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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st December 2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By Sinner2004
Oh right ok cool, didn't realise cats would be...

Oh right ok cool, didn't realise cats would be worth so much ideally I could do with swapping it for something that's on the road ready to go as long as it's economical I'm happy but auto would be...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st December 2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By Sinner2004
No not at all, I have no idea on what it's worth...

No not at all, I have no idea on what it's worth hence me asking in the post about help on pricing?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st December 2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By Sinner2004
D2 A8 4.2 V8 1998 Pre-Facelift

Hi All,

It is with great sadness that I am going to have to unfortunately sell my A8.
I was hoping to do this up and treat myself to owning an Audi again but unfortunately life clearly doesn't...
Forum: D2 - Interior 20th November 2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Wow, yes that's some shipping cost for a cable...

Wow, yes that's some shipping cost for a cable that weighs less than a piece of toast lol. may have to get one in the future in the mean time I may take the cable out and see if I cant engineer...
Forum: D2 - Interior 20th November 2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Not sure ill have to check when I get back to...

Not sure ill have to check when I get back to work tomorrow and ill let you know +++
Forum: D2 - Interior 20th November 2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Hooray !!! So I have manged to get the...

Hooray !!!

So I have manged to get the glovebox open using the pull the cable a little trick.
so I'm guessing I either need a new cable or it needs adjusting properly does anyone have any info on...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 20th November 2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,138
Posted By Sinner2004
Smile What Gearbox Fluid?

Hi all,

Going to be doing a service on the old girl soon and I'm looking at doing the rear gearbox seal and doing the gearbox filter at the same time.
I have the filter kit
...
Forum: Daily banter 15th November 2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,652
Posted By Sinner2004
Thanks for the welcome. Here are some more pics...

Thanks for the welcome.
Here are some more pics of the underside as you can see there are an abundance of oil leaks I need to sort out.
So far I've bought

Gearbox rear seal
Boot struts
Rocker...
Forum: Daily banter 15th November 2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,652
Posted By Sinner2004
My A8 D2 4.2 V8 Quattro progress

Hi all,

This thread is to share with you all the progress of getting this beauty back on the road.
It was sat on a farm when I found it hadn't been serviced for years and needing some well...
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th November 2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Ah right lol not sure I like the sound of that 🤣 ...

Ah right lol not sure I like the sound of that 🤣
I'll try a few more gentle approaches first
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th November 2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Ok so the locking wheel nut isn't such a problem...

Ok so the locking wheel nut isn't such a problem then easily sorted by getting another key.
As for the glove box I'll try the cable pull thing and go from there. If not I'll unfortunately smash it...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th November 2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Yes my point exactly what's the point telling me...

Yes my point exactly what's the point telling me that's the one I need if they don't even know themselves lol
Yes I'll have to get some more funds together and get the proper kit you've sent me....
Forum: Daily banter 13th November 2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sinner2004
ok sounds good ill start a thread when i get some...

ok sounds good ill start a thread when i get some photos next week
cheers
Forum: Daily banter 13th November 2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sinner2004
Where do I post?

Hi All,

I'm thinking being we all like to see a classic getting back on the road I might do a thread on how I'm getting on with the A8 I'm trying to get back on the road would you all be...
Forum: D2 - Interior 13th November 2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,385
Posted By Sinner2004
Bloody Glovebox lol

Hi all,

as most probably know by now I'm in the process of getting a pf 1998 A8 back on the road and having lots of issues along the way which everyone on here is being great at helping me out so...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th November 2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Ok, So after messaging them with my concerns...

Ok,
So after messaging them with my concerns it won't fit they have now said that due to the complexity of the data base they use they can't be sure it will lol.
So I'm going to send it back once...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th November 2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
That's not good. I did ask about this kit ...

That's not good. I did ask about this kit
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th November 2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
I went for a kit off eBay which was cheap for now...

I went for a kit off eBay which was cheap for now to get me through the mot then I'm going to get a proper genuine kit or like you say a meyle kit.

This is the kit
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th November 2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Thanks mate that's great. I ordered the boot...

Thanks mate that's great.
I ordered the boot struts, rear gearbox seal, and bulb holder from a8 parts yesterday lunch time and received them around 11am today, now that's service.
I have ordered...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th November 2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Right so I've ordered the gearbox rear seal, all...

Right so I've ordered the gearbox rear seal, all the front suspension arms, a pair of boot struts so getting there slowly. Just got to try and find a gearbox service kit, rocker cover gaskets as can...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th November 2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,515
Posted By Sinner2004
Ok cool, that's ok then I'm going to start...

Ok cool, that's ok then I'm going to start stripping the car suspension down soon and replace all the arms and make sure it's all good also going to clean and paint the subframes while I'm there
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th November 2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,515
Posted By Sinner2004
Hi mate, Yes I might take you up on that...

Hi mate,

Yes I might take you up on that offer at some point mine is at the garage having a check over at the moment so when it's back I'll have another look and then I'll see if I can pop over
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th November 2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
That's great I'll get both on order 😊 I take it...

That's great I'll get both on order 😊 I take it these are Audi part numbers?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 4th November 2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,515
Posted By Sinner2004
Rear suspension setup

Hi all,

Does anyone have a photo of the rear suspension, as I noticed today that the anti roll bar sits extremely close to the rear suspension arm almost touching this seems odd as if the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th November 2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Ah that's a relief then, well to be fair it...

Ah that's a relief then, well to be fair it hasn't been serviced in over 40k and that was 12 years ago.
So I'm going to flush the engine and do a full service on the car. I did manage to get it up...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd November 2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Chain disaster

Hi all,

Ok so I took my car to my local garage to get them to look over it and in the way I noticed the rear caliper was sticking slightly so another thing to add to the list 🥺 but the really...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd November 2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Hey dude, Did you get my pm reply?

Hey dude,

Did you get my pm reply?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 15th October 2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By Sinner2004
Yes basically it's the pedal footplate that's...

Yes basically it's the pedal footplate that's missing the rest of the pedal is still there
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th October 2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By Sinner2004
Hey all, Does anyone know where I can get...

Hey all,

Does anyone know where I can get the indicator, and the throttle pedal from ? As I cant mot without them please help
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th October 2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Yes live in Hillmorton

Yes live in Hillmorton
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th October 2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Ah right ok, I'm not sure if I would trust a...

Ah right ok, I'm not sure if I would trust a normal garage to tackle the job as seems very in-depth. Don't suppose your close to rugby are you lol.
How much would you charge to do the job?...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th October 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Yes must admit new to the whole Audi world as I'm...

Yes must admit new to the whole Audi world as I'm a Landover man normally, I have read that it's best to do the oil cooler pipe and seal while the front of the car is off as apparently makes it a bit...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th October 2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Ah right ok so I haven't got to worry about the...

Ah right ok so I haven't got to worry about the chains just the belt. Wow that's some torque I'll have to see if my local garage has one big enough for the job lol, it's a shame that most of the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th October 2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,845
Posted By Sinner2004
Timing Chain or Belt?

Hi All,

I'm looking at doing the timing belt on my new purchase but I'm getting conflicting answers as some say its belt driven and others are saying its a chain? does anyone know which it is...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 8th October 2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By Sinner2004
Yes I'm going to try and do updates as and when I...

Yes I'm going to try and do updates as and when I can lol just depends on my time as I'm busy with work ect at the moment lol
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 8th October 2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By Sinner2004
What year is the best one to get? When you say...

What year is the best one to get?
When you say one bolt I take it the mount is the same you just take the old mount out and put the new mount in its place ?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 8th October 2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By Sinner2004
1998 A8 D2 Parts Wanted!

Hi All,

As per my introduction post wanna save the A8 i have purchased and to do so need a few little bits and bobs to get me started on the way to getting it back on the road.

I need the...
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