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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th June 2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,696
Posted By RacingR
Whatever you do dont get Remsa/TRW Very...

Whatever you do dont get Remsa/TRW

Very dusty and squeal. (Although I believe that part of the squealing is to do with the 4x pads per caliper setup and them not all being exactly square) Horrible...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
Does anyone know of any aftermarket/non OEM...

Does anyone know of any aftermarket/non OEM companies that make the rear subframe / crossmember bushes?

4D0 505 145K/J
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th May 2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
Aina and Mikki thanks for that. Heating isnt...

Aina and Mikki thanks for that.

Heating isnt an issue
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th May 2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
courtesy of the links above from you guys, the...

courtesy of the links above from you guys, the bushes prices have been found at some good rates thanks.

Couple questions though, .. assuming the bushes are the bushes pressed into the arms?
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th May 2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
Thanks Guys, Mikki PM coming your way. ...

Thanks Guys,

Mikki PM coming your way.

Not going near a dealer here, ... reason I was able to get the A8 at a good price was he bought the car (in very good condition tbh) and it needed front...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th May 2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
Ok, anyone else? ... someone that may wish to...

Ok, anyone else? ... someone that may wish to reply to an enquiry within 48 hours of it being sent?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd May 2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
*shakes head* ... It didnt even click with the...

*shakes head* ... It didnt even click with the forum name that it maybe attached to a business :)

Thanks, will do now

Kind regards
Forum: D2 - Transmission 23rd May 2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Well after 2.5 months the car is back on the...

Well after 2.5 months the car is back on the ground. Transmission was put in probably a month ago, but my mate who has been doing most of the work has a bad back and shoulder, and moving the 01L...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd May 2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,659
Posted By RacingR
Suspension bushes, best place to get?

Hey guys,

Here in Australia D2's are a very rare breed, and therefore most places dont have listings for any parts. Effectively I cant find any rear suspension bush listings through my normal...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th May 2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,520
Posted By RacingR
Sorry for dredging up the old thread here, but...

Sorry for dredging up the old thread here, but I'm just going through the brake forum trying to find some info on a different problem

But for peoples information, you dont actually warp rotors....
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th April 2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By RacingR
Mine doesnt no, but wow they are actually pretty...

Mine doesnt no, but wow they are actually pretty cheap. about half the price of the Evo ones

Thanks, going to look into them more now
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th April 2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By RacingR
Yer they are just a pain. Had some TRW's on there...

Yer they are just a pain. Had some TRW's on there when I bought the car a year ago, replaced the rotors with RDA's and the pads with some Remsa's (made by TRW) and I cant get them to shut up. even...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th April 2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By RacingR
Lucas HP2 - piston diametres

Does anyone know, or have an idea where I can find (yes I've been searching to no avail) the size of the pistons in the Lucas HP2 2 Piston calipers.

I'm certain that the PITA setup of 4 pads per...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Thankfully I did :)

Thankfully I did :)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Not too much more than suspected, although I was...

Not too much more than suspected, although I was expecting the smaller thin o-ring to be the one that went. When we saw the clutch drum gone like that it didnt surprise me as i'd seen many photo's...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Part of the A clutch piston/seal ...

Part of the A clutch piston/seal

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/CoffinRX2/20160305_041115_zpsy2egqi3y.jpg

All going back together later today.

Anyone looking for parts, I got great...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
I think I found the issue :D ...

I think I found the issue :D

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/CoffinRX2/20160304_220903_zpsvdlokrr7.jpg

One piece of clutch drum found here...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 3rd March 2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
got put on the backburner for a bit, but box is...

got put on the backburner for a bit, but box is out and about to be taken apart

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/CoffinRX2/20160304_041802_zps9njyxwja.jpg
Forum: D2 - Transmission 18th February 2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Have sourced an A clutch rebuild kit, which...

Have sourced an A clutch rebuild kit, which includes the bearing needed and orings, and A clutch friction materials.

Auto begins to come out tonight all going well
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th February 2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Thanks Mikki, I found that thread very...

Thanks Mikki, I found that thread very informative.

Going to start pricing up bits and pieces today
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th February 2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
What you'd expect in ferrous material sticking to...

What you'd expect in ferrous material sticking to the magnets, a few little bits here and there of other stuff, but once again nothing that set alarm bells off. Mind you it had only been driven less...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th February 2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
While only have read the first post in that...

While only have read the first post in that thread (Will get to the rest in a moment) but sounds like my problem.

Driving to the office today (to try and diagnose more information .... its a 4km...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
D2's are pretty rare here in AU Did some...

D2's are pretty rare here in AU

Did some diagnostics before on the way home, firstly all the solenoids appears to be working and tested fine from the Scantool.

Data on TCC is all good,...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Thanks Goran, the thought has been going around...

Thanks Goran, the thought has been going around my head ever since the 8 went up on stands a week ago, ... but i just cant do it. If ever a luxo car should be manual, the A8 is right up there. Its...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Found this, which I think will be helpful ...

Found this, which I think will be helpful

http://avtopedia.ru/akpp/audi_o1v_o1vl.pdf
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By RacingR
No, my mistake, I'm certain I was sleep deprived...

No, my mistake, I'm certain I was sleep deprived like I am now.

Actually shipping a car from UK to AU is a lot cheaper than USA to AU ... but in comparison to that, engines arent cheap to ship...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th February 2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By RacingR
Gearbox Irregularities?

Yep another gearbag thread :D

This is going to be a bit of a running thread, as im still going through things, but this is the story so far.

Started banging into gears and then into limp mode....
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th February 2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By RacingR
Probably less than it would cost to ship it from...

Probably less than it would cost to ship it from Australia ;)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th February 2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By RacingR
5sp is currently in there. Both the...

5sp is currently in there.

Both the potential donor cars, A6 and 95 A8 appear to have been sold.

Still havent filled fluid into the A8 here yet, so no idea bout if its dead. but thankfully we...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th February 2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By RacingR
Or also will an auto from a 2000 A6 4.2Q go in...

Or also will an auto from a 2000 A6 4.2Q go in without issues?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 7th February 2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By RacingR
A8, 95 4Sp, can you retro fit into a 97?

Just thinking out loud here, but my 97 Quattro is up on stands at the moment getting new fluid tomorrow after throwing Code 17114

Very minimal trans fluid came out, horrible condition (188kms) so...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th January 2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Appears that it will do ECU and other systems and...

Appears that it will do ECU and other systems and bring up codes.

Picking it up second hand cheaply anyway
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th January 2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,827
Posted By RacingR
Found it, ... pic for RHD owners reference. ...

Found it, ... pic for RHD owners reference.

Now to fix

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/CoffinRX2/IMG_20160105_182608_zpsw4zrangu.jpg
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th January 2016, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,827
Posted By RacingR
Ahh search function worked :) I just...

Ahh search function worked :)

I just followed this thread http://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/threads/2596.phtml#19665 .... and yep, RHD are definitely different, and the otherside I could only see...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th January 2016, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Have just picked up an OBD2 Super VAG K+CAN...

Have just picked up an OBD2 Super VAG K+CAN reader. Should have it by the end of the week

Will plug it in and see what comes up
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th December 2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Not sure you'd like my method of delivery to be...

Not sure you'd like my method of delivery to be economical ..... nor how you'd survive 30+ days in a shipping container :D

Thanks anyway haha
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th December 2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Australia :D

Australia :D
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th December 2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Fluid level is fine, .... havent scanned it (dont...

Fluid level is fine, .... havent scanned it (dont have software) .. hasnt really bothered me, but my business partner is using the car at the moment and its annoying him more than me.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th December 2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
E-Brake / Park Brake shoes are still have a lot...

E-Brake / Park Brake shoes are still have a lot of meat on them, and still works very well. Havent checked the sensor, but I can do that.

Front Pads have previously set off the Wear sensor before,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th December 2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By RacingR
Park brake warning - comes on just after driving

Hey guys,

1997 4.2Q A8.

Ever since i've owned it (not that long) the park brake illumination light comes on, and the dash chimes after driving the car about 200m after turning the car on.
...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 26th November 2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,448
Posted By RacingR
pulled it apart tonight, ... she's dead. ......

pulled it apart tonight, ... she's dead. ... motor wont spin up.

time to search eBay.

Btw, anyone else had the problem with the constant beeping that gets louder and louder, ... the RDS thing...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th November 2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,448
Posted By RacingR
Oldnick, that seems strange, but hey if it works?...

Oldnick, that seems strange, but hey if it works? ... not a plan that I'm going to attempt first though :)

Mate was out there having a play around with it before, ... it selects the CD's fine, but...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th November 2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
Actually thats a though, putting a set of the...

Actually thats a though, putting a set of the brembo's and the 323's could be an option if I can find a set cheap enough. I know here the 323mm are cheaper rotors, and the brembo's are cheaper pad...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th November 2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
That pad shape seems to be used on a few Audi's...

That pad shape seems to be used on a few Audi's around the same era, so im hoping my supplier can get them.

I'm not too fussed about not long life (either pad or rotor) as between this and my...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th November 2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
So in theory, could my A8 run the 323mm rotors?...

So in theory, could my A8 run the 323mm rotors? I'm running factory optioned 18's, .... just that the 314mm were a pain to locate (here in australia anyway) and the 323mm was everywhere pretty much
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd November 2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
Oldnick, thanks for the info about them being...

Oldnick, thanks for the info about them being similar to the S8 of the time with the ATE system. I've just looked up my Winmax stuff, and they list a pad for the ATE system, but dont have a diagram,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd November 2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
Thanks for all the responses everyone. More help...

Thanks for all the responses everyone. More help than one of my local brake suppliers here.

I do import a lot of stuff from Europe, some times freight is cheap, sometimes its stupid amounts.
...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd November 2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,998
Posted By RacingR
97 4.2L - Lucas Calipers .... front pad options?

Hey guys, new about this place.

I recently picked up a 97 4.2L quattro that needed front rotors and pads replaced (UK personal import into Australia)

Didnt think this would be a problem as I...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 23rd November 2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,448
Posted By RacingR
Disconnected the changer in the boot, left it for...

Disconnected the changer in the boot, left it for a while and replugged it. ... still says no CD.

Are they easy to find a replacement? or do they share this unit with other Audi's? ... D2 A8's are...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 12th November 2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,448
Posted By RacingR
I contemplated this, but was concerned about...

I contemplated this, but was concerned about getting the constant RDS (I think it is) beeping coming through the audio system when it seems to have minimal radio signal (UK Imported car now in...
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