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Forum: Owners Meets 22nd June 2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,590
Posted By kele
Just to say that whilst I fully intend to be...

Just to say that whilst I fully intend to be there. I won't need a parking space. In part because the S8 has moved to a new home / (lucky owner) and in part because it is a short walk for me...
Forum: Owners Meets 2nd January 2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,556
Posted By kele
+1, yes...

+1, yes...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th October 2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,700
Posted By kele
If you have lost all the power steering fluid,...

If you have lost all the power steering fluid, you don't want to run the pump without fluid. That would squeal without fluid and fail. I would start by checking the power steering fluid. If low or...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th September 2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,725
Posted By kele
S8 PLS Sold for £1500 on ebay in 2021....

S8 PLS Sold for £1500 on ebay in 2021....
Forum: Daily banter 1st August 2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,533
Posted By kele
+1 They tend to use local providers who...

+1

They tend to use local providers who often subcontract to the other big three in any case.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 12th May 2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,878
Posted By kele
Thanks Both. I did place a order with Craig...

Thanks Both. I did place a order with Craig Nettleton on 12/10/2020 by email following a phone call. Still waiting.. I regret now not getting a key at the meet in North Wales (when he was there in...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th May 2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,878
Posted By kele
On a tangent somewhat.. I have bought an...

On a tangent somewhat.. I have bought an identical 3rd / spare key for my S8. Although new condition and new to me, it has been used and is programmed to work with another car. I was hoping I could...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,051
Posted By kele
Mine was engine out. Luckily, still under used...

Mine was engine out. Luckily, still under used approved main dealer warrantee back then...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st December 2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,427
Posted By kele
Similar experience to mine... In that the rears...

Similar experience to mine... In that the rears ware faster; as do the inner fronts.

My discs were all replaced with new under warrantee (due to cracking) much earlier in its lifetime. Although...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 1st December 2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,090
Posted By kele
On mine, changing all four door handles (supplied...

On mine, changing all four door handles (supplied by our sponsor) and a new alarm siren last year did the trick. Battery all good since then... Holding charge and battery monitor level.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th April 2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,766
Posted By kele
You should be able to get these locally and...

You should be able to get these locally and cheaply?

ADSB-D3F-KIT Genuine Febest FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT D30.8 4E0411305AB
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th January 2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,095
Posted By kele
It is normal for some fuel and oil vapor and gas...

It is normal for some fuel and oil vapor and gas to go in there. I have fitted catch cans on each side now (after fitting a brand new intake). Those cans do collect some fuel and oil ahead of the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 16th January 2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,286
Posted By kele
Maybe leaking Cam Actuator Solenoid. Have a look...

Maybe leaking Cam Actuator Solenoid. Have a look here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqvhCpLZ_k)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th January 2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,630
Posted By kele
The noise has gone when going over speed bumps...

The noise has gone when going over speed bumps but probably more to do with new links than the STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT itself. In hindsight, I could have just done the links and saved the time,...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st January 2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,630
Posted By kele
I did mine this week. Using part search term on...

I did mine this week. Using part search term on ebay "ADSB-D3F-KIT Genuine Febest FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT D30.8 4E0411305AB". Fitted in conjunction with a new pair of drop links. Job long...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th November 2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,139
Posted By kele
They are not sided. I think part number...

They are not sided. I think part number 4E0998281. I put TRW branded on mine recently..
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 11th October 2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,731
Posted By kele
+1

+1
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 10th October 2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,731
Posted By kele
I did x4 new on mine this week. You do need to...

I did x4 new on mine this week. You do need to "get up to speed" on a run before they display temps.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 2nd October 2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,081
Posted By kele
I guess no decoke option in that price. But does...

I guess no decoke option in that price. But does it include fitting or just the part itself?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th September 2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,081
Posted By kele
An old post I am resurrecting here. But a common...

An old post I am resurrecting here. But a common issue on the S8 nonetheless. Collapsed swirls flaps that is. Rather than take the flaps out of the intake and risk losing some drivability (or having...
Forum: Daily banter 10th August 2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,537
Posted By kele
https://www.audi.co.uk/account/fixed-price-service...

https://www.audi.co.uk/account/fixed-price-services.html#/fixPrice?id=29&serviceCode=SERMIN

£45 OEM, fitted price - fixed price serving. Weirdly, I think the fitted price is cheaper than the parts...
Forum: Daily banter 4th August 2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,815
Posted By kele
+1

+1
Forum: Daily banter 31st July 2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,385
Posted By kele
Very nice.. Not so many PLUS versions here....

Very nice.. Not so many PLUS versions here. Hoping to see more as they become more affordable.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th March 2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,122
Posted By kele
I have done all my upper and lower front arms....

I have done all my upper and lower front arms. Still got this noise you describe when cold over speed bumps. Anti roll bar next then I think...?
Forum: Daily banter 11th August 2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,559
Posted By kele
Its all the fault of Oli18 :)

Its all the fault of Oli18 :)
Forum: Owners Meets 10th August 2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 41,240
Posted By kele
1. Architex_mA8tey - D4 A8L 4.0Tfsi 2. VinceT -...

1. Architex_mA8tey - D4 A8L 4.0Tfsi
2. VinceT - D2 A8 PF 2.8
3. tintin - D2 S8 Final Edition
4. Roberto D3 3.0 tdi sport (ibis white)
5. Janis Grasis - D2 PF 2.8
6. The Laird - D2 S8 Final...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th July 2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,461
Posted By kele
I stumbled across this company...

I stumbled across this company (https://surfacetransforms.com/) - yes. I have not used them however... More information here (https://peansweden.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Surface-Transforms.pdf)
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th July 2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,461
Posted By kele
You can get these discs refurbished by the way ...

You can get these discs refurbished by the way

As standard, every new refurbished disc will get new nuts and bolts.

the process is something like this

- Discs are weighed and depending on...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th July 2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,461
Posted By kele
I read that the discs are good for 180k miles as...

I read that the discs are good for 180k miles as long as they don't get damaged. Depends on use of course. And I think you have to weigh them to establish if they need to be replaced.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th July 2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,461
Posted By kele
If the pad has been inserted incorrectly or the...

If the pad has been inserted incorrectly or the backing clip on the pad is bent or damaged, then you can get these symptoms. And the inner pad may wear more quickly that the outer pad but if the...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 18th June 2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,264
Posted By kele
Don,t forget a free summer check, a coffee and a...

Don,t forget a free summer check, a coffee and a biscuit whilst your at it..+++
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 29th May 2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,426
Posted By kele
James at injectortune runs a D2 S8. Or at least...

James at injectortune runs a D2 S8. Or at least did in the past. He did 10 injectors on mine. All good...
Forum: Motormouth 15th May 2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,049
Posted By kele
Ah ok. thanks. I'd missed that too. So much...

Ah ok. thanks. I'd missed that too. So much choice on TV these days, you "can't see for looking..."
Forum: Daily banter 5th February 2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,239
Posted By kele
£185 on mine.. with full business use from Adrimal

£185 on mine.. with full business use from Adrimal
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 29th January 2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,639
Posted By kele
Could be taught cables... Although with the same...

Could be taught cables... Although with the same symptoms on mine, it was the headlight control module.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 1st January 2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,797
Posted By kele
See here...

See here (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9347)

And also http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22247#post22247
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 18th December 2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,264
Posted By kele
Yeh, although for me I can work from anywhere as...

Yeh, although for me I can work from anywhere as long as there is wifi and a phone signal. So no time wasted. Fitted cost was less than TPS for supply only...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 15th December 2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,264
Posted By kele
Audi main dealer fixed price servicing. Fitted....

Audi main dealer fixed price servicing. Fitted. Cheaper than buying the parts at the parts desk. No idea why that is the case...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th November 2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,680
Posted By kele
It does sound like it could well be the...

It does sound like it could well be the compressor. Some time since I heard mine fail. The procedures are well documented here http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22247#post22247
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 23rd September 2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,664
Posted By kele
Yes. I did this mod shortly after the meet in...

Yes. I did this mod shortly after the meet in North Wales (A while back now).

Another forum member sold the relay on eBay (which I bought). Although, I intercepted the wiring near the battery -...
Forum: Daily banter 14th September 2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,356
Posted By kele
And go to ebay for all your purchases via...

And go to ebay for all your purchases via TopCashBack (https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/kele16v)and get 1.05% cashback all year round..

And of course, link your Nectar card to your ebay account...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th August 2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,753
Posted By kele
I have used aerosus for suspension parts in the...

I have used aerosus for suspension parts in the past..
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 16th August 2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,558
Posted By kele
They are holding value better than I thought...

They are holding value better than I thought then. I was thinking my 2009 would fetch about 8.5K if I was to sell it..... (not that I am selling)
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 15th August 2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,558
Posted By kele
Is it 2009 or 2010?

Is it 2009 or 2010?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th April 2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,254
Posted By kele
VAG CAR in Cannock did all mine. Apart from...

VAG CAR in Cannock did all mine. Apart from myself, they are the only people I trust to work on my cars...

They fitted Lemforder on mine.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 10th April 2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,070
Posted By kele
Ok thanks. I am interested to see the results...

Ok thanks. I am interested to see the results with different cleaning methods and workshops. Here's my before and after (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=138808#post138808)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th April 2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,070
Posted By kele
Do you have any equivalent pictures after the...

Do you have any equivalent pictures after the de-coke work / clean was done?
Forum: Daily banter 27th March 2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,572
Posted By kele
And when you consider that much or central and...

And when you consider that much or central and northern Europe switch between summer and winter tyres; they would always have a set in store (ether summer or winter). Hence when the car is sold on,...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 21st March 2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,701
Posted By kele
It is quite an easy mod with a relay.. ...

It is quite an easy mod with a relay..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GpDD1kuB7yM
Forum: D3 - Lights 20th March 2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,764
Posted By kele
OK. On mine I had the same symptoms. It turned...

OK. On mine I had the same symptoms. It turned out to be the headlight control module....
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