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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th April 2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,306
Posted By I am a daisy
Not a problem Brian! Glad to be of help. For...

Not a problem Brian! Glad to be of help. For those that havent seen Brians car in the flesh (or should that be aloominum lol) the pictures dont do the cars colour justice, beautiful! And a pleasure...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd April 2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,315
Posted By I am a daisy
Brake Refurbalob

Hi Guys an Gals! I've just done a refurb on my master cylinder and front calipers, does anyone want me to do a "how to"? It would be the first time I've composed/written anything like this, so would...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,806
Posted By I am a daisy
Bouncy Bouncy

As always MJ, excellent stuff! Caught my eye straight away, thats the kinda mods I like. Do you know if this mod may have been a factory mod? Reason I ask is, as I scrolled down to the first pic my...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th March 2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,752
Posted By I am a daisy
Aha! Found it! http://mpbs.pl/ and they now sell...

Aha! Found it! http://mpbs.pl/ and they now sell it separately http://mpbs.pl/d2-1994-2002/1385-tuleje-wahacza-przedniego-gornego-przednie-mpbs-0602908.html looks to be about £32ish, another bit I...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th March 2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,752
Posted By I am a daisy
I stood corrected MJ, thank you, forgot about the...

I stood corrected MJ, thank you, forgot about the front upper one, doh, thats still on a standard bush, there is another polish company that makes that bush but their name escapes me, just tried...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th March 2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,752
Posted By I am a daisy
I used the Strongflex bushes MJ, I had just found...

I used the Strongflex bushes MJ, I had just found out about them at the time and decided to give their bushes a try, I've tried other brands on other cars with good results from all suppliers and...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th March 2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,752
Posted By I am a daisy
Shake that thang!

I too have been tracking down a front end wobble, I cant say if it would relate to any of the the posts and problems in this thread. Also bear in mind that I have the aloominum hubs/uprights so dont...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th June 2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,552
Posted By I am a daisy
I got a back box from our forum sponsors a while...

I got a back box from our forum sponsors a while ago so I could gut the internals. So far I've removed the top of the silencer casing to see whats inside and how to re-pipe it inside, sorry dont have...
Forum: Daily banter 8th January 2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,481
Posted By I am a daisy
I did report it to the police at first but they...

I did report it to the police at first but they were not interested as they had no registration to go on. It only took me four hours to find out who it was, something the police could have done...
Forum: Daily banter 7th January 2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,481
Posted By I am a daisy
I can totally see where this could matter to some...

I can totally see where this could matter to some car owners. Especially with cars like ours, they are top of the range so that puts them sorta in the "prestige" bracket and thats what they are to...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th November 2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By I am a daisy
I had this same problem with a previous car, not...

I had this same problem with a previous car, not Audi but auto box. I took it apart cleaned it, contacts were good, but heres the key to my mind, upon reassembly, get to Maplins and get a tube of...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th November 2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,784
Posted By I am a daisy
Both companies were great to deal with. The first...

Both companies were great to deal with. The first link, at first didnt have an easy way to make payments but within one week opened a paypal acoount to make payment easier. Cant remember offhand...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th October 2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,784
Posted By I am a daisy
I have been on the search for poly bushes,...

I have been on the search for poly bushes, especially for the rear, so far I've only found a couple of bushes that could be replaced but the search continues. For the front, so far, I have only the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st August 2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,306
Posted By I am a daisy
Result, well done MikkiJayne!

Result, well done MikkiJayne!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st August 2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 30,044
Posted By I am a daisy
Thanks MikkiJayne, appreciated!

Thanks MikkiJayne, appreciated!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st August 2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,306
Posted By I am a daisy
Sorry for not seeing this, was away for the w/end...

Sorry for not seeing this, was away for the w/end and straight back to work on my return. I'm away from home with my work and wont get home till thurs nite. If you still need one by then, let me know...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th August 2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,880
Posted By I am a daisy
I dropped only the rear mount . I did have to...

I dropped only the rear mount . I did have to lever the crossmember enough to get the bolt out of rear arm but the crossmember bolt had no problem lining up to go back in. Love those guides...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th August 2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,953
Posted By I am a daisy
When you replaced the belt, how did you take up...

When you replaced the belt, how did you take up the slack in the belt? It sounds as if you may not have taken enough slack up using the eccentric pulley. Have a read at this...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th August 2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,880
Posted By I am a daisy
The only thing I would add to MikkiJaynes post is...

The only thing I would add to MikkiJaynes post is the lower rear bolt for that arm, its a PITA no matter how you do it,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th August 2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,880
Posted By I am a daisy
I have to agree with ainarssems, I've just...

I have to agree with ainarssems, I've just replaced a Meyle HD track rod end, not even a year old. Luckily, it carried a 4 year warranty which the ebay seller has just replaced, on mine the rubber...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th August 2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,880
Posted By I am a daisy
If its just the bushes that are gubbed, Meyle...

If its just the bushes that are gubbed, Meyle also do HD bushes. I have a spare HD lower rear arm bush unused if its any good to you. I replaced mine with poly bushes as I dont see the point in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st August 2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,306
Posted By I am a daisy
Lol, sounds to me like your idea of DIY Brian is...

Lol, sounds to me like your idea of DIY Brian is Dont Involve Yourself, lol. I know I stated this is for the 40v motors but if anyone wants to try it for their engine is again more than welcome to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th July 2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,306
Posted By I am a daisy
Cam Locking Kit for 40v Engine

Hi Guys (and Gurls) Just done my timing belt with cam locking bar and crank pin. If any members close to me want to borrow the locking kit to try it for themselves, dont hestate to contact me but...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th July 2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 30,044
Posted By I am a daisy
Ah! Apologies if I have gotten the wrong gender,...

Ah! Apologies if I have gotten the wrong gender, lol. Could you post details of the wiring you spliced in please?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th July 2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 30,044
Posted By I am a daisy
OCD at it best, lol!That is a beautuflly clean...

OCD at it best, lol!That is a beautuflly clean engine bay, a credit to you, Sir! Well done!
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd April 2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,639
Posted By I am a daisy
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11278

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11278
Forum: D2 - Lights 26th March 2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,214
Posted By I am a daisy
When I got my A8, the headlight alignment was way...

When I got my A8, the headlight alignment was way off, lights pointing too far down. Took headlights apart (quite easy to do as lens is clipped on) and inside at the back of the headlight reflectors...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th March 2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By I am a daisy
I could be wrong on this, I think its more the...

I could be wrong on this, I think its more the final drive ratios that are different in the S8 but the 01031 code I'm using is/was an S8 code that I'd found. Jim, its a doddle changing the codes in...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th March 2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By I am a daisy
A8 4.2 QS Jim

A8 4.2 QS Jim
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th March 2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By I am a daisy
Jim, I had 00031 before the 01031, before that I...

Jim, I had 00031 before the 01031, before that I tried 00021/2, 00011/2 and 00001/2, it came standard as 00000, all had made a slight difference, it seems to me the higher the end numbers, the box...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th March 2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By I am a daisy
I found, for example if you weretrying 00032 and...

I found, for example if you weretrying 00032 and if it didnt take the code I then tried 00031 etc (00011 or 00012) but best one I found so far and the one in use at the moment is 01031, although this...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th March 2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By I am a daisy
Try 00012, 00022, 00011, 00021 etc, there are...

Try 00012, 00022, 00011, 00021 etc, there are known codes that I've found and it seems some boxes will take the 00011 but not 00012, if it doesnt accept the first code try the second. My last code...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,686
Posted By I am a daisy
ABS/ESP lights

Hi guys! Newbie here! Posted my greeting in intros. Just thought I'd pass on some of my findings, please note these are my findings that worked for me, it mmay not apply/work for your problems. When...
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