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Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 5th August 2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,729
Posted By nickid
possible colour change?

Looking a different look on my dark green a8, and was wondering if i should paint my 19 inch rs6 wheels, gunmetal gray, black or just keep the same?
My callipers are also silver and wanted them to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd August 2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,098
Posted By nickid
I've bought a new hazard warning, so I hope it...

I've bought a new hazard warning, so I hope it fixes the broblem
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd August 2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,098
Posted By nickid
indicators stopped working

As above my indicators stopped working. I have checked the fuses in the car and my hazard button works the lights but lever doesn't.
Any one have an idea to try next please :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 23rd April 2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,829
Posted By nickid
It's been bouncing about for a while and by the...

It's been bouncing about for a while and by the sound of it, there isn't much left of the bit left
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 25th March 2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,870
Posted By nickid
Tried putting a dent in them and tried a scew or...

Tried putting a dent in them and tried a scew or two but I thing its come apart:mad:
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 25th March 2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,870
Posted By nickid
Cat and exhaust ideas on a 2.8

I need to replace one of my cats because its rattling like mad.
Looking for some ideas or replacing one or both cats
Maybe replacing my 2 into one exhaust to either the 2 pipe exhaust from a 4.2...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,563
Posted By nickid
I took the fan off during the winter and I really...

I took the fan off during the winter and I really felt the difference. car was a lot more responsive
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th March 2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,829
Posted By nickid
It's either bouncing or stuck next to something...

It's either bouncing or stuck next to something that is moving.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th March 2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,829
Posted By nickid
nightmare day

Decided to clean the throttle body today and when removing it, the bit tool i was using fell into the bell housing.
What's the best way to get it out????

this is where I think it went in, and I...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd February 2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
I do like the blue. is that original?

I do like the blue. is that original?
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd February 2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
Ye the boy got them from a audi and changed the...

Ye the boy got them from a audi and changed the tyres to fit his passat
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 22nd February 2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
will try and get the right tyres. the wheels were...

will try and get the right tyres. the wheels were on a passat
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 22nd February 2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
what size tyre will I need?

what size tyre will I need?
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 22nd February 2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
they are 235/35/19

they are 235/35/19
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 22nd February 2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
i have the sport suspension already but want to...

i have the sport suspension already but want to upgrade it all.
Not sure any lower with all the speed bumps around so bigger tyres will have to do
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 22nd February 2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nickid
new 19s but should have gone for 20s

my new 19s but I should have gone for 20s.
the gap in the front arch is big.
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt213/denny2scots/20140222_111720_Android_zps34ff3d11.jpg...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th February 2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
I followed the diy on here so why it doesn't work...

I followed the diy on here so why it doesn't work for me I don't know?. need to find a new replacement part
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th February 2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
it seems to be the diy pcv vale ive made. if I...

it seems to be the diy pcv vale ive made. if I take off the one way valve and stop it from sucking the crankcase the sound down near my gear box goes away?????
Forum: D2 - Transmission 19th February 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
Good news short lived. Have a squeak again. I...

Good news short lived. Have a squeak again. I part I rev the engine and when I lift off the gas it squeaks like a loose belt or pully bearing. :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 19th February 2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
now to my electric fan:ROFL:

now to my electric fan:ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 18th February 2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
Well at least it got a filter and oil change

Well at least it got a filter and oil change
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th February 2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
I know. I am so relieved:ROFL:

I know. I am so relieved:ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th February 2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
all sorted. pcv valve had broke and was staying...

all sorted. pcv valve had broke and was staying open+++
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th February 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
been told it Looks like broken PCV - too much air...

been told it Looks like broken PCV - too much air is sucked from crankcase and you hear rear main seal. Open oil cup - if engine dies or sound disappears - it's it! ld
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th February 2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
I am hoping it is the clutch bearing because all...

I am hoping it is the clutch bearing because all gears are very smooth and working fine????????
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th February 2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
all help welcome please

update.
now refill and filter change. have ran car as per instructions and sitting under the car, the screeching sound when revved sounds to be coming from water drain holes near the clutch area....
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th February 2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
just pulled the oil out and it looks like it was...

just pulled the oil out and it looks like it was changed not to long ago.
the pans magnets have no bits stuck to them :Confused:
all I can do now is replace the filter and new seal and fill it...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th February 2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
Just waiting on the filter gasket and oil...

Just waiting on the filter gasket and oil arriving, so fingers crossed it fixes the problem.
If the gear box is knackered what are my options ? new box? refurb box? have it rebuilt?
Also, is there...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
oil 90k on clock so I hope its just needing a...

oil 90k on clock so I hope its just needing a change of filter and oil:-(
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
yes mate, I am on that just now. just ordered...

yes mate, I am on that just now. just ordered filter and gasket and going to pull the auto box sump.
any tips will be a big help
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th February 2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,059
Posted By nickid
noise from auto gear box

have a high pitch noise like a squeaky belt or bully but it sound like its coming from the gearbox area.
can someone help

plus I have had no gear issues at all. everything working fine
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th December 2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,397
Posted By nickid
I see you have it coming on with you ac fan, but...

I see you have it coming on with you ac fan, but at what temperature does it come on ?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th December 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,892
Posted By nickid
I have read that the engine runs better without...

I have read that the engine runs better without having the original fan on all the time, and having the electric fan, I Will have less noise and only have it coming on at a certain tempture.
I have...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th December 2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,892
Posted By nickid
Can I link it to the other fan ? also what temp...

Can I link it to the other fan ? also what temp does the other come on? will I need to change the thermo switch?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th December 2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,892
Posted By nickid
Radiator fan replacement

I found a piece on google about changing the belt fan with an electric one but can find a DIY. Can someone help?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th December 2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,850
Posted By nickid
I might buy another inlet manifold to replace it

I might buy another inlet manifold to replace it
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th December 2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,850
Posted By nickid
oh right? I didn't know that

oh right? I didn't know that
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th December 2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,850
Posted By nickid
why is there bots going into inlet manifold

I have the 2.8 v6 model and I was comparing engines in other peoples pictures and I notice I have bolts / screws in each of the 6 inlet manifold inlets.
why are they there? ...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd December 2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
now to put it all back together again:Confused:

now to put it all back together again:Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd December 2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
FIXED Wired and new sender wire to the resistor...

FIXED
Wired and new sender wire to the resistor and we have life again. whoooo
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd December 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
new resistor fitted and new controls inside car...

new resistor fitted and new controls inside car and the blowers are still not working??:Confused:
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 2nd December 2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,950
Posted By nickid
will either find a trim sheet in black or even...

will either find a trim sheet in black or even spray paint it?
I know if I was to use dash shine spray it would change the facia colour to match the blower controls but the surround isn't a flat...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 1st December 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,950
Posted By nickid
just finished my head unit diy. just trying to...

just finished my head unit diy.
just trying to find the same walnut colour in sticker form to cover the black parts round the unit
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th November 2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
Ive ordered a second hand resistor to see if...

Ive ordered a second hand resistor to see if that's the problem. i hope it is that :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th November 2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
no just a normal sunroof

no just a normal sunroof
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th November 2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
a bit of and update. just pulled off the blower...

a bit of and update.
just pulled off the blower motor and it is fine. I can bridge the wires and it comes on.
I voltage checked the rest of the wires and I need help with the yellow wire in the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th November 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
Did a power check on the connectors going to the...

Did a power check on the connectors going to the fan and I have power going through them, so it looks like a new fan.
Lucky I love the car
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd November 2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,581
Posted By nickid
Blower not working?

Fitted my double din today and now my air blower isn't working. everything else is working on the controls and I hear the controls changing form air at feet to air vent on dash but now blow. fuses at...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 19th November 2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,863
Posted By nickid
got that. thank you very much+++

got that. thank you very much+++
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th November 2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,863
Posted By nickid
sorry I did read it just getting confused

sorry I did read it just getting confused
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