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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
1st January 2022, 02:01 PM
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A8 D3 3.0tdi Sport 55k miles Roberto,s White-un 2008 facelift
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Palmer
What tasty bits (:
What tasty bits (:
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Daily banter
19th May 2021, 01:59 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
Its just the tight arse in me tbh haha Still...
Its just the tight arse in me tbh haha
Still looking for later this year.
Still undecided
Still watching S8 vids on youtube :ROFL:
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Daily banter
2nd April 2021, 05:00 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
Ive declined this. Further opportunities will...
Ive declined this. Further opportunities will arise in my area. The furthest commute i will have is around 7 miles each way.
Im a little concerned with fuel on the S8 still - i recently did 1100...
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Daily banter
4th March 2021, 10:35 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
Found out today ive got the opportunity to...
Found out today ive got the opportunity to progress at work. Includes a 22 mile each way commute though - so that immediately raises fuel concerns for an S8. This isnt until around june / july which...
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Daily banter
20th February 2021, 11:04 AM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
Thats really not too shabby. My old V8 S8 i used...
Thats really not too shabby. My old V8 S8 i used to average around 17 on the dis. Smaller engine but that 5 speed auto too.
I dont really do long journeys either so that kills any diesel economy.
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Daily banter
19th February 2021, 10:27 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
This is the thing i dont really go anywhere to be...
This is the thing i dont really go anywhere to be honest. I know from my old A8 diesels ill get around 25mpg with my driving style minimum. But im unsure what i would get on an S8! Surely people dont...
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Daily banter
18th February 2021, 11:25 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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7,787
Posted By
Palmer
Legend!
Legend!
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Daily banter
18th February 2021, 07:29 PM
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D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
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Palmer
D3 S8 vs D4 4.2 tdi
Im thinking of coming back to an A8 later this year. Ive owned 2 D3 V8 diesels, one mapped, and a D2 S8.
Ive averaged 707 miles a month over the past 12 months. This year only 600 so far. So im...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th January 2016, 09:44 PM
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My S8 for sale
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Posted By
Palmer
Sold
Sold
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D3 - Lights
7th January 2016, 06:32 PM
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condensation cracked lense
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Posted By
Palmer
A new one will be over 500 i wreckon. A second...
A new one will be over 500 i wreckon. A second hand one will most probably have the same issue...
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D3 - Lights
6th January 2016, 09:41 PM
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condensation cracked lense
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Posted By
Palmer
Wonder if i could save my lenses. Reseal with...
Wonder if i could save my lenses. Reseal with some moisture absorbers?!
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D3 - Lights
6th January 2016, 09:15 PM
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condensation cracked lense
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Posted By
Palmer
Fml!
Fml!
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D3 - Lights
6th January 2016, 01:50 PM
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condensation cracked lense
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6,040
Posted By
Palmer
Yeah mines facelift. I think it would be...
Yeah mines facelift.
I think it would be alot cheaper to replace just the lense - cant seem to find any though!
At least if i seal it and do it myself i know it wont happen again, dont want to...
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D3 - Lights
5th January 2016, 10:38 PM
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condensation cracked lense
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Posted By
Palmer
Anyone??
Anyone??
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
5th January 2016, 10:20 PM
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4
Centre crossflow box or dual backbox delete
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Posted By
Palmer
Im looking to do something similar with mine. Dpf...
Im looking to do something similar with mine. Dpf and cat are gonna go, but i dont want lots of turbo whistle and a crap noise.
I think they could sound proper dirty as they are such a low rpm...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th December 2015, 09:54 AM
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My S8 for sale
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Posted By
Palmer
My S8 for sale
Ebay add linky
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-S8-LPG-Stainless-Exhaust-/121851819039?nav=SEARCH
Pm me if interested price can be discussed to a forum member.
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D3 - Lights
29th December 2015, 05:51 PM
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11
condensation cracked lense
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Posted By
Palmer
condensation cracked lense
Just noticed 2 hair line cracks in each rear wing cluster on the A8.
There is small circle in the reverse section, like a little dent which looks part of the manufacturing process, both have...
Forum:
Daily banter
20th December 2015, 03:03 PM
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Ages of 8 owners...
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Posted By
Palmer
23 when i had the D3. 24 when i had the D2 S8....
23 when i had the D3. 24 when i had the D2 S8. Now 25 with another D3 lol
Forum:
D3 - Lights
25th November 2015, 05:08 PM
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facelift fogs retrofit
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Palmer
Whats the difference between sport and Se,...
Whats the difference between sport and Se, obviousely depends what boxes were ticked, but all it seems to suggest is suspension sits 20mm lower. Surely thats overcome by droplinks / vagcom?
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D3 - Lights
20th November 2015, 06:15 PM
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facelift fogs retrofit
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Posted By
Palmer
I was thinking D3 ;) did the facelift get much...
I was thinking D3 ;) did the facelift get much more other than the fogs / led rear lights??
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D3 - Lights
20th November 2015, 04:08 PM
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facelift fogs retrofit
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Palmer
facelift fogs retrofit
Is it possible?
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D2 - Lights
18th November 2015, 06:22 PM
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Intermittent Xenon
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Posted By
Palmer
Oh buggar! Expensive fix?
Oh buggar!
Expensive fix?
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D2 - Engine Bay
18th November 2015, 03:33 PM
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11
What oil to use?
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5,327
Posted By
Palmer
Not the only one whos found out that 5th isnt...
Not the only one whos found out that 5th isnt selected until 150 then 😂
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D2 - Lights
18th November 2015, 01:54 PM
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Intermittent Xenon
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6,712
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Palmer
Intermittent Xenon
Left xenon stopped working the other day on the way home from work. Decided to invesitage in the morning as it was late but it started working again.
Its happening more and more often. But now its...
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D2 - Engine Bay
18th November 2015, 10:07 AM
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11
What oil to use?
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Posted By
Palmer
I must admit i do have a heavy foot. I average...
I must admit i do have a heavy foot. I average between 14-16mpg usually.
I didnt know they could use that much from new!
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D2 - Engine Bay
18th November 2015, 12:40 AM
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11
What oil to use?
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5,327
Posted By
Palmer
What oil to use?
Since ive had the S8 ive noticed she does like a drink of oil. Its gone from the top of the dipstick to the bottom in 1000 miles.
What grade of oil should i be using? Is there a different grade i...
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D2 - Interior
2nd November 2015, 11:53 AM
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6
Confirm my theory. Door wont open.
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Posted By
Palmer
Ill have the card off again and the skin tomorrow...
Ill have the card off again and the skin tomorrow then to have a good look before i buy a new wire .
Cheers guysss
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D2 - Interior
1st November 2015, 09:17 PM
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6
Confirm my theory. Door wont open.
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3,699
Posted By
Palmer
Confirm my theory. Door wont open.
Went to get out the S8 yesterday and the interior handle pulled but had no feel to it. Had to wind down the window and reach the exterior handle.
Took the door card off and the door wire doesnt...
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D2 - Interior
28th October 2015, 08:16 PM
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3
Slow window after replacement.
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2,963
Posted By
Palmer
Is this the runner u can see on the left hand...
Is this the runner u can see on the left hand side when the windows down?
Iirc they were all dry! White grease?
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D2 - Transmission
27th October 2015, 08:13 PM
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4
s tronic?!
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3,192
Posted By
Palmer
Yeah its amazing! Is it bad the first thing...
Yeah its amazing!
Is it bad the first thing i thought was not ''ooo nice S4'' but ''wonder if you could shoehorn this into the S8''
Lol!
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D2 - Interior
27th October 2015, 06:13 PM
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3
Slow window after replacement.
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2,963
Posted By
Palmer
Slow window after replacement.
I had a cracked outer pane when i bought the vehicle. I sourced and fitted a new window. Ever since its been alot slower than the other windows.
Its quick at the top and bottom few inches but the...
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D2 - Transmission
27th October 2015, 05:59 PM
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4
s tronic?!
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3,192
Posted By
Palmer
s tronic?!
I went out in a 2009 S4 today with an S tronic box.
My god is that gearbox something!
Kinda made me wonder what the ole D2 would be like with a modern box, im pretty sure with a shorter ratio...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
5th September 2015, 03:01 PM
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1 x FE S8 wheel 20 x 8.5 et 45
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Posted By
Palmer
1 x FE S8 wheel 20 x 8.5 et 45
Looks like its hardly been used. Tyre has plenty of tread left as you can see. Michelin tyre i want to say sport X.
£200 collected from peterborough.
...
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D2 - Interior
1st September 2015, 03:07 PM
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3
Ehat is this?!
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Posted By
Palmer
I thought thats what it might be! The red...
I thought thats what it might be!
The red stuff is sani gel. Ever touched an LPG adapter after use? 😷
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D2 - Interior
1st September 2015, 12:19 PM
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3
Ehat is this?!
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3,098
Posted By
Palmer
Ehat is this?!
Found in the drivers side cubby hold.
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Palmer948/Mobile%20Uploads/20150801_183031_zpskyec0k9r.jpg
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D2 - Body and Exterior
1st September 2015, 12:42 AM
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5
Door Shims.
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3,443
Posted By
Palmer
That document sounds too fancy! Might...
That document sounds too fancy!
Might have to take a look at the window again. It makes a clunking when it changes direction and i can hear wind above 80mph which i never used too.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
31st August 2015, 08:38 PM
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5
Door Shims.
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3,443
Posted By
Palmer
Sweet in presuming from the bottom? Chris
Sweet in presuming from the bottom?
Chris
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D2 - Body and Exterior
31st August 2015, 07:49 PM
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5
Door Shims.
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3,443
Posted By
Palmer
Door Shims.
I replaced my drivers door glass a while ago and forgot to put the shims back in.
Does anyone know where they should go?
Chris
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - General
20th August 2015, 01:21 AM
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1
D2 S8 backbox delete
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2,874
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Palmer
D2 S8 backbox delete
I now have a full system so no longer needed.
Custom made backbox delete. Basically a straight pipe with a nice slash cut tip. Only 2 months old!!
Ideal if you want some extra grunt and warble...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
11th August 2015, 01:03 PM
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0
Urgently Needed: Calliper Carrier Rear Right D2 S8
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Palmer
Urgently Needed: Calliper Carrier Rear Right D2 S8
As above.
Would a normal A8 one fit?
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
6th August 2015, 04:25 PM
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20
Engine decoke (Terraclean)
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Posted By
Palmer
I got a quote of 150 and an additional 60 for an...
I got a quote of 150 and an additional 60 for an intake clean as well. Not exactly pocket change?!
Mine isnt an FSI but it has done ~143k on petrol....
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
6th August 2015, 08:55 AM
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Engine decoke (Terraclean)
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Posted By
Palmer
Doing alot of googling, there is one guy who had...
Doing alot of googling, there is one guy who had an S4 done. Gave improved mpg and smoothness. Mpg dropped back to normal within 1k miles. But it did help with cold starts, and smoothness through the...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
3rd August 2015, 12:20 PM
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20
Engine decoke (Terraclean)
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19,463
Posted By
Palmer
Im seriousely debating this on my D2 S8. Its done...
Im seriousely debating this on my D2 S8. Its done 147k and 143.5k was on petrol lol.
Any experience of a non FSI 4.2 on terra?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
1st August 2015, 10:15 PM
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18
can i decat without any issues?
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10,491
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Palmer
Cheers ill have a badgers :)
Cheers ill have a badgers :)
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
1st August 2015, 05:41 PM
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18
can i decat without any issues?
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10,491
Posted By
Palmer
System too lean bank 1 and 2. Any idea on cause?...
System too lean bank 1 and 2. Any idea on cause? Lol
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
31st July 2015, 05:48 PM
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can i decat without any issues?
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10,491
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Palmer
How do i check the manifold flaps? ...
How do i check the manifold flaps?
Yeah its being read this evening later on. Drives fine around town and u 6k rpm lol
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
31st July 2015, 04:10 PM
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can i decat without any issues?
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10,491
Posted By
Palmer
Ill get it read soon. Long story short,...
Ill get it read soon.
Long story short, cats rattling. Cars exhaust note has changed a bit.
Thought it wasnt pulling well today so flicked it to petrol on an open road. Top of third it was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
31st July 2015, 11:29 AM
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can i decat without any issues?
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10,491
Posted By
Palmer
Would a cat rattle (pretty bad now) trigger the...
Would a cat rattle (pretty bad now) trigger the engine light?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
30th July 2015, 07:33 PM
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will these fit?
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3,023
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Palmer
Cheers guys
Cheers guys
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
30th July 2015, 11:14 AM
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4
will these fit?
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3,023
Posted By
Palmer
How can i tell? There black thats all i know lol,...
How can i tell? There black thats all i know lol, big enough to be 4 pots.
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