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donp38
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Owners Meets
11th June 2024, 08:45 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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Posted By
donp38
Steamship What a run you had.. fabulous... ...
Steamship
What a run you had.. fabulous...
Best wishes.
Forum:
Owners Meets
11th June 2024, 08:43 PM
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9
2024 Meet After Action Report
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302
Posted By
donp38
To all. Many thanks indeed for making us so...
To all.
Many thanks indeed for making us so welcome to the club of S8/A8 ownership.
To all on this forum.
A truly super bunch of people who own such a special vehicle made by Audi.
Quite...
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 03:30 PM
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TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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1,110
Posted By
donp38
and what do they look like?
and what do they look like?
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 03:26 PM
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TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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1,110
Posted By
donp38
Yes please 1x Large
Yes please
1x Large
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th May 2024, 04:59 PM
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4
Wanted: facelift d2 autodimming side glass ns
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599
Posted By
donp38
I am in the process of changing both out for std...
I am in the process of changing both out for std tinted ones.
The cost is ridiculous.
However I am sure help is on hand as suggested.
:)
Update. actually I now also need both mirrors.
I don't...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
28th April 2024, 11:26 AM
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2002 S8 D2 for sale.
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2,190
Posted By
donp38
Oh. Interested in this if still available. PM...
Oh.
Interested in this if still available.
PM sent
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd April 2024, 09:56 PM
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3
2002 Audi S8 D2 - Spares, Repairs, Parts or Restore.
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1,312
Posted By
donp38
Same yr as mine.. Nice A2 in the background. ...
Same yr as mine..
Nice A2 in the background.
:-)
Forum:
Daily banter
27th March 2024, 03:41 PM
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9
Passed a big milestone last week
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2,790
Posted By
donp38
200k should be easy for a well maintained D2...
200k should be easy for a well maintained D2 S8...
??
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
16th March 2024, 09:00 PM
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Tapping noise from engine on cold start
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1,223
Posted By
donp38
I don't know these engines at all yet. But that...
I don't know these engines at all yet.
But that sounds like a hydraulic lifter sticking.
Sure someone will be along soon with a more robust solution /reason.
Kind regards
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th March 2024, 09:03 AM
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35
FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,182
Posted By
donp38
Great. Many thanks. I'll start shopping.:)
Great.
Many thanks.
I'll start shopping.:)
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th March 2024, 03:01 PM
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FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,182
Posted By
donp38
Pro Calipers look like the place to go. I need...
Pro Calipers look like the place to go.
I need to start a list of what to get for the referb.
Maybe I should add brake hoses to the list?
Any suggestions for those or anything else I should do...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th March 2024, 07:09 PM
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35
FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,182
Posted By
donp38
many thanks steamship. Any recommendations for...
many thanks steamship.
Any recommendations for caliper referb'?
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th March 2024, 07:07 PM
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35
FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,182
Posted By
donp38
yes, vehicle details are in my profile. D2 FL S8
yes, vehicle details are in my profile.
D2 FL S8
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
6th March 2024, 07:05 PM
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3
Wiper Blades !!!
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4,259
Posted By
donp38
I did the aero Bosch, rubbish. I'll try...
I did the aero Bosch, rubbish.
I'll try another set of Bosch... many thanks.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th March 2024, 04:27 PM
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35
FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,182
Posted By
donp38
Sorry to add more to this. I have been...
Sorry to add more to this.
I have been searching autodoc.
Anyone with Pt numbers? I can see there are some differences...
:-(
Many thanks.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th March 2024, 04:14 PM
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35
FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
Views:
10,182
Posted By
donp38
Brake referb
Hi All.
Just looking to do a brake overhaul this year.
thinking full brake fluid change, new discs/pads and referb of calipers.
Any latest recommendations?
Many thanks...
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
5th March 2024, 02:32 PM
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3
Wiper Blades !!!
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4,259
Posted By
donp38
Wiper Blades !!!
I know this may be a little mad.
However, I have now tried three types of wiper blade and non are doing a good job or look correct.
Any recommendations!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
1st March 2024, 08:52 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,808
Posted By
donp38
yep. took me 3+years to find 'the one'..
yep.
took me 3+years to find 'the one'..
Forum:
Other marques
18th February 2024, 09:18 PM
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8
I have gone to the dark side......
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Posted By
donp38
welcome indeed. can't wait to hear what you...
welcome indeed.
can't wait to hear what you think of long distance cruising.
+250miles...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st January 2024, 11:07 AM
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37
MOT failure
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23,590
Posted By
donp38
Great news. I always prefer to MOT my cars in...
Great news.
I always prefer to MOT my cars in the summer.
It gives me better pre and post MOT weather to work in.
Super.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
28th January 2024, 02:59 PM
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11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
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2,805
Posted By
donp38
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
25th January 2024, 07:20 PM
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11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Views:
2,805
Posted By
donp38
Many thanks. I'll try and see how I can get the...
Many thanks.
I'll try and see how I can get the one from Audi Tradition...
Perfect.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
25th January 2024, 05:50 PM
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1
Engine Mount FL S8
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1,636
Posted By
donp38
Engine Mount FL S8
Front o/s engine mount FL 4.2 S8..2002 D2
Anyone?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
25th January 2024, 05:47 PM
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11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Views:
2,805
Posted By
donp38
Hi. Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies,...
Hi.
Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies, idlers etc.
The instruction I gave was 'do everything. as I could see by the history that the belt was 9yrs old and the rest was original.
Now also...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
23rd January 2024, 04:09 PM
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11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Views:
2,805
Posted By
donp38
Great. I will advise the garage. They did...
Great.
I will advise the garage.
They did advise they wanted to use OEM Audi part.
I will definitely not be supplying the thermostat!!
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd January 2024, 05:39 PM
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11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Views:
2,805
Posted By
donp38
Many thanks. In all fairness to the garage. ...
Many thanks.
In all fairness to the garage.
They have agreed to do the stat at just a few hrs labour.
the rest they will stand.
Can we still get Audi thermostats?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd January 2024, 11:22 AM
Replies:
11
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Views:
2,805
Posted By
donp38
Thermostat D2 FL S8
Hi All.
This is on a 2002 FL S8
Is the thermostat a timing belt off job?
My local; specialist did the cambelt + last year and didn't do the thermostat.
Now it needs doing and advised they need to...
Forum:
Owners Meets
15th January 2024, 10:02 PM
Replies:
49
Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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12,255
Posted By
donp38
Oh goodness. Apologies!
Oh goodness.
Apologies!
Forum:
Owners Meets
15th January 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies:
49
Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
Views:
12,255
Posted By
donp38
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum:
Owners Meets
13th January 2024, 11:31 AM
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14
Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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7,726
Posted By
donp38
I/we will be there. It will be great to meet...
I/we will be there.
It will be great to meet other appreciators of these great vehicles.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
10th January 2024, 06:43 PM
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24
smell of burning rubber
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9,883
Posted By
donp38
Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?
Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
10th January 2024, 06:21 PM
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6
For Sale - 2002 S8 *** PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION FULLY ***
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5,264
Posted By
donp38
What a result! Fab. Well done MJ. Should...
What a result!
Fab. Well done MJ.
Should have been a straightforward diagnostics... plenty of independents...time to get a new one I think?
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
9th December 2023, 09:08 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
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12,754
Posted By
donp38
I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check? ...
I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check?
Simply renew the bulbs would make a difference/benefit?
They are 20+ yrs old. Looking at the history, never been replaced.
Re the manual...would like...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 06:01 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
12,754
Posted By
donp38
anyone recommend what bulbs to use to replace? ...
anyone recommend what bulbs to use to replace?
Mine are the original ones, so need to replace with new ones.
not much else, but would consider a professional manual conversion.
Anyone know who I...
Forum:
Owners Meets
25th November 2023, 03:05 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
20,415
Posted By
donp38
Sorry. Would have loved to join all for lunch...
Sorry. Would have loved to join all for lunch tomorrow.
Time has just caught up with me, can't make it.
But happy to help for 2024...
Cheers.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
22nd November 2023, 05:29 PM
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9
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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9,976
Posted By
donp38
Any update on the Fiat? I did mine earlier this...
Any update on the Fiat?
I did mine earlier this year with this stuff.
Looks good....but maybe an annual application?
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd November 2023, 10:32 AM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
20,415
Posted By
donp38
There this new place... ...
There this new place...
https://thepistonclub.co.uk/
I can enquire for a deal if you wish and we know what numbers are typical?
Forum:
Owners Meets
11th November 2023, 07:30 AM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
20,415
Posted By
donp38
Hi all. Happy to help on this. Will need some...
Hi all.
Happy to help on this.
Will need some guidance on what we typically do.
Let me know...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th October 2023, 07:27 PM
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17
Racing Sim build
Views:
7,171
Posted By
donp38
Next week! I only just read the post. The S8...
Next week!
I only just read the post.
The S8 needs some fettling first!
But yes, I am in...... 2024...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
22nd October 2023, 08:39 PM
Replies:
9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
5,601
Posted By
donp38
PM sent
PM sent
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
21st October 2023, 10:27 AM
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9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
5,601
Posted By
donp38
Thanks. Its just the tray, no panel. But...
Thanks.
Its just the tray, no panel.
But thanks anyway.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th October 2023, 08:58 PM
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9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
5,601
Posted By
donp38
can't find it !
can't find it !
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
17th October 2023, 05:45 PM
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9
Wanted : Solar Roof
Views:
5,601
Posted By
donp38
Wanted : Solar Roof
Hi.
Just in case anyone has one.
Thinking about retro-fitting to my 2002 D2 S8.
Anyone?
Forum:
Other marques
14th October 2023, 05:25 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
Views:
3,732,061
Posted By
donp38
Go and have a drive of a GYB... You have your...
Go and have a drive of a GYB...
You have your answer then.
However for a long range 'land yacht'.... S8 D2 every day...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
14th October 2023, 05:14 PM
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34
Not sure what this problem is!
Views:
52,117
Posted By
donp38
Many thanks. Indeed.
Many thanks.
Indeed.
Forum:
Daily banter
14th October 2023, 05:12 PM
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4
Another year, another clean(ish..) MOT
Views:
3,108
Posted By
donp38
Ours went through last week also. Clean MOT. ...
Ours went through last week also.
Clean MOT.
Will treat it to a gearbox oil and filter change next.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
13th October 2023, 07:49 AM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
Views:
5,000
Posted By
donp38
Quite straight forward. I have mine in and out...
Quite straight forward.
I have mine in and out a few times, trying to loosen mine up!
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
12th October 2023, 08:53 PM
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34
Not sure what this problem is!
Views:
52,117
Posted By
donp38
Any ideas what I should have? 5hp19 or 5hp24 ??...
Any ideas what I should have?
5hp19 or 5hp24 ??
many thanks...
2002 D2 S8
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
8th October 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies:
34
Not sure what this problem is!
Views:
52,117
Posted By
donp38
Many thanks MJ. I'll try and sort something. ...
Many thanks MJ.
I'll try and sort something.
So, i am looking at say
12hrs labour
TC
Misc at say £150
All good?
Anything else worth doing at the same time?
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
8th October 2023, 08:46 AM
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34
Not sure what this problem is!
Views:
52,117
Posted By
donp38
MJ... I still have a 'supercharger' noise...
MJ...
I still have a 'supercharger' noise sometimes when acceleration as the vehicle changes gear.
So what is labour time to change gearbox and torque converter?
Just thinking if I could figure...
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