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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd August 2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
Not planning on selling the others, I have a set...

Not planning on selling the others, I have a set of 20’s for summer the cars own wheels for resale time.

Yes , they fit on a D3 A8. I lent them to a friend whilst his wheels were being...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st August 2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
Okay need to try and offload these . Got 3 sets...

Okay need to try and offload these . Got 3 sets of wheels so open to sensible offers accepting it’s the wrong tim e of year to sell winters,!!

Iain
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 7th April 2018, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
£250 not quite enough, sorry. Not sure what...

£250 not quite enough, sorry.

Not sure what you were putting them on, but bear in mind the rims are “only” 7.5j,

What I mean is that a 8.5j rim with ET 37 sits within 1mm or so of these when...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th April 2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
Could do with moving these to make space , price...

Could do with moving these to make space , price drop £400.

Postage can be arranged, prob £60 to UK mainland . Or can arrange to meet within reasonable distance from ML118HD.

Iain
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd April 2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
Wheels are 7.5x17 ET26 , centre bore is the later...

Wheels are 7.5x17 ET26 , centre bore is the later Audi size, 66mm or so. I have a set of reducing rings that take them down to 57ish as per the older Audi’s if they were required.

Thanks for...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 2nd April 2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,931
Posted By legacy4cam
A8 D4 Genuine winter wheel package.

Set of Audi supplied 235/60/17 Dunlop Winter tyres on genuine Audi wheels. Used on my Allroad for 3000 miles , tyres have 7mm tread, no repairs or damage . This was the D4 winter package, fits over...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 4th February 2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,663
Posted By legacy4cam
Tyres still available .

Tyres still available .
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 19th January 2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,523
Posted By legacy4cam
Now sorted. Thanks for the PMs.

Now sorted. Thanks for the PMs.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th January 2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,463
Posted By legacy4cam
I guess these wheels are not in demand at all? ...

I guess these wheels are not in demand at all?

Hey ho...eBay agony awaits then....."will this fit my Golf/Skoda/Polo" lol...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 12th January 2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,663
Posted By legacy4cam
265/40/20 Winter tyres.

Almost new AO spec Dunlop Winter 3Ds. No wear or repairs.

£350 ono

Cheers.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 11th January 2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,523
Posted By legacy4cam
Wanted - Set of D4 20" Wheels & Tyres .

I am looking for a set of 20" wheels , with or without tyres, in the fitment for newer A8 , D4 style. 20 x 8.5 or 9, with 255/265 40 20 tyres. Offset Et37-43.

They are to fit my A6 Allroad (C7) ,...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 4th January 2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,463
Posted By legacy4cam
D3 A8 Sport 19" Wheel , never been on car.

As title, One "brand new" 5 spoke alloy from my time with a D3 Sport. Has had a tyre fitted, but never used on car . Completely unmarked and fairly rare to come up for sale.

Note this is wheel...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th September 2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,129
Posted By legacy4cam
Unused D3 19" 5 spoke wheel only

Tyre is now sold, so unused unmarked wheel still available,

Offers welcomed, although if I could find another 3 in same condition I'd put them on my Allroad, they are my fav Audi wheel of recent...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 24th August 2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,129
Posted By legacy4cam
Unused D3 Sport wheel and Tyre

Hi,

I have a brand new A8 Sport 5 spoke "twist" style wheel and Pirelli tyre for sale after trading my A8 in. (I had 6 in total , car wasn't traded without a spare)

Pictures attached, its sat...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 20th August 2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,082
Posted By legacy4cam
D3 A8 genuine roof bars/ bootliner.

Genuine Audi roof bars for Audi A8 D3, perfect condition, have the slots to accept Thule style clamps to be Used with bike racks and roof box, quality items , not commonly available.

I am based...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th June 2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,001
Posted By legacy4cam
Proportioning or limit valve issue?

My A8 3.0tdi 2009 is dragging a rear caliper slightly , but the caliper is not sticky, the problem appears to disappear when towing my caravan.
Can someone point me at the device that proportions...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th April 2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,019
Posted By legacy4cam
Couple of photos.

Couple of photos.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 9th April 2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,019
Posted By legacy4cam
2009 A8 3.0tdi Sport

My car is now for sale, I've agreed a deal in principal, getting a fair trade in, but thought I'd stick it on here just in case.


09 plate Phantom black with grey leather, usual Sport spec plus...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th March 2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,497
Posted By legacy4cam
I've posted a thread in the D3 sat nav section,...

I've posted a thread in the D3 sat nav section, and the suggestion there is that my system is not upgradeable by disc...what version of the MMI kit does your car have.

PS..can't believe your car...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th March 2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,530
Posted By legacy4cam
Attached my version details... can someone...

Attached my version details... can someone decipher please?

I'd be happy to pay a few quid for newer maps, but £200+ is ludicrous when good TomTom or similar with camera locations and 7 digit post...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th March 2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,497
Posted By legacy4cam
Sat Nav update disc/s

I'm looking for some genuine satnav discs for my 2009 A8 to bring the maps up to date a bit at least.

I see lots of copies on the web, but wondered if anyone had a genuine set available?
...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th March 2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,530
Posted By legacy4cam
Looking to update maps on 2009 A8.

As per title, I have a 2009 A8 which, unless I'm mistaken , has the hard drive (HDD?) navigation.

I'd like some more recent maps , but am getting confused with talk of updating MMI operating...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th March 2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Okay, so Audi UK were hopeless on phone when...

Okay, so Audi UK were hopeless on phone when asked for "someone technical" to speak to about what may have caused the issue with my car.

Hamilton Audi however were much more interested, and took...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th March 2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Sorry for silence on this, I have been away for a...

Sorry for silence on this, I have been away for a week or so, car has been with Audi for assessment of fault....

I'll report the outcome ASAP.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd February 2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Thanks for the suggestions. I don't think its...

Thanks for the suggestions.
I don't think its a hydraulic issue, as the follower is clearly free of the camshaft when the valve should be in the closed position , as seen by the other exhaust...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th February 2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Sorry...Just found manual in Tech Dump.....brain...

Sorry...Just found manual in Tech Dump.....brain a bit out of sorts!
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th February 2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
It appears my car is suffering from an exhaust...

It appears my car is suffering from an exhaust valve sticking open slightly leading to low compression at idle and hence the lumpy idle!

2009 car, Audi approved used in 2011 at 41k miles, now on...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 10th February 2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Car booked in to Argyll Diesels on Friday...I'll...

Car booked in to Argyll Diesels on Friday...I'll update the post after the car has been if they have any success tracking the fault. Fingers crossed!
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 8th February 2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
I tend to buy fuel from wherever I'm near, not...

I tend to buy fuel from wherever I'm near, not brand loyal, and it'll get supermarket fuel occassion, but not solely. Too long in petrochemical site to get hung up on fuel "quality".
The swirl...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th February 2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
With the vacuum hose disconnected from the egr...

With the vacuum hose disconnected from the egr diaphragm, the uneven idle remains. The diaphragm stops cycling.
In answer to the earlier question, the swirl flap rods appear to be acting normally....
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th February 2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Hi, thanks for all the thoughts. It was the...

Hi, thanks for all the thoughts.
It was the diaphragm in the red box that is cycling but disconnecting the vac hose from it makes no difference.
It may be cycling due to the uneven idle?
The hunt...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th February 2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Mine has a vacuum egr, that is what is cycling ....

Mine has a vacuum egr, that is what is cycling . Not sure it's related, but will blank and try.
Need to get a vcds on it again to check the injector flowrates.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Any...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th February 2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Did the checks on injectors, all 6 show similar...

Did the checks on injectors, all 6 show similar resistance, 190k ohms.No shorts to body on any and running with each disconnected makes little difference.
Spending some time under the bonnet, in...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th February 2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
Thanks, I'll do the injector testing tonight that...

Thanks, I'll do the injector testing tonight that I can do without vcds. Should have bought VCDS years ago, but been lucky enough to have access to it any time I needed until now.

Cheers, Iain
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th February 2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,603
Posted By legacy4cam
2009 3.0tdi lumpy idle.

I am looking for some help tacking down the problem with my A8.

At idle the car appears to be on 4 or 5 cylinders, and when engaging drive or reverse causes a lurching effect which is most...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 15th May 2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,223
Posted By legacy4cam
Chrome bubbling on door rubbing strips.

Long term lurker, and now have a question!

I have a 2009 A8 in black, and the "chrome" inserts on the door rubbing strips are all beginning to bubble to varying degrees. I've tried giving them a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 12th August 2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,772
Posted By legacy4cam
D3 A8 SE Alloys and tyres (17")

Hi,

I have for sale one set of 4 17" "SE" wheels , original fitment on the D3 series A8. They are currently fitted with 2 as new Pirelli P7s, and 2 Pirelli winter spec tyres which are down to 3...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 19th November 2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,835
Posted By legacy4cam
D3 SE 17inch wheel wanted.

As per title, I am looking for 1 or 2 SE 17 inch wheel/s from a D3. I have a set of four on at the moment as winter wheels, but one of them is annoyingly blistered, and I was hoping someone had one...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 9th October 2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,868
Posted By legacy4cam
Thanks for the info. I'll have a read .

Thanks for the info.

I'll have a read .
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 1st October 2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,868
Posted By legacy4cam
is there an idiots guide to read somewhere??...

is there an idiots guide to read somewhere?? cables/dongles etc. Chinese clones
if I buy the gendan is it a single license? or can I use it on any VAG vehicle?

And does anyone know if there is...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 28th September 2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,868
Posted By legacy4cam
VCDS buying help please??

Hi,

looking to buy cable and software to be able to communicate properly with my A8 (2009 D3 3.0 TDI QS) rather than just whispering nicely to it whilst I wash it!!

Any recommendations/tips on...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd February 2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,542
Posted By legacy4cam
D3 Wiper Blades

Looking for a recommendation on wiper blades for D3 (2009) A8, has anyboddy bought a set and thought they were either better quality than the dealer parts, or better value and at least as good?
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th January 2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,372
Posted By legacy4cam
Smile Thanks to A8parts, I am now the owner of an...

Thanks to A8parts, I am now the owner of an almost new set of roofbars.

Great service. Thanks again,

Iain
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 21st December 2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,372
Posted By legacy4cam
Wanted: Roof bars for 2009 A8.

Hi,

as per title, I have bought an A8 3.0TDI Sport, and need a set of roofbars for fitting ski and bike racks at various times. Apparently Thule do not list parts, so needs to be genuine Audi I...
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