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Forum: Q7 4L 11th August 2018, 02:51 PM
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Views: 29,091
Posted By Pug
The Q7 is one of my favourite all time cars. I’m...

The Q7 is one of my favourite all time cars. I’m a long way off of owning one as they hold their value very well.

The 6.0 V12 is my personal favourite. I think I’ve watched every video on YouTube...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 29th May 2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,635
Posted By Pug
The fact is has air con in the rear won’t affect...

The fact is has air con in the rear won’t affect the total amount of gas, but being an ‘8’ they do have a rather large refrigerant gas capacity. If the system is low on gas they will probably charge...
Forum: Other marques 11th February 2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,803
Posted By Pug
Best bit is that it’s almost identical to the MX5...

Best bit is that it’s almost identical to the MX5 underneath. It’s mostly built by Mazda, then shipped over to Fiat to put the badges on. Cracking Fiat engine though. Would definitely have this over...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 20th December 2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,904
Posted By Pug
Yeah, looks like brake light switch

Yeah, looks like brake light switch
Forum: Daily banter 18th October 2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,213
Posted By Pug
It's annoying that we get tied up into their...

It's annoying that we get tied up into their fines, but we can't pursue Europeans for crossing the Dartford crossing without paying, even though it's a French company who own it!:Confused:
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th September 2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 271,503
Posted By Pug
Such a beautiful car!

Such a beautiful car!
Forum: Daily banter 7th September 2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,516
Posted By Pug
The 5w40 is not considered long life spec. I...

The 5w40 is not considered long life spec. I can't comment as to whether it would be suitable for your engine.
Forum: Daily banter 6th September 2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,516
Posted By Pug
Perhaps unnesecary, but you could change the oil...

Perhaps unnesecary, but you could change the oil on a 6monthly basis? I don't have an '8', but I change my oil twice a year (about 5000miles) because I can.

I would not recommend any oil...
Forum: Daily banter 29th August 2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,516
Posted By Pug
I think 504.00 and 507.00 supersede all of the...

I think 504.00 and 507.00 supersede all of the old VW specs. If you look at Qunatum Longlife III 5w30, it seems to be the oil of choice for D3 owners. It's dead cheap on eBay, wherever you look. It's...
Forum: D3 - Transmission 4th August 2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,584
Posted By Pug
Did you ever get to the bottom of it?

Did you ever get to the bottom of it?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By Pug
Skimming the lip off the discs is plausible. I'd...

Skimming the lip off the discs is plausible. I'd ask Audi for the measured thickness against the minimum allowable thickness to see how deep the lip is. If it's got plenty of 'meat' left, you could...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 18th July 2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,234
Posted By Pug
I hate adverts that hide the registration too....

I hate adverts that hide the registration too. What is there to hide? As soon as I see any advert with hidden reg I just close the ad and move on.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th June 2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,726
Posted By Pug
Unless the pad sensor wire has come adrift....

Unless the pad sensor wire has come adrift. Happened to Conquistador.
Forum: Daily banter 8th June 2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,491
Posted By Pug
I think it looks quite good. Not sure on the...

I think it looks quite good. Not sure on the exhaust tips, but otherwise roof and ride height look spot on.
Forum: Daily banter 27th February 2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By Pug
Might be worth a couple of shots of Red-Ex or...

Might be worth a couple of shots of Red-Ex or Wynns. Perhaps poor injector spray pattern. For the relatively inexpensive cost, it's worth a try.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th February 2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,820
Posted By Pug
Instead of holding the pedal down, I found a...

Instead of holding the pedal down, I found a guide which said to switch on the ignition without starting, then over a period of 20-30 seconds, slowly press the accelerator pedal all the way to the...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th February 2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,820
Posted By Pug
I've tried the pedal reset procedure in the D2 S8...

I've tried the pedal reset procedure in the D2 S8 and it did behave different. I think it resets the gearchange. For example, the car had been driven energetically previously and all the shift points...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 2nd February 2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,214
Posted By Pug
Definitely sounds like water ingress. Could be...

Definitely sounds like water ingress. Could be sunroof drains. They are always a good place to start if you're looking. Even if they aren't the issue, they commonly get blocked and can cause all...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th January 2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,433
Posted By Pug
You can get aftermarket cats much cheaper. Be...

You can get aftermarket cats much cheaper. Be careful on the number of cells, as if they aren't 'capable' enough it can flag the EML.

Bottom end failure tends to sound a bit more 'pneumatic...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,818
Posted By Pug
Have you checked the oil level?

Have you checked the oil level?
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 6th January 2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
The technicians aren't leaving. So it the same...

The technicians aren't leaving. So it the same people servicing the same cars. Repairs will be as and when.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 5th January 2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
Just so it's clear, we only need to reset Service...

Just so it's clear, we only need to reset Service lights.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 5th January 2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
Because we are a main dealer, the only...

Because we are a main dealer, the only information we have is of that given or provided by the manufacturer. Because the franchises are no longer with us, we need a 3rd party alternative to what they...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 5th January 2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
Yeah most normal cars haha! Some VAG cars must be...

Yeah most normal cars haha! Some VAG cars must be plugged in to do it.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 5th January 2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
I think we were using ODIS, I'm not 100% sure how...

I think we were using ODIS, I'm not 100% sure how it all worked.

Cost effectiveness may be one of the reasons, us 'ground staff' don't get told too much I'm afraid.

Ultimately all we would...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 5th January 2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
I think the only new Seat and Skoda models are...

I think the only new Seat and Skoda models are likely to be the Areca and Kodiac however due to the timing of the franchise closure, I'm not sure we will see those customers. The Ross Tech links are...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 4th January 2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,269
Posted By Pug
Main Dealer - Goodbye

It's not often that Main Dealers take to Internet forums for advice, however...

As some of you may know (from various meets etc), I work in the service department at a multi-franchise main dealer....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th January 2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,891
Posted By Pug
The work was done by one of the technicians at my...

The work was done by one of the technicians at my 'garage', and he simply said "the wear sensor had come adrift so I refitted it".

The technician was in the process of changing the pads anyway,...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th January 2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,891
Posted By Pug
'Conquistador' experienced a similar anomaly with...

'Conquistador' experienced a similar anomaly with his D3 S8, all it was just one of the wear wires (or sensor thing) that had come adrift, making it seem like the pads were worn. Audi couldn't even...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 30th October 2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,944
Posted By Pug
Make sure you budget for fuel. They are extremely...

Make sure you budget for fuel. They are extremely thirsty. Those cheeky engine blips whilst stationary are about £1 each!
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 23rd October 2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,899
Posted By Pug
Post Like you say, the specification numbers sort of...

Like you say, the specification numbers sort of overrule oil viscosity ratings. Nowadays, it's important to understand how the lubricating properties are affected by temperature, age, pressure, and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 19th October 2016, 01:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,777
Posted By Pug
Ollie removed the rear most silencers, almost...

Ollie removed the rear most silencers, almost under the rear passenger seats and then reconnected the flaps. Quiet when wafting around, and loud when you give it some beans.
Forum: D3 - Transmission 16th October 2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,859
Posted By Pug
And as another suggestion, what are your tread...

And as another suggestion, what are your tread depths all round?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th September 2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,300
Posted By Pug
It seemed to respond more to some sort of...

It seemed to respond more to some sort of pressure. The closest I've ever heard, was a catalytic converter had broken up and made a similar sort of noise. Doesn't really sound like a pulley or...
Forum: Owners Meets 27th September 2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 56,222
Posted By Pug
I'm afraid due to last minute affairs myself and...

I'm afraid due to last minute affairs myself and Conquistador regretfully are not able to attend. I hope the day will be as good as it has always been for the last few years. Hope to see some great...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 15th September 2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,081
Posted By Pug
That is very detailed Marcin! Looks like a lot of...

That is very detailed Marcin! Looks like a lot of work, patience, and swearing!

What does the performance feel like now you've done it?
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th September 2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,153
Posted By Pug
You petrol or diesel?

You petrol or diesel?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th September 2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,717
Posted By Pug
I'll mention it before someone else does, but...

I'll mention it before someone else does, but this complaint usually goes on to people debating whether to keep it in D at traffic lights or switch to Neutral instead. It's normal behaviour but I...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 4th September 2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,600
Posted By Pug
Does the button on the inside of the boot lid...

Does the button on the inside of the boot lid illuminate?
Forum: Daily banter 4th September 2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,127
Posted By Pug
Being in the motortrade I get a lot of stories,...

Being in the motortrade I get a lot of stories, so some of which aren't my own.

My personal favourite: Unspecified company van driver, driving said 15 plate company van north on the A12. Reported...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 31st August 2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,369
Posted By Pug
Maybe all curbs to be covered in some sort of...

Maybe all curbs to be covered in some sort of felt. I think the fitment of the wheel and tyre aren't particularly forgiving. If you look at a new Ford Focus ST, they have so much of the lip of the...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th August 2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,369
Posted By Pug
I am extremely careful when parking and will take...

I am extremely careful when parking and will take as much time as I need; in an 8, it usually involves having my head out of the drivers side window. A friend with an S8 often curbs his wheels, and...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th August 2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,369
Posted By Pug
I'm going to say, in all the cars I've ever...

I'm going to say, in all the cars I've ever driven, from Fiestas, A8's, Fore D Rangers, Transit Vans and Motorhomes, I've never curbed one. We have an extremely tight car park at work which has small...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd August 2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By Pug
+1 Definitly sounds like it's lost its position....

+1 Definitly sounds like it's lost its position. I'm sure the reset procedure is hold until up and continue to hold. And then hold down and continue to hold.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd August 2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,060
Posted By Pug
Sounds like an older charger. Most batteries...

Sounds like an older charger. Most batteries these days are maintenance free and do not require topping up like older batteries did. I would only use an auto-sensing charger, since it will stop...
Forum: D4 - Lights 23rd August 2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,331
Posted By Pug
Usually the cornering light is a bulb situated at...

Usually the cornering light is a bulb situated at an angle between the projector for the dipped beam and the DRL.

Couldn't really comment on the fog lights. All seems very odd.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd August 2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,060
Posted By Pug
1. Battery charge almost definitely low. Give it...

1. Battery charge almost definitely low. Give it a full charge and invest in a battery maintenance charger. You'll find the battery level display in the MMI. Convenience features are temporarily...
Forum: D4 - Lights 23rd August 2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,331
Posted By Pug
Open circuit could be anything from a broken wire...

Open circuit could be anything from a broken wire to a blown bulb?
Forum: Owners Meets 21st August 2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 56,222
Posted By Pug
1. Architex Ma8tey - Car / One Person + 1 Big...

1. Architex Ma8tey - Car / One Person + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke
2. Conquistador + Co-Pilot - 1 car space but probably no breakfast (McDonald's on the way)
3. ConanTheLibrarian +1 ...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th August 2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,362
Posted By Pug
Thumbs up Despite people not commenting, I think a lot of...

Despite people not commenting, I think a lot of people have been following this thread. I have. +++
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