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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd April 2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By donp38
Same yr as mine.. Nice A2 in the background. ...

Same yr as mine..
Nice A2 in the background.
:-)
Forum: Daily banter 27th March 2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By donp38
200k should be easy for a well maintained D2...

200k should be easy for a well maintained D2 S8...
??
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By donp38
I don't know these engines at all yet. But that...

I don't know these engines at all yet.
But that sounds like a hydraulic lifter sticking.
Sure someone will be along soon with a more robust solution /reason.
Kind regards
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th March 2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
Great. Many thanks. I'll start shopping.:)

Great.
Many thanks.
I'll start shopping.:)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 8th March 2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
Pro Calipers look like the place to go. I need...

Pro Calipers look like the place to go.
I need to start a list of what to get for the referb.
Maybe I should add brake hoses to the list?
Any suggestions for those or anything else I should do...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th March 2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
many thanks steamship. Any recommendations for...

many thanks steamship.
Any recommendations for caliper referb'?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th March 2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
yes, vehicle details are in my profile. D2 FL S8

yes, vehicle details are in my profile.
D2 FL S8
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th March 2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By donp38
I did the aero Bosch, rubbish. I'll try...

I did the aero Bosch, rubbish.

I'll try another set of Bosch... many thanks.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
Sorry to add more to this. I have been...

Sorry to add more to this.
I have been searching autodoc.
Anyone with Pt numbers? I can see there are some differences...
:-(
Many thanks.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,044
Posted By donp38
Brake referb

Hi All.
Just looking to do a brake overhaul this year.
thinking full brake fluid change, new discs/pads and referb of calipers.
Any latest recommendations?
Many thanks...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th March 2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By donp38
Wiper Blades !!!

I know this may be a little mad.
However, I have now tried three types of wiper blade and non are doing a good job or look correct.
Any recommendations!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st March 2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,339
Posted By donp38
yep. took me 3+years to find 'the one'..

yep.
took me 3+years to find 'the one'..
Forum: Other marques 18th February 2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86,088
Posted By donp38
welcome indeed. can't wait to hear what you...

welcome indeed.
can't wait to hear what you think of long distance cruising.
+250miles...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,322
Posted By donp38
Great news. I always prefer to MOT my cars in...

Great news.
I always prefer to MOT my cars in the summer.
It gives me better pre and post MOT weather to work in.
Super.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th January 2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. I'll try and see how I can get the...

Many thanks.
I'll try and see how I can get the one from Audi Tradition...
Perfect.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 25th January 2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,023
Posted By donp38
Engine Mount FL S8

Front o/s engine mount FL 4.2 S8..2002 D2
Anyone?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th January 2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Hi. Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies,...

Hi.
Yes, they did the Water Pump....pullies, idlers etc.
The instruction I gave was 'do everything. as I could see by the history that the belt was 9yrs old and the rest was original.
Now also...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd January 2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Great. I will advise the garage. They did...

Great.
I will advise the garage.
They did advise they wanted to use OEM Audi part.
I will definitely not be supplying the thermostat!!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd January 2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. In all fairness to the garage. ...

Many thanks.
In all fairness to the garage.
They have agreed to do the stat at just a few hrs labour.
the rest they will stand.
Can we still get Audi thermostats?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd January 2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By donp38
Thermostat D2 FL S8

Hi All.
This is on a 2002 FL S8
Is the thermostat a timing belt off job?
My local; specialist did the cambelt + last year and didn't do the thermostat.
Now it needs doing and advised they need to...
Forum: Owners Meets 15th January 2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,594
Posted By donp38
Oh goodness. Apologies!

Oh goodness.
Apologies!
Forum: Owners Meets 15th January 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,594
Posted By donp38
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
Forum: Owners Meets 13th January 2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,127
Posted By donp38
I/we will be there. It will be great to meet...

I/we will be there.
It will be great to meet other appreciators of these great vehicles.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th January 2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,496
Posted By donp38
Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?

Back on the ramp for inspection I would think?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th January 2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,593
Posted By donp38
What a result! Fab. Well done MJ. Should...

What a result!
Fab. Well done MJ.

Should have been a straightforward diagnostics... plenty of independents...time to get a new one I think?
Forum: D2 - Everything else 9th December 2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,960
Posted By donp38
I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check? ...

I think I have xenon plus.. How can I check?
Simply renew the bulbs would make a difference/benefit?
They are 20+ yrs old. Looking at the history, never been replaced.
Re the manual...would like...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,960
Posted By donp38
anyone recommend what bulbs to use to replace? ...

anyone recommend what bulbs to use to replace?
Mine are the original ones, so need to replace with new ones.

not much else, but would consider a professional manual conversion.
Anyone know who I...
Forum: Owners Meets 25th November 2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,987
Posted By donp38
Thumbs up Sorry. Would have loved to join all for lunch...

Sorry. Would have loved to join all for lunch tomorrow.
Time has just caught up with me, can't make it.
But happy to help for 2024...
Cheers.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 22nd November 2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,475
Posted By donp38
Any update on the Fiat? I did mine earlier this...

Any update on the Fiat?
I did mine earlier this year with this stuff.
Looks good....but maybe an annual application?
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd November 2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,987
Posted By donp38
There this new place... ...

There this new place...

https://thepistonclub.co.uk/

I can enquire for a deal if you wish and we know what numbers are typical?
Forum: Owners Meets 11th November 2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,987
Posted By donp38
Hi all. Happy to help on this. Will need some...

Hi all.
Happy to help on this.
Will need some guidance on what we typically do.
Let me know...
Forum: Daily banter 24th October 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,588
Posted By donp38
Next week! I only just read the post. The S8...

Next week!
I only just read the post.
The S8 needs some fettling first!

But yes, I am in...... 2024...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 22nd October 2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,878
Posted By donp38
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 21st October 2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,878
Posted By donp38
Thanks. Its just the tray, no panel. But...

Thanks.
Its just the tray, no panel.
But thanks anyway.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th October 2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,878
Posted By donp38
can't find it !

can't find it !
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th October 2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,878
Posted By donp38
Wanted : Solar Roof

Hi.
Just in case anyone has one.
Thinking about retro-fitting to my 2002 D2 S8.

Anyone?
Forum: Other marques 14th October 2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,095,776
Posted By donp38
Go and have a drive of a GYB... You have your...

Go and have a drive of a GYB...
You have your answer then.

However for a long range 'land yacht'.... S8 D2 every day...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 49,877
Posted By donp38
Many thanks. Indeed.

Many thanks.
Indeed.
Forum: Daily banter 14th October 2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
Posted By donp38
Ours went through last week also. Clean MOT. ...

Ours went through last week also.
Clean MOT.
Will treat it to a gearbox oil and filter change next.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 13th October 2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,980
Posted By donp38
Quite straight forward. I have mine in and out...

Quite straight forward.
I have mine in and out a few times, trying to loosen mine up!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th October 2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 49,877
Posted By donp38
Any ideas what I should have? 5hp19 or 5hp24 ??...

Any ideas what I should have?
5hp19 or 5hp24 ??

many thanks...

2002 D2 S8
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th October 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 49,877
Posted By donp38
Many thanks MJ. I'll try and sort something. ...

Many thanks MJ.
I'll try and sort something.
So, i am looking at say
12hrs labour
TC
Misc at say £150

All good?
Anything else worth doing at the same time?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th October 2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 49,877
Posted By donp38
MJ... I still have a 'supercharger' noise...

MJ...
I still have a 'supercharger' noise sometimes when acceleration as the vehicle changes gear.
So what is labour time to change gearbox and torque converter?

Just thinking if I could figure...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 3rd October 2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,439
Posted By donp38
great trip... what these cars where made for.

great trip...
what these cars where made for.
Forum: Daily banter 3rd October 2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,588
Posted By donp38
Looking great way of relaxation.. Enjoy.. ...

Looking great way of relaxation..
Enjoy..
Maybe we should arrange a A8 trip to the 'ring?

2024 anyone?
Forum: Other marques 25th September 2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 2,095,776
Posted By donp38
I suspect 1 is due to BIK 2 value for money ...

I suspect
1 is due to BIK
2 value for money

I personally don't want either.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th September 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,926
Posted By donp38
Great. So. I suspect some recent work has been...

Great.
So. I suspect some recent work has been done on the breaks before my ownership.
The sequence I used to bled is not as MJ has suggested so will do in two stages.
step 1 : Bleed sequence as...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 24th September 2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,490
Posted By donp38
Maybe this answers my question. Today I noticed...

Maybe this answers my question.
Today I noticed the vehicle has level sensors on the suspension.
But as it is a simple non-active spring damper set up could not figure why.
Now then.
It it simply...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 24th September 2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,743
Posted By donp38
Oh...some photos please? Service History? ...

Oh...some photos please?

Service History?

Cheers.
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