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Old 11th July 2014, 09:21 PM
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Just picked her up and so pleased with the result! The paint job is excellent and they pulled out the little dent from the boot. It's taken 10 months but she's just about perfect now!







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Old 11th July 2014, 09:33 PM
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Looks lovely Oli, you must be very pleased with it

What's next?
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Old 11th July 2014, 10:55 PM
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Very nice Oli. Very nice indeedy. My cars never look as good when I have them, as they do when other folk do... maybe I just need a better camera...
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The First 20 Audis:

2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey,
2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue,
2005 B7 S4 Blue, 2006 D3 3.0 Tdi Black, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2003 D3 4.2 LPG Crystal Blue,
2000 D2 S8 Silver, 2007 3.0 Tdi Q7 Black, 2009 B8 S4 Black, 1998 D2 S8 Agate Grey,
2006 D3 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2006 D3 S8, 2007 Q7 3.0 Tdi, 2006 C6 S6,

The Second 20 Audis:

2011 A7 Sline, 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2002 A2 1.4 Tdi Silver, 2006 A8 4.2 Tdi Blue,
2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black , 2007 TT Roadster,
2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black,
2009 C6 RS6 Saloon Daytona Grey, 2001 Fully Loaded A2 Tdi, 2006 Avant S6 Black, 2007 VW Caravelle Exec Black (almost an Audi)
2009 TT Roadster Daytona, 2015 Q7 4.2 tdi lava grey, 2002 GmbH D2 demonstrator, 2006 D3 A8 LWB 4.2 Tdi Black

Most Recent Audis:

2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2007 4.2 FSi Q7 ABT Blue, 2016 S5 Coupe Launch model, 2004 S4 B6 Cabriolet, 2016 Q7 Sline White, 2006 Q7 4.2 FSi Black, 2012 Q7 Sline+ 4.2Tdi White, 2008 Blue Audi S8

Everything Else

1989 Subaru Justy, 1986 Vauxhall Cartlton 2.0 GL, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2 CDi, 1987 Ford Sierra XR4x4, 1983 Vauxhall Senator, 1985 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i, 1997 Polo Saloon, 1997 Peugeot 306 1.9 TDi, Ford Sierra Sapphire 2000E, 1990 Subaru Justy, 2000 Subaru Impreza, 2000 Subaru Impreza RB5, 1993 Range Rover LSE, 2005 VW Bora, 2003 Skoda Superb, 2003 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, 1996 Peugeot 106, 2000 Range Rover 4.0, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance
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Old 13th July 2014, 09:24 PM
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Thanks guys!

I wouldn't mind doing something more interesting with the exhaust tips but unsure yet. I'd also love to add DAB ... For now, I am happy though.



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SOLD : 2000 FL Silver D2 4.2 QS - Solar sunroof, Bose, Blinds, NavPlus, Playstation, DVD, wireless headphones, iPhone AV connection, RS6 steering wheel, chrome mirrors, phone prep, xenons, servotronic steering, Rear screen, TV-in-motion, NavPlus Alu rings, S8 exhaust, S8 bonnet grille, 385mm D3 S8 brakes, rubber winter mats, De-badged rear, US rear indicator clusters, 20" Final Edition diamond cut wheels, 15mm Eibach Pro spacers (front), 20mm H&R hubcentric spacers (rear).

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Old 14th July 2014, 06:28 AM
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Lovely.
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Old 7th December 2014, 07:23 PM
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Hi,

Well it's been a while but the time has come to do a service on the 8.

Tools needed:
- 32mm socket 1/2" drive i.e. like this one
- 1/2" ratchet
- Long philips head screw driver
- Oil extractor
- Oil draining receptacle (i have two 6 litre jerry oil pans)
- Gloves
- Paper towel

Parts bought and used:

- 10 litres of Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ECT (designed specifically for vehicles with DPF to help keep them clean)
- Oil filter
- Pollen filter
- Air filters x2
- Front wiper blades

All service parts bought from TPS (and OEM of course).

The amazing thing about servicing the TDI, the oil filter is on top of V8 block right in the middle and so very easily accessible.

She should be good for another 12 months...

Oli

OEM parts:


Take off plastics around pollen filter and turn 4 screws 90 degrees to take the filter out:


Old filter:


Old vs shiney new filter:


On to the air filters - use a long philips head screwdriver to undo the 2 airboxes either side of the engine, take out the filter and refit the new one.






Refit with new filter and screw air filter boxes back on:


On to the oil change - first take off the engine cover and oil cap.

Then unscrew the oil filter housing using the 32mm socket and replace the filter with a new one.

Put extractor tube into the oil dipstick and pump out the oil. The capacity of the 4.2 TDI is 9.5 litres including the oil filter.





Then refill with new oil until it is just below the 'maximum' mark on the dipstick.



Lastly, replace wiper blades and go enjoy a spirited drive!
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SOLD : 2000 FL Silver D2 4.2 QS - Solar sunroof, Bose, Blinds, NavPlus, Playstation, DVD, wireless headphones, iPhone AV connection, RS6 steering wheel, chrome mirrors, phone prep, xenons, servotronic steering, Rear screen, TV-in-motion, NavPlus Alu rings, S8 exhaust, S8 bonnet grille, 385mm D3 S8 brakes, rubber winter mats, De-badged rear, US rear indicator clusters, 20" Final Edition diamond cut wheels, 15mm Eibach Pro spacers (front), 20mm H&R hubcentric spacers (rear).

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Old 10th December 2014, 12:28 PM
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I think your car looks gorgeous in that colour blue and the chrome/aluminium mirror caps really compliment it.
I've recently purchased a 2005 night blue 4.2tdi and the second thought that came into my mind was "it's crying out for some chrome/aluminium mirror caps" (just like I added to my Santorin pearl Blue D2). The first thought was "it needs new wheels!".

Q. Apologies if you've already put this on the forum, but, where did you get those caps from and how much did they cost?

BTW - good to see you are using genuine bits for your maintenance!

I'll need to do mine soon.
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Q. Apologies if you've already put this on the forum, but, where did you get those caps from and how much did they cost?

BTW - good to see you are using genuine bits for your maintenance!

I'll need to do mine soon.
Hi - I got them from eBay Germany and they were about £250 including the motors iirc. For details on part numbers and fitting take a look here

Thanks,

Oli
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SOLD : 2000 FL Silver D2 4.2 QS - Solar sunroof, Bose, Blinds, NavPlus, Playstation, DVD, wireless headphones, iPhone AV connection, RS6 steering wheel, chrome mirrors, phone prep, xenons, servotronic steering, Rear screen, TV-in-motion, NavPlus Alu rings, S8 exhaust, S8 bonnet grille, 385mm D3 S8 brakes, rubber winter mats, De-badged rear, US rear indicator clusters, 20" Final Edition diamond cut wheels, 15mm Eibach Pro spacers (front), 20mm H&R hubcentric spacers (rear).

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Old 15th February 2015, 04:20 PM
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Nice work. Car looks very tidy. Plus, real men change their own oil. FACT.

Where did you get the oil pump from?
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Old 16th April 2015, 10:38 PM
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hi... could you give us a hint on where did you source the lights from ? Thanks


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Hi,

Did the facelift rear light conversion today - most people may not notice but I think it updates the 8 quite a bit ...

I have not opted to fit the extra wire as i believe that is for US clusters only but will pick that up in a seperate thread.

...Thanks to Delboy for his 'how-to' guide ... it was very useful

Oli

Vine: Shows 3 stages (sidelights, sidelights+brakes, sidelights+indicators - before and after)

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