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The_Laird
Forum:
Spotless
27th April 2024, 09:47 AM
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Wheel hose rollers
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The_Laird
Wheel hose rollers
I bought these a few weeks ago and tried them for the first time today.
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/maxshine-ezy-wheel-hose-slide-rollers-2-pack
I was a little sceptical, but they are...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 09:36 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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The_Laird
Well this is strange! I’ve done none of the reset...
Well this is strange! I’ve done none of the reset stuff and only tried to change the time. After a couple of days, the date was correct again but the time was a long way out. Then the minutes and...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
16th April 2024, 05:46 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Sean. I’ll give that a go
Thanks Sean. I’ll give that a go
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th April 2024, 12:33 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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Posted By
The_Laird
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
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D2 - Interior Electrics
12th April 2024, 08:00 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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The_Laird
Clock/Radio clock on the blink
Got in the S8 this morning just before 9am and the clock/radio clock showed 15:13 on 16 October 2024! The radio clock signal indicator was on and I can adjust the hour on the clock (on the dash and...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
19th March 2024, 05:59 AM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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2,385
Posted By
The_Laird
As you may have seen in another thread, I’ve just...
As you may have seen in another thread, I’ve just clocked up 200K miles and not had this problem. Fingers crossed!
Forum:
Daily banter
19th March 2024, 05:56 AM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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The_Laird
I do far fewer miles now that I’m retired, but I...
I do far fewer miles now that I’m retired, but I do drive it regularly
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Daily banter
18th March 2024, 10:53 AM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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The_Laird
Passed a big milestone last week
See attached photo +++
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th March 2024, 10:19 AM
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FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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Posted By
The_Laird
There’s also a place between Derby and...
There’s also a place between Derby and Nottingham, BCS or Brake Caliper Specialists https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/#/
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D2 - Body and Exterior
5th March 2024, 09:05 PM
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Wiper Blades !!!
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The_Laird
I'd agree, but make sure the passenger side is a...
I'd agree, but make sure the passenger side is a curved blade and give the 'aero' blades a miss.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
24th February 2024, 09:43 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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Posted By
The_Laird
I think that’s a Final Edition, isn’t it?
I think that’s a Final Edition, isn’t it?
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Owners Meets
22nd February 2024, 12:14 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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Posted By
The_Laird
Nick and I wondered how much better this photo...
Nick and I wondered how much better this photo would be if it had a row of '8s in front of it! To find out, sign up for this year's Annual Meet. Nick and Ann have arranged a tour of the Midland Air...
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D2 - Engine Bay
26th January 2024, 06:25 AM
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Thermostat D2 FL S8
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The_Laird
This is the correct designation of ‘right side’....
This is the correct designation of ‘right side’. For all ‘side’ references, the viewpoint should be from the driver’s seat. Hence ‘left hand drive’, for example. This also avoids any confusion in...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th January 2024, 06:07 AM
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Thermostat D2 FL S8
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Posted By
The_Laird
Did they change the water pump? I thought that...
Did they change the water pump? I thought that the water pump and thermostat changes were ‘standard procedure’ when doing the cam belt.
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Owners Meets
14th January 2024, 06:09 AM
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Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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Posted By
The_Laird
Make sure to add your name to the hotel booking...
Make sure to add your name to the hotel booking thread. Look forward to seeing you there!
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D2 - Everything else
10th January 2024, 02:54 PM
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smell of burning rubber
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Posted By
The_Laird
Reviving an old thread as my S8 is exhibiting a...
Reviving an old thread as my S8 is exhibiting a similar smell.
But, I’ve recently had a service, MOT and a gearbox service at Mackie’s. Shouldn't someone have noticed?
And just had all 4...
Forum:
Daily banter
30th December 2023, 10:21 AM
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Help required please
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The_Laird
Sorry Brian. I’ve just spoken to The Godfather of...
Sorry Brian. I’ve just spoken to The Godfather of the Glasgow Mafia (older members will understand) and he’s confirmed that no-one can leave ‘the family’. :tuttut:
I have no idea what your S8...
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Owners Meets
21st December 2023, 02:53 PM
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Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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Posted By
The_Laird
No, the 8s will be in the large car park at the...
No, the 8s will be in the large car park at the back, you’ll be out front! :ROFL:
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 01:40 PM
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Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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Posted By
The_Laird
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
Many of you will know the drill, but the blank entry below is the template for information required here. Only post the required information and please don't post anything else here. Please copy and...
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 01:29 PM
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Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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Posted By
The_Laird
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
Here’s an early Christmas present for you all!
The 2024 A8/S8 Annual Meet will take place on 7-9 June in Royal Leamington Spa.
It’s central, not too expensive and the rooms have numbers, not...
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Daily banter
9th December 2023, 03:41 PM
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Forum not crashing
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Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks from me too, Ian. Your work is much...
Thanks from me too, Ian. Your work is much appreciated
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th December 2023, 09:24 AM
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Brake bleeding problems
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8,035
Posted By
The_Laird
Just in case, are the master cylinders still...
Just in case, are the master cylinders still available? I think I might get one to put on the shelf
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
9th December 2023, 09:19 AM
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Brake bleeding problems
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Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks guys. They’ve managed to get it bled -...
Thanks guys. They’ve managed to get it bled - apparently there was a lot of air in the system, which I don’t really understand as they’d used hose clamps at the wheels. Going to pick it up shortly.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th December 2023, 07:21 PM
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Brake bleeding problems
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8,035
Posted By
The_Laird
Is there a link to the correct procedure...
Is there a link to the correct procedure somewhere?
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
8th December 2023, 06:07 PM
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8
Brake bleeding problems
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8,035
Posted By
The_Laird
Brake bleeding problems
I’ve had all my calipers refurbished at BCS, having had them removed and refitted by a local garage. But the garage is having trouble bleeding the brakes. Apparently, there is brake fluid at the...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st December 2023, 05:55 AM
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34
Forum Crashing
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18,001
Posted By
The_Laird
Yep, me too.
Yep, me too.
Forum:
Owners Meets
25th November 2023, 07:14 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,486
Posted By
The_Laird
Nick, are we still on? I can be there, even...
Nick, are we still on? I can be there, even cleaned the S8 +++
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
23rd November 2023, 06:24 AM
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9
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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7,144
Posted By
The_Laird
I was told that an annual inspection and ‘patch...
I was told that an annual inspection and ‘patch up’ might be required, not an annual application.
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd November 2023, 03:52 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,486
Posted By
The_Laird
All marked on a road atlas with post-it labels...
All marked on a road atlas with post-it labels (old school, but effective) ahead of this Sunday's meet to give us an idea of the area we might be looking at. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
20th November 2023, 03:50 PM
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9
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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7,144
Posted By
The_Laird
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
Well, at my last MOT, the mechanic said that the S8 was "looking a bit 'crusty' underneath, and I knew that the subframes were in need of some TLC. So, after a bit of research, I found a Lanoguard...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
19th November 2023, 01:40 PM
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1
Glow plugs testing on VCDS?
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10,287
Posted By
The_Laird
Glow plugs testing on VCDS?
My daughter has just bought a diesel Q3 and the engine management warning light came on a couple of days after she’d got it. Her local garage diagnosed faulty glow plugs.
I wondered if it was...
Forum:
Owners Meets
15th November 2023, 06:47 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,486
Posted By
The_Laird
Ah, good point, well spotted! :) Sunday 26...
Ah, good point, well spotted! :)
Sunday 26 November LE12 6TT
And yes, feeling a bit better, but still too thin, and awaiting further test results. Possibly the next viral pandemic!
Forum:
Owners Meets
15th November 2023, 05:50 PM
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Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,486
Posted By
The_Laird
Nick and I (plus partners) are meeting at The...
Nick and I (plus partners) are meeting at The Windmill in Wymeswold (LE22 6TT) for lunch at 12:30 to kick this off. Willing hands will be most welcome to join us! Otherwise we can have a Zoom meeting...
Forum:
Spotless
15th November 2023, 10:41 AM
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1
Woolies leather renovating cream alternative
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10,017
Posted By
The_Laird
Woolies leather renovating cream alternative
Can anyone recommend a good alternative to Woolies renovating cream? I’ve used Woolies products for years, but they’re just getting silly with their prices - £40 for a small bottle of black...
Forum:
Owners Meets
6th November 2023, 12:22 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,486
Posted By
The_Laird
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Hi All
At the 2023 meet, it was suggested that we might look at the Midlands for the 2024 meet. Myself and 2 others sort of volunteered, but one has already dropped out and the other isn’t...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
2nd November 2023, 05:38 AM
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Key remote not working
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12,074
Posted By
The_Laird
Full marks for perseverance and a thorough...
Full marks for perseverance and a thorough investigation. When I read stuff like this post, I live in dread of it happening to my car, as David’s skills are well above my pay grade and I’d be stumped!
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th October 2023, 06:32 PM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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4,260
Posted By
The_Laird
When I replaced mine some years ago, IIRC, I...
When I replaced mine some years ago, IIRC, I found it a bit fiddly getting the old unit out and the new one back in, particularly around the bonnet struts. It will go, but cover the o/s wing so you...
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D2 - Engine Bay
5th October 2023, 08:57 AM
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22
VCDS Fault code
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10,778
Posted By
The_Laird
I replaced the plastic pipes at the back of the...
I replaced the plastic pipes at the back of the engine with braided rubber and the warning light and error code (for both banks) disappeared immediately. But then a while later it was back. All the...
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D2 - Transmission
4th October 2023, 07:10 PM
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34
Not sure what this problem is!
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50,340
Posted By
The_Laird
A bit more than £3k now I’m afraid
A bit more than £3k now I’m afraid
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D2 - Transmission
4th October 2023, 06:00 AM
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34
Not sure what this problem is!
Views:
50,340
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Michaela. I was considering biting the...
Thanks Michaela. I was considering biting the bullet and taking it to Mackie's for a gearbox rebuild. They can still get the parts but they’re ‘difficult’, so the car will need to be in Glasgow for a...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th September 2023, 12:35 PM
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6
How to make your own cheap FL front ABS sensors
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5,029
Posted By
The_Laird
Brilliant write up! +++ Can you recommend a...
Brilliant write up! +++
Can you recommend a de-pinning tool? There are loads on ebay, some with a boggling number of tools (and most from China), but I wonder if there is better solution?
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D2 - Transmission
26th September 2023, 01:38 PM
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Not sure what this problem is!
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50,340
Posted By
The_Laird
Well, it’s still here. My observations now...
Well, it’s still here.
My observations now are as follows:
In lower gears, at around 1500-2000 rpm, often with the engine under load (going up an incline), I get a shudder until the revs...
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D2 - Engine Bay
26th September 2023, 01:28 PM
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VCDS Fault code
Views:
10,778
Posted By
The_Laird
The problem persists! Sometimes it will stay...
The problem persists! Sometimes it will stay clear for 600 miles or more, but the engine light eventually comes back on. IIRC, Mike suggested that the vacuum valves themselves might be blocked and...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
26th September 2023, 01:21 PM
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3
HVAC Fault 01274
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3,560
Posted By
The_Laird
And it worked! Thanks so much for that, Adrian....
And it worked! Thanks so much for that, Adrian. +++
Forum:
Daily banter
8th September 2023, 06:15 AM
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Racing Sim build
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5,994
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The_Laird
Just brilliant! +++
Just brilliant! +++
Forum:
Daily banter
16th August 2023, 07:38 PM
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A joke that you may like ....
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The_Laird
A joke that you may like ....
So, there are these two young guys preparing their A8/S8s for their first annual meet. They’ve done all the stuff - a 2 bucket wash, clay bar, machine cut, polish and so on. Many hours of work!
As...
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D2 - Lights
31st July 2023, 05:58 AM
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Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
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15,653
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks for that. The top joint is vert stiff, so...
Thanks for that. The top joint is vert stiff, so I’ll need to work on that
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D2 - Lights
30th July 2023, 10:45 AM
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Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
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15,653
Posted By
The_Laird
Nope, not that one; the curved arm top left in my...
Nope, not that one; the curved arm top left in my photo
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D2 - Lights
30th July 2023, 10:07 AM
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Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
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15,653
Posted By
The_Laird
Another question. In my photo above, should both...
Another question. In my photo above, should both ends of the curved plastic arm be free-moving? The end closest to the sensor is free-moving, but the other end is very stiff, despite copious amounts...
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D2 - Lights
27th July 2023, 10:38 AM
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Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
Views:
15,653
Posted By
The_Laird
I think that's the plastic arm and I have one of...
I think that's the plastic arm and I have one of those on the front. The arm that's broken is the metal one that attaches directly to the sensor body with the two allen bolts.
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