train fleet with DC traction motors:
- Shunt (a high amp starting current to get the motor past the friction point (starting...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
9th May 2021, 08:25 AM
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16
WANTED D2 S8 Front lip
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8,758
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27litres
If you haven't chucked those cracked ones away...
If you haven't chucked those cracked ones away Michaela, do you have a tame plastic welder?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
9th May 2021, 08:21 AM
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7
Timing belt
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5,137
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27litres
Check and replace the snub mount while you're...
Check and replace the snub mount while you're there too.
Otherwise very difficult, next to impossible, access to it.
Snub mounts are often separated and need shims to reduce tension on the mount.
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Daily banter
9th May 2021, 08:13 AM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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9,663,647
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27litres
After purchasing the FL1 valance (which was...
After purchasing the FL1 valance (which was supposed to be FL2 and therefore of no use to me) I had my original valance repaired by a local plastic welder.
Mine had cracked down the join flange area...
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D2 - Engine Bay
7th May 2021, 01:28 PM
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5
manifold actuator arms and bellows 2002 S8
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4,721
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27litres
There also used to be metal rose jointed ones on...
There also used to be metal rose jointed ones on eBay from Poland or somewhere.
A bit difficult to install due to the metal licking pin, but work well.
I don't know a part number, but I believe...
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Daily banter
7th May 2021, 01:20 PM
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What led you to your '8?
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22,092
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I used to be a Holden Commodore man. I owned...
I used to be a Holden Commodore man.
I owned four through the 90's and 2000's. Three of them were V8's.
Then one day my mate showed me some adds on the Carsales site for Audi A4's. They were...
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Daily banter
4th April 2021, 12:20 PM
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60
Moltuae. RIP. :-(
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99,206
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27litres
I'm devastated to hear this, and I'm sorry to...
I'm devastated to hear this, and I'm sorry to everyone that I haven't come across this thread before now.
Ray, I'm sorry your words are no longer the last, but I have to pay my own respects to...
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Daily banter
27th February 2021, 02:34 AM
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100
What's in the workshop this weekend? . . . General VOD
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49,870
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27litres
I took a look at FCPEuro and ECS tuning after...
I took a look at FCPEuro and ECS tuning after reading the problems with this.
FCP have it on pandemic back order with no estimated date, but ECS are showing an estimated availability date of March...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
26th February 2021, 06:40 AM
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49
HELP! Dead Battery - Boot locked
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38,856
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It could very well be that the battery is faulty,...
It could very well be that the battery is faulty, but any modern smart charger requires a certain amount of electrical resistance and voltage feedback to initiate a charge.
Which in English means...
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