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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th November 2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,937
Posted By mikes2
They're long life plugs - good for 40k miles or 5...

They're long life plugs - good for 40k miles or 5 years
Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,778
Posted By mikes2
I was there in one of my S2s for quattro 25 in...

I was there in one of my S2s for quattro 25 in 2005.
Forum: Daily banter 23rd September 2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,778
Posted By mikes2
Been there several times. Museum well worth a...

Been there several times. Museum well worth a visit. You should also enquire about a factory tour if you have the time to spare
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st March 2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 30,920
Posted By mikes2
Thanks for confirming. I probably wouldn't...

Thanks for confirming.

I probably wouldn't have bought it with the red interior. Everything was fine with the interior while I had it.

The car went to Ireland
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st March 2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 30,920
Posted By mikes2
Yes - that was the car

Yes - that was the car
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st March 2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 30,920
Posted By mikes2
Not been on here for a while. Interesting...

Not been on here for a while.

Interesting reading as the Avus silver S8 I had came with grey leather and i was led to believe it was a final edition.

IT, can I send you the details to check...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 26th August 2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,485
Posted By mikes2
I just bought the unpainted ones and picked up a...

I just bought the unpainted ones and picked up a can of spray paint to paint them myself.

Sensors were only about £15 and worked fine
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th January 2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,437
Posted By mikes2
110 Nm

110 Nm
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 30th December 2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,612
Posted By mikes2
No - never disturbed the headlamp. the bottle...

No - never disturbed the headlamp. the bottle comes up at an angle and needs to be rotated slightly
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 29th December 2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,612
Posted By mikes2
I did it without removing the bumper. remove...

I did it without removing the bumper.

remove the liner.
move the airbox to the side
undo the nuts holding the bottle
lift the bottle up for access to the pump
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th December 2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,060
Posted By mikes2
i paid £624 all in for the 3.7. Complete...

i paid £624 all in for the 3.7.

Complete timing belt kit plus thermostat and all belts.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th December 2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,383
Posted By mikes2
check the vacuum lines. I had this code and...

check the vacuum lines.

I had this code and the vac lines to the fuel kombi valves on both sides were mostly missing.

They were also perished at the front of the engine
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 8th December 2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,376
Posted By mikes2
if the water level is too low, the headlamp...

if the water level is too low, the headlamp washer pump will not run
Forum: Daily banter 6th December 2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,610
Posted By mikes2
Think I may have one from 2001/2 from when I had...

Think I may have one from 2001/2 from when I had mine.

Send me a PM if you want it.

With the mileage I do now, it's unlikely I'll be in a position to run another one.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th November 2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,125
Posted By mikes2
Standard tyre size was 255/35 ZR 20. Rims...

Standard tyre size was 255/35 ZR 20.

Rims were 20x8.5 for a D2
Forum: D2 - Transmission 26th November 2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By mikes2
I used to get that on my A8 3.7 when I first got...

I used to get that on my A8 3.7 when I first got it.

Only did it if I went straight into reverse after starting. if I went to drive first and then back to reverse it was fine.

I had to replace...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th November 2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,954
Posted By mikes2
Some A8 D2 bits

Since I've sold the A8 I have a few spares available.

Lambda probe front - Bosch 0258010032. new

windscreen washer pump - Mapco - new

parking sensor controller - used

suspension arm 4D0...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th November 2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikes2
No need as they're already a member. I'll...

No need as they're already a member.

I'll leave it up to them if they wish to announce themselves.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th November 2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikes2
Now with the new owner

Now with the new owner
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th November 2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikes2
Deposit taken

Deposit taken
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd November 2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikes2
Need this car gone. £900 or near offer takes...

Need this car gone.

£900 or near offer takes it
Forum: Daily banter 31st October 2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,219
Posted By mikes2
i had a 3.0Tdi for about 18 months before the A8....

i had a 3.0Tdi for about 18 months before the A8.

Mine was the 6 speed tiptronic. It's not turbo lag - it's poor throttle response / drive by wire.

It's not particularly good for economy and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th October 2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikes2
2002 A8 3.7 quattro sport

Putting my Audi A8 3.7 quattro sport 2002 for sale.

Aqua Blue
180000 miles
MOT June 2015
Timing belt done at 171k
In the last 8 months it's had the following

4x Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tyres ...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 16th October 2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,469
Posted By mikes2
This thread may prove useful ...

This thread may prove useful

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4834&highlight=catman
Forum: D2 - Transmission 3rd October 2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,167
Posted By mikes2
Does the V5 not have the gearbox number on it ?

Does the V5 not have the gearbox number on it ?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th September 2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,779
Posted By mikes2
It's now called G00 4000. Should be green....

It's now called G00 4000.

Should be green. used in every Audi since 1986
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th August 2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,113
Posted By mikes2
Cheers for the info. My 3.7 is on 176k and...

Cheers for the info.

My 3.7 is on 176k and no evidence of it ever being done and there is a slight weep from the sump of the 'box.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th August 2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,113
Posted By mikes2
can you give an idea of cost please ? PM if...

can you give an idea of cost please ?

PM if you prefer not to share
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 17th July 2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,636
Posted By mikes2
Those directions have changed. I see the...

Those directions have changed. I see the instructions are for lightly corroded threads. If the bolts are clean, there's no requirement for grease

Workshop manual for my older cars all say no...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 16th July 2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,636
Posted By mikes2
The 20" wheels on the S8 use a different torque...

The 20" wheels on the S8 use a different torque setting from the rest of the range for the wheel bolts- 140 Nm. Can the bolts for the spacers handle this torque ?

All bolts should be fitted dry -...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 8th July 2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,604
Posted By mikes2
It would be the weekend before I can get to this....

It would be the weekend before I can get to this.

The liner isn't that difficult to remove
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th July 2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,604
Posted By mikes2
Same car as mine and I'd love to help. Don't...

Same car as mine and I'd love to help.

Don't recall seeing blue vacuum reservoirs. Are these at the front of the engine ?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th June 2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,631
Posted By mikes2
It could well be a few broken wires shorting...

It could well be a few broken wires shorting where the door joins the wing - you'll need to pull back the rubber boot to check them
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,170
Posted By mikes2
I replaced the driver side pre-cat lambda on my...

I replaced the driver side pre-cat lambda on my 3.7 by removing the secondary air kombi valve which is directly above it
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th April 2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,180
Posted By mikes2
Thanks for all your assistance. Had the...

Thanks for all your assistance.

Had the cluster out and apart today.

removed some black tape which was covering the LED.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 14th April 2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,180
Posted By mikes2
Apologies for not replying sooner but thanks for...

Apologies for not replying sooner but thanks for the replies.

having scanned with VCDS, it would appear it's been removed to get it through an MOT at some point.

I've now replaced the lambda...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st March 2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,180
Posted By mikes2
Instrument cluster warning lights

When I switch on the ignition before starting the car, what warning lights should I see on the instrument cluster ?

I see the immobiliser, EPC, ABS, airbag, handbrake but no sign of an engine...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th March 2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikes2
Thanks for all the replies. it appears there...

Thanks for all the replies.

it appears there may not be a disc in the drive at all. When I try to eject, it tells me to insert a disc
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 15th March 2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikes2
Travel Pilot DX Disc

Picked up a 2002 A8 3.7 today and the Navigation Plus is saying the disc is defective.

Anyone got one kicking around ?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th April 2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,551
Posted By mikes2
believe it or not, I have one of these available....

believe it or not, I have one of these available.

One of the locating lugs for the guide pin bolts is broken off so it can't be returned for core surcharge.

Caliper can still be fitted to a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th April 2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
Not sure if he's on here. He flew over from NI. ...

Not sure if he's on here. He flew over from NI.

Ebay do not allow edits or cancellations in the last 12 hrs. I phoned them today but they were adamant.

I've been cancelling bids since it went....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 27th April 2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
Car is now sold. For some stupid reason,...

Car is now sold.

For some stupid reason, Ebay will not let me end the auction, nor can I add comments to it
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 20th April 2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
this is now on Ebay ...

this is now on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250808050603

No reserve, so whatever it gets to, is what it will sell for
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 15th April 2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
I'll probably have my new car by then unless it...

I'll probably have my new car by then unless it gets delayed.

Send me a PM to discuss offline
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th April 2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
Cheers for doing that

Cheers for doing that
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th April 2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
Passed the MOT first time. Any takers ? ...

Passed the MOT first time.

Any takers ?

Otherwise it will be Ebay or trade in
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th April 2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,827
Posted By mikes2
Today I have placed a deposit on a replacement...

Today I have placed a deposit on a replacement car so this S8 needs to go.

If it doesn't sell it will be traded in.

It's got an MOT booked for tomorrow afternoon so will have 12 months MOT.
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th April 2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,705
Posted By mikes2
Not sure if the S8 is the same, but on a friend's...

Not sure if the S8 is the same, but on a friend's S4, the MAF caused this fault
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th April 2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,276
Posted By mikes2
thanks guys. I already have the driver side...

thanks guys.

I already have the driver side 22" with spoiler so just need a passenger side.

Gone for a Valeo curved 22" from wiperblades.co.uk at £9.75
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th April 2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,276
Posted By mikes2
wiper blades

I'm needing new wiper blades for my 2003 D2 S8.

I got some in Germany last year and they're not clearing the screen very well now.

Does the passenger side need to be a curved blade or does a...
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