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Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 28th February 2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,317
Posted By carterleeds
best place for qulaity parts

hi guys i need to know where is the best place for quality parts... money isnt an issue especially with the parts im needing.

my 4.2 petrol head gasket needs replacing, so since ive stripped back...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 26th February 2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,944
Posted By carterleeds
it seems my SW version is not inbetween the...

it seems my SW version is not inbetween the uodate versions. however i did notice the H02 instead of H11 like yours. does this matter aswell?

Address 61: Battery Regul. Labels:...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 26th February 2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,944
Posted By carterleeds
ok thanks will check and let you know how i get...

ok thanks will check and let you know how i get on :)

which audi did you use? leeds audi?

i got my parts from there for the facelift, i dealt with a guy called lance, very helpful guy, unlike...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 25th February 2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,944
Posted By carterleeds
ok cool. thanks for that. ive had this problem...

ok cool. thanks for that. ive had this problem for like 6months since the new battery went in. where exactly do i have to look in VCDS? battery regulator??

so can i just ring up audi and ask them...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 23rd February 2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,944
Posted By carterleeds
battery draining power

hi guys wondering if you could help.

if i leave the cars for about 2 days my battery drains, and i dont know why :(

the battery is brand new and right for the car, i have coded the battery in...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th February 2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,951
Posted By carterleeds
any chance of a PM about it mate...?

any chance of a PM about it mate...?
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th February 2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,951
Posted By carterleeds
this is how i look at it... anything that...

this is how i look at it...

anything that PREVENTS me from wanting to speed is always a positive.

so if they want to take me to court for being extra causious then so be it, but would be real...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th February 2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,951
Posted By carterleeds
speed camera and speed gun detectors

hi guys just wanted some info on this.

in america you can buy speed gun detectors, but i wanted to know do we have the same set up...?

meaning when they have there speed guns ready can we detec...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 14th January 2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
oh no sorry i meant, once the original fluid was...

oh no sorry i meant, once the original fluid was changed out for the same new fluid, it dosent make a difference as to what quality or type, because the fluid would be new so working to best it can....
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th January 2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
yep its only dealer that can flash your gearbox,...

yep its only dealer that can flash your gearbox, vcds dont work and no one out there seems to be able to atm. well thats what ive been told. but i dont really see the difference in fluids anyways...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th January 2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,535
Posted By carterleeds
coolant flush 4.2 d3

hi guys, im wanting to flush out my coolant, as i have just replaced my coolant sensor at the back of the engine i think its the G62 one.

so i wanted to know where the drain points are for my v8...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 11th January 2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
i bet you could, all you need is a hammer and a...

i bet you could, all you need is a hammer and a grinder lol

and yeh thats why i got the s8 grill because of the linage thing lol
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,064
Posted By carterleeds
oh right cheers thanks for that. i saw that...

oh right cheers thanks for that. i saw that already but did not realise it was the sameish procedure for my d3.

thanks tho.

ill let you know once im done with the meccano and tie wraps lol as...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
as far as im aware the whole gearbox takes 10...

as far as im aware the whole gearbox takes 10 litres, but we only change 6 litres, unless a full drain and flush is carried out then, you will need 10 litre's.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
wheres the best place to get the ATF?

wheres the best place to get the ATF?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,949
Posted By carterleeds
can i do this for my 4.2 v8 d3?

can i do this for my 4.2 v8 d3?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,064
Posted By carterleeds
thanks for this. do you have a link for the...

thanks for this.

do you have a link for the procedure by any chance?

and i doubt i need them refurbing, as when i move the flap arms, they move freely, still spring loaded as well. but you...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,064
Posted By carterleeds
thanks for that much appreciated. yeh been...

thanks for that much appreciated. yeh been reading loads, and seems nearly every one has had this problem. how stupid to make it plastic. same like the temoreture sensor, it has only a C clip holding...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,064
Posted By carterleeds
also ive just noticed and went out to check,...

also ive just noticed and went out to check, there seems to be a star head bolt highlighted in red, which is "screwed" into a rubber tube that goes into the top head of the engine.

is that...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,064
Posted By carterleeds
broken part, dont know what it is.... :(

hi guys can you help.

i was changing my tempreture sensor behind the engine today, and decided to have a quick snoop around.

when i pulled of the front 4.2 v8 cover, underneath i noticed there...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th January 2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
cool thanks. ill check that and get back to you...

cool thanks. ill check that and get back to you when i get the time to do the gearbox oil.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th January 2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
ok cool thanks. yeh i tought so as much it...

ok cool thanks.

yeh i tought so as much it had something to do with recycling and topping up. did not realise the tempreture tho.

have you done your own?

what module should i go into to...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th January 2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,242
Posted By carterleeds
gearbox oil procedure

hi i have a 2004 4.2 d3 petrol and was wondering if anyone could tell me the correct procedure please...?

i know i need a new filter and gasket for the pan and oil. anything else i missed..?
...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th January 2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
oh ok did not know that. what are the...

oh ok did not know that. what are the differences? and where did you find this out from?

with the w12 i was just reading so dont quote me on that lol.

well i looked at it this way, i wanted a...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th January 2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
well i have a 2004 the same shape as yours, and...

well i have a 2004 the same shape as yours, and there is only one facelift after ours i believe that it starts in 2005/2006 to . all the facelift bonnets are the after our shape no difference. i was...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th January 2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
haha yeh i get what you mean. yeh the m3 was...

haha yeh i get what you mean. yeh the m3 was rubbish in the rain let alone sno plus it was a convertible so a no no for the roof.

you mentioned about a bonnet deciding about which bumper... what...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th January 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
sorry just seen this message. well im only...

sorry just seen this message.

well im only 25 so no kids yet or a wife :( lol

sorry no pics before but it had the same front end as yours. atm im quite busy and havnt really taken any proper...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th January 2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,480
Posted By carterleeds
yeh im defo up for it :) +++

yeh im defo up for it :) +++
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 5th January 2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,934
Posted By carterleeds
yeh im in leeds. yeh thats cool i dont mind,...

yeh im in leeds. yeh thats cool i dont mind, however i am quite busy this month turkey dubai too many business trips, so we would have to make it febuary time if thats ok with you.

and btw ive...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th January 2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,480
Posted By carterleeds
Possible Leeds Area Mini Meet

yeh im in leeds. yeh thats cool i dont mind, however i am quite busy this month turkey dubai too many business trips, so we would have to make it febuary time if thats ok with you.

and btw ive...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 5th January 2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,934
Posted By carterleeds
removing TV in motion

hi guys was wondering if anyone could help.

can tv in motion be removed using hidden menu or vcds vagcom?

ive basically installed the AV leads into my tv tuner, but somehow the sound plays but...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th January 2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,800
Posted By carterleeds
thanks for that been much help. im also on the...

thanks for that been much help. im also on the audiworld us forum, they say the opposite, am i right in thinking that may be because everything is LHD so engine and everything else follows that...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th January 2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,800
Posted By carterleeds
i am sooo confused mate. ive read so many...

i am sooo confused mate. ive read so many different things online. and i had a mobile mechanic come out do some diagnostics (before i had vcds) and he said he would find out which one needs changing,...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th January 2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,800
Posted By carterleeds
b1 s2 o2 sensor (lambda)

can anyone help please. ive tried searching but cant find any posts :(

i took my car to get the o2 sensor (lambda sensor) changed but the garage dont know which sensor to change.

4.2 petrol v8...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd January 2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,710
Posted By carterleeds
cool thanks for that. will check them when i...

cool thanks for that.

will check them when i remove and refit them :)
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd January 2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,026
Posted By carterleeds
hi did you do the conversion then? i did...

hi did you do the conversion then?

i did mine 2 months ago and needed loads more than what you listed lol

3 grills for the bumper, main and 2 fog light grills,
bumper mouldings for the parking...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd January 2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,710
Posted By carterleeds
ok cool thanks much apreciated. ill figure...

ok cool thanks much apreciated.

ill figure it out, when i get to it lol.

just a quick question regarding windows, when i wind the window up using the auto feature, it has a tendency to wind...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd January 2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,710
Posted By carterleeds
thanks for that. and ive got a full...

thanks for that.

and ive got a full torx/star set from machine mart so ill be ok with tool the side of things lol. its the technical bit but the diagram looks straight forward enough and i got...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd January 2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,710
Posted By carterleeds
OMG thanks your a life saver lol. and its a...

OMG thanks your a life saver lol.

and its a d3.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd January 2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,710
Posted By carterleeds
hi i was wondering if you could help me. im...

hi i was wondering if you could help me. im wanting to replace my rear door windows aswell. i know how to take the door cards off however the rest is a mystery to me lol.

any chance you have a...
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