Shopping list for 2001 S8 Part II

[GlynH]

Me again,

As a follow-on to my recent post begging for help with service items & part numbers in the engine forum I also need to find out what part numbers relate to the following items if some kind soul might be able to help please?


Nearside CV boot replacement kit (inc. grease, clips etc.)

ISTR seeing a kit part number rather than individual part numbers?


Despite a full 4WD alignment carried out by a reputable independent both front tyres went down to the steel on the inside while there was almost a full tread on the rest of the tyres...heartbreaking.

I did put on another pair of 255/35/ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sports but these have now worn out again - although not as bad as the last ones on the inside.

When I took the car back to the Independent Specialist to have the alignment checked/adjusted they told me I needed new control arms as when they went to adjust them something was just spinning around preventing any adjustment from being done.

They also told me to see if I could order the later aluminium type(!) as they would be better than the original ones with rubber insert...they were not sure whether these were available for the S8 but said they were available for the S4, RS4, S6, RS6 etc if my memory serves me correctly?

Any info and once again part numbers for the above items would be very much appreciated.

Thanks & kind regards,
-=Glyn=-

[Dezzy]

I suffer from the same thing always wear on the inside (I'm not running Michelins tho) Ouch Bibendum must be rubbing his hands together. 4 wheel laser always comes back within tolerance but still get the wear. I was told typical Audi. Don't help but we're not alone.

If your 4 wheel matey knows his stuff you can ask him to adjust the Toe to cancel out the affect of the camber thats probably causing the issue.

[Conan_the_Librarian]

Originally Posted by GlynH

Nearside CV boot replacement kit (inc. grease, clips etc.) - Kit = 441 498 203 A (but get a GKN kit. Cheaper and just as good).

ISTR seeing a kit part number rather than individual part numbers?
Despite a full 4WD alignment carried out by a reputable independent both front tyres went down to the steel on the inside while there was almost a full tread on the rest of the tyres...heartbreaking.

I did put on another pair of 255/35/ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sports but these have now worn out again - although not as bad as the last ones on the inside.

When I took the car back to the Independent Specialist to have the alignment checked/adjusted they told me I needed new control arms as when they went to adjust them something was just spinning around preventing any adjustment from being done.

They also told me to see if I could order the later aluminium type(!) as they would be better than the original ones with rubber insert...they were not sure whether these were available for the S8 but said they were available for the S4, RS4, S6, RS6 etc if my memory serves me correctly?

Any info and once again part numbers for the above items would be very much appreciated.

They are talking bollox. Camber on the front can not be adjusted. Did your 8 come with 20" wheels from new?

Adjusting toe as Dezzy says will reduce the effect a bit.

Once again not guarantees!!!!!!!!

[GlynH]

Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian

They are talking bollox. Camber on the front can not be adjusted. Did your 8 come with 20" wheels from new?

Adjusting toe as Dezzy says will reduce the effect a bit.

Once again not guarantees!!!!!!!!

Thanks again Mike...my Mum always said I was special but I have come to the conclusion that you are even more special than me!

I hear what you say Mike but they did not mention camber specifically, use a Beissbarth computerised 4WD alignment system and specialize in VAG Group vehicles with particular to TT, S4/6, RS4/6 & R8 and I have confidence in these guys.

The car originally had 18" wheels and was originally 4WD aligned on those before changing shortly after to the genuine (but refurbed) Audi 20" alloys shod with brand new Michelins if that might make a difference?

I had already replaced one pair of front tyres due to the steel being exposed at the inside of the tread while having the rest of the tread looking like new!

I replaced those at a cost of £547 (and have just been quoted £598 locally for another pair...can anyone recommend another supplier who might be better on price but who more importantly is capable of doing a good job?) but when I went back to get the car 4WD aligned they were unable to adjust anything due to something 'spinning round' and recommended replacing what I took to be control arms?

<wishing I had taken more notice at the time>

Strangely the later tyres don't seem to have worn as bad...

ISTR seeing that 8's were particularly heavy on front suspension and it is common to have to replace some components...I assumed these were the items referred to but I do need to check it out...

WHile i was shopping for parts I thought I would add these to my list...

Thanks again Mike...much appreciated.

Kind regards,
-=Glyn=-

[GlynH]

Just found a picture of the tyre before last



Regards,
-=Glyn=-

[Conan_the_Librarian]

I notice the 'C' link for the Anti Roll bar is on the wrong way round. Should be behind the control arm. Maybe?

[Architex_mA8tey]

Well spotted mike - that might well be causing the problem
Nothing gets past the librarian!!!

[GlynH]

Bloody hell...how do you guys spot things like that?

But it is behind the control arm in the picture isn't it...it looks like it is the drawing is showing it in front to my eyes.

Then again I may have had a drink...

Well the car is going into Ben a week on Monday for some TLC so maybe he could act as judge & jury?

Hawkeye THE Librarian.

Sounds kinda special doesn't it?

Thanks & kind regards,
-=Glyn=-

[Conan_the_Librarian]

Ooopps my bad. Just spotted that the photo is taken from the rear. That being the case then the 'C' link is correct.

[GlynH]

Are they?

I took the damn things and even I don't know!

Kind regards,
-=Glyn=-