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Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th February 2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By CaifanSC
Thanks for the info, steamship. I found pictures...

Thanks for the info, steamship. I found pictures of the N0138321 seal ring, and it seems to be a metal crush washer. While the diagram you posted and other pictures I've found show a flat-ish rubber...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 6th February 2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By CaifanSC
I think that may be the one. I pulled up the PN,...

I think that may be the one. I pulled up the PN, and two sizes came up. Could anyone confirm which size is correct? I see M18x1.5 or M12x1.5.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By CaifanSC
Part number for O ring for front differential drain plug?

Hello everyone!

I'm doing both axle seals for the front differential. According to the directions on Audipages, there is an O ring on the differential drain plug, which I'd like to replace. I've...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,466
Posted By CaifanSC
MikkiJayne...thanks! Very helpful, as always. ...

MikkiJayne...thanks! Very helpful, as always.

Ronin...will do. PS...now I gotta make time to watch the movie this weekend since it's a long holiday weekend here Stateside.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,466
Posted By CaifanSC
The very common no-start condition :D. I've...

The very common no-start condition :D.

I've gone through many of the basics, but some things confuse me. For example, I do not see the Check Engine Light (CEL) at any point with the key in ON or...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd November 2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,466
Posted By CaifanSC
Thread pitch for fuel high pressure line to the Fuel Pressure Regulator

I'm trying to connect a fuel pressure gauge on the high-pressure line that connects to the Fuel Pressure Regulator. I need to troubleshoot and want to know what size fittings I need to use my gauge....
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st September 2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,698
Posted By CaifanSC
Most excellent. Thanks for the input!!!! A...

Most excellent.

Thanks for the input!!!! A little surprised with the OEM VW prices for the seals. I'm looking at about USD 180 for seals alone. I wasn't expecting to pay the domestic car parts...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st September 2022, 05:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,698
Posted By CaifanSC
Good info! So, you're saying that one of the...

Good info! So, you're saying that one of the axles has to be removed from the spindle to get enough clearance...that means removing the axle bolt that holds it to the spindle. Do you know if the bolt...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th August 2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,698
Posted By CaifanSC
Excellent write-up Mikki! Just the info I was...

Excellent write-up Mikki! Just the info I was looking for. How do you know if you have an updated flange? I'd like to know if I also need to get that rear seal.

The 01 just started leaving trails...
Forum: Daily banter 15th June 2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 32,682
Posted By CaifanSC
I just replaced my entire cowl cover (aka scuttle...

I just replaced my entire cowl cover (aka scuttle cover for my RHD brethren) and fortunately, I landed a piece in a very good state. Good to know there are options if need be.

Great friggin...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 15th June 2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,298
Posted By CaifanSC
I think I see the clip you are referring to. It's...

I think I see the clip you are referring to. It's in the middle of the trim piece (I circled it in red in one of the attached pix). Mine seems to have that clip broken. There's definitely some sort...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 9th June 2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,298
Posted By CaifanSC
Glue for exterior door moldings? (Pix inside)

Hello fellow 8ers,

Does anyone know what kind of glue was used to secure together both pieces of the door moldings?

For some reason, when I purchased Cappuccino (my '01) it had the black...
Forum: Daily banter 16th May 2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 32,682
Posted By CaifanSC
Loving the thread! Great work...love the...

Loving the thread! Great work...love the specialty jigs like the "separator".
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th May 2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,424
Posted By CaifanSC
Ahh, you read my mind. After I posted I wondered...

Ahh, you read my mind. After I posted I wondered if those clips were used anywhere else in the car. I happen to have a pair door cards I picked up for the 01, so no need to buy the clips. Magic!
...
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th May 2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,424
Posted By CaifanSC
PN for metal anchor/base for main dash wood trim piece

Does anyone have the PN for the little metal base anchors in the dash to which the studs in the back of the main wood trim piece fasten too? See pix below (Circled in yellow). Apparently, I'm missing...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 14th January 2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,355
Posted By CaifanSC
I'm wondering if there is some extent of the...

I'm wondering if there is some extent of the harness already in place. I was browsing the parts catalog and it looks like, for the front, the distance sensors share a harness with the fogs and horn....
Forum: D2 - Interior 14th January 2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,032
Posted By CaifanSC
D2 doctor to the rescue! Thank you, MJ....

D2 doctor to the rescue!

Thank you, MJ. I'll PM you. By the way, did you finish setting up your e-store? Now I'm reading through the glove box lights thread and thinking of picking up a couple. ...
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th January 2022, 03:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,032
Posted By CaifanSC
Are these still being made? How would one go...

Are these still being made? How would one go about acquiring one?
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th January 2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 33,533
Posted By CaifanSC
Wow, what an amazing combo this green and dark...

Wow, what an amazing combo this green and dark brown. So elegant! And it has extended leather? OMG... I'd love to find that car.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 13th January 2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,355
Posted By CaifanSC
Retrofitting OEM PDC system...is it possible? Anyone done it?

I'm well aware that the OEM system is finicky, to say the least. But, I'm wondering if anyone has done it?

Why? Just for fun :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:?

I have the sensors in the 03 (that's...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 13th January 2022, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,231
Posted By CaifanSC
Curious if you ever got this fixed?

Curious if you ever got this fixed?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 9th June 2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,073
Posted By CaifanSC
:ROFL::ROFL: Thanks for the replies,...

:ROFL::ROFL:

Thanks for the replies, everyone.

Thanks for the recommendation, Ameiseuk. I'll look up that seller. I know there are some aftermarket covers available. I just wanted to stick...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 24th May 2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,073
Posted By CaifanSC
Sorry, folks. Perhaps I didn't do a good job...

Sorry, folks. Perhaps I didn't do a good job describing it :ROFL:.

I'm referring to the accessory you use to protect the interior from the sun. I've attached a few pics for reference. The rover...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 22nd May 2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,073
Posted By CaifanSC
Genuine audi windshield sun shade from another model on a D2?

Has anyone used a genuine audi windshield sunshade from a different model on their D2? I'd like to buy a couple but not sure which other models would fit the d2.

I'm pretty sure there was an OEM...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd March 2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 148,071
Posted By CaifanSC
Did you ever try this? Sounds like a cool little...

Did you ever try this? Sounds like a cool little "extra" to add to the car. Just because :).
Forum: D2 - Lights 26th February 2021, 01:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,712
Posted By CaifanSC
Sending you a PM, Pete.

Sending you a PM, Pete.
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th February 2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,712
Posted By CaifanSC
I'll update later regrading the wiring. I'll have...

I'll update later regrading the wiring. I'll have to check both of mine.

I did want to thank you both for the info. It confirms that I need to take an extra step to get this to work the right...
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th February 2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,712
Posted By CaifanSC
You are right, the blanking plate just has to be...

You are right, the blanking plate just has to be punched or cut out. There are two or three small spots where it's actually attached, so it's easy to open up that cavity.

I didn't know the wiring...
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th February 2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,712
Posted By CaifanSC
So you used plain ol' kitchen foil?

So you used plain ol' kitchen foil?
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th February 2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,712
Posted By CaifanSC
Request: Info about UK rear fog light and lamp housing

Howdy all,

I'll be replacing the actuator boot in the 01 and while I have the trim off the trunk lid I noticed that US cars have a provision for the RHD fog lamp. The cavity is closed, but has...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 25th February 2021, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,405
Posted By CaifanSC
Did you by any chance try sourcing the orange...

Did you by any chance try sourcing the orange boot new? Or would you have a PN?
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th February 2021, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,328
Posted By CaifanSC
Did you ever get this sorted out? I had one...

Did you ever get this sorted out?

I had one fog light bulb out on the 01. I just replaced both bulbs with PIAA yellow bulbs and while doing so I noticed that the passenger side (US) had developed...
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th February 2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,781
Posted By CaifanSC
So you referened a different link than the one...

So you referened a different link than the one you posted on the original post? Could you post the link?
Forum: D2 - Lights 24th February 2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,367
Posted By CaifanSC
Wow, what an excellent write up.

Wow, what an excellent write up.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st February 2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,336
Posted By CaifanSC
Great projects. Did anyone gather a complete...

Great projects. Did anyone gather a complete parts list? I see one of the links above is no longer working. And, I didn't see part number for the micro switch.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st February 2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 51,316
Posted By CaifanSC
Good read, thanks. Such a pity for this useful...

Good read, thanks. Such a pity for this useful feature to just go inoperable due to lack of support from the industry.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 21st February 2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 59,780
Posted By CaifanSC
PM sent!

PM sent!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 51,316
Posted By CaifanSC
Wow...no way! No aftermarket support at all?...

Wow...no way! No aftermarket support at all? That's awful news.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 51,316
Posted By CaifanSC
Apologies for the thread resuscitation. ...

Apologies for the thread resuscitation.

Notorious...I'm just wondering if you have ran into any issues since you did the retrofit? This winter was my first actual experience with a heated...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,768
Posted By CaifanSC
Yeah, look at those things. They fit the aluminum...

Yeah, look at those things. They fit the aluminum body just perfect. Eventually I want to try to fit those into one of mine.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 59,780
Posted By CaifanSC
I just bought two sets of grommets for both of...

I just bought two sets of grommets for both of mine...but could you tell me where you acquired the brake block upgrade and the LED set?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 59,780
Posted By CaifanSC
Are you applying a film to the tail lamps to...

Are you applying a film to the tail lamps to prevent water ingress? Could you tell me a little bit more about it and what kind of film you used, please?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 19th February 2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,768
Posted By CaifanSC
Sorry for resurrecting this thread. I think this...

Sorry for resurrecting this thread. I think this looks very cool. I've always thought the fancy aluminum trunk hinges from the Phaeton would look right at home in the S8 D2. Those hinges, plus these...
Forum: D2 - Interior 2nd May 2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 69,240
Posted By CaifanSC
Spent the last 45 minutes searching my usual...

Spent the last 45 minutes searching my usual online parts catalog for the PN for this orange piece and I was not able to find it. I'll try again later today but wondering if anyone has the PN handy?...
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th April 2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 69,240
Posted By CaifanSC
Lightning fast reply! Now some of the comments...

Lightning fast reply! Now some of the comments make a lot more sense. I tried pulling on mine when I cleaned the vents but it wouldn't budge and I didn't want to risk breaking anything. I'll give it...
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th April 2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 69,240
Posted By CaifanSC
Two quick follow up questions for you experts...

Two quick follow up questions for you experts regarding this issue.

I noticed the same wet floor carpet issue in the passenger side of my S8 (LHD). I've gone through the normal drain cleaning...
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th April 2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,945
Posted By CaifanSC
Just curious....what are you guys using to patch...

Just curious....what are you guys using to patch the plastic sleeve after cutting it short?

Both of my rear headrests stopped working but I hear the motors. So it's a problem with the sleeve....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 15th April 2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,468
Posted By CaifanSC
Lucky guy! :) But just to play devil's advocate,...

Lucky guy! :) But just to play devil's advocate, since it's not installed...if you change your mind keep me posted +++
Forum: Daily banter 3rd April 2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By CaifanSC
did anyone try this???? :)

did anyone try this???? :)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd April 2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,468
Posted By CaifanSC
Did you sell yours? Link is not working anymore.

Did you sell yours? Link is not working anymore.
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