|
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Gearbox failure/ rear brake disc:calipers
The fault with the MAF producing an incorrect load value and resulting in mismanagement of the gearbox and its subsequent failure by the engine ECU and gearbox ECU seem to be mainly in 1999-2001 3.7 quattros. It doesn't seem to happen in D3s - I suspect some recoding of the software to run these systems has been done at the design stage to make a faulty MAF incapable of damaging the gearbox.
It isn't a coincidence that many people go to the dealers with a gearbox that has dropped into 'safe mode' and are told that in addition to a new gearbox they also need a new MAF. As one would expect all automatic gearboxes will be put at risk by increasing mileage/time without gearbox oil (at least) or gearbox oil and filter (optimal) changes. This won't however save you if you have the MAF problem in a susceptible car. Going back to the rear brakes, the 1999 3.7Q FL set up which I measured had 22mm thickness and 269mm diameter discs. . The rear calipers were Lucas/Girling 343812 (Audi 4DO 615423E) on the left and Lucas/Girling 343813 (Audi 4DO 615 424E) on the right. |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
What do u guys mean with MAF sensor? Mass air flow or are u meaning something else entirely?...
|
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Exactly that... They get different names from different manufacturers, but the same thing.
__________________
2010 Jag XF 3.0D Portfolio S I know.. I know.. |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
So if I buy an S8 should I play it safe & buy a new MAF sensor just incase?
|
#15
|
||||
|
||||
not necessarily but certainly do regular scans with VAGCom to check for faults
__________________
Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . . Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange 2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee 20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs |
|
|