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Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th March 2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Doug773
S8 D2 shocks in normal A8 D2?

Hello,

Is it possible to use S8 shocks in a normal A8 without replacing any other component, both being D2?:Confused:

Tks
Forum: D2 - Lights 2nd December 2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,483
Posted By Doug773
How to clear the burnt bulb warning in the dash due to using aftermarket xenon.

Hello,

Some time ago I've replaced the OEM xenon headlights by an aftermarket system (original Bosch cost a small fortune and it's not easy to find).
Since then I got a "burnt bulb" signal on the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th October 2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,293
Posted By Doug773
Yes!

You may call it a happy marriage! Happier than my actual marriage, BTW;)

As for my car problem there's no lights or any other abnormal indication when I start the engine.

Thanks a lot for the...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th October 2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,682
Posted By Doug773
Yes!

I think I deserve this trophy!
You can call it a successful marriage (it's been going better than my own marriage, btw!)

It's running flawlessly, and yes, it's a 4 speed.

Well, to be very...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th October 2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,682
Posted By Doug773
Believe it or not!

My faithful 1995 A8 4.2 Quattro which I have since new had NEVER the gearbox oil changed and it still runs like new!
Never got a single issue with the gearbox or transmission.
Am I a lucky man?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 15th October 2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,293
Posted By Doug773
Misterious starting problems - 1995 a8 4.2

Hello guys!

I have a 4.2 V8 A8 since new.
The car has been great.

The problem started few months ago: when I unlocked the left door (it's a LH driver side car) the alarm set off, lights and...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st February 2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,325
Posted By Doug773
A8 D2 4.2 V8 anti theft going crazy

Hi there!

I have a first generation A8 D2, it runs fine but lately every time I unlock the driver's door with the key (any of the car's keys, and yes, remote is not working), the anti theft alarm...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd July 2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,397
Posted By Doug773
Similar issue

My technician replaced the timing belt on my Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 1995.
It occurs that, after the work finished there's a randomic misfiring on the left bank of cilinders.

After eliminating all...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,625
Posted By Doug773
Noisy from brake pads and discs!

I recently replaced my D2 4.2 front brake pads and discs for new ones from Eurocarparts, Pagid brand.
It turns out they are horribily noisy, it's really unbearable.
At first I think after some...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th February 2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,725
Posted By Doug773
Hi Singh!

Thank you so much!

Yes, mine is a faithfull 4 speed box, I've been keeping it for 10 years! No big issues so far, drive just right. But from some 4 years back, running idle it sounds like a diesel...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th February 2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,725
Posted By Doug773
Auto gearbox oil change - a8 quattro d2

Hi there!

My car is a 1996 A8 D2 4.2 QUATTRO, 94K.
My mechanic told me it would be a good idea to change the transmission oil.

The Audi dearlership in London was not able to sell me the right...
Forum: Daily banter 29th February 2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 38,058
Posted By Doug773
Pilot

Late 50's, Mechanical Engineer, but embraced a career in Aviation, currently Boeing 777 -300ER Captain for a foreign airline.
D2 A8 4.2 QUATTRO, vintage 1996, low 94K miles, dark green,...
Forum: D2 - Lights 4th November 2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,695
Posted By Doug773
New a ballast urgently!

I'm looking for a replacement ballast for my OEM HID D2S system on my 1995 A8 Quattro, please help me.

Thanks,

Doug
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