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Forum: D2 - Interior 15th April 2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By carl81
So I don't think it is blocked: ...

So I don't think it is blocked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS8w6JqsaJU

It was dry as bone down there until I put a couple of gob fulls of water down there, at which point you can see it...
Forum: D2 - Interior 15th April 2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
Did my orange drains this weekend. They were...

Did my orange drains this weekend. They were totally clear as far as I could tell. Blowing in them there was no resistance and pushing fresh water down there I saw water freely coming out of the car...
Forum: D2 - Interior 6th April 2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
Rain forecast all weekend. Hopefully this will...

Rain forecast all weekend. Hopefully this will buy me some time:o
Forum: D2 - Interior 4th April 2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
So I’ve just stuck some strimmer wire up the...

So I’ve just stuck some strimmer wire up the scuttle drains by accessing through the wheel arch. Plenty of water gushed out!
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd April 2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
Awesome thanks again. Orange drains look self...

Awesome thanks again. Orange drains look self explanatory. Still a bit confused as to the trick with the scuttle drains. Is that the trick with the copper pipe?
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd April 2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
Yep it’s wet under the front carpet around the...

Yep it’s wet under the front carpet around the air duct. What does that suggest? Blocked drain?
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd April 2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,772
Posted By carl81
More footwell mystery

Hi All,

Please see attached photo for a strange water ingress issue on my D2 S8. It is almost like it is coming up from the floor. This is the drivers side, rear footwell.

I'm 99% sure it is...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th March 2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Hey boys. Well I’ve just replaced the CTS and...

Hey boys. Well I’ve just replaced the CTS and been out for a 30 minute drive. Didn’t budge above 90! So thanks for helping me out with that. Came close to scrapping it!

Will get the windscreen...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Ok I will do just that. I’ve done 2 of these...

Ok I will do just that. I’ve done 2 of these before on an A6 and a Passat.

Never used TPS before but there is an Audi garage 5 mins from my work whom I’ve always used for next day parts. Will...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
So I’m not convinced all of the radiator is...

So I’m not convinced all of the radiator is warming up:

https://youtu.be/GIg8nAgkv7o

And and that temp would have expected the fan to kick in which it did not. However think that is a red...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 27th February 2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Assuming its the water pump does anyone know...

Assuming its the water pump does anyone know which cam belt kit I need? Any recommendations or links?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 23rd February 2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Damn vcds couldn't get it to work. I think my...

Damn vcds couldn't get it to work. I think my cable is broken. Anyway see attached I didn't dare go any higher than that. It was running absolutely fine. I guess there is a simple test to see if the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Was my best guess at the overheating issue as...

Was my best guess at the overheating issue as looking around the internet it seemed quite a common problem. Only the thermostat was replaced.

One gem I think I’ve missed is that when it was idling...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Thanks for all your replies. I will check the...

Thanks for all your replies. I will check the viscous fan. However wouldn’t it overheat at idle even more than when in motion if a fan had failed? My mechanic that did the thermostat left the car...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Thanks for the offer. I do have vagcom so can...

Thanks for the offer. I do have vagcom so can take a look if it throws anything up. One thing is for sure I know something has changed. I’m paranoid like that and have always kept an eye on temps. It...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st February 2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Yes that’s right. I took vcds with me to the...

Yes that’s right. I took vcds with me to the garage. Was the seatbelt tensioner, fixed for £25. I had time and money to fix back then. No dents now that I have really noticed?!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st February 2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Yes it has has a new cambelt according to the...

Yes it has has a new cambelt according to the service history. The reason I don't suspect any water pump issues is that the heater works? Doesn't one not get any hot air if the pump isn't working?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st February 2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
Hi, Thanks for the reply. Thermostat has...

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. Thermostat has been done, genuine Audi part. Hence the ad. I'm not getting any erratic temps hence why not convinced its the CTS? Just a steady rise higher and higher....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st February 2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,059
Posted By carl81
For Sale Audi S8 D2 2002 Spares or Repairs

For Sale Audi S8 2002

Good bits:

81,000 miles
MOT till Sept 2018
Bodywork in great condition for the year, only the odd blemish here and there
Xenon Lights
Sat Nav
Immaculate interior
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