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Sir WIll
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st February 2017, 10:21 PM
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2002 (52) Audi D2 S8
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15,982
Posted By
Sir WIll
That's stunning, love the colour and the gearbox...
That's stunning, love the colour and the gearbox has been done +++
It's a shame you are so far away...no wait you are in the same town...
MUST RESIST!
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
17th February 2017, 05:58 PM
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Tonights D2 Riddle
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5,284
Posted By
Sir WIll
Indeed a small headache! I keep the 12v...
Indeed a small headache!
I keep the 12v Cigarette Charger now in the A2 for future use in case I need it again.
S8 now fully washed, cleaned and polished. Then of course it has been taken for...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
17th February 2017, 02:25 PM
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11
Tonights D2 Riddle
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5,284
Posted By
Sir WIll
Resolved. Used a cigarette to cigarette...
Resolved.
Used a cigarette to cigarette charger, gave more than enough juice to use the central locking. £12 only and a very handy item to have in the garage.
It's called a Bluecol 12v Digital...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
16th February 2017, 10:26 PM
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11
Tonights D2 Riddle
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5,284
Posted By
Sir WIll
I read all the posts and may try the fuse box...
I read all the posts and may try the fuse box option with a jump pack.
The boot lock just spins also with all my keys, suspect that's not right either!
May just buy a Booster/ Jump pack to go...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
16th February 2017, 09:57 PM
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11
Tonights D2 Riddle
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5,284
Posted By
Sir WIll
I am having a beer to help solve the problem.
I am having a beer to help solve the problem.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
16th February 2017, 09:43 PM
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11
Tonights D2 Riddle
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5,284
Posted By
Sir WIll
Tonights D2 Riddle
Car is in my garage, the battery is flat / dead and boot lock does not open with the key.
How on earth am I supposed to jump start the car?
:rolleyes:
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
2nd February 2017, 09:03 PM
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31
Timing Belt Service D2 S8
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10,248
Posted By
Sir WIll
Just had my cambelt done and insisted on OE parts...
Just had my cambelt done and insisted on OE parts to be used.
Car has just passed 190,000 and the last cambelt was 4 years and 40,000 miles ago. The main reason I had it done was the thermostat...
Forum:
Daily banter
29th January 2017, 06:30 PM
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11
Overdue Wash
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6,740
Posted By
Sir WIll
Garage could do with a tidy +++
Garage could do with a tidy +++
Forum:
Daily banter
21st January 2017, 02:34 PM
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Member motors
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14,893
Posted By
Sir WIll
The D3 was a great car and had much better Sat...
The D3 was a great car and had much better Sat Nav/ Stereo etc but it felt detached to drive compared to the D2.
Not much in it performance wise but felt a bigger car also.
I personally much...
Forum:
Daily banter
21st January 2017, 11:03 AM
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26
Member motors
Views:
14,893
Posted By
Sir WIll
Model and year: D2 S8 2002 Previous owners: 3 ...
Model and year: D2 S8 2002
Previous owners: 3
Mileage when acquired: 172k
Current mileage: 191k
Length of ownership: 26 months
Interesting features: LPG, previously owned by Duffy and the...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th January 2017, 09:44 PM
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Mazda 626 Daily Drive
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5,348
Posted By
Sir WIll
Dull but reliable and decent transport +++
Dull but reliable and decent transport +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th January 2017, 03:46 PM
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22
Wanted Audi S8 d2
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9,610
Posted By
Sir WIll
Ah I apologise its back up near £6k again, not...
Ah I apologise its back up near £6k again, not sure why he has put the price up again, interesting.
I am always in the mind as there are so few decent D2 S8s around you need to travel. Mine was...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th January 2017, 03:06 PM
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22
Wanted Audi S8 d2
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9,610
Posted By
Sir WIll
I must admit I read you spent £400 on an RAC...
I must admit I read you spent £400 on an RAC inspection and think that's just madness on a £5k car.
Only thing with an D2 is gearbox or cambelt, if you want it inspected just pay for an...
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
26th December 2016, 11:46 AM
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7
S8 D2 OMVL LPG Question
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10,307
Posted By
Sir WIll
All fixed +++ Spent some time under the...
All fixed +++
Spent some time under the bonnet checking all the wires and connectors and it was a broken wire that was going into the Reducer/ Vaporiser. It looks like it linked to a solenoid...
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
23rd December 2016, 05:12 PM
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7
S8 D2 OMVL LPG Question
Views:
10,307
Posted By
Sir WIll
S8 D2 OMVL LPG Question
So the car has just been fully serviced, MOT'd and a complete and full cambelt change done.
Though today I have noticed a strange problem with the LPG (was working perfectly).
...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
23rd December 2016, 04:25 PM
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21
Gearbox Service in the East Midlands
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9,663
Posted By
Sir WIll
My S8 came with a £3k Mackies receipt and was one...
My S8 came with a £3k Mackies receipt and was one of the main reason I bought the car. Well that and it was lovely +++
More out of interest than anything has anyone ever put a different Auto into...
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd December 2016, 03:43 PM
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6
Q2
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5,131
Posted By
Sir WIll
Fashion item transport
Fashion item transport
Forum:
Daily banter
15th December 2016, 09:03 PM
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48
Post your dirty pics...
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22,239
Posted By
Sir WIll
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&...
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=792
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
15th December 2016, 09:00 PM
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14
The old girl is hot!
Views:
6,163
Posted By
Sir WIll
In fact the A2 decided out of sympathy to have...
In fact the A2 decided out of sympathy to have coolant problems also, a brittle and broken little plastic Y pipe spitting the coolant all over the place.
I had Synchronised red coolant warnings on...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
15th December 2016, 08:59 PM
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14
The old girl is hot!
Views:
6,163
Posted By
Sir WIll
Its in the specialists today and yes indeed we...
Its in the specialists today and yes indeed we have a stuck Thermostat.
So time for its third Cambelt change with all the toys in its life.
Was quoted £780 which in fact is reasonable...
Forum:
Daily banter
6th December 2016, 05:19 PM
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38
Talk to me...
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18,579
Posted By
Sir WIll
I hear your pain. I always worry about the...
I hear your pain.
I always worry about the D2 parking it mainly due to utter morons who also use the car park.
My solution is the A2 for the little journeys and shopping etc, great car and...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
4th December 2016, 05:13 PM
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14
The old girl is hot!
Views:
6,163
Posted By
Sir WIll
Trouble is what would you genuinely replace a D2...
Trouble is what would you genuinely replace a D2 S8 with?
The D3 is a wonderful car but a different beast, Porsche 928 was always tempting but now they are silly money.
Quattroporte?
Or...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd December 2016, 04:46 PM
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14
The old girl is hot!
Views:
6,163
Posted By
Sir WIll
Yeah but then I look at the car and drive it and...
Yeah but then I look at the car and drive it and realise how special it still is.
Plus being a D2 S8 its my duty to keep such an important car perfect and one the road.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd December 2016, 04:19 PM
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14
The old girl is hot!
Views:
6,163
Posted By
Sir WIll
The old girl is hot!
MOT and service done last week.
Driving today the old temp gauge was going up and up and up!
Damn!
A small coolant leak, top hose warm for the radiator but car engine does not seem that hot....
Forum:
Daily banter
25th November 2016, 05:41 PM
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31
New Toy....
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12,290
Posted By
Sir WIll
Love my little A2 its the perfect runabout and...
Love my little A2 its the perfect runabout and compliments the D2 superbly.
Mine is a 1.6 and its been fine, 40+ mpg on a run and a great car. In fact its really good to drive and even today...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd November 2016, 09:52 PM
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2
A2 1.4 tdi Sport 2004 54.reg For Sale
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2,529
Posted By
Sir WIll
Love my A2 +++ One of the best small cars...
Love my A2 +++
One of the best small cars ever made and a simply brilliant runabout +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
15th November 2016, 09:13 PM
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29
2006 A8 For Sale
Views:
13,068
Posted By
Sir WIll
Lovely car at a damn decent price +++ I have...
Lovely car at a damn decent price +++
I have no need for it but would love to add it to the collection, same colour as the A2 so it would match +++
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd October 2016, 11:04 PM
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7
A few winter jobs on the old girl
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4,333
Posted By
Sir WIll
Perfect, thank you chaps +++ Section saved...
Perfect, thank you chaps +++
Section saved and printed out ready for a little work on the old girl over an upcoming weekend.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
20th October 2016, 09:37 PM
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7
A few winter jobs on the old girl
Views:
4,333
Posted By
Sir WIll
Now its been a few years since I replaced one but...
Now its been a few years since I replaced one but it should be straight forward enough.
Is the current wisdom to use a little sealant on one or both or the surfaces or just rely on cleaning it...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
20th October 2016, 08:04 PM
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7
A few winter jobs on the old girl
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4,333
Posted By
Sir WIll
Thank you kind sir +++
Thank you kind sir +++
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
19th October 2016, 05:54 PM
Replies:
7
A few winter jobs on the old girl
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4,333
Posted By
Sir WIll
A few winter jobs on the old girl
Well the MOT is done and the old girl has been serviced again for another year by the local specialist.
A couple of small jobs need doing that I want to do to keep the car perfect.
The Cam...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th August 2016, 03:51 PM
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6
Ticking when driving along
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2,900
Posted By
Sir WIll
Fixed it! Removed the wheel and found one of...
Fixed it!
Removed the wheel and found one of the plastic protection parts had lost a nut and dropped onto the driveshaft. This is the one that is on the inner wheel arch just above the lower...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st August 2016, 05:30 PM
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6
Ticking when driving along
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2,900
Posted By
Sir WIll
Was my initial thought but I have no play in it,...
Was my initial thought but I have no play in it, plus do they not normally grumble and groan?
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st August 2016, 05:11 PM
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6
Ticking when driving along
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2,900
Posted By
Sir WIll
Ticking when driving along
A strange one this that I need your help on.
When driving I can hear a ticking noise from the front drivers side. Its a tick/ click that matches the wheel speed as I drive along.
About 40 mph...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd July 2016, 05:40 PM
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5
Intake Manifold - Hella Vac Pod
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3,551
Posted By
Sir WIll
Ah interesting +++ Well the good old P38...
Ah interesting +++
Well the good old P38 Range Rover spares could help with those also.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd July 2016, 03:45 PM
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5
Intake Manifold - Hella Vac Pod
Views:
3,551
Posted By
Sir WIll
Confirmed all fits perfectly and it is the exact...
Confirmed all fits perfectly and it is the exact same Hella part.
10 minute job to change over and no more lean bank engine fault code +++
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
18th July 2016, 07:12 PM
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5
Intake Manifold - Hella Vac Pod
Views:
3,551
Posted By
Sir WIll
Intake Manifold - Hella Vac Pod
Here is an interesting one.
I was replacing those little links on the D2 S8 and noticed the plastic part on top of the Hella Vacuum pod had broken.
Now, you can but them as part of a kit from...
Forum:
Daily banter
17th July 2016, 05:23 PM
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17
Engine hokey cokey...
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6,236
Posted By
Sir WIll
Yeah I just mowed the lawn....
Yeah I just mowed the lawn....
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd July 2016, 05:03 PM
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8
FS: 2001 Audi A8 4.2 FL
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4,224
Posted By
Sir WIll
I have no need for another A8 but that's damn...
I have no need for another A8 but that's damn good value.
One hell of a lot of car for so little money!
Forum:
A2 8Z
9th June 2016, 11:35 AM
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1
Concert Head Unit
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26,231
Posted By
Sir WIll
Concert Head Unit
Quick question that someone may be able to help.
The A2 is 2004 with a Concert II CD Head unit, I need to take it out to do the buttons (Soft paint problem!) and connect up an interface to it.
...
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
6th June 2016, 08:19 PM
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6
S8 Exhaust News
Views:
4,762
Posted By
Sir WIll
Worked this one out now, looks like one section...
Worked this one out now, looks like one section has started to pull out the other near the centre.
The sleeve and clamp that was holding it clearly is failing hence the sound.
Nothing blown or...
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
29th May 2016, 11:12 AM
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6
S8 Exhaust News
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4,762
Posted By
Sir WIll
S8 Exhaust News
The exhaust in the old girl is all original and was ok if not a little tired round the edges.
After a blast full bore down a local dual carriageway I pulled off the slip road and my word there was...
Forum:
Daily banter
26th May 2016, 08:42 PM
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19
Prestige and Performance
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9,519
Posted By
Sir WIll
Genuinely sorry to hear that you have been dealt...
Genuinely sorry to hear that you have been dealt a bad hand in life recently Guy.
I can say to all that read this that my S8 has always been expertly looked after by your good self. It's now a...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
27th February 2016, 10:43 PM
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14
Spark Plug came out!
Views:
7,065
Posted By
Sir WIll
It lives again +++ Far faaaar to much effort...
It lives again +++
Far faaaar to much effort but new plug back in, new coil pack and running again. I also have a large collection of helicoil tools now! In short spend good money on good tools to...
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd February 2016, 07:53 PM
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118
Monday Fun....
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48,586
Posted By
Sir WIll
Talbot Rancho? ...
Talbot Rancho?
http://www.picautos.com/images/talbot-matra-rancho-09.jpg
Forum:
Daily banter
21st February 2016, 05:31 PM
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A brother from another mother
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3,992
Posted By
Sir WIll
Another A2 +++ Its the perfect balance to...
Another A2 +++
Its the perfect balance to the D2 I find.
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=796
Forum:
D3 - Transmission
7th February 2016, 09:07 PM
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119
Gearbox Service
Views:
35,884
Posted By
Sir WIll
Guy is based near Marlborough and highly...
Guy is based near Marlborough and highly recommended +++
Forum:
D4 - Everything Else
7th February 2016, 05:42 PM
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My New D4 V8T Photo's and spec etc.
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7,372
Posted By
Sir WIll
That's what is know in technical terms as...
That's what is know in technical terms as "Proper" +++
Forum:
Daily banter
6th February 2016, 02:18 PM
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New Runabout News
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3,845
Posted By
Sir WIll
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&...
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=797
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=798
Forum:
Daily banter
5th February 2016, 04:28 PM
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New Runabout News
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3,845
Posted By
Sir WIll
New Runabout News
The S8 D2 is the best car in the world but I needed a little runabout also to compliment it.
Only one option really..
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=796
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