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Old 15th July 2014, 06:48 AM
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Definitely belt and not chain on the 3.7 and 4.2 petrol, had mine changed not long after purchase. The engine is very similar to the latter D2 3.7.
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Old 15th July 2014, 05:00 PM
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great thanks for that Mannyo.

the 2nd one that i'm looking at had it done at 80k and is 100 now ..
..its the sliver one
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Old 15th July 2014, 06:20 PM
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The clackmannan cars one looks like its been sold.
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2004 A4 1.8T Sport Cabriolet, 89K Miles
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2004 D3 A8 3.7 Quattro, Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Solar Sunroof, TV, ACC, phone and almost every option. 168K miles rising slowly
with retrofit AMI and DVB-T in place of Analogue
2003 Volvo S60 D5 SE Manual, 197K miles.
2001 D2 A8 3.7 QS, Bi-Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Electric Everything, retrofitted RNS-D, 191K Miles
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Old 17th July 2014, 04:52 AM
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Sorry forgote to say. That's to me as put a deposit down on it
All being well should be picking it up next weekend. Are there any
main things to look out for with the D3. I know that the air compresser is
a big one but anything else that anyone can think of would be a great help
Will be putting up my D2 for sale at the weekend. Just need to find out how to
add pics to the site and I can get it up to see if anyone is interested before
I move to e-bay
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Old 17th July 2014, 07:43 AM
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Adding pics here is very easy and I'm sure there's a detailed guide somewhere. But basically, bring up a post as usual and, below the post, click 'Go Advanced'.

Scroll down the 'Manage Attachments' and click that. You can then simply 'browse' your computer to add picture files from where-ever you store them. Repeat the browse for each photo.

Then click 'Upload' and go make a cup of tea! Once they've uploaded, simply post your message as usual and the pics will be attached.

Hope that helps.
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Old 17th July 2014, 11:26 AM
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Great thank you will get the info up and see what everyone thinks

Many thanks
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Old 17th July 2014, 11:46 AM
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Now any thinks that i should look out for when i go to check my new D3 out next weekend....all being well
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Old 17th July 2014, 02:03 PM
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Open bonnet, remove front engine cover and check that the intake arms and linkages are operating and not broken/seized like mine.

Put the car in lift mode, step outside and listen to the air compressor (passenger side, behind bumper). it should not be making any untoward noises.
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2004 A4 1.8T Sport Cabriolet, 89K Miles
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2004 D3 A8 3.7 Quattro, Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Solar Sunroof, TV, ACC, phone and almost every option. 168K miles rising slowly
with retrofit AMI and DVB-T in place of Analogue
2003 Volvo S60 D5 SE Manual, 197K miles.
2001 D2 A8 3.7 QS, Bi-Xenon, Bose, Blinds, Electric Everything, retrofitted RNS-D, 191K Miles
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Old 17th July 2014, 06:47 PM
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Thank you mannyo has been put on to the check list
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Old 18th July 2014, 09:12 AM
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If that 8 you're looking at this weekend doesn't suit you, then this D3 has came up on AT today. It's not mine, just sharing info.

4.2, 99k Miles, £4750

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-car...4199?logcode=p

Hope your search goes well
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