D3 S8 Project Thread
 

Well, seeing as Oli started one, and it seems like a good idea I thought I'd copy him +++

To be fair, this S8 is in fairly good condition generally. The underside is remarkably clean, and it does seem overall to be very original.

As ever, theres a few things on every new owners to do list:

1) MOT
2) Fix leaking screenwash
3) Straighten out B&O speaker grills that are mashed in
4) Replace faulty center dash speaker
5) fit AMI
6) Upgrade MMI to later version
7) Fix a an issue with the engine Camshaft positioner
8) Handbrake shows intermittent fault
9) VIM
10) Facelift rear lights (due to peer pressure lol)
11) Gearbox oil change
12) Full service
13) Fit Fridge ?
14) Find a way to grow my own dinosaurs, so I can turn them into petrol to keep this thing fuelled at a sensible cost :p

1) Done this morning. Few slightly worn suspension advisories, but otherwise all good +++
2) Thanks to a8parts, a rubber o-ring on the headlight jet was replaced and shes sealed tight now and holding water.
3) Not started yet. Door card off job, but shouldnt be too bad ?
4) Got speaker, hope to do this afternoon
5) Done
6) Done
7) Pending a bit more bravery
8) Pending it becoming a real problem
9) Done
10) On with.
11) Looks tricky due to complex exhaust on S8. But will be done.
12) Will treat it shortly
13) Still miss my fridge so if I can find a cheap one, its in
14) Not sure where to start on this one...... ;)

Wow you don't hang about do you.

Took me a week just to get round to VIM :)

Ian.. There was a good documentary a few years ago for number 14... One of the Attenboroughs was in it.. Showed growing a few variants, might be a start.. Can't remember the full name though..Jurassic something.

There's a disco near me that's favoured by women of an older age, which is known locally as Jurassic Park, might be a place to start............?

Nice one Ian - but you know a project thread is no good without pictures :D

... preferably of a clean car ;)

Oli

I'll have you know, I just washed it. Top to bottom. And dried it too. It'll get completely caked up on the way down tonight, so I'll take a photo before I set off to prove it :p

+++

If it wernt for ADI, I'd be a bit more patient lol.

Center Speaker done, back to sounding like a masterpiece, rather than a childs music player turned up too loud....

CPS repair
 

Hi Ian,

I had a CPS fault on my S8 and took it to the stealers for a warranty repair. Had a CEL and VCDS copied in below. Took a while with warranty company and some parts were not in stock so took it away for a few days and drove it after confirming it wouldn't harm engine.. Definite lowering of performance and a woofly sound rather than a wail from engine. Then blow me, the CEL went out by itself. Chat on one of teh US fourums suggested dirt in the oil which got stuck in the variable valve timing filter. I still had stealer change it as a precaution. However, before you commit check out parts prices

CPS - £69
Gasket (cam cover one) - £153!!
Coupling - £2

Labour 3 hours - £246. With VAT nearly £500!

Good luck


Richardracer

005416 - Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank1 (N205)
P1528 - 004 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 22
Mileage: 152030 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.05.25
Time: 13:59:57

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 920 /min
Load: 25.5 %
Speed: 6.0 km/h
Temperature: 103.0°C
Temperature: 62.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 1010.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V

Thanks Richard. Mine has cleared the fault itself once, and come back. I'm not unduly concerned at the moment. I find it staggering it could sound any better, or go any better if I fixed it though...wow.... +++

Its on my 'when I get a moment' pile.... ;)

10, 11 and 12 all done.

She feels far more fruity for having had a full service. Plugs were pretty poor, oil was black and filters were well past it. It really does go better now which I find astonishing..... +++

Gearbox is so much smoother now, and it does look way more modern with its facelift rear light clusters on :D

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1390520452

I should really be thinking about selling it by now but it is rather addictive.... ;)