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D2 - Body and Exterior
22nd October 2021, 08:15 AM
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How to remove front wing trim piece?
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Heksi
That picture was useful, thank you! :)
That picture was useful, thank you! :)
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D2 - Body and Exterior
21st October 2021, 05:41 AM
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How to remove front wing trim piece?
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Heksi
How to remove front wing trim piece?
I need to replace Audi-emblems on front wing trim pieces as they are starting to peel off. I need to remove the whole trim piece to replace the emblems.
Looking at pictures and repair manual, I...
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Daily banter
26th August 2021, 05:19 PM
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WITW - The PF Exxon Valdez!
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Heksi
Very nice and interesting to see you working with...
Very nice and interesting to see you working with AHC-engined PF S8, just like mine :love:
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D2 - Everything else
24th February 2021, 07:02 PM
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My Murple
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148,238
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Heksi
Is that foam available separately? It is perished...
Is that foam available separately? It is perished on my car.
Thanks for the info about the adhesive! I broke off the bracket for the ignition control modules, and that stuff seems good stuff to...
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D2 - Everything else
11th January 2021, 06:16 AM
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My Murple
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Heksi
Wow. I really enjoy following your D2 repair...
Wow. I really enjoy following your D2 repair stories, thanks for posting them! Special thanks for the pictures +++
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Daily banter
16th December 2020, 06:36 AM
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YouTube - American manual rebuild
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Heksi
I have never driver a automatic S8! I would love...
I have never driver a automatic S8! I would love to try, because the manual is not so smooth on city traffic... I think overall automatic will suit such a big luxury car better, but the manual will...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
8th December 2020, 01:19 PM
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3D Printed Boot Grommet
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Heksi
Are these grommets still available? Ebay link...
Are these grommets still available? Ebay link does not work :Confused:
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th December 2020, 11:47 AM
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Power Steering Fluid change
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Heksi
Oh yes, I remember now when I saw the pictures. I...
Oh yes, I remember now when I saw the pictures. I cleaned it :)
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
30th November 2020, 04:59 PM
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Power Steering Fluid change
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10,620
Posted By
Heksi
-Suck reservoir dry. Pull out return line and...
-Suck reservoir dry. Pull out return line and plug the reservoir hose outlet securely with appropriate means.
-Take the return line and to a container, preferably at least 2-3 litres. You might...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th November 2020, 12:28 PM
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Abs sensor part number?
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Heksi
Okay, I think I found an answer – Wabco is the...
Okay, I think I found an answer – Wabco is the original supplier. Thanks to eBay.de and Google image search! Buying Wabco instead of original part (obviously also Wabco) saves around 66 €. This I can...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th November 2020, 12:05 PM
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Abs sensor part number?
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Heksi
I had a intermittent fault code on front right...
I had a intermittent fault code on front right ABS-sensor, so I guess it will be failing in the near future (might be also dirty).
Looking at sensor prices for 4D0 927 803, the original is about...
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Daily banter
17th October 2020, 02:32 PM
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What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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Heksi
That's interesting! I had 20" wheels from...
That's interesting!
I had 20" wheels from D3 on my PF S8, and it was just horrible to drive. I thought maybe I had too much unsprung mass, because I had read that FL cars had more aluminium on...
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Daily banter
17th October 2020, 11:35 AM
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What's in the workshop? Gareth's Tree-find
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Heksi
Is that suspension strut (or whatever it is...
Is that suspension strut (or whatever it is called) aluminium on FL cars?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
17th October 2020, 07:01 AM
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One more try (puddle and door lights)
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Heksi
I am away from the car for a while, so can’t...
I am away from the car for a while, so can’t check the wires. It’s easy to pop off the puddle light and check. There are two wires to minus, most likely the other one comes from the red square light....
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th October 2020, 08:31 AM
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One more try (puddle and door lights)
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Heksi
I have problems with FL, FR and RR door puddle...
I have problems with FL, FR and RR door puddle lights, and I have partially found a solution.
All microswitches work, they can tell when the door is open or closed. However, the puddle and red...
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D2 - Engine Bay
8th October 2020, 08:55 AM
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PF S8 variable idle
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5,608
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Heksi
It idles otherwise smooth, no effect whether I am...
It idles otherwise smooth, no effect whether I am turning wheel stationary, AC or other consumables on or off.
Where can I locate the front breather pipe?
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D2 - Engine Bay
8th October 2020, 08:18 AM
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PF S8 variable idle
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5,608
Posted By
Heksi
No problem! :) MJ, you must know if it's...
No problem! :) MJ, you must know if it's accessible without major dismantling? I think I should try to check and clean it, as well as those hoses displayed left of it in the diagram. I guess the...
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D2 - Engine Bay
8th October 2020, 05:55 AM
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PF S8 variable idle
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5,608
Posted By
Heksi
What sensors are you referring to? ...
What sensors are you referring to?
This I agree. It’s ok to coast on neutral with manual box and I do it on some occasions depending on traffic situation. On the video I was just...
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D2 - Engine Bay
7th October 2020, 06:54 PM
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PF S8 variable idle
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5,608
Posted By
Heksi
PF S8 variable idle
Have a look at the video. I am coasting on neutral, and as you can see, engine idle varies steadily from 600 to 900 rpm. It has never stalled and engine seems otherwise healthy. Strange thing is that...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
7th October 2020, 05:44 PM
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Steering wheel adjustment problems
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6,050
Posted By
Heksi
Just for information, there was some problem on...
Just for information, there was some problem on the control box. I replaced it and everything is good. It is located under the driver's seat, black box in the picture. (LHD car)
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D2 - Body and Exterior
2nd October 2019, 05:45 PM
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S8 Wing Mirrors - Refinishing
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Heksi
I would vote for re-anodizing. That’s the...
I would vote for re-anodizing. That’s the treatment that gives just the right, a but matte and dull finish. Chrome-finish is for plastic mirror covers and silver paint just doesn’t do it.
Btw. How...
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Daily banter
1st October 2019, 07:37 AM
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JayEmm on Cars - Audi S8 D2
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6,009
Posted By
Heksi
Alright, thanks!
Alright, thanks!
Forum:
Daily banter
1st October 2019, 07:07 AM
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JayEmm on Cars - Audi S8 D2
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6,009
Posted By
Heksi
Do you know this for sure? I’d like to have some...
Do you know this for sure? I’d like to have some fact about the production numbers. Don’t know where to find though.
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
29th September 2018, 06:58 AM
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2
Steering wheel adjustment problems
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6,050
Posted By
Heksi
Steering wheel adjustment problems
I have some problems with steering wheel memory/tilt-function on my 1997 S8. Usually, the steering wheel retracts as it should as I take the key out of the ignition, but when I get back to car and...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
19th April 2018, 01:04 PM
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Where to get old style S8 rear emblem?
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9,147
Posted By
Heksi
The emblem for the grill is smaller in size....
The emblem for the grill is smaller in size. Otherwise, I would buy one and stick it to the boot lid. I wouldn't mind finding an emblem even in poor condition, as I guess it could be refurbished.
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
19th April 2018, 12:59 PM
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audi s8 d2 10x20 all round
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24,236
Posted By
Heksi
Thanks! The next question would have been the...
Thanks! The next question would have been the tire pressure, but thanks johnny_quattro +++
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
17th April 2018, 02:52 PM
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audi s8 d2 10x20 all round
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24,236
Posted By
Heksi
Can someone confirm what is the original tire and...
Can someone confirm what is the original tire and wheel size on S8 D2 final edition wheels?
I have 9x20 FE style wheels out of an D3 on my PF S8 with 275/35 tires and in it is quite horrible. The...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
17th April 2018, 02:40 PM
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Where to get old style S8 rear emblem?
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9,147
Posted By
Heksi
Where to get old style S8 rear emblem?
The title says it all. This old rectangular rear emblem, 4D0853735A is no longer available. The replacement part is the new style logo, 4D0853735A 2ZZ.
Any ideas where the get the old one?? I've...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
28th February 2018, 04:37 PM
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10
Heated Seat
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8,952
Posted By
Heksi
Hello everybody. My first post to this forum as a...
Hello everybody. My first post to this forum as a proud 1997 S8 6-speed owner.
I have a problem with the driver's (sports) seat heating. The only part that is heating is the thigh support. Rest of...
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