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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th June 2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,550
Posted By goldsax
thanks for the reply and the link to the bearing....

thanks for the reply and the link to the bearing.
I have now purchased it to add to the list of items that I am changing when to the belt.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th June 2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,550
Posted By goldsax
whining noise 2700+ rpm

recently been getting a whining/whirring noise form the engine above 2700 rpm.

1) the engine starts perfectly hot or cold without any chain rattle etc.
2) noise starts about 25mins into the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th June 2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,946
Posted By goldsax
a belated thanks for the links. i eventually...

a belated thanks for the links.
i eventually bought the metal links you had highlighted which arrived from Poland.

fitted and problem solved.
the bellows works perfectly.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th May 2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
I hope I am not hijacking this thread, got the...

I hope I am not hijacking this thread, got the codes today
P0733 gear 3 incorrect ratio
P0730 gear ratio monitoring

as mentioned before, the car selects reverse without issues...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th May 2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
these two specialists are the ones I will call...

these two specialists are the ones I will call tomorrow.
also, did ALL UK D2's have the ZF 5hp 24A gearbox?
thanks again for your help
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th May 2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
leicestershire, but willing to travel. my son...

leicestershire, but willing to travel.
my son and I absolutely love the car, so looking at this being a keeper..
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th May 2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
gutted!!!. only got her 2 weeks ago!!

gutted!!!.
only got her 2 weeks ago!!
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th May 2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
many thanks for your reply. I am happy to do...

many thanks for your reply.
I am happy to do fluid, brake etc changes but gearbox removal is something I would refer out..
as per your diagnosis, is this something I need to seek the services of a...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th May 2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 97,621
Posted By goldsax
I think I may have an F125 issue. when I put it...

I think I may have an F125 issue.
when I put it into D nothing happens.
when I press the accelerator, the car thuds into gear...
PRNDS is the only option displayed.
feels like it then starts in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd May 2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,946
Posted By goldsax
manifold actuator arms and bellows 2002 S8

I have looked through previous posts for the replacement of the actuator arm and bellows.
mine is a 2002 S8.
is there any up to date info for arms that work? as the last posts date back a couple of...
Forum: Daily banter 15th February 2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,253
Posted By goldsax
e Tron ride quality?

has any one driven the eTron?
if so,what was the ride like?
silly question .....as nice as a D3 dare i say D4?
yes i could go for a test drive but would prefer to save time if persuaded otherwise....
Forum: D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 12th August 2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 10,053
Posted By goldsax
better rear view camera?

is there an alternative/ upgrade to the rearview parking
camera? as the picture definition in the current one i have in my 2011 is primitive compared to newer cars?
cheers
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 9th January 2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,156
Posted By goldsax
many thanks for your reply. through the years i...

many thanks for your reply.
through the years i have moved form a D2 to D3 to D4.
each one much less accessible to the DIYer :(
what you have described with eh D4 engine matches to what i am...
Forum: Daily banter 8th January 2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,870
Posted By goldsax
there is a special function on the screen to make...

there is a special function on the screen to make it insensitive while you clean it !!!:ROFL:

you cannot make it up..
Forum: Daily banter 8th January 2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,870
Posted By goldsax
went to see a D5 last week. underwhelmed. ...

went to see a D5 last week.
underwhelmed.
but maybe that is the way Audi want future owners to feel.
and if you have OCD, this car is NOT for you.
visible fingerprints all over the front...
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 8th January 2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,156
Posted By goldsax
4.2 TDi running temp

got my D4 2011 on Saturday.
my previous D3 4.2 Tdi took about 15-20 mins to get up to 90 degrees.
the D4 takes about 25 mins to get to about 80 degrees. it has not manged get to 90 even on a 25...
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th January 2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,454
Posted By goldsax
perfect+++ thanks for your help Albert. ...

perfect+++
thanks for your help Albert.


raj
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd January 2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,454
Posted By goldsax
suspension air compressor relay location?

about to get a 2011 4.2TDi over the weekend.
having owned a D3 one of the first procedures I carried out was to change the relay.
I have tried to find a thread re. part no.and location for this...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th August 2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
www.buycarparts.co.uk

www.buycarparts.co.uk
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th August 2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,607
Posted By goldsax
firmer suspension after brake change

oh dear! just as i was grinning due to the very economical disk and pad change i have another potential issue.

the car rises and falls as requested/selected.
the air compressor works fine. and...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th August 2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
i was going to order the parts myself: pagid...

i was going to order the parts myself: pagid parts come to £142 +£10 delivary.
but for my DB9 the rear pagid pads alone were £170 !!!
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 9th August 2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
update: front pads, rear pads, rear disk, all...

update:
front pads, rear pads, rear disk, all pagid branded. fitted by a local garage that had the equipment to relax rear calipers to wind them in. they said it was a 1.5 hour job
cost :

£230...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
no, that was for F/R pads and rear only discs +...

no, that was for F/R pads and rear only discs + fitting.
and as snapdragon has said Audi dealship has quoted him £1700.

am i missing something here? :Confused:
do these garages sprikle fairy...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
thanks snapdragon for posting the ebay links ...

thanks snapdragon for posting the ebay links
for the front i should purchase/replace

1) retaining bolts
2) fixing kit
per se the links you have provided.
any guidence re. accessories for the...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
thanks Matt. yes i can see code 1KW on the...

thanks Matt.
yes i can see code 1KW on the build sheet


this cannot be correct ... pagid/febi/brembo parts
front pads code 1LL
rear pads code 1KW
rear disk code 1KW
totals approx £150 !!!!
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
many thanks for your quick reply. my code is...

many thanks for your quick reply.
my code is 1LL
as you said, some parts form ECP state the PR codes.
thanks for the info.
raj
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By goldsax
2006 4.2 tdI rear disk rear pads front pads:questions

need some advice please
called an Audi indie yesterday re. cost of F/R pads only replacement.
they said that the rear disks were lipped and would also need to be changed.
total cost £780
to me...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 1st November 2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,235
Posted By goldsax
thanks for the info re. ECU nothing ever plug...

thanks for the info re. ECU
nothing ever plug and play with a D3.
another weekend job .

thanks again raj
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 31st October 2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,235
Posted By goldsax
drivers side seat switch issue

can i confirm my thoughts.
drivers seat does not come forward when i push the seat adjustment switch forward.
however the seat comes forward if the memory button i pressed.so i know the motor is...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 6th September 2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,440
Posted By goldsax
thanks for the reply..+++

thanks for the reply..+++
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 6th September 2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,440
Posted By goldsax
is there a service indicator?

hi.
the last service was done at approx 101,000 miles.
the car has now done approx 115,000 miles.
reading the history, it seems that a service was done every 15k miles.
is there any way that the...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd July 2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,352
Posted By goldsax
i ticked tow bar as well.(i have a factory tow...

i ticked tow bar as well.(i have a factory tow bar fitted) use it at least 3 times a week as kids want their bikes picked up. great option on a non estate car.

i cannot understand why there are...
Forum: Daily banter 25th June 2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 25,897
Posted By goldsax
Mark, i have looked into buying bitcoins. ...

Mark,
i have looked into buying bitcoins.
lots of info on it.
BUT
for me there is too much info and for me its confusing.
any guidance re. buying,banking it, exchange etc
cheers raj
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th June 2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,226
Posted By goldsax
no coolant service?

4.2 Tdi 2006 110000miles
looking at doing DIY service.
looking at the service history,it seems that 15000 miles is the average interval.
it seems that there is no coolant service interval.
is...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 28th May 2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 271,502
Posted By goldsax
many thanks for the pics and info Oli.. will...

many thanks for the pics and info Oli..
will call Prosport on Tuesday to get price and order.
cheers raj
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th May 2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,198
Posted By goldsax
thanks for posting the issue you had. i had no...

thanks for posting the issue you had.
i had no idea that the car had to be in jacking mode. esp as i am getting the tyres changed in the next week.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 14th May 2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 271,502
Posted By goldsax
hi can i please ask about the Delta Mics hub...

hi can i please ask about the Delta Mics hub centric wheel spacers from earlier on in this thread.
can you please advise me exactly the size and where you bought these from. do you get the bolts...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 11th May 2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
JohnMed it was with you in mind from your reply...

JohnMed it was with you in mind from your reply in other threads that i reduced the pressure !! :)
+++
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 11th May 2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
thanks for the suggestions re. alignment. i...

thanks for the suggestions re. alignment.
i will get that done that done this weekend when i get the new tires on.
+++
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 11th May 2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
following another thread : ...

following another thread :

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11571&page=4

i reduced pressure to
front 35
rear 30

wow what a difference.
that skittish feeling has gone and the...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 7th May 2016, 04:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,480
Posted By goldsax
the alloys look really nice, contrary to what i...

the alloys look really nice, contrary to what i initially thought what they would look like on a D3.
i am glad you mentioned that with 255/45/19 the ride is not harsh,as i am changing mine from...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 2nd May 2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
had a look at the front disc. there is about an...

had a look at the front disc.
there is about an inch between the wheel and disc.
so there is no way a 17” is going to fit.
18 or 19 it is then
thanks for the link re. the 18” .
interesting idea...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 30th April 2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
thanks for the replies.. its and SE spec. ...

thanks for the replies..
its and SE spec.
looking at the 2006 brochure, 2 options

1) 8.5J x 18 ‘5-arm’ design high-gloss alloy wheels
with 255/45 R18 Y tyres

2) 8J X 18 ‘9 spoke’
with...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 29th April 2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,978
Posted By goldsax
old thread but i need advice. i have 4.2 TDI...

old thread but i need advice.
i have 4.2 TDI 2006.
the car has a harsh ride.
car has been to audi specialist
1) the suspension module calibration is spot on
2) the suspension bushes etc are...
Forum: Daily banter 10th April 2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,067
Posted By goldsax
Roberto, how did the PI help/track down the...

Roberto,
how did the PI help/track down the culprit?
had the same number as you ?
cheers raj
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 8th April 2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,590
Posted By goldsax
cheers for that . another characteristic ...

cheers for that .
another characteristic ticked..
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th April 2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,590
Posted By goldsax
time taken to get to running temp?

2006 4.2 Tdi.
how long does it take members cars (4.2 tdi) to get to their running temp?i have had the car for about 2 weeks and getting to know it a bit better.
it was 5 deg this morning and took...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 6th April 2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,939
Posted By goldsax
i have come to the D3 forum from the D2. having...

i have come to the D3 forum from the D2.
having had lots of nice cars the D2 4.2 was the best daily car i had owned. the engine was a beauty. i said i would not drive a diesel again.
after driving...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 5th April 2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,939
Posted By goldsax
many thanks for the quick reply Lee. the 4.2...

many thanks for the quick reply Lee.
the 4.2 tdi is so torquey that 3000rpm is equivalent to 90mph in a 30mph zone :)
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 5th April 2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,939
Posted By goldsax
really hot exhaust. normal?

hi,
2006 4.2 TDi.
stepped out of the car and i smelt a whiff of burning.
thought it was a sticking calliper. all seemed fine.
however i heard the clicking of the exhaust and the tips very very...
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