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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th February 2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,195
Posted By A8L Chick
Hi Joe Thanks for the advice. I'm aware of...

Hi Joe

Thanks for the advice. I'm aware of how easy it is to fix or replace, however I don't have the time (not only do I run two businesses, I'm also studying for further qualifications, not...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 9th February 2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,195
Posted By A8L Chick
Unhappy This is a very difficult decision for me :( My A8L D3

Hey everyone

I've had my 3.0 TDI D3 A8L off the road for a while now and it's in need of some TLC. Just testing the water really as to whether I repair it or not.

So I think most will remember...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd May 2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,591
Posted By A8L Chick
I honestly don't know the answer to whether...

I honestly don't know the answer to whether cutting the clips will work as I let the bodyshop do the adjustments this time around. No part numbers to hand either I'm afraid. I'm in the middle of...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd May 2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,591
Posted By A8L Chick
Not sure why but the picture has spun sideways......

Not sure why but the picture has spun sideways... :-/
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd May 2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,591
Posted By A8L Chick
Yo Marcin. Car is looking sweeeeeeet! Nice one. ...

Yo Marcin. Car is looking sweeeeeeet! Nice one.

Ok so, being the perfectionist, you're not going to like the outcome.

You need to remove a section of the bumper behind the grille. I don't...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 30th April 2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
WOOOOO HOOOOOO Guys I forgot to say that...

WOOOOO HOOOOOO

Guys I forgot to say that this problem is fixed!

I do feel rather stupid though... it was the connection behind the drivers side mirror. :o

So I wiggled the wires and voila,...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th April 2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,463
Posted By A8L Chick
Hey guys. To update on this, the replacement...

Hey guys. To update on this, the replacement didn't work. Turned out that the actuator was actually fine anyway-just needed to clean the plug. :)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th December 2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,463
Posted By A8L Chick
Thanks guys :)

Thanks guys :)
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th December 2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,463
Posted By A8L Chick
This is the culprit I think... Haha

This is the culprit I think... Haha
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th December 2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,463
Posted By A8L Chick
Turbo Actuator Replacement. 3.0 TDI

So guys, I've not been using the A8 because I had got so fed up with it that I needed to just take a step back.

I need to replace the turbo actuator as it has thrown up a fault on the...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 18th September 2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,709
Posted By A8L Chick
Unfortunately, the chaps that did the DPF removal...

Unfortunately, the chaps that did the DPF removal were a bunch of idiots, nowhere to be seen.

I have a sneaky suspicion the turbo us on its way out. :( the actuator is showing a fault :(
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 15th September 2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,709
Posted By A8L Chick
Hey guys, sorry for the delay in replying. ...

Hey guys, sorry for the delay in replying.

The EGR is the original 2007 system (though has been replaced with a new unit since)
Think I'll go with replacing the valve again. :Confused:for now...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 11th September 2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,709
Posted By A8L Chick
Oh, just to add, when I'm driving along and the...

Oh, just to add, when I'm driving along and the turbo suddenly just decides to go to sleep, I get no warning lights, nothing is different except the engine struggles to move the car.
I pull over,...
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 11th September 2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,709
Posted By A8L Chick
Angry Argh! Give me strength with this damn car!!!! MASSES of black smoke, loss of power

To say I'm pretty fed up with spending money on this car would be an understatement, a HUGE understatement!

Has anyone any info on an EGR blank and remap? I've had the DPF removal/map but still...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th March 2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,090
Posted By A8L Chick
Mine does it but goes off when I shut the a/c...

Mine does it but goes off when I shut the a/c off. Must be a/c pump in my case. I've got used to it, did **** me off for a while though.. I'm sure it'll **** me off again at some point when the a/c...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 23rd March 2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,387
Posted By A8L Chick
Aah Ok cool. Because if you ask Audi, they just...

Aah Ok cool. Because if you ask Audi, they just say they won't fit purely on the basis they are not listed on their screen... I sall try to find out from part numbers etc but I find wheels specs so...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 23rd March 2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,387
Posted By A8L Chick
Its the '10 spoke' design I'm looking at...but...

Its the '10 spoke' design I'm looking at...but not sure on the centre bore of the D4??

These wheels:
...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 23rd March 2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,387
Posted By A8L Chick
D4 19" Wheels onto D3?? Has it been done?

I have to be honest, the centre bore/PCD/offset of wheels bores me to tears and fries my brains.

I have worked out the offset etc of the D4 wheels are fine but not aware of and centre bore...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 23rd March 2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
I don't understand how they can't be associated...

I don't understand how they can't be associated when they are activated by the same button?:Confused:

Fuse is fine and relay replaced :(

Light stays on and doesn't seem to affect reception...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd December 2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
I still have no heated mirrors or rear screen....

I still have no heated mirrors or rear screen. God do I miss them in winter... :( I cannot fathom this issue :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd December 2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,423
Posted By A8L Chick
Not sure I'm attaching these right

Not sure I'm attaching these right
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 3rd December 2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,423
Posted By A8L Chick
Hey Marcin. Thanks for the grille. The S8...

Hey Marcin. Thanks for the grille.

The S8 badge in clips from the back of the grille. When I remove the W12 grille I'll see if that clips in the same. Then it'll just be a case of using the W12...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th November 2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,423
Posted By A8L Chick
Absolutely gutted that I've missed this. ...

Absolutely gutted that I've missed this.

Some stupid woman hit my car last night and I now need a new S8 front bumper & grille.

Anyone changed their mind and want to sell it to me? lol :( So...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd June 2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,333
Posted By A8L Chick
Question A/C Pressure Sensor on D3 A8 3.0 TDI. Where is it? :(

Hey guys, my car isn't pumping out any AC after a nice recharge and passing a leak test with no issues, I've concluded it is likely the pressure sensor.

I'm buggered if I can find it though....
Forum: Daily banter 18th April 2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,887
Posted By A8L Chick
I've been inundated with PM's from various "new...

I've been inundated with PM's from various "new members" asking for AMI deals...cheeky monkeys! :ROFL: At least say hi on the forum :rolleyes:
Forum: Cool Wall 18th April 2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Poll: AC Cobra
Views: 33,330
Posted By A8L Chick
Call me a "purist" but I prefer the original AC...

Call me a "purist" but I prefer the original AC cobra 289 (not the wide shelby 427)

It's the one with all the history behind it :)

Plus my dad has one-I keep blowing the gearboxes.....whoops :P...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 18th April 2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,004
Posted By A8L Chick
Change the fuel filter...that's what mine was ;) ...

Change the fuel filter...that's what mine was ;)

Could be a number of things but that's one of the cheaper options... go for OEM
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 4th February 2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,776
Posted By A8L Chick
I've been running Yokies and they are a) bloody...

I've been running Yokies and they are a) bloody noisy and b) I got naff-all mileage out of them :(

They are however grippy! (Take a long time to become "good" in the wet though-not a confidence...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 22nd January 2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
Thanks for all inputs so far guys, and I will...

Thanks for all inputs so far guys, and I will possibly put this to audi :)

However, it may be a massive co-incidence, but when I have my lights on, I am noticing allot more interference through...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 22nd January 2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
Hey everyone. No I'm afraid the new relay...

Hey everyone.

No I'm afraid the new relay hasn't cured the issue. I still have no heated screen/mirrors (which is not fun in the current weather conditions)

I might just order the fuse for the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th January 2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,223
Posted By A8L Chick
Super. Thanks Guys :) Any way of getting the...

Super. Thanks Guys :) Any way of getting the update to run the blue ATF in the south east without going to a main dealer :(
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,223
Posted By A8L Chick
How much ATF fluid should one replace when the...

How much ATF fluid should one replace when the whole sump is removed from a D3 3.0 TDI gearbox???
Would it be wise to buy say 7 litres???

Bex :)
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 11th January 2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
Thanks for all help :) LMAO at the last sentence....

Thanks for all help :) LMAO at the last sentence.

I shall let you all know how I get on (as per usual lol)

+++++++++
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 11th January 2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
Thanks Stew, It's a difficult thing to check...

Thanks Stew,

It's a difficult thing to check on your own lol. I think the relay is 1 of 3(ish) by the large fuse above the battery???

If anyone could possibly confirm this I would be eternally...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 10th January 2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,531
Posted By A8L Chick
Unhappy Heated rear screen & door mirrors not working

Well, Unlike Sloss's problem a year or so ago, I have neither my heated rear screen working nor my door mirror heaters working :( ??? Now, I've checked the fuses on the side of the dash panel that...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th October 2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,444
Posted By A8L Chick
Hi Adam. No problem. I will pop the part number...

Hi Adam. No problem. I will pop the part number of the seals up once I gan get in the glovebox (my Audi is on the ramp at the min)
NOTE-that is the calliper seal not the motor seal ;-)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 17th October 2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,272
Posted By A8L Chick
Thanks for all the help guys. I've bought a...

Thanks for all the help guys.
I've bought a 2009 CCW engine from a Q5 with 19,000 miles on the clock. Currently fitting it now. :-) nice updates on this engine where the timing chains are...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th October 2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,272
Posted By A8L Chick
A8 Parts don't have one either :( Not having...

A8 Parts don't have one either :(

Not having much luck with anything lately :'(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th October 2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,272
Posted By A8L Chick
They wont supply without the fitting - just got...

They wont supply without the fitting - just got back to me :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th October 2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,272
Posted By A8L Chick
Well, it's either a piston or crank I think, but...

Well, it's either a piston or crank I think, but looking at the costs of these engines it might be worth replacing parts.

Will be giving A8 parts a call shortly.

Thanks for the ad info guys. I...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 8th October 2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By A8L Chick
Turned out to be pretty fatal and not top end as...

Turned out to be pretty fatal and not top end as originally thought. Fine gold filings in my oil are pointing to be bearings.

Pulling the engine apart later.... :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th October 2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,272
Posted By A8L Chick
D3 A8 ENGINE WANTED. Code: ASB. 3.0 TDI

As title, urgently need an engine it MUST be this week. Sooner the better.++++++++++++

Not paying Audi £8300 for one :ROFL:
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 8th October 2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By A8L Chick
She's getting plugged in today. Snap on computer...

She's getting plugged in today. Snap on computer is the best I can find :-(

Car really doesn't sound happy. :-(

Not checked for smoke, there was a funny smell after the drive home but didn't...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th October 2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,619
Posted By A8L Chick
Mine is D3 but I can't imagine them being too...

Mine is D3 but I can't imagine them being too different.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th October 2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,619
Posted By A8L Chick
I am also having this problem but I've had it...

I am also having this problem but I've had it before and I replaced the pump when I needn't have. Last time I noticed the little mesh filter under the pump had been clogged up with algae type stuff. ...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th October 2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 39,008
Posted By A8L Chick
What you've missed is that I started the thread...

What you've missed is that I started the thread originally. My fault was fixed by the fuel filter replacement. This thread has been bumped by a fellow user having similar issues, unfortunately...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th October 2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By A8L Chick
Ok, I may have jumped the gun, upon driving her,...

Ok, I may have jumped the gun, upon driving her, the engine braking caused the "tapping" to start up again, and the car feels like she's tryin to "drive" when I'm stationary. She actually stalled in...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th October 2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By A8L Chick
Ok, on initial investigation it's not doing it...

Ok, on initial investigation it's not doing it from cold now. It sounded "tappety" to my relatively untrained ears.

Going to see what she's like after being Wayne up an taken for a normal more...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th October 2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By A8L Chick
Engine top end rattle after a HARD drive.

Pretty much as the title suggests really. Car now clicking when accelerating. :-( increases with the RPM.

3.0 TDI with a gazillion miles on the clock.

Many thanks.

Becci
Forum: Owners Meets 12th September 2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,911
Posted By A8L Chick
Lol you'll be lucky! :p Bit of a trek!...

Lol you'll be lucky! :p

Bit of a trek! :D:ROFL:
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