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Forum: D3 - Everything Else 4th March 2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,190
Posted By audis8tui
Thanks guys, I have had the Ur Quattro with...

Thanks guys, I have had the Ur Quattro with manual diff locks and I have had a A8 4.2tdi Quattro in the past and both pulled me up the same snow filled gravel track towing a car at the same yard....
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 4th March 2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,190
Posted By audis8tui
no drive to front wheels

Hi guys

My wife phoned me to say she has her car stuck in the snow so off I went with a tow rope in my S8 d3.
I got stuck too as I have no four wheel drive. The rear wheels work but nothing to...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 1st March 2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Kind words sir thankyou. just replaced the wheel...

Kind words sir thankyou. just replaced the wheel bearing on the front today and a new set of brakes all round as I want it to be perfect and hopefully not need anything for a few months. +++
Forum: D3 - Transmission 29th February 2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Cheers. My wife has said that I have spent too...

Cheers. My wife has said that I have spent too much money on the repairs until I pointed out that The Audi dealer wanted more than the cost of the replacement engine, parts and oil just to take the...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 29th February 2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Thanks. That's what I was hoping that all the...

Thanks. That's what I was hoping that all the chrome frames were the same size so I can wait for a broken grill from A8 parts.
I have never seen chrome falling off the plastic frame in such a bad...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 29th February 2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
I will get it fitted tomorrow after the aircon is...

I will get it fitted tomorrow after the aircon is charged up as if there is any leaks I can get to them with the bumper off. I have just remembered that the chrome trim around my grill is broken and...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 29th February 2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Its done

+++Well after a 2 week messing about with the engine then replacing it and keeping the attached gearbox and then swapping the gearbox electronics it all works a treat.
It sounds and goes as it...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 28th February 2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Well the gearbox brain is out and what a lump it...

Well the gearbox brain is out and what a lump it is. 5 hours and what a pain, the down pipe bolts are near on impossible to get to when fitted to the car but need to come off along with the subframe...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 27th February 2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
I will try the brains first as that's just the...

I will try the brains first as that's just the exhaust off and drop the pan. the gearbox out is a everything out job and I am about done taking this lump out for the fourth time
Forum: D3 - Transmission 27th February 2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
Hi, I have had the battery off 3 times with the...

Hi, I have had the battery off 3 times with the key left in the ignition so the suspension stays correct but as the original engine and gearbox have been out 3 times I wonder if I have screwed up the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th February 2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Unhappy Well I am lost too now as the replacement engine...

Well I am lost too now as the replacement engine arrived with a gearbox attached and stupidly I left it on and fitted the whole lot together, the engine is lovely but the gearbox is in SAFE mode and...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 27th February 2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,819
Posted By audis8tui
s8 gearbox in safe mode

Good evening gents. after putting in a replacement engine that came with a gearbox I decided to use the gearbox as the engine was low mileage and in good condition once checked inside. The engine and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th February 2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Well the engine arrived today complete with...

Well the engine arrived today complete with gearbox, exhaust and even with oil which was fun getting out of the DHL van with just my engine lift.
All ten plugs are the perfect colour, the cams and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th February 2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Painting in the tent was a trial, weather was...

Painting in the tent was a trial, weather was either too hot with insects flying in or cold and windy blowing dust around, i ended up painting a panel at a time and ended up using 6 ltrs of paint. I...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 21st February 2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
I managed 30 years with make shift tents and car...

I managed 30 years with make shift tents and car ports until I decided to build my own garage. I have attached some pictures of Bridget Bardot 1965 Merc coupe which I bought from South Africa and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th February 2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Too much thought is not good. Going to buy a...

Too much thought is not good. Going to buy a complete engine from Saudi strip it down to make sure all is good, put in and enjoy. Then I will have plenty of spares to sell and get some pennies back...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th February 2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
I have always seen problems through to the end,...

I have always seen problems through to the end, the secret is to walk away at boiling point and cool down with a beer and a fag or two and come back with a fresh approach to the problem. I rebuild...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th February 2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
+++ Thankyou, just made contact to view,...

+++

Thankyou, just made contact to view, could be the one
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th February 2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Yes I checked and all pistons have a full clear...

Yes I checked and all pistons have a full clear cycle, all come to the top at the same level.
Number 8 is next to 7 and is perfectly round
Its almost as if the damaged piston in 8 has been...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th February 2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Well its Friday and a few bottles of Stells is...

Well its Friday and a few bottles of Stells is better than a little cry in a dark corner.
I think a replacement engine is the way forward
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th February 2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Well gents the new piston arrived, fitted and put...

Well gents the new piston arrived, fitted and put all back in and its exactly the same.
I have today removed the engine and striped it down again, I have removed all the pistons on bank 6 to 10 and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Good thought, not thought of that. would it take...

Good thought, not thought of that. would it take that long though to burn it off.
All the bores look and feel identically smooth, all piston crowns look the same also.
The head gasket was also good...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
If it was a fuel leak would it not leak all the...

If it was a fuel leak would it not leak all the time, I have no smell of fuel either. I think its more electrical, sensor or even ecu.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
That I haven't tried, my new piston will be here...

That I haven't tried, my new piston will be here Wednesday and I will check that. The con rod looks good with no damage to bearing.
I do have another issue with the car which I was going to deal...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Has this happened before as I have never heard of...

Has this happened before as I have never heard of this before. There is a sizable gap between the two parts, that would be an awful lot of expanding metal if the heat was to blame.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Now I understand, I have looked and turned the...

Now I understand, I have looked and turned the engine by hand to find out what had happened but as the piston is aluminium and the crank cast metal there is no marks if it had caught the piston.
I...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
What is the web? No water as far as I know and...

What is the web?
No water as far as I know and no damage to the piston top os to the cylinder wall which is a relief. No metal filings in the oil.

All I have been told is that the car involved in...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
I am not replacing anything else apart from what...

I am not replacing anything else apart from what is broken as my thoughts are where do you stop, hoses, sensors, chains etc. I replaced the o2 sensors on my Lexus 430 while the gearbox was out and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
It's only done 74,000 and I cant find wear...

It's only done 74,000 and I cant find wear anywhere, the chains and guides are all good. Apart from the metal knocking noise the engine was fine, no smoke noise or leaks
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
This is a mixture of removal and trip down, the...

This is a mixture of removal and trip down, the last picture is the aircon compressor, wondered why it wasn't working.12422

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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
Wow that was quick, thankyou very much gents. I...

Wow that was quick, thankyou very much gents. I will download the pictures off my camera tonight and put on here. I am still puzzled as to how the piston had a part knocked off. I bought the car...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th February 2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,777
Posted By audis8tui
S8 d3 v10 2007 engine torque settings

Hi all, Could anybody tell me where to find torque settings and sequence for bolts of the V10. I have striped the engine down to replace number 8 piston which has broken and I am trying to get all...
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