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Old 3rd May 2018, 10:40 AM
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That was popping off on mine recently so I fitted a new tighter one. All OK now, but it might all be coming off later today for the first "test fit" of my fan jets.
Ended up soaking my standard jets in Kilrock descaler for about a week. Now squirting like a goodun....best they've ever been.

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Old 3rd May 2018, 10:42 AM
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We have a water softener and I always use softened water for the screenwash.
Though I do have some spare jets and rubber connectors (from another A8) so I'll descale all those in case I ever need them - good tip.

Edit: The jets are bubbling away nicely, mostly out of the input tube, so there's obviously a fair bit of scale inside. A job worth doing for anyone I'd say.
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Old 4th May 2018, 09:47 PM
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Finished



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Old 4th May 2018, 09:52 PM
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Great job MJ
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Old 4th May 2018, 10:35 PM
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A whole host of jobs well done. I do hope Vera pampers it from now on.

Been a great thread this MJ you do a fantastic job with a keen eye for the little things that all add up to a finished project that you can take pride in.
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Old 5th May 2018, 08:21 AM
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Brilliant MJ!! Amazing to watch your progress, well done! I'm sure Vera is super happy!
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Old 5th May 2018, 09:10 AM
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.. I'll on my way in a bit.

My shiny blue S8 waiting for me with a new heart and mended and pampered in each and every way...

The only thing I feel like now is excitement and gratitude
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Old 5th May 2018, 09:46 AM
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Epic thread with a happy ending, all done in MJ style. . . .am I the only one who is slightly disappointed this thread is ending though!!

Seriously though well done, it looks fantastic now
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Old 5th May 2018, 09:55 AM
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No Neil, you are not on your own. I was working up to a comment that would not offend.
Seriously MJ, Well done. Please add my congrats to the pile.
I sometimes wish that I had a D2 just so that I could be pampered and fussed over.
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Excellent work

What turned out to be the cause of the door switch related electrical gremlins?
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