Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th October 2017, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,419
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
3rd July 2017, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
It was more of a general comment that the box was rather tired but, that said, there were no extra charges over and above the original quotation.
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
2nd July 2017, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
The S8 has finally been returned and, together with a somewhat more empty wallet, she i snow as good as new!
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
9th June 2017, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
HPsauce - marvelous, thank you - at least I know what to look for trim wise!
The support/bracket I was looking at in the photo is the one that appears to hold the whole 'shifter' in place - on the...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
9th June 2017, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
Before the S8 leaves on Tuesday can anyone tell me whether the broken support/bracket (?) on the left of the shifter is an issue or repairable and if anything is missing from the trim or the shifter...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
8th June 2017, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
The 'juddering' I tried my best to describe was, if I have got this right, the Lock Up Clutch (part of the TC?) and there was some "flaring" in/between 3rd gear. Essentially, they said that it may be...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
8th June 2017, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
I visited the very nice people at Suffolk Transmissions today who confirmed a small but significant list of TC and Gearbox issues! Now booked in for a re-build next Tuesday and a much, much lighter...
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
1st June 2017, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,136
Testing
Thanks HPsauce - what would your advice be on the best place to buy VCDS and the cable? Thanks - Neil
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
31st May 2017, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,136
Maf
Hi HPsauce - spent far too long reading through the forum, and others, today and a suggestion seemed to be that the MAF could potentially cause the issues I have been describing - I thought it might...
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
31st May 2017, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,136
Maf
Would I be daft to go for a Bosch MAF -...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
31st May 2017, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
The S8 went in to DSAutowerks yesterday, David replaced the F125 switch and showed me the original, it looked horrendous with a 6-8 inch piece of cable used to extend the original cable which had...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
24th May 2017, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
24th May 2017, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
24th May 2017, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
Hi Adrian - Thanks again - just didn't pick this up until this morning in Reigate (bugger it!!!!!).
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Crawley 2
..... I should add to that, rubbish explanation, I am in Surrey (Reigate and Ashtead) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the day then Frinton on Sea Wednesday evening, Thursday through to Sunday!
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Crawley
AdrianE - that is a very kind offer indeed - annoyingly I'm in the area tonight and then away until Tuesday when I drop the car at DSautowerks!
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Limp Mode
Possibly not Limp Mode then as it did feel like 1st, revs around 3K at crawling speed (something I haven't experienced before so scarily noisy!)
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
23rd May 2017, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Update
Just in case this has any bearing on my visit to DSautowerks next week; the Gearbox Funk happened again yesterday evening with the PRNDS lights flashing and then which gear was being selected...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
19th May 2017, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Cost
David's8,
I've been quoted £400.00 give or take - the part is a little more but the hours a little less - it's handy in terms of location and I cannot fault the service so far!
Cheers
Neil
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
19th May 2017, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
DSAutowerks
Just spoke to David at DSAutowerks in Crawley and I must say he was one of the most pleasant people I have spoken to (at a garage) in a very long time! Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and...
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
19th May 2017, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Phew!
Gentlemen,
Thanks for the quick responses, I feel much less concerned now though I imagine my wallet is going to feel a lot light soon!
Thanks again.
Neil
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Forum: D2 - Transmission
18th May 2017, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 22,169
Gearbox Funk
I've had a somewhat troubling day today; I left the handbrake on a notch without noticing for a mile or so, the smell was obvious as I was at low speed, and I was able to correct the error fairly...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th May 2017, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,825
Marvelous!
HPSauce! Marvelous, thank you - how much do you want for the Handbrake Trim, inc. postage, and do you 'PayPal'? (I'm not about for the Annual Meet as I am moving my 82 year old mother!!!!!)
Many...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th May 2017, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,825
Parts List
Hi,
I have an initial list of bits I'd like to sort and thought I would see if anyone had any of the following available:
1. The Two buttons in the drivers door 'shut' (?) - Boot Release and...
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
17th May 2017, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,701
Thanks
Marvelous - thanks for all the advice, very much appreciated!
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
17th May 2017, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,701
S8 Starting
A couple of issues, other than cosmetic, have cropped up now I have been driving the S8 for a couple of days.
1. The temperature gauge is temperamental - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't -...
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Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,129
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Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2017, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,129
What's This?
Can anyone tell me what the button (0/I Rocker Type) in the attached photo?
Many Thanks
Neil
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th March 2017, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
NI
Hi Ameiseuk,
Many thanks for the offer, very much appreciated!
As much as I like the look of the car, realistically, it looks like I'm not now going to be able to make a trip to NI in the near...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th March 2017, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,193
Detail
Hi Popuppiracy,
Could you confirm the price and your location?
Many Thanks
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th March 2017, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
Hi,
No I haven't yet! Family circumstances...
Hi,
No I haven't yet! Family circumstances mean I have very little time generally so I'm trying to gather as much advice as possible so I can focus on something specific and make the best of...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
5th March 2017, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
Update
Thanks Briang9, I'm glad a didn't waste the journey to look at the S8!
Sticking to the larger engines seems the way forward, with that in mind is the 'Swirl Flap' issue so prevalent that a 4.0 TDI...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
4th March 2017, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
Decisions
Hi All,
I think I need to focus a little so I'm looking for some direction and opinion!
I love the look of this and the low mileage but no sports seats -...
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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay
28th February 2017, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,382
Cam Belt Costs
Hi All,
I am searching for an A8 (D2) and I was wondering if there would be a great difference in costs to replace the cam belt and bits between a 2.8 and 4.2?
Many Thanks
Neil
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
17th February 2017, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
NI
The search continues ......
Does anybody have any experience or advice on buying a car located in Northern Ireland?
...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th February 2017, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,490
Advice
Many thanks for all the advice; as suggested I will probably go take a look at the 'Essex' one, just to get an idea of what I am looking at, but will search again for a Facelift A8/S8 as suggested! I...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th February 2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 15,777
Enquiry
Hi Tomson,
Do you have any more photos and where are you located?
Many Thanks
Neil
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th February 2017, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th February 2017, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th February 2017, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,638
Wanted a8 d2
Hi All,
I've just started my search for a A8 D2, preferably a 4.2, and hoped that comments and advice on this one...
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