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Forum: Daily banter 24th January 2024, 06:27 PM
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Posted By Alex C
The car is for sale in the Taunton area, so if...

The car is for sale in the Taunton area, so if there was an owner in that vicinity that knows this engine well that could be very useful. I actually have VCDS (albeit on a laptop that requires...
Forum: Daily banter 24th January 2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By Alex C
D3 S8 - potentially ruinous now?

Mods please move if this is the wrong section…

I miss my D3 4.2tdi, it was replaced by an F11 535d as I hoped it would be more of a drivers car but even with the variable dampers it wallows and...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 23rd January 2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,271
Posted By Alex C
If there is nowhere “official” ZF approved in NI,...

If there is nowhere “official” ZF approved in NI, and you’ve got to come over for someone you trust I can recommend Graham Martin Automotive near St. Helen’s, or Unit 20 obviously. Both have the ZF...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 22nd January 2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,271
Posted By Alex C
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/o...

https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/our-catalog/partner-finder/#/

Anyone looking might find the above link useful.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st January 2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,986
Posted By Alex C
I'd been looking again also, but I might say F*ck...

I'd been looking again also, but I might say F*ck it and go for an S8 while I still can.

These look OK?
...
Forum: Daily banter 17th November 2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Posted By Alex C
Hallmark Volvo in Stockport also have a very good...

Hallmark Volvo in Stockport also have a very good rep in the Volvo world.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 28th June 2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,262
Posted By Alex C
A8 D3 19” wheels

My spare set of wheels for sale on eBay if anyone is interested:

19” A8 wheels...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th June 2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,475
Posted By Alex C
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th June 2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,475
Posted By Alex C
Would also take a decent offer late in the late...

Would also take a decent offer late in the late £5k's, mine is a very decent example in my opinion, with services and work always done when the common issues pop up (door handles, rear callipers, A/C...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th June 2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,475
Posted By Alex C
HI, Sorry not been on the forums for a...

HI,

Sorry not been on the forums for a while.

Yes I have actually just started a possible Px on it, but still have it if you want to have a look

https://youtu.be/p0Ur5L4jqGw

Attached a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th March 2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,475
Posted By Alex C
D3 4.2Tdi Sport

Hi

Looking at a D4 later so likely my D3 will be up for sale. It needs a new rear calliper which I will get sorted when my local Indy has a slot or can discount the asking price by the amount to...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th July 2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,057
Posted By Alex C
Black car sold also now thanks for the interest

Black car sold also now thanks for the interest
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th June 2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,057
Posted By Alex C
Silver one has sold in hours! So just the...

Silver one has sold in hours!

So just the black one available now.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th June 2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,057
Posted By Alex C
Forgot to say prices, £4K and 7k respectively...

Forgot to say prices, £4K and 7k respectively seems reasonable?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th June 2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,057
Posted By Alex C
TWO D3 W12's for Sale!

Hi All

Due to the recent sad passing of a colleague at work, we have his two D3 W12s (both LWB) and would like them to find new homes. The Log-books have been transferred to our MD who is looking...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st December 2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,365
Posted By Alex C
Suspension refresh D3 4.2 tdi

Hi all and happy new year.

My car is now approaching 100K so I am thinking about refreshing the suspension. Air suspension seems fine and holds height OK so its more the bushes etc that I was...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 19th June 2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,019
Posted By Alex C
Question Air con condenser replacement 4.2tdi

I’ve a nice hole in my air-con condenser (proven via a/c specialist). My local Indy have quoted the job but are unable to source a condenser via Eurocarparts,

Does anyone have a source for a good...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th April 2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,441
Posted By Alex C
Thanks I'm assuming then I need some values...

Thanks

I'm assuming then I need some values to enter to create a reminder at an appropriate point?

I'll do some more googling.

Cheers
Alex
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 17th April 2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,441
Posted By Alex C
Thread bump! I’m having trouble getting rid...

Thread bump!

I’m having trouble getting rid of the service due reminder using VAGCOM. I pressed the SRI reset button and it seemed to cycle through and reset values but 2 starts later the reminder...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th November 2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,665
Posted By Alex C
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th November 2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,665
Posted By Alex C
Hi Streaming I believe - the car already...

Hi

Streaming I believe - the car already has BT phone connection so whoever put it in was clearly looking to stream from their iphone but got the version wrong.

This is the link:
...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 15th November 2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,140
Posted By Alex C
Thanks a million +++

Thanks a million +++
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 14th November 2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,140
Posted By Alex C
Hi I don't suppose you have a link to the...

Hi

I don't suppose you have a link to the part you ordered?

Thanks
Alex
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,140
Posted By Alex C
and this one, odd that it states 0Km however ...

and this one, odd that it states 0Km however

1 Fault Found:
02115 - Locking Unit for Central Locking
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,140
Posted By Alex C
Thanks Its only the drivers door and it wont...

Thanks

Its only the drivers door and it wont unlock with the fob either. All other doors OK including the buttons seem ok.

Got these codes from a quick scan just a few mins ago, but will try to...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,140
Posted By Alex C
First problem! Door handle

Hi all

As the temp have dropped, it seems my drivers door refuses to open from the outside.

The keyless system was a little odd in behaviour thinking back, in that I often had to actually pull...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 9th November 2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,734
Posted By Alex C
Gone for the full monty winters as I had a good...

Gone for the full monty winters as I had a good one of these Nokians already on the spare OEM wheels I purchased.

Not getting stuck this year that's for sure (cue either 9ft of snow or none at all...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 9th November 2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,665
Posted By Alex C
AMI Bluetooth lead for MMI 3G 2009+

Hi all

This lead was in my D3 when I collected it - it didn't seem to work despite the AMI recognising it as an external source. Then I found out it doesn't work for 2G MMI so is useless to me as...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th October 2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,734
Posted By Alex C
Hi Thanks, just aquired a duplicate set of...

Hi

Thanks, just aquired a duplicate set of 19” shod with winters however, otherwise I would’ve taken you up on that.

But this way I get to keep the car looking as is whilst maintaining the...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th October 2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,734
Posted By Alex C
I had the Michelin Cross Climates on my V70 -...

I had the Michelin Cross Climates on my V70 - they were very good in the wet and cold, and surprisingly wore very well, with 4mm of tread left after 20k miles from new.

They were a bit baggy in...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th October 2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,734
Posted By Alex C
This is the dilemma, I had 2 days of snow 3 years...

This is the dilemma, I had 2 days of snow 3 years ago and nothing since, so am trying to justify it for wet and frosty conditions really.

In the end however as I transport the sprog a lot on cold...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th October 2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,734
Posted By Alex C
Winter / cross climate tyres

Hi All

There is 3-4mm left on my Sport Maxx GT (Rear) and RT(Front) tyres which I think are OEM fit (or equivalent Dunlop update)

Just wondering if other D3 owners go for full winters, cross...
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