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D2 - Engine Bay
5th February 2016, 07:39 PM
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Idle problem please help
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Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks everyone for your help. I'm thinking...
Thanks everyone for your help.
I'm thinking this maybe fuel related (normally use super unleaded)a couple of weeks ago I filled up with some cheap 95ron fuel at a supermarket as my petrol light...
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D2 - Engine Bay
3rd February 2016, 12:38 PM
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6
Idle problem please help
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2,865
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks for your help. I'm using a generic...
Thanks for your help. I'm using a generic scanner.
I'll see if I can get my copy of vcds working to nite and report back
James
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
3rd February 2016, 08:03 AM
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6
Idle problem please help
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2,865
Posted By
Jimbo
Idle problem please help
Hi everyone I have a problem with my a8 2.8.
The idle is lumpy, the revs do not fluctuate but the engine wobbles if that makes sense. The idle is a little low but it is the same until I Rev it past...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
6th November 2015, 07:57 PM
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23
My Winter Wheels
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Jimbo
If think ts powder coated They are 19 inch...
If think ts powder coated
They are 19 inch and it's on the a8 sports suspension but they still look a tad small.
A better pic of the wheel finish
http://s22.postimg.org/6qgdar47l/image.jpg
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
6th November 2015, 05:21 PM
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23
My Winter Wheels
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Posted By
Jimbo
Very similar to mine :) Wish mine were 20's ...
Very similar to mine :)
Wish mine were 20's
It's very hard to capture the silver till the sun shines on it then they are realy bright silver
http://s23.postimg.org/xouwwnl4b/image.png
...
Forum:
D4 - Everything Else
6th November 2015, 05:03 PM
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40
New member & just bought my first A8 - a fully loaded 4.2 TDi.
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15,196
Posted By
Jimbo
Welcome :) Very very nice d4 you have...
Welcome :)
Very very nice d4 you have there, I'm liking my d2 so can't even imagen how good the later ones are :)
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
14th September 2015, 09:04 PM
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14
New wheel fitting tool...
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Posted By
Jimbo
I learnt the hard way as when I replaced my...
I learnt the hard way as when I replaced my brakes I didn't know about this tool and had to resort to calling her indoors to come and put her foot on the brake so I could put the bloody wheel on...
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D2 - Interior
10th April 2015, 04:20 PM
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4
Glove box
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Posted By
Jimbo
Try after pressing the release button, put your...
Try after pressing the release button, put your hand under the glove box closer to the left hand side and gently pull towards you. Works for me when It sometimes does not open with the button.
James
Forum:
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
27th February 2015, 07:23 PM
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4
Aftermarket stereo help
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Jimbo
Aftermarket stereo help
Hi everyone.
Can anyone help me with what I actually need to connect a aftermarket head unit into my 1998 a8.
It has a concert stereo which as the eratic volume problem.
There are no bose...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st February 2015, 06:59 PM
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6
Some info please
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Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks for the info chaps +++ All done, was...
Thanks for the info chaps +++
All done, was a really simple pad change over, all apart from the pad anti-vibration spring clips which are fixed to the top of the front pads.
They took me as...
Forum:
A6/S6/RS6 C6
21st February 2015, 06:43 PM
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56
RS 6. The Hunt. Sitting comfortably ?
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78,049
Posted By
Jimbo
Great write up, enjoyed reading :) How long...
Great write up, enjoyed reading :)
How long are you going to make us all wait???? Seriously!!! We need photos :)
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th February 2015, 05:05 PM
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6
Some info please
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3,094
Posted By
Jimbo
Great sounds simple enough :) Thanks chaps...
Great sounds simple enough :)
Thanks chaps +++
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th February 2015, 07:07 PM
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possible change to sports suspension.
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Posted By
Jimbo
My car is a non sport and has been fitted with...
My car is a non sport and has been fitted with the sport suspension.
Imo it's still too high as only running 19" wheels but I think I will go up a profile in tyre to 45 which will look better.
...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th February 2015, 06:54 PM
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6
Some info please
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Jimbo
Some info please
Hi people.
I'm going to be doing the front brake pads on my 1998 a8 2.8 non Quattro.
Now the pads are not what I'm used to as there are 4 pet caliper.
From what I can see they are held in...
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For Sale and Wanted - General
15th February 2015, 09:26 PM
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11
255-40-19 faulken tyres 4 off
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5,535
Posted By
Jimbo
If you were closer i would have collected today...
If you were closer i would have collected today lol I have 19s
But I'm down in bournemouth :(
Forum:
Daily banter
10th January 2015, 09:56 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
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7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks chaps. Nothing like that in the boot :( ...
Thanks chaps. Nothing like that in the boot :(
I'll have a look on ebay.
Thanks
James
Forum:
Daily banter
10th January 2015, 06:14 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
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7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Job done :) All back on the road, spent more...
Job done :)
All back on the road, spent more time lining the wheel bolts up fitting the wheel back on than the job it's self lol
Why can't Audi's have disc screws lol
Forum:
Daily banter
7th January 2015, 09:53 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
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7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
You are a star :) Thanks for taking the time...
You are a star :)
Thanks for taking the time to find that for me, just what I need +++
Forum:
Daily banter
7th January 2015, 07:25 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
Views:
7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Well got the bolts today, no thread lock on them...
Well got the bolts today, no thread lock on them so can anyone recommend which thread lock they have used on the same job?
Won't be able to get under the car untill Saturday morning :(
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd January 2015, 03:04 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
Views:
7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks for the kind replys :) When somthing...
Thanks for the kind replys :)
When somthing like this happens and you loose drive your first thought is GEARBOX lol
Forum:
Daily banter
1st January 2015, 05:05 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
Views:
7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
My thaughts also. I'm expecting them to have a...
My thaughts also. I'm expecting them to have a thread lock coating already applied, I have ordered 12 so I can do both sides :)
Will not be here till Tuesday tho so will not be able to do them...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st January 2015, 04:25 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
Views:
7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Well I was driving down the motorway and it...
Well I was driving down the motorway and it sounded like a rock had struck the underside of my car. So I got off at the next junction and came to a stop at a set of traffic lights on a bend, went to...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st January 2015, 03:26 PM
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18
Great way to start the new year!
Views:
7,492
Posted By
Jimbo
Great way to start the new year!
http://s22.postimg.org/eqr7m86cx/image.jpg
Good job I have three other cars in my fleet as backup lol
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
29th November 2014, 07:05 PM
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12
20" wheels offset question
Views:
8,048
Posted By
Jimbo
Looking forward to the fitted photos :)
Looking forward to the fitted photos :)
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th November 2014, 10:05 PM
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3
The last thing on the list, info please
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2,953
Posted By
Jimbo
just hope I'm not shocked at what I find lol
just hope I'm not shocked at what I find lol
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th November 2014, 09:07 PM
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3
The last thing on the list, info please
Views:
2,953
Posted By
Jimbo
Just waiting for one of the ramps at work to come...
Just waiting for one of the ramps at work to come free, then I can have a good look under the whole car for the first time :)
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th November 2014, 06:02 PM
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3
The last thing on the list, info please
Views:
2,953
Posted By
Jimbo
The last thing on the list, info please
Ok since I bought the 8 over 3 months ago iv been sorting little things out that have been neglected over the years.
The advisory on the last mot was corrosion on the rear subframe!
Can some...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
24th November 2014, 05:28 PM
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11
Abs sensor part number?
Views:
10,725
Posted By
Jimbo
Problem solved. new sensor was super easy...
Problem solved.
new sensor was super easy to fit just pulled out nicely.
The only time consuming job was having to remove the arch liner to gain access to disconnect the plug.
All in all a...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
19th November 2014, 05:46 PM
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11
Abs sensor part number?
Views:
10,725
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks chap :) New one ordered so we will...
Thanks chap :)
New one ordered so we will see if it stops my abs light and tc lights from coming on :)
Thanks again to everyone that replied to this thread +++
James
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th November 2014, 06:26 PM
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11
Abs sensor part number?
Views:
10,725
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks David. Do you know if the pf and fl...
Thanks David.
Do you know if the pf and fl are the same sensor? As mine is a pre facelift.
Thanks
James
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th November 2014, 05:06 PM
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11
Abs sensor part number?
Views:
10,725
Posted By
Jimbo
Abs sensor part number?
Hi every one :)
Can someone with a eps or similar help with a part number for the front abs sensor on my 1998 pf 2.8?
Could it possibly be 4D092780 ?
Any help is greatly appreciated
...
Forum:
Daily banter
16th November 2014, 03:55 PM
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8
Three months in and!
Views:
3,473
Posted By
Jimbo
Three months in and!
Well it's been three months now and I'm really starting to fall for the big 8 :)
it does everything I ask of it in such an awsome way. It was only ment to be a stop gap car untill I decided what...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
5th October 2014, 09:35 PM
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7
Tip not working and late changes? Please help
Views:
3,538
Posted By
Jimbo
Hi I cant remember what the actual code number...
Hi
I cant remember what the actual code number was, but it was for the range control position switch, once cleared it has not returned.
I only ordered a cheap vag code reader for £18 i think off...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
9th September 2014, 05:02 PM
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7
Tip not working and late changes? Please help
Views:
3,538
Posted By
Jimbo
Fault code reader arrived today. Fault codes...
Fault code reader arrived today. Fault codes cleared and now back to normal.
Will see if the fauld comes back and will go from there if it does.
I think this may have been my fault as i did get...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
6th September 2014, 05:45 PM
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7
Tip not working and late changes? Please help
Views:
3,538
Posted By
Jimbo
Thanks guys, i also thought it was in limp...
Thanks guys,
i also thought it was in limp mode but all gears engage in drive. It drives normaly still shifting smoothly enough through all gears!
I have a scan tool coming in the post so i...
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
6th September 2014, 02:45 PM
Replies:
7
Tip not working and late changes? Please help
Views:
3,538
Posted By
Jimbo
Tip not working and late changes? Please help
Hi everyone.
Please help if you can :(
This morning i left my driveway as normal in drive and noticed that it did not change up untill 3000ish rpm, i was only using part throttle.
I then...
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