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Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th October 2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,687
Posted By graynada
Ok I'll bring it Tuesday if thats OK. Bob is...

Ok I'll bring it Tuesday if thats OK. Bob is coming Tuesday then I guess?
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 9th October 2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,687
Posted By graynada
I do and you are welcome to borrow it. Let me...

I do and you are welcome to borrow it. Let me know when you're about, I have seen the beast about for a while.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 9th October 2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,687
Posted By graynada
You may well have other issues but I would change...

You may well have other issues but I would change your fuel pump seeing as you have it on the way anyway and then take stock of where you are.

The seal kit for the pump costs about £70 from Audi...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th August 2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,084
Posted By graynada
I would never be certain a new battery isn't...

I would never be certain a new battery isn't faulty. I have seen many occassions where new batteries have been bad.

Either get it tested at your friendly local motor factors or test it yourself...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 14th June 2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,614
Posted By graynada
Not withstanding your experience 7 months ago I...

Not withstanding your experience 7 months ago I would try and test the fuel pump, maybe a direct feed on to the pins and listen for it running.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th May 2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,508
Posted By graynada
I don't have any '8 experence in this area but I...

I don't have any '8 experence in this area but I did do it on my Granada. I used a Scorpio electric fan set up and it's wiring which meant it only cut in as required, rather than 'running'...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,453
Posted By graynada
Discount Plod got him, I would have heard about...

Discount Plod got him, I would have heard about it :)
Forum: Cool Wall 17th April 2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Poll: AC Cobra
Views: 32,969
Posted By graynada
Just so perfect in every way. Looks fantastic in...

Just so perfect in every way. Looks fantastic in pictures and hundreds of times better in real life. Even my 12 year old son said 'yeah, I get it' without prompting, when he saw his first one in...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 11th April 2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,763
Posted By graynada
Linux then? My recomendation would be Mint,...

Linux then?

My recomendation would be Mint, plus no virus, malware and well within price range :)
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 29th January 2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,799
Posted By graynada
You could try...

You could try http://www.sysresccd.org/SystemRescueCd_Homepage

It's a live Linux OS that you boot the machine to (either CD or USB) and then has tools to recover data, and it's free :)
Forum: Daily banter 16th January 2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By graynada
Thanks for all the kind comments. ...

Thanks for all the kind comments.



Monday leaving Unicorn Gate for the last time. Px'd against my new wheels, so hopefully will be sold on to another happy driver.
Forum: Daily banter 16th January 2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By graynada
So long and thanks for all the threads

It is much sadnees that I have parted with my A8. The head finally overtook the heart and I have let her go. I have thouroghly enjoyed owning the car and these forums and I shall no doubt keep...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 7th December 2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,285
Posted By graynada
Just because the battery is only 1 year old do...

Just because the battery is only 1 year old do not discount that it is knackered. I would get the battery tested if I were you.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 29th November 2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,261
Posted By graynada
I think I paid £150ish including P&P for a new...

I think I paid £150ish including P&P for a new pump only.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 28th November 2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,261
Posted By graynada
Confirmed fuel pump? I have a tool (home...

Confirmed fuel pump?

I have a tool (home made) for getting the sender cap off if that helps, and some lessons learned if you need them :)
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 28th November 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,261
Posted By graynada
On the left side is a sender only. The one pump...

On the left side is a sender only. The one pump draws from both sides, if you reseat it correctly :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th November 2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,688
Posted By graynada
I must admit pump crossed my mind. I don't think...

I must admit pump crossed my mind. I don't think i had any fault codes when mine went. Try running a feed direct (fused of course :) ) direct to the pump to see if you can hear it running.
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st November 2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,541
Posted By graynada
Not a direct answer but if you can't get the disk...

Not a direct answer but if you can't get the disk you require and you have documents you created in MS Works you need to access, LibreOffice, a free open source office suite reports it can open MS...
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,282
Posted By graynada
Renault have a system in France for a battery...

Renault have a system in France for a battery swap, you drive up and the batteris are swapped under the car automaitically. but what are the chances of the industry coming up with a standard :(
Forum: Daily banter 5th October 2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,282
Posted By graynada
I always thought putting them on charge would be...

I always thought putting them on charge would be an issue. A large proportion of the poppulation have trouble parking in there own street, let alone within extension lead distance. Then there are...
Forum: D2 - Interior 28th September 2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,123
Posted By graynada
I like prime numbers so one side is set to 23 the...

I like prime numbers so one side is set to 23 the other 19 to acheieve a nice balance
Forum: Daily banter 24th September 2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,030
Posted By graynada
A very interesting debate. A driver has a...

A very interesting debate. A driver has a resposibility to ensure the car is fit to drive, ie the windows and lights are clean. If they are not how are you supposed to drive to the car wash? :) plus...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th September 2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,602
Posted By graynada
Have you tried running at the same revs as 83 mph...

Have you tried running at the same revs as 83 mph in top in a lower gear to see if it revs or speed related. I know the engine will have more load on it at 83 mph but it might show something up.
...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th September 2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,602
Posted By graynada
Something restricting the air flow maybe?

Something restricting the air flow maybe?
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th September 2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,602
Posted By graynada
I replaced mine with a new VDO pump but I am...

I replaced mine with a new VDO pump but I am struggling to think of a way to get the old one out if the captive bolt is no longer captive, beyond what ainarssems has suggested in putting some tension...
Forum: Owners Meets 9th September 2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,825
Posted By graynada
Really sorry guys. I am now unable to attend,...

Really sorry guys. I am now unable to attend, something unavoidable has cme up. Hope you have a good meet.
Forum: Owners Meets 29th August 2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,825
Posted By graynada
I'm up for it :)

I'm up for it :)
Forum: Other marques 9th July 2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,402
Posted By graynada
Usually a gear lever but no clutch pedal. You...

Usually a gear lever but no clutch pedal. You just move the gear lever and the declutching/clutching is taken care of automatically.
Forum: D2 - Interior 2nd July 2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,513
Posted By graynada
I don't know how to get to them from the interior...

I don't know how to get to them from the interior but to get to them from outside I think you need to take the bumper off :(
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th June 2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 25,327
Posted By graynada
I'd very happily take that off you hands to fix. ...

I'd very happily take that off you hands to fix. My cruise a little intermitent and it would be handy to have on the shelf in case I found myself going in that area. I have the necessary soldering...
Forum: D2 - Interior 26th June 2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,513
Posted By graynada
You have to get behind the side linings in the...

You have to get behind the side linings in the boot and then you can see the tubes going into a rubber housing. The tubes pull out and you can get a something poked down, but up will be more tricky....
Forum: D2 - Lights 25th June 2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,248
Posted By graynada
I've never had one of these apart but from past...

I've never had one of these apart but from past experience of other motors the silver surface on the reflectors can normally not tolerate any interference. Even light brushing with a soft brush can...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th June 2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,040
Posted By graynada
May I suggest fuel. I know with fuel they...

May I suggest fuel. I know with fuel they normally cut out and don't restart but how much is the gauge showing? If it's about 1/4 it could be someone has had the fuel pump out and it has not...
Forum: D2 - Lights 29th May 2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,804
Posted By graynada
I'm a non flasher, never have, but I do beep :)

I'm a non flasher, never have, but I do beep :)
Forum: Daily banter 25th May 2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,336
Posted By graynada
Reseating wsa a worry for me too but the twice I...

Reseating wsa a worry for me too but the twice I pulled it it reseated no problems. Just carry a can of fuel and beaware around 1/4 tank you could have a moment :)

I found alot of the seals were...
Forum: Daily banter 24th May 2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,336
Posted By graynada
Same happened to me and it was the pump. I put a...

Same happened to me and it was the pump. I put a 12v feed straight on the pump contacts and it wouldn't run just to confirm it. Audi only do the whole pump assembly for lots of pounds but new pump...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 15th May 2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 25,327
Posted By graynada
I don't find the cruise control operation...

I don't find the cruise control operation especially intuative. Despite having had the car for 30 months and using the cruise quite often, I still find myself selecting increase speed rather than...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th April 2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,152
Posted By graynada
Do you have a solar roof? If I remember...

Do you have a solar roof? If I remember correctly there is a relay that switches over from the normal 12v supply to the power produced by the sun roof. If this relay was stuck in the normal supply...
Forum: Spotless 25th April 2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,628
Posted By graynada
AFAIK if you are using water on an industrial...

AFAIK if you are using water on an industrial scale you can continue, it is only a domestic restriction :)
Forum: Spotless 24th April 2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,628
Posted By graynada
If the drought continues here they way it has...

If the drought continues here they way it has done the last couple of weeks I'm going to have to buy some wellies :)
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th April 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,598
Posted By graynada
Or knock a tool as per here...

Or knock a tool as per here (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=33877#post33877) :)
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th April 2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,967
Posted By graynada
+1 for sunroof drain. Pull the hose out of the...

+1 for sunroof drain. Pull the hose out of the rubber but be prepared for water to come out the hose, so clamp if you can. The poke flexible wire down the rubber to clear the blockage. The...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 27th March 2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,535
Posted By graynada
I got it :)

I got it :)
Forum: Daily banter 25th March 2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,344
Posted By graynada
Getting the kids to do call the hands was easy,...

Getting the kids to do call the hands was easy, they've always fought against evening rounds though :)

Steaming bats are standard issue footwear for sea going in the RN. They are sort of ankle...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th March 2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,666
Posted By graynada
I personally would leave the oil filler cap on...

I personally would leave the oil filler cap on while your working on the top of the engine. If you had dropped you coil pack bolt in there it might have made the job very complicated :)
Forum: Daily banter 24th March 2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,344
Posted By graynada
It all had me laughing but the tears came at: ...

It all had me laughing but the tears came at:



I would have added, you get to chose what you wear from now on, which can be hard. I'm still on pussers socks after 12 years out and my work...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th March 2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,088
Posted By graynada
The only fault codes I get are inactivity on both...

The only fault codes I get are inactivity on both lambdas but I haven't checked again since I replaced one. Certainly that bank has less flat spots now, it was worse than bank 1 before.

I've got...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th March 2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,088
Posted By graynada
Ok so now I have new exhaust, new cats and one...

Ok so now I have new exhaust, new cats and one new lambda sensor, second to be got tomorrow, and the I think the log is looking healthier, which is more of a question than a statement :)

And...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th March 2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,648
Posted By graynada
Once I'd got the trolley jack at the right angle...

Once I'd got the trolley jack at the right angle and wheels on full lock I could get a full sized torque wrench in and it was a piece of cake. Tightened to 190NM and jobs a good'n :)
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th March 2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,648
Posted By graynada
Thanks guys and I was thinking six sided socket...

Thanks guys and I was thinking six sided socket might be best.
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