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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th February 2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 32,115
Posted By SilverS8
Seems like 2018 is year for Steering rack...

Seems like 2018 is year for Steering rack leaks....

Mine started last week.

I've spent 4 hours this evening trying to determine where the leak is, without any luck. All hoses are dry, the 2...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 15th May 2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,301
Posted By SilverS8
Offer you £50 and will arrange pickup with DHL or...

Offer you £50 and will arrange pickup with DHL or TNT

:)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th May 2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,440
Posted By SilverS8
Not to bad for a pair and free shipping :) ...

Not to bad for a pair and free shipping :)

http://m.mister-auto.co.uk/en/brake-discs/ferodo-ddf1137c_g900007_a062DDF1137C.html
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th March 2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By SilverS8
I Will mostly keep away from the Highways👍 ...

I Will mostly keep away from the Highways👍

Even my 2 kids finds it funny, and today they showed me where i could park it... Beside their kiddie cars in the livingrom:p
Forum: D2 - Transmission 29th March 2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By SilverS8
Car still working but its showing more by the...

Car still working but its showing more by the week that there is something gone real bad inside the gearbox :(

Since i need the car everyday, i just bough a replacement for the daily drive today,...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 25th March 2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 29,021
Posted By SilverS8
I just missed a DQT for sale, but same guy has an...

I just missed a DQT for sale, but same guy has an FST box he claims to be equal to the DQT. Anyone have any info on that?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 23rd March 2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 29,021
Posted By SilverS8
DQT seems for me to be one of the best options...

DQT seems for me to be one of the best options with 4.11 final and 0,561 6th gear for the highway:)
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th March 2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 29,021
Posted By SilverS8
Not to Hijack your thread in any way :) With...

Not to Hijack your thread in any way :)

With the DQT Diesel gearbox that already matches the rear diff, the S4 B5 flywheel and Clutch should make it "Bolt on" But what about the distance plate...
Forum: Daily banter 12th March 2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,060
Posted By SilverS8
As someone posted in comments to this movie. ...

As someone posted in comments to this movie.


Big deal. She's in a Class SP9 GT3-R on intermediates, overtaking mostly SP7 or even SP6 cars (Cup cars, GT4s and the likes) - and all of them on...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By SilverS8
Sorry for the late update on this problem. ...

Sorry for the late update on this problem.

Just been on winter vacation and driven the car 500+ miles without any problems. It still "slips" after 2 sec in R with the brake on. The slip is more...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th February 2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By SilverS8
Faultcodes for the gearbox has not returned yet. ...

Faultcodes for the gearbox has not returned yet.
The shifting is still smooth into every gear, revers included

Only noticable difference is that if i put it in reverse with the brake on,I feel...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 6th February 2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By SilverS8
Exclamation Limp mode, first one here with Faultcode 17115(?)

Good evening Gents.

Thie old girl is acting up again. Had a trip to the mountains last week and suddenly the christmas lightning was a fact.
PRND432 and the car had apx the same power as an 2CV...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th December 2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
Appreciate the tip Architex+++ But i do...

Appreciate the tip Architex+++

But i do belive it went away again just because i promised her i would not sell her:p

No fault codes and light is gone :)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 9th December 2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,377
Posted By SilverS8
Audi A8 D2 Coupe

Why did they never put this into production? :Confused:

Me wants one :cool:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th December 2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
MOT passed after removing the tint and polishing...

MOT passed after removing the tint and polishing the ldl out of the plastic covers. Got a bit better but still a bit yellow-ish.

Today it also came clear that these old ladies absolutely has a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd November 2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
Hi HP I'm afraid the UK and NO rules are not...

Hi HP

I'm afraid the UK and NO rules are not the same, even if our MOT rules comes from the EU.

Checklist cotains 150 checkpoints and in regards to the headlights, it's enough for the control...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd November 2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
Appreciated IT:) In reagrds to tinted...

Appreciated IT:)

In reagrds to tinted windows, mine are only apx 15% darker than stock. And since all 5 windows is the same it would look kinda strange removing the tint on the front :(

MOT...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd November 2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
Exclamation Failed MOT

MOT today and even if the car has had its tinted windows for 10 years now, they had close look at this now.. so it failed MOT :rolleyes:

I'm really in need of a set of windows. If anyone have some...
Forum: Daily banter 9th November 2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 28,766
Posted By SilverS8
Well... :p

Well... :p
Forum: Daily banter 8th November 2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 28,766
Posted By SilverS8
Stavanger, Norway 21:22 Local time. -4,5 C...

Stavanger, Norway 21:22 Local time. -4,5 C outside. My S is parked outside the garage and she is freezing (The URS4 and other junk is occupying the garage :o )

waiting for summer....

Having a...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd October 2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,236
Posted By SilverS8
This fixed it :). A bit scary, but now it moves...

This fixed it :). A bit scary, but now it moves like it was brand new 👍

Appreciate the tip. +++
Forum: Daily banter 22nd October 2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,236
Posted By SilverS8
Good job :). Could you confirm that the newly...

Good job :). Could you confirm that the newly drilled hole also opens the boot when its not only closed, but locked?

Appreciate it ;)
Forum: Daily banter 21st October 2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,236
Posted By SilverS8
hmm.. I just had a problem with my central...

hmm..

I just had a problem with my central locking again. Opened the boot with the keyfob (it was locked) Took apart the Central locking pump to find out the "normal" broken thing was indeed...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st August 2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,305
Posted By SilverS8
Is it 5yrs/60000km interval on the AQH? If...

Is it 5yrs/60000km interval on the AQH?

If so, mine is overdue :o

:)
Forum: Daily banter 24th August 2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,606
Posted By SilverS8
On sale now for £18,64 :) Tried to sign up,...

On sale now for £18,64 :)

Tried to sign up, but only UK it seems like :o

Two of these would be great in the Boat, when anchored up without landpower available :)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th August 2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,504
Posted By SilverS8
Hi. Flaps are working as the should. ...

Hi.

Flaps are working as the should.

Nor sure how quickly the codes return. Was unable to get them to return by idling/reving it in the driveway last night.

On another trip this weekend with...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th August 2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,504
Posted By SilverS8
Now we are down to 2 fault codes. 17966 has...

Now we are down to 2 fault codes. 17966 has misteriously dissapeared..

2 Faults Found:
17972 - Throttle Actuator (J338)
P1564 - 35-10 - Under-Voltage during Basic Setting - Intermittent
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th August 2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,504
Posted By SilverS8
Those beloved fault codes again; 17972,17966,17521

Good evening :)

Just back from a 1000 mile trip, and even though the car felt mostly ok, I felt it lacked some power now and then

No lights in the dash but the fault codes when running VCDS...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th August 2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By SilverS8
Since the MOT people clearly did no see that my...

Since the MOT people clearly did no see that my windows were tinted last time, i'm sure they will spot it this time :p

Anyone having a set of front side windows lying around that they would part...
Forum: D2 - Lights 10th August 2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,750
Posted By SilverS8
Are they still doing their job ? :)

Are they still doing their job ?

:)
Forum: Daily banter 9th June 2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,610
Posted By SilverS8
Well.. Norway is out, and i Never ever hope...

Well..

Norway is out, and i Never ever hope we will join this sinking ship.. All they want is our money and spend then on other countries that doesn't lift a finger to make their own. :tuttut:
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th April 2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Update. New MAF installed today and all is...

Update.

New MAF installed today and all is good
+++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 26th April 2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,765
Posted By SilverS8
Retail at Audi is apx 95GBP a piece. Thanks to...

Retail at Audi is apx 95GBP a piece.
Thanks to a friend i recently got one for 58GBP at Audi.

So 40 a pair is cheap+++

Mine Is a early(10/99) FL and did not have these.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd April 2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Have gone thru the voltage/earth test and all is...

Have gone thru the voltage/earth test and all is the it should be according to the ElsaWin PDF.
Only thing i was not sure if needed to be checked, was the last thing regarding Wirering to the MAF....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd April 2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Thanks. I see that this unit refers to the...

Thanks.

I see that this unit refers to the same part no as in ETKA, but the Bosch no on the one in my car now and the one mentioned at the Bosch catalogues is
0 280 218 047 / 048

The one in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd April 2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Hehe.. Thanks for all info in regards to my...

Hehe.. Thanks for all info in regards to my problems :)

I have now cleaned the MAF with Isopronal and it sure looks cleaner, but no difference and the same fault codes.

To eliminate any leaks i...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd April 2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Appreciate your feedback Goran. I just...

Appreciate your feedback Goran.

I just bought of some Vulcanating tape and put more then enough for it to not be sucking air there any more.

Only change is that the g/s is now even lower....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd April 2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Update: went out this morning to start her...

Update:

went out this morning to start her up and she was not i the best mood. Kept dying after a little throttle. so i got her back into the driveway.

Had the car running while i started to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd April 2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,445
Posted By SilverS8
Question Sudden Fault codes; Engine, Gearbox and ABS

Good evening.

Was just out for a quick drive and on a on-ramp i decided since its Friday, i'll let the S get some exersize.. Flat out on 1st in manuel, hit the rev limiter and auto shifted to 2nd...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th April 2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,703
Posted By SilverS8
+1 Done this on mine with success👍

+1

Done this on mine with success👍
Forum: House and Home DIY 6th April 2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,006
Posted By SilverS8
I see that they stock several Stol(m)en stuff at...

I see that they stock several Stol(m)en stuff at Ikea here in Norway

http://m.ikea.com/no/no/search/?query=stolmen&_=1459966651625

:)
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th March 2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,997
Posted By SilverS8
I did this on my FL S8. Patience, patience...

I did this on my FL S8.

Patience, patience and more patience...

Please make sure you have the tools mentioned in the DIY.
Took me about 8-9 hours...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 11th March 2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,524
Posted By SilverS8
Just wanted to add my experience. I rebuilt...

Just wanted to add my experience.

I rebuilt my Brembo's with new seals/pistons, removed the plates and corrosion that had mine binding beyond belief. Also installed new Brembo discs and pads.
...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th January 2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,841
Posted By SilverS8
If you plan is to have lower on permanent basis,...

If you plan is to have lower on permanent basis, I would go for the Lowering kit :)

http://airridelowering.com/?tcp_product=audi-a8-s8-2002-2009
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th January 2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
Thumbs up Re-aligned the timing and fired her up. Runs...

Re-aligned the timing and fired her up.

Runs like a dream :love:

Appreciate all tips an tricks+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th January 2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
No one?

No one?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th January 2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
Exclamation Tool arrived - One tooth off?

So, the Cam alignment tool along with the crank lock pin finally arrived.

The Cam tool did not fit between the cams when crank at TDC. I had to adjust it(removing crank pin first) just a little...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th December 2015, 12:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
Well.. While waiting for my soon(hopefully) to...

Well.. While waiting for my soon(hopefully) to arrive tool, I tried one from a friend that fits the 2.7T hoping it would fit, but no. 1cm to short..

+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st December 2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
If i had the cam locking bar i would have checked...

If i had the cam locking bar i would have checked if thing was ok a long time ago :)

The reason for the spirt level(learned a new word) is to determine if the inner holes are at the same level....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th December 2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By SilverS8
Sorry, but since iphone only stores pictures as...

Sorry, but since iphone only stores pictures as "image" it wont't let me upload several pics in one post
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