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Back on this one after an extended hiatus as I need it finished and sold, and I'm fed up of moving it out of the way!
The engine is ready to go back in The engine bay is ready for the engine to go back in So I put it back in. I think this car deserves one of the last ever genuine air filters As the belt covers and manifold are powdercoated, I did the snub mount as well. Nice and smart Much of the running gear is steel on the PF and so very rusty. This will not do Stripped the calipers completely Printed a bunch of blanking plugs Bits and bobs Pistons - the front ones are fine, the rears are toast Crusty rear hubs Pushing the ABS sensors out Front hubs prepped as well All ready to go for blasting Blasted and clean and painted Calipers too Sitting in the office to dry for a week |
#102
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New seals and rear pistons from Bigg Red
Carriers rebuilt with new boots and bolts Rear caliper with a new piston Back together As these are steel calipers I can use stainless bleed screws, and also genuine Brembo cover caps for added longevity Complete with new hose Front caliper Pistons and slider boots back in. I forgot to get a pic of it complete. Rear hubs are looking considerably nicer, and have new bushes fitted Front hubs back on the car |
#103
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And then some.
A tool for every occasion. Just how many A8 specific tools have you made over the years?
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
#104
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Enough to have a 'special tools' drawer in the toolbox
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#105
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Attention to detail as ever MJ Almost too smart to drive about in now!
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind. |
#106
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Painted uprights
The shocks getting a little paint as well?
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Paul Gosport UK ________________________ Audi S8 2002 FE Avus Silver / Extended Red Leather. Daily Driver: BMW 3 series GT - Just more practical for my camping trips! |
#107
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Why are the rear caliper pistons push things threaded? This gave me an idea to install autohold from D3 now
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#108
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They are making me sad for sure. I may just put new ones on it.
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#109
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I looked in to fitting D3 calipers to get larger rear brakes without the shenanigans of LWB handbrake cables, but I'm suitably convinced the electric calipers are more trouble than they are worth. |
#110
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Subframe off for refurb.
I couldn't help myself and cleaned the floorpan |
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