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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 23rd February 2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,896
Posted By strummagnet
One in North Shields...... Interior will take...

One in North Shields...... Interior will take some getting used to::)
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Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,051
Posted By strummagnet
It is back on this year...... ...

It is back on this year......

https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-audi/

I am going and it will be the Audi this time :)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd February 2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,896
Posted By strummagnet
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134916352698?mkcid=16&m...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134916352698?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1x-iqp5zqc6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=XvINcyQBRNy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Forum: D2 - Everything else 11th January 2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,157
Posted By strummagnet
I did an oil service recently (just about within...

I did an oil service recently (just about within my skill set) and managed to drop a big splodge of oil around and under the beauty covers near the fill point on refilling. Wiped most away from above...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By strummagnet
LED lights?:)

LED lights?:)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By strummagnet
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have

Whilst you cant fault the driving experience of an Audi D2 I am wondering what would be any subtle 'modern day additions' that are achievable and would enhance but keep the originality of the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th October 2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,276
Posted By strummagnet
Well, all done. Budget radiator in and all seems...

Well, all done. Budget radiator in and all seems good. Had an issue where the ATF connections didn't appear to seat properly but a quick message to MJ confirmed all is well.

The ATF loss, not...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 14th October 2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 59,860
Posted By strummagnet
On my A8 I had this issue and found that the...

On my A8 I had this issue and found that the water was getting in through the door. Noticed when opening it just after a downpour the water came flooding out. There were witness marks on the tread...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th October 2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 49,011
Posted By strummagnet
5hp24 - built by rowntrees.+++

5hp24 - built by rowntrees.+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,276
Posted By strummagnet
Aha. I have clamps. Will ramp it and I will...

Aha. I have clamps. Will ramp it and I will remove the front bumper - saw a chap on youtube do it. :)



I did spot a genuine one on tradition but getting it here safely (as MJ mentioned a while...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,276
Posted By strummagnet
I am having to replace my radiator and note that...

I am having to replace my radiator and note that it can be done without the front end being removed, and as I have small hands I think that may be an advantage? :):



Is there fluid loss from...
Forum: Owners Meets 6th July 2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,603
Posted By strummagnet
It was found to be the nearside front. I was...

It was found to be the nearside front. I was convinced it was the rear! Nice and quiet now.

And smug points go to MJ. When I first messaged her about the noise issue she said that the front...
Forum: Daily banter 1st July 2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,951
Posted By strummagnet
Still as nimble as a SWB?

Still as nimble as a SWB?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th June 2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,007
Posted By strummagnet
Smile Did you follow the manual? Any tips / handy hints...

Did you follow the manual? Any tips / handy hints along the way?
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd June 2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,603
Posted By strummagnet
My attendance is no longer guaranteed unless i...

My attendance is no longer guaranteed unless i can sort out my whining bearing issue :-(
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st June 2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,965
Posted By strummagnet
Well, changed the offside front. Bearing was...

Well, changed the offside front. Bearing was worn. New Meyle bearing fitted, 19mm hex drive, nuts torque and managed about another 100 degs rotation. Went for a spin, noise still there. Ears...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th June 2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,965
Posted By strummagnet
I found out I needed a 17mm, much to my surprise...

I found out I needed a 17mm, much to my surprise as on my old A8 2.8QS I bought a 19mm specifically for the fronts, and that car was a 2002 model supplied with 20inch rims from factory. Strange?
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th June 2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,965
Posted By strummagnet
Do you mean the big uber bolt on the...

Do you mean the big uber bolt on the driveshaft?:Confused::)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th June 2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,965
Posted By strummagnet
Ok. Got to work on the suspected nearside rear....

Ok. Got to work on the suspected nearside rear. After jacking up checked the wheel for any discernable movement, none detected. Spun the wheel, no grindy bearing noises noticed either. Removed wheel,...
Forum: Owners Meets 2nd June 2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,965
Posted By strummagnet
Have fun everbody. My weekend is going to be...

Have fun everbody. My weekend is going to be spent fighting wheel bearings.
Forum: Owners Meets 1st June 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,965
Posted By strummagnet
:ROFL: Silver machine - Hawkwind. Driver...

:ROFL:

Silver machine - Hawkwind.
Driver seat - sniff n the tears.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th May 2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,965
Posted By strummagnet
Jumping in here. I am looking to replace front...

Jumping in here. I am looking to replace front and rear bearings as noticed a low whining sound apparently emitting from the rear of the car which after 400ish miles has manifest into a not so low...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 24th May 2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 142,456
Posted By strummagnet
40psi??

40psi??
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th May 2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,872
Posted By strummagnet
Yes it threw me as you put new condenser, dryer...

Yes it threw me as you put new condenser, dryer and compressor on. The fact it switched from ECON to normal (though no difference); I thought the worst.



Hopefully that's sorted it. The...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th May 2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,872
Posted By strummagnet
Well this became odd. Sort of. Took the car...

Well this became odd. Sort of.

Took the car in to be checked out and it was found there was very little gas to recover from the system. Lines were checked for leaks and none present.

Refilled...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th May 2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,872
Posted By strummagnet
Is the electric fan on? Yes, running fine. Is...

Is the electric fan on? Yes, running fine.
Is it cooling at all? Not cooling at all, fan on high speed.
Condensation on the pipes past the header tank? No condensation, pipes appear to be warm to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th May 2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,214
Posted By strummagnet
I get that a lot, learnt to get used to it now....

I get that a lot, learnt to get used to it now. :):ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,872
Posted By strummagnet
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.

Hi. I should have noticed this before, weather not being warm enough, but my HVAC unit or the AC bit is not blowing ice cold.

I have:

Checked fuses - no issues
Run a scan on the HVAC unit - No...
Forum: Daily banter 27th April 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,352
Posted By strummagnet
Coupled with a multipoint water evacuation...

Coupled with a multipoint water evacuation system? a concealed 'wet vac' nozzle adaptor in the 'at risk' locations? I recall on my old A8 (A8 CFJ) behind the front passenger seat the PO had cut a...
Forum: Daily banter 27th April 2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771,166
Posted By strummagnet
Could you get your dad to do a D2 tinker day?...

Could you get your dad to do a D2 tinker day? Maybe with our resident Guru (MJ) providing additional technical guidance? :):D
Forum: Daily banter 27th April 2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,352
Posted By strummagnet
I wonder if there is a way the sensors could be...

I wonder if there is a way the sensors could be mounted off of the floor, say 10mm, to alleviate the dangers of water ingress. One of MJ's magical designs for a support mounting that could be made...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th April 2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,214
Posted By strummagnet
There were a few comments in this thread that may...

There were a few comments in this thread that may give you a heads up:

Item 23 onwards:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16912
Forum: Owners Meets 19th April 2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,051
Posted By strummagnet
Well I went to the 'show' as a normal person,...

Well I went to the 'show' as a normal person, took the Beemer as the Audi failed MOT.

My observations:

There was:

A ton of Tee tees - TT owners group there.
A bunch of A2's - A2 owners...
Forum: Daily banter 17th April 2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
Well MOT day again. I explained the above...

Well MOT day again. I explained the above guidance and the MOT tester understood what needed to be done.

He had to adjust the main beam.

Passed with zero advisories. +++
Forum: Daily banter 13th April 2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
Mr Ronin :tuttut::D I have spoken to a...

Mr Ronin :tuttut::D

I have spoken to a 'sympathetic' MOT tester today who has managed to fit me in for Monday at the earliest.
Forum: Daily banter 13th April 2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
Well the car went back after a 'very spirited' 30...

Well the car went back after a 'very spirited' 30 mile drive. Re-test and still failed.

The Tester wouldnt "rev the nuts out of it" as its 'not policy' but suggested a more mechanically...
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
The heavens opened up here on my way to the test...

The heavens opened up here on my way to the test station today and i only travelled a few miles. Longer run tomorrow.. +++
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
As the above. Plan B. Looking at the...

As the above.

Plan B.

Looking at the CO margin its going to be:

Wynns MOT treatment and a gentle 'Italian Tune Up'

Booked in later this week - fingers crossed.
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
MOT Fail - That went not too well

MOT day today. Failed on emissions as attached info:

Any clues where I should look first? I have VCDS Lite to check but not sure what I would be checking:Confused:
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th April 2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,792
Posted By strummagnet
I followed this guide by MJ and even used the GKN...

I followed this guide by MJ and even used the GKN Lobro kit she indicated in the description. Worked a treat.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost.php?p=133439&postcount=135

Just make sure you...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 10th April 2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 266,907
Posted By strummagnet
I have to agree. I was looking at all sorts of...

I have to agree. I was looking at all sorts of head units but didn't want to steer away from the 'original' look of the car. I mount my phone on the front of RNS-D and control it from there.
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th April 2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By strummagnet
All sorted today. Found that at some point in the...

All sorted today. Found that at some point in the car's life that the support bar on the underside of the rear bench seat had 'squished' the cables leading to the yellow connector for the airbag...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th April 2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,870
Posted By strummagnet
Checked in the ECU box and all fuses were in a...

Checked in the ECU box and all fuses were in a state of corrosion. The 20A fell apart after tugging it out! Liberal amounts of contact cleaner and all fuses replaced.

I noticed some condensation...
Forum: Daily banter 7th April 2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 98,080
Posted By strummagnet
My S8 was £360

My S8 was £360
Forum: Daily banter 6th April 2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
Just had a similar conversation. Have been back...

Just had a similar conversation. Have been back to the paint people but thinking I am going to have a fight on my hands:-(

Better put your paint guys on notice just in case.

And please get...
Forum: Daily banter 6th April 2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 3,278,936
Posted By strummagnet
I have just had the bumper repainted (attacked by...

I have just had the bumper repainted (attacked by a wheelie bin in the wind) by a paint shop recommended by a detailer based in Gosport. He knows the car, knows Burt and has been following the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th April 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,933
Posted By strummagnet
The bank (viewed from the front) seems to be...

The bank (viewed from the front) seems to be sucking less air?
Forum: D2 - Lights 31st March 2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,057
Posted By strummagnet
I have no issues with the lights on mine at the...

I have no issues with the lights on mine at the moment, the back roads in Northumberland are testament to that, but should these be considered a service item?

£200 a pair seems reasonable in the...
Forum: Daily banter 29th March 2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,875
Posted By strummagnet
Ah.... the old squaddie on exercise trick! Takes...

Ah.... the old squaddie on exercise trick! Takes me back a few years. +++
Forum: Daily banter 29th March 2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,875
Posted By strummagnet
Any advice on best time of year to do this?...

Any advice on best time of year to do this? Thinking around September.
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