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Forum: Daily banter 8th August 2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,586
Posted By richyb66
Holy thread bump Batman. Good to my word, I...

Holy thread bump Batman.

Good to my word, I did indeed build a miniature caravan which I finished a few years ago. I still have it and use it and I posted a full build thread here:
...
Forum: Daily banter 24th September 2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,586
Posted By richyb66
This is something I've toyed with doing as well....

This is something I've toyed with doing as well. I've got absolutely no need for one but just fancied another project.

There's some good stuff in this thread pinched from another forum I'm on:
...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,168
Posted By richyb66
I'm not convinced that the lamba fault would...

I'm not convinced that the lamba fault would cause a misfire either.

You say the misfire is noticeable at idle but are there any other symptoms when it's running normally? I had a "misfire" at...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th June 2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,168
Posted By richyb66
Assuming it's similar to the 40v S6, the post at...

Assuming it's similar to the 40v S6, the post at lambdas are below the handbrake but the pre-cat ones are in the exhaust downpipe close to the cylinder head.

The pre-cat lambdas aren't easy to...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th October 2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,292
Posted By richyb66
Ok, thanks for looking anyway. I've got a cam...

Ok, thanks for looking anyway. I've got a cam locking bar and no locking pin!!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th October 2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,292
Posted By richyb66
Thanks for that. Also, there's 2 different...

Thanks for that.

Also, there's 2 different pistons in the 40v as they're specific to each bank. From memory, I think you need bank 2 pistons (cylinders 5 to 8)?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 24th October 2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,292
Posted By richyb66
Sadly I can't help with the pistons but I don't...

Sadly I can't help with the pistons but I don't suppost Ranj left the crank locking pin I lent him in the engine?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd October 2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,218
Posted By richyb66
This does seem to have the hallmarks of the valve...

This does seem to have the hallmarks of the valve timing being out. Can you turn the engine over by hand on the crank pulley and see if the holes in the cam pulleys line up? I can't remember if...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd October 2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,218
Posted By richyb66
Whay about a problem with the hydraulic variator...

Whay about a problem with the hydraulic variator that controls the valve timing. If that was playing up would the cam timing be far enough out to cause misfires?

If the cars runs ok from cold...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th October 2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,218
Posted By richyb66
You said that you replaced the G40 sensor,...

You said that you replaced the G40 sensor, presumably the one on bank one (the same side as the misfires)?

If it's also running badly on gas, then like you say it's most likely ignition related...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 24th July 2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,055
Posted By richyb66
I can't find it listed under Silent Witness but...

I can't find it listed under Silent Witness but given that there are 2 A8s together I wonder if Audi loaned out cars for this?

http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_5749-Audi-A8-Typ-4D-1999.html
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd January 2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,946
Posted By richyb66
The box in my S6 was re-built by them just before...

The box in my S6 was re-built by them just before I bought it in Feb 2011 - they reconditioned the box and fitted an uprated clutch drum (think that was the part) which is the bit that generally...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th January 2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,827
Posted By richyb66
The DIS on my S6 was like this - together with...

The DIS on my S6 was like this - together with the usual dead pixels. I lived with it for 12 months, tried a could of the dirty fixes that involve heating the connector strip on the display and then...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 4th January 2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,794
Posted By richyb66
I thought bank one was drivers side (assuming the...

I thought bank one was drivers side (assuming the car is RHD) that is on the left had side as you look at the front of the car.

Sensor 1 would be pre-cat (difficult to get to) and sensor 2 would...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
More:

More:
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 10:15 AM
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Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
More A8 stuff:

More A8 stuff:
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:07 AM
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Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
and some general A8 03 stuff:

and some general A8 03 stuff:
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:05 AM
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Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
6.0 w12

6.0 w12
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
V8 FSi

V8 FSi
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
V8 TDi

V8 TDi
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
V8 5 valve

V8 5 valve
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 20th September 2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
Ok here goes, I'll do the requests first:

Ok here goes, I'll do the requests first:
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 19th September 2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,580
Posted By richyb66
A8 03 Infotainment

I have quite a few of these VAG Service Training Manuals (in the 100's)so thought I'd do a test post to see if I can upload one. Most probably aren't relevant but there's quite a few A8/S8/V8/W12...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th July 2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,445
Posted By richyb66
£1500 probably isn't going to get much of a T4....

£1500 probably isn't going to get much of a T4. Due to their increase in popularity over the last few years amongst surfers, campers etc, even real sheds can fetch a grand. Might be worth a look on...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th May 2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,646
Posted By richyb66
Looks like I'm starting to get these symptoms too...

Looks like I'm starting to get these symptoms too - difficulty starting, especially when hot. However it still struggles when starting from cold in the mornings (did it today). Once it's been running...
Forum: D2 - Lights 28th May 2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,886
Posted By richyb66
Dodgy bonnet switch? The small microswitch built...

Dodgy bonnet switch? The small microswitch built into the bonnet latch.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 28th May 2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,267
Posted By richyb66
Just for comparison, Audi just quoted £929-80...

Just for comparison, Audi just quoted £929-80 incl VAT for each down pipe - and that's exchange but would do the pair for £1732 incl VAT (hardly a generous discount) and even suggesting going the...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 26th May 2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,267
Posted By richyb66
S6 catalyst swap - how to guide

Right firstly this isn't strictly D2 as it's on my 40V S6 so not 100% the same but it's similar and might be useful and as it's a fairly lengthy post, people can decide whether they want to read it...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 22nd May 2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,550
Posted By richyb66
New cats arrived this morning. The sealing face...

New cats arrived this morning. The sealing face is indeed conical so if I can clean up the face on the manifold, I'll just bolt it together dry.

Lambda sensors for the downpipes were ordered today...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st May 2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,254
Posted By richyb66
I'll be interested to see how you get on with...

I'll be interested to see how you get on with this. I've got lpg on my S6, it's a Bigas sytem with a similar 70 litre torroidal tank (so range is around 200 miles). This only equates to maybe 17mpg,...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st May 2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,550
Posted By richyb66
I'll be sparing with it. What I'll probably do is...

I'll be sparing with it. What I'll probably do is loose fit everything so that the outlet of the down pipe is connected to the rest of the system and then loosen the connection at the manifold and...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st May 2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,550
Posted By richyb66
Thanks for that, sounds like some manifolds I've...

Thanks for that, sounds like some manifolds I've seem before (SD1 Rover possibly?). A very light smear of paste won't hurt.

My new cats should arrive tomorrow, just need to sort out a pair of...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 21st May 2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,550
Posted By richyb66
Manifold Gasket Question.

Is there a gasket between the exhaust manifold and the cat downpipe in a 4.2 40v? It's in an S6 but I suppose all the 40v's are the same.

As one of my cats appears to gone (annoying rattle from...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th May 2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
Time for a further update. The slight hesitation...

Time for a further update. The slight hesitation on petrol has persisted and as proposed in my previous post, I had the petrol injectors cleaned and flow tested.

The outcome was that 6 injectors...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd May 2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,395
Posted By richyb66
Agreed - I got Pagid pads for my S6 from Euro and...

Agreed - I got Pagid pads for my S6 from Euro and to be honest, I think they're pretty poor. My old pads were pretty work but at least they felt like they were doing something. I'm considering biting...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st May 2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,726
Posted By richyb66
Hi Ranj, I've got the timing tools for the...

Hi Ranj,

I've got the timing tools for the 40v engine that I bought when I did my cambelt, you can borrow it if you want. I'm in Tamworth, work in South Brum and I'm occasionally in Cov.

Let me...
Forum: Owners Meets 27th March 2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,231
Posted By richyb66
No problem, have fun guys.

No problem, have fun guys.
Forum: Owners Meets 27th March 2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,231
Posted By richyb66
Post code is CV7 7HL Google location...

Post code is CV7 7HL

Google location...
Forum: Owners Meets 26th March 2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,231
Posted By richyb66
It's The Malt Shovel. On the junction of the A45...

It's The Malt Shovel. On the junction of the A45 and the A452. Easiest way from the NEC is to follow signs for Coventry which will get you on the A45 eastbound and then look for signs for Coleshill...
Forum: Owners Meets 26th March 2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,231
Posted By richyb66
Not wishing to hijack the thread and bring up...

Not wishing to hijack the thread and bring up something that's not Audi related but this Wednesday evening is my kit car club area monthly meet at the Malt Shovel pub on the A45 / A452 junction, 2...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th February 2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,804
Posted By richyb66
Cheers for that. I've just been reading threads...

Cheers for that. I've just been reading threads oin the immobiliser issue and like you said, it looks like that isn't the cause.

The lpg system has a seperate harness that breaks into the petrol...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th February 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,804
Posted By richyb66
Immobiliser issue?

I don’t know if this is actually in immobiliser issue or not but I’ve now had 2 instances of the car struggling to start. In both cases the car had been switched off when at normal operating...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd February 2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
Almost there, it's still hesitating a bit on...

Almost there, it's still hesitating a bit on petrol, especially first thing in the morning but it's fine when is switched to lpg about 3 minutes later. It's obviously not ignition related so my next...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd February 2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
This is what I'd normally do but as the car is my...

This is what I'd normally do but as the car is my daily driver and I only get a limited amount of time to look at it I had to deviate from my normal plan. It's a bit annoying because, as you say,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st February 2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
You'd think that the lpg would need a hotter plug...

You'd think that the lpg would need a hotter plug but most people seem to be thinking it's a waste of time (and money).
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th February 2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
As a follow up to my last post a week or so ago,...

As a follow up to my last post a week or so ago, a couple of days later I still had issues with a misfire and un-even running. I did some more data logging and cyl 5 was still registering the most...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th February 2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
Update time, I've spent a busy (and cold)...

Update time, I've spent a busy (and cold) afternoon having a damn good look over the car. First off I got Vagcom hooked up and took some measuring block readings as advised earlier. I stuck with the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th February 2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
I've not tried the measuring block before but...

I've not tried the measuring block before but assume it's fairly straightforward?

I just did another scan aftger my 32 mile drive to work, no engine management light on but I got this:

VAG-COM...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th February 2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
Cheers for that, I just looked at then as the...

Cheers for that, I just looked at then as the mail service looked convenient, and I just phoned Aldon Automotive who are about 15 minutes from where I work and use the same kit. They can clean the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 9th February 2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,499
Posted By richyb66
The electrical stuff should be easy enough to...

The electrical stuff should be easy enough to check, just a bit long winded. The injector spray pattern is a bit more difficult, I assume I remove the fuel rail complete with the injectors and then...
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