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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 29th August 2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,921
Posted By jools_s8
Lambda sensor / front bake pads PF S8

Hi
Tidying out garage this weekend and have the following, boxed as new, as they were bought but never fitted.
Both for a 97-98 model PF S8

Front Pagid T1183 pads with wear sensors, non Brembo....
Forum: Daily banter 24th November 2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,113
Posted By jools_s8
The AMG was for sale for £8k. Had 141K on it but...

The AMG was for sale for £8k. Had 141K on it but looked almost new.
Was almost tempted but reminded myself why the S8 is up for sale - running 3 cars is excessive and the S8 doesn't get a look in...
Forum: Daily banter 24th November 2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,113
Posted By jools_s8
Hi, yes, it's my car. I think the old girl...

Hi, yes, it's my car.
I think the old girl held her head up high against the opposition, considering most of were much younger and cost many times more second hand.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th October 2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,099
Posted By jools_s8
My D2 S8 will be up for sale again next month. I...

My D2 S8 will be up for sale again next month. I honestly believe the car is a good one, if a little rough around the edges cosmetically. 121 K miles.
It had the gearbox serviced back with filter...
Forum: Daily banter 20th September 2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,155
Posted By jools_s8
One of my fav poster cars from the 80's. IIRC...

One of my fav poster cars from the 80's. IIRC correctly, it had an F16 fighter cockpit for a dashboard and a breathed on Chevy 5.7...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th August 2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,996
Posted By jools_s8
My PF D2 is up for sale

Evening all.

I am putting my S8 up for sale at what I believe is a fare starting price given the work done on it. I have enjoyed ownership but alas it is now a second car that is not getting used....
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 19th April 2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,395
Posted By jools_s8
Thumbs up Many thanks for that confirmation HPsauce

Many thanks for that confirmation HPsauce
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 18th April 2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,395
Posted By jools_s8
Update a week on. So far so good. The problem has...

Update a week on. So far so good. The problem has not returned....

The specialist had the car up on the ramps and said the cats were fine as far as visually inspecting them and tapping them...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 12th April 2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,395
Posted By jools_s8
@Nuisanceneighbour - Thanks - 185 quid is what I...

@Nuisanceneighbour - Thanks - 185 quid is what I have been quoted as main agent only.

At the risk of being premature, I am now optimistic that the problem is fixed.

Since replacing the plugs...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 11th April 2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,395
Posted By jools_s8
Thumbs up Thanks for the replies guys. @Goran - I have no...

Thanks for the replies guys.
@Goran - I have no idea - the car has a stamped history book but no bills, so I presume never. Thanks for the info on the cats - as a pre 2001 car, the cost of replacing...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th April 2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,395
Posted By jools_s8
Unhappy Cat light / misfire on cylinder 8 problem.

Hi.

Hit a problem with my S8 and I have done some basic fault finding to try and solve the problem.
The car had been running fine, with no indication of any problems. Then came to start it up...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th January 2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,881
Posted By jools_s8
Hi. I have a fixed aerial on the NSR wing and a...

Hi. I have a fixed aerial on the NSR wing and a GSM aerial on the OSR wing. The phone has long since departed.
I believe the radio antenna was the flexible type with a mast length of about 30cm. ...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 24th January 2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,881
Posted By jools_s8
Thanks, but should have been a bit more specific....

Thanks, but should have been a bit more specific. I don't want a long aerial, so looking for shorter, non OEM alternative, if anyone can recommend one.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 23rd January 2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,881
Posted By jools_s8
PF S8 rear radio antenna replacement

Hi

Can anyone recommend a replacement NS wing antenna for a 1998 PF. The OEM version has lost the flexy top half. It was once over a foot high given pics I have seen of others.
Thanks
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 28th December 2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By jools_s8
I had a similar problem trying to find a NS front...

I had a similar problem trying to find a NS front wing trim for my PF in Ali Silver. Took 3 months and eventually suceeded by saving a ebay search for the item description and for any A8/S8's...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 14th November 2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,696
Posted By jools_s8
I have just had 4 x Falken ZE 914 18 inchers put...

I have just had 4 x Falken ZE 914 18 inchers put on my S8 today. I ran Falken winter tyres on my previous car for 2 winter seasons and was very impressed by them, given the cost. If anyone's...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 2nd November 2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,146
Posted By jools_s8
Welcome. I wondered whether this S8 had sold. I...

Welcome. I wondered whether this S8 had sold. I made some enquiries and the owner sent some interior pics.
But having fixed all the known faults on my S8 now, I would have to have bought it blind....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st October 2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,865
Posted By jools_s8
Thanks. The aux fan is killing the battery,...

Thanks.
The aux fan is killing the battery, hence disconnecting the switch will disable the air con and the fan from being on. I was going to disable the aircon until I can get the new switch fitted...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th October 2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,865
Posted By jools_s8
Help locating Aircon High Pressure switch

Please can some help me by advising where the aircon high pressure switch is located? I need to disconnect it as the aux fan has failed on whilst I get a new one organised.
Not had any luck finding...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th August 2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,645
Posted By jools_s8
Wanted - small external trim parts

Hi

I have a 1998 D2 S8 in Silver metallic and am looking for :

N/S painted front wing trim before door below side repeater.
N/S rear arch lower rubber molding, continuing black lower door...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th August 2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,304
Posted By jools_s8
Thanks again for all the replies. +++ I sized...

Thanks again for all the replies. +++
I sized up the brake job again and given my driveway is on a slight incline, I bottled it and will get my local mechanic to do it, which will cost about £50,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th August 2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,304
Posted By jools_s8
Thanks, going to have another go this weekend,...

Thanks, going to have another go this weekend, using the OEM jack / stand and spare wheel in place, just in case.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th August 2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,304
Posted By jools_s8
Thanks for the reply. I could not get enough of...

Thanks for the reply. I could not get enough of the stand on the sill without risking damage or worse the car coming off the jack.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th August 2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,304
Posted By jools_s8
Rear discs and pads with jack / axle stands

Hi

Came to do my rear discs and pads yesterday, but I guess like most DIY'ers , I only have axle stands and a trolley jack.
I abandoned the job as I could not see anyway to get my stand in once...
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