Here we will post links to Engine related solutions. This post will be edited by an Administrator when a new solution is found either within this forum or elsewhere on the Interweb.
To Start the Ball Rolling here are some classic links from Paul W's Audipages. This site can't be recommended enough as a gold mine of information about your 8.
Breather Hose replacement - Audipages
CAMBELT CHANGE ABZ 4.2 V8
4.2 ABZ Engine Cambelt Change Procedure- Audipages
Part Numbers for above Cambelt Change - Audipages
The Tools You'll need - Audipages
OTHER TASKS
Cooler expansion Tank Replacement- Audipages
Cooler Expansion Tank Replacement - Entwisi
Engine Fan (Electric) Removal and Replacement- Audipages
Engine Removal and Re-installation - Conan the Librarian
---------The Story Behind the Engine Change - Conan the Librarian
Fuel Line Leak (High Pressure) Repair Procedure- Audipages
Fuel Tank Sending Unit Seal Replacement- Audipages
VW Audi Oil Spec Information - DavidS8
Oil and Filter Change (32 & 40 V)- Audipages
Oil Cooler Removal and Re-install- Audipages
Spark Plug replacement- Audipages
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement- Audipages
Compression test results ABZ - ainarssems
40V Intake manifold fix for stuck or sluggish flap pivots (no broken parts) - SilverD2 from Audiworld
Symptoms and their Explanations
Noisy Tappets - Architex_mA8tey et al
The ultimate guide to the V8 and other resources - R8dream
Manifold flaps repair document pdf -
Download this document which will both explain it all and show a way to possibly fix stuck flaps
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...9&d=1578778374
Remember, if you find a solution to a problem you've had or others have posted on the web let an Admin know (PM or email) and we will add it to this sticky.
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Currently,
2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block.
1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.
Previously
2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from
D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.