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7th April 2018, 09:24 PM
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What's in the workshop this week, Pelikanblau edition
This week I have Vera's beautiful pelican blue S8 in for an engine swap
 Some of you may know that the original engine has developed a considerable thirst for oil when driven slowly, which is believed to be down to piston rings. That's not a cheap problem to solve, so when I found another brand new engine on ebay last year I grabbed it straight away. This is the second I've found from the batch of ten which VAG sold to a surplus dealer back in 2015. They were kept as warranty replacements but weren't needed and were sold once they reached 15 years old. I have one in my Dolphin Grey and really wasn't expecting to find another. Vera was travelling most of the day so I've only got the front panel off so far. This one is going to be an interesting challenge since not only does it have LPG to work around, but an auxiliary heater too so triple the usual amount of plumbing to work with! 
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7th April 2018, 10:20 PM
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Lovely car, and just imagine the increased MPG Vera will get when she no longer has to carry several litres of oil in the boot
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 Audi S8 2002, Black (even the chrome bits) Audi RS6 Avant 2008, Daytona Grey Maserati Granturismo 2008, Metallic Nero Carbonio Audi S8 2015, Daytona Grey
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7th April 2018, 10:27 PM
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Beautiful colur. I’m looking forward to this since the great work you did on Deans car
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2002 S8 - Irish Green Pearl. Cat N (saved by the D2 Doctor  )1988 E30 Coupe - Royalblau Metallic 2003 S4 Avant - Light Silver Mettalic 2016 S5 Coupe Black Edition - Ibis White 
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7th April 2018, 11:42 PM
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Guess that means another busy Sunday for you MJ
 Knowing you, should be fixed by teatime. 
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8th April 2018, 08:09 AM
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That was a good find on ebay.
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#6
8th April 2018, 09:16 AM
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Ooh, wonderful colour, can't wait to see what you do with it!
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8th April 2018, 12:34 PM
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Another lovely coloured car. At least you won't be spending time cleaning the engine as you did with Dean's, but more plumbing.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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