New owner help!!

[steamship]

Originally Posted by danyalmakda

One other thing the build sticker in the boot says it’s a A8 Limo
Is that a LWB version or just normal?

'Limo' is just short for limousine. As such yours is a SWB, as opposed to the LWB.

The LWB is about four inches longer and that length is added behind the B-pillar, so it is evident in the rear doors. The attached images show the door cards for a SWB and LWB model. If you look to the left of the speaker grill in the door release handle, you'll see the extra width to the edge. You'll also see some extra fitment holes along the top where the trim piece goes. It's much easier to spot the difference on the D3 model.

[danyalmakda]

Originally Posted by steamship

Another thread worth reading is the following one on the various drainage points around the car. This is especially relevant if the car has been left for six years, and doubly so if left outside:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16008

So changed the air filter and thought I’d have a look around the engine and noticed a puddle at the back of the engine
Managed to poke a thin long cleaning brush found in the garage and poked it around the back and next thing I hear is load of water gushing out and the sound of bubbles
So thanks for this guide much appreciated

[danyalmakda]

Hi
Managed to sort the washer fluid warning light - was not hard / air box out headlight out loosened the reservoir and wiggled the pump out
The only thing now is fluid is now leaking from the grommets when I’ve inserted the new pump
It’s not original - it’s meyle branding
Is there a way of just buying these grommets separately?
I did try adding rubber ring around to make a better seal but no luck
Thanks

[Ronin]

they are available from forum sponsors new, I got a set myself in fact a few weeks ago.

[ainarssems]

Originally Posted by danyalmakda

Hi
Managed to sort the washer fluid warning light - was not hard / air box out headlight out loosened the reservoir and wiggled the pump out
The only thing now is fluid is now leaking from the grommets when I’ve inserted the new pump
It’s not original - it’s meyle branding
Is there a way of just buying these grommets separately?
I did try adding rubber ring around to make a better seal but no luck
Thanks

Are you sure you did not push the grommet in the bottle when inserting the pump? That's what happened to me on A6

[MikkiJayne]

The grommets always leak when you disturb them. Its become routine for me to replace the grommets when replacing the pump as they hardly ever seal up again.

[danyalmakda]

Definitely did not push them in as took the pump out again to change
The top smaller grommet I noticed only leaked when the whole part was inserted so started fiddling with the positioning but no luck
How do I get some or where from?
Thanks

[steamship]

Originally Posted by danyalmakda

How do I get some or where from?

Part number for the large grommet (x2) is 431955465A
Part number for the small grommet is 443955465

Decided to do mine since I had the front end off.

[danyalmakda]

Have ordered some off eBay
Just waiting to get the energy to re-do this fiddly job

[danyalmakda]

So awhile back I changed the washer fluid pump to a meyle pump and all was fine apart from the grommets which I have ordered - I haven’t used the washers in the last few weeks as not driven much. Was about to change the grommets but realised only the headlight washer is working and not the screen washer
Is that because not enough fluid in? Or the pump?because the grommets are leaking there’s only enough fluid until below?
Just wanted advise before I remove everything so I can do it all at once

Thanks