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Bandycoot
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D2 - Engine Bay
23rd March 2015, 11:57 AM
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Simple question.
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Bandycoot
Thanks guys. Mine was changed three years ago and...
Thanks guys. Mine was changed three years ago and since then it has done about 62000 kilometres, which is about 39000 miles. Still got some life in it yet. They use scare tactics big time over here....
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
23rd March 2015, 05:29 AM
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9
Simple question.
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4,113
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Bandycoot
Simple question.
How often do you need to change the cam belt on an S8? Over here I'm being told anything from 60 to 120,000 kilometres.
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
1st March 2015, 04:58 PM
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6
Cd changer error?Options please..
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3,815
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Bandycoot
I'm getting exactly the same problem on my S8. It...
I'm getting exactly the same problem on my S8. It started as an intermittent problem on one or two discs and would clear itself. The other day an error message came up on all discs and now it won't...
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D2 - Transmission
1st February 2015, 11:12 AM
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2
Transmission clunk.
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3,121
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Bandycoot
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm...
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm not getting any issues as you have described, i.e. there is no slipping and the box behaves very well during normal driving. It's just that this clunk...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
7th January 2015, 08:04 PM
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2
Transmission clunk.
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3,121
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Bandycoot
Transmission clunk.
I'm getting a pronounced clunk from the gearbox and it always happens at very slow speeds, i.e. walking speed, when I'm braking prior to stopping. It doesn't happen all the time and gear change...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th January 2015, 07:50 PM
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4
torque settings
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3,435
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Bandycoot
Just the job Thank you.
Just the job Thank you.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th January 2015, 02:15 PM
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4
torque settings
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3,435
Posted By
Bandycoot
torque settings
Does anyone know the torque settings for Brembo mounting bolts?
Thanks
Steve
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th January 2015, 02:11 PM
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42
Trouble?
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16,729
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Bandycoot
I was plagued with the very same problem...
I was plagued with the very same problem recently. It took me months to sort it and as always I looked at the most expensive items first. I changed practically everything including the throttle...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
13th October 2014, 03:34 AM
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4
Retro fitting D2 to D3 steering wheel.
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3,093
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Bandycoot
I thought this might be the case. I'll take the...
I thought this might be the case. I'll take the wheel off and have at look at the buttons and see what I can do. Ta.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
9th October 2014, 03:45 AM
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4
Retro fitting D2 to D3 steering wheel.
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3,093
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Bandycoot
Retro fitting D2 to D3 steering wheel.
Is it possible to change a D2 steering wheel with Tip buttons for the D3 steering wheel with paddles? I'm not a great fan of the Tip buttons as it is easy to change gear inadvertently when you don't...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
8th October 2014, 05:27 AM
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7
engine/autobox issues
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2,938
Posted By
Bandycoot
I agree with all the above. Can I suggest you...
I agree with all the above. Can I suggest you conduct a scan with VCDS. This could highlight what and where the issues lay.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
8th October 2014, 05:22 AM
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0
A very funny noise.
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2,221
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Bandycoot
A very funny noise.
I'm experiencing a very strange noise coming from somewhere in the engine bay but I'm having difficulty locating it. The noise is an odd, irregular phutting which I think only happens when stationary...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
9th September 2014, 06:35 AM
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14
any help be appreciated
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8,201
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Bandycoot
I've just checked the fault code in the Ross-Tech...
I've just checked the fault code in the Ross-Tech wiki. This is what it cme up with.
17968/P1560/005472 - 17968 - Maximum Engine Speed Exceeded
17968/P1560/005472 - 17968 - Maximum Engine...
Forum:
Daily banter
9th September 2014, 05:54 AM
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26
Audi A/S8 Owners & their Work!
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14,192
Posted By
Bandycoot
Hi chaps. I live in Dubai and teach...
Hi chaps.
I live in Dubai and teach teambuilding and leadership skills to military cadets. Been out here for almost six years and I can only say I tolerate the place. Actually liking Dubai would...
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Daily banter
8th September 2014, 03:53 PM
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5
I think we could have some fun with this.
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Bandycoot
I think we could have some fun with this.
I found this on Facebook the other day. www.facebook.com/ihateaudidrivers
What ideas do any of you have to have a laugh or two. Any suggestions welcome, polite or otherwise.
Steve.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
18th August 2014, 05:48 AM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Latest update: everything is still fine. So the...
Latest update: everything is still fine. So the problem has been resolved once and for all.:D Fitted a new set of injectors last week and they made a difference. Going like a dream now. +++
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
23rd July 2014, 06:25 PM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
I think we now have success. I had been trying...
I think we now have success. I had been trying everything and would appear to be nothing more than a broken wire in the throttle body connection. I had the ignition on and was fiddling around with...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
12th July 2014, 05:59 PM
Replies:
2
Manifold pressure sensor
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2,504
Posted By
Bandycoot
OK. It's just that I've just done a scan and I...
OK. It's just that I've just done a scan and I have a fault code coming up that's telling me to check my MAF or the manifold pressure sensor. As I've recently changed the MAF I thought I should check...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
12th July 2014, 02:09 PM
Replies:
2
Manifold pressure sensor
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2,504
Posted By
Bandycoot
Manifold pressure sensor
Where can I find the manifold pressure sensor on my AVP S8?
Thanks
Steve
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
9th July 2014, 12:32 PM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
The plot thickens. I did another scan yesterday...
The plot thickens. I did another scan yesterday and all sorts of horrors have now turned up. Take a look at these:
9 Faults Found:
17972 - Throttle Actuator (J338)
P1564 - 35-10 -...
Forum:
Daily banter
7th July 2014, 05:13 AM
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5
More Ferrari 360's on the road than D2 S8's
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3,577
Posted By
Bandycoot
According to that site there are only 20 of my B3...
According to that site there are only 20 of my B3 Audi 90 20v Quattro's on the road. Very interesting.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd July 2014, 05:39 AM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
To be honest I haven't done it yet. Still trying...
To be honest I haven't done it yet. Still trying to find someone who can. Out here the only people with all the right equipment necessary to do most tasks are the dealers and the waiting time for...
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
2nd July 2014, 06:15 PM
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5
Aerial problem
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3,523
Posted By
Bandycoot
This is interesting. My radio has developed poor...
This is interesting. My radio has developed poor reception. Mine is the radio/sat-nav/TV type. (don't know what you call it.) Would the above apply to my problem?
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
2nd July 2014, 06:08 PM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
I took my scan results down to Audi and they said...
I took my scan results down to Audi and they said it pointed very strongly to the throttle body. They suggested a new one but at 900 quid I decided not to. I spoke to Dave at A8 parts and he said the...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
25th June 2014, 06:35 AM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Goran. Thanks for that. Any information...
Goran. Thanks for that. Any information gratefully received. I had A8 parts ship me out a throttle body a few months ago and the same problems were occurring. Then the potentiometer on that one...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
24th June 2014, 10:51 AM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Right. Here we go! Just been out and the same...
Right. Here we go! Just been out and the same thing happened again. Once the engine is warm I boot the throttle and all three lights come on straight away and acceleration is none existent. As soon...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
24th June 2014, 06:27 AM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Hang on guys. The problem is back again.:mad:...
Hang on guys. The problem is back again.:mad: Took the car out yesterday and to begin with all appeared to be fine. Then I decided to boot the throttle to see what happens and bang - all three lights...
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
22nd June 2014, 05:03 PM
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38
S8 D2 tyre choices
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15,698
Posted By
Bandycoot
I've got Michelin Super Sports on mine. Did a...
I've got Michelin Super Sports on mine. Did a track day recently and they are superb. Not sure what they are like in the wet as it doesn't rain much in Dubai.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd June 2014, 04:52 PM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
We have success! I have just changed the fuel...
We have success! I have just changed the fuel pressure regulator and bingo! No more lights and it drive like a dream. When I was taking the inlet manifold off the other day I noticed when I...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd June 2014, 04:54 AM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
I spent the weekend stripping out and rebuilding...
I spent the weekend stripping out and rebuilding the inlet manifold. Put it back and I'm still getting the same problems. This is disheartening to say the least. I'm not sure which direction to go...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
20th June 2014, 05:09 PM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Thanks for that. I'll have a look on ebay.
Thanks for that. I'll have a look on ebay.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
20th June 2014, 02:14 PM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Hi Goran Thanks for the information. ...
Hi Goran
Thanks for the information.
To be honest it's not a new throttle body but a second hand unit from A8 Parts. However, it's funny I'm getting the same fault codes.
To be honest yet...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
18th June 2014, 04:03 PM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
Hi Goran I've been trying to diagnose this...
Hi Goran
I've been trying to diagnose this problem for months now. I can assure you none of these items have been replaced randomly. I've been seeking advice from people who know more about these...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th June 2014, 12:57 PM
Replies:
0
Torque settings.
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1,979
Posted By
Bandycoot
Torque settings.
I'm going to be doing a rebuild of my inlet manifold and need to know the torque settings for the bolts that hold the two halves of the manifold together and also the manifold to head bolts. I know...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th June 2014, 12:50 PM
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35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
I have done throttle body adaption after throttle...
I have done throttle body adaption after throttle body adaption. I am an expert at doing them now. Doesn't work. I do one then the lights come on straight away if the engine is cold. I've just been...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th June 2014, 06:13 AM
Replies:
35
I want to sort this once and for all.
Views:
12,871
Posted By
Bandycoot
I want to sort this once and for all.
Since October I have been getting a constant problem. The ABS, traction control and EPC lights have been coming on and no matter what I try I cannot cure the problem. The ABS and traction lights are...
Forum:
A8 / S8 Generic Posts
12th June 2014, 04:50 AM
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20
Best ever mpg?
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11,759
Posted By
Bandycoot
I have absolutely no idea what my fuel...
I have absolutely no idea what my fuel consumption is as in Dubai petrol is only 28p a litre. So, with fuel as cheap as that I really don't give a toss what it is.
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
1st June 2014, 03:45 AM
Replies:
6
A couple of issues.
Views:
5,484
Posted By
Bandycoot
Sorted. I changed the batteries in the fob then...
Sorted. I changed the batteries in the fob then just re-synchronised everything by pressing the lock button on the fob then locking the door manually with the key. This valuable information was found...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
1st June 2014, 03:37 AM
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3
Oil leak
Views:
2,475
Posted By
Bandycoot
It would appear the cam shaft oil seals are the...
It would appear the cam shaft oil seals are the problem. I've changed the rear seals on one side and will do the other side next weekend. The front seals I will change I next replace the timing...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
29th May 2014, 03:32 AM
Replies:
3
Oil leak
Views:
2,475
Posted By
Bandycoot
I never thought about that. I'll change them an...
I never thought about that. I'll change them an see what happens. Many thanks.
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
28th May 2014, 05:42 AM
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312
Erratic throttle response when cold
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94,582
Posted By
Bandycoot
I've been getting the very same problems on my FL...
I've been getting the very same problems on my FL S8. Just to add a bit more confusion into the mix; have you checked for air leaks. Since my problems started I have found a few air leaks in the...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
28th May 2014, 04:56 AM
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6
A couple of issues.
Views:
5,484
Posted By
Bandycoot
Brilliant stuff. Actually, I've been thinking. As...
Brilliant stuff. Actually, I've been thinking. As I only have one key it may be that the fob battery is dead. I'll change it and see what happens. If I get no luck I'll go through an adaption and...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
28th May 2014, 04:39 AM
Replies:
3
Oil leak
Views:
2,475
Posted By
Bandycoot
Oil leak
I've been getting a persistent oil leak for some time. It would appear to be coming from the cam covers on both sides; the sub-frame on both sides is covered in oil. I've replaced the cam cover...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
27th May 2014, 07:40 AM
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2
Brake hose fittings dimensions.
Views:
3,017
Posted By
Bandycoot
Thanks Goran. I'm having them made up by a...
Thanks Goran. I'm having them made up by a motorsports company in Dubai and I'm not sure of the specification of the various fittings and I don't want to remove the hoses just to find out.
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
27th May 2014, 07:14 AM
Replies:
6
A couple of issues.
Views:
5,484
Posted By
Bandycoot
Right. Tried your suggestion, HP, and bingo!...
Right. Tried your suggestion, HP, and bingo! That's the radio working. Anybody any idea of setting my key fob up? Ta.
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
26th May 2014, 07:22 AM
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19
Engine, ABS and Transmission Codes
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14,833
Posted By
Bandycoot
I'm not sure it the throttle body is the same or...
I'm not sure it the throttle body is the same or similar to an S8 but removing it is quite simple. If it is similar to the S8 then first remove the inlet tubing and elbow from the throttle body to...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
26th May 2014, 05:35 AM
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2
Brake hose fittings dimensions.
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3,017
Posted By
Bandycoot
Brake hose fittings dimensions.
Does anyone know the dimensions for the fittings for FL S8 brake hoses, especially the banjo on the rear hose? I'm having some braided hoses made up and needs these specs. Thanks.
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
26th May 2014, 05:31 AM
Replies:
6
A couple of issues.
Views:
5,484
Posted By
Bandycoot
Thanks. I'll try it.
Thanks. I'll try it.
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
25th May 2014, 11:19 AM
Replies:
6
A couple of issues.
Views:
5,484
Posted By
Bandycoot
A couple of issues.
Issue 1. My central locking is not working. I did a scan and it appears that my key fob needs adapting or something. The Ross tech wiki has no procedure for this so can anybody help?
Issue 2. I...
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd May 2014, 03:55 AM
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2
Alternative to Bentley.
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2,704
Posted By
Bandycoot
Del. This looks interesting. Thanks, mate.+++
Del. This looks interesting. Thanks, mate.+++
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