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TT/TTS/TTRS 8J
4th September 2024, 04:12 PM
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Air Con noise
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Posted By
strummagnet
I had a similar noise issue but was convinced it...
I had a similar noise issue but was convinced it was a whine coming from the torque converter. After only managing to top up about 125mls gearbox fluid I found the noise was still present. Turning...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 03:11 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,335
Posted By
strummagnet
Yep - Stark Raving Bonkers!!:ROFL:
Yep - Stark Raving Bonkers!!:ROFL:
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D2 - Engine Bay
1st August 2024, 08:38 PM
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My Weird Engine Squeak is Back
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5,531
Posted By
strummagnet
I had something similar on my old 2.8QS. Found it...
I had something similar on my old 2.8QS. Found it to be the bearing on the tensioner that was wearing and creating slight play. Didn't notice it until I released the tension on the belt.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
30th July 2024, 03:55 PM
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31
Various Electrical Gremlins
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8,117
Posted By
strummagnet
Is it a slow lazy crank when hot? That was my...
Is it a slow lazy crank when hot? That was my issue when the earth strap had worked itself loose.
Forum:
Cool Wall
30th July 2024, 03:52 PM
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6
Poll:
Vauxhall Viva
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19,268
Posted By
strummagnet
I had one for about five minutes early 80's, and...
I had one for about five minutes early 80's, and it didn't even register with me until I saw this one, easily forgettable. Only feature was you could drive along and pull the gear lever out. Not cool...
Forum:
D2 - Interior
29th July 2024, 01:07 PM
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4
Headlining
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3,396
Posted By
strummagnet
Bit of a guide here from here....... ...
Bit of a guide here from here.......
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=168190#post168190
Forum:
Daily banter
29th July 2024, 12:58 PM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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Posted By
strummagnet
Little update - New screen fitted. Took an age...
Little update - New screen fitted. Took an age for the local independent to track one down. Told me that he was informed it is the last one in the UK (not sure how true that is).
MJ Supplied me...
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Owners Meets
11th July 2024, 04:41 PM
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21
Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,127
Posted By
strummagnet
I am planning to be there as is Architex_mA8tey...
I am planning to be there as is Architex_mA8tey (Neil). The plan is to meet at the Pig bush Inclosure with the AOC which is 7minutes out from Beaulieu. Meet up time before 08:30 so we can tootle in...
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Owners Meets
7th June 2024, 01:40 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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20,320
Posted By
strummagnet
Well, that good chance rapidly changed to 'no...
Well, that good chance rapidly changed to 'no chance' so you guys probably dodged a bullet :ROFL:
Enjoy your weekend, hope to see the pics and write up soon.
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 05:24 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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strummagnet
Hi all, There is a good chance (owing to...
Hi all,
There is a good chance (owing to work delays) that I will be in your area tomorrow night / sat morning so wondered if I could just 'pop by' and put a face to the names?
I will not be...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 08:32 PM
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17
Outer CV Joint
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9,920
Posted By
strummagnet
Disconnecting the track rod end helps a lot. +++
Disconnecting the track rod end helps a lot. +++
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th April 2024, 11:43 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,231
Posted By
strummagnet
I tried doing the front cv boot in situ but it is...
I tried doing the front cv boot in situ but it is far easier to take the driveshaft out and work on a bench. I found it a doddle. Though there was some confusion over the orientation of the bearing...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd February 2024, 03:20 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,335
Posted By
strummagnet
One in North Shields...... Interior will take...
One in North Shields...... Interior will take some getting used to::)
...
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Owners Meets
22nd February 2024, 03:37 PM
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21
Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,127
Posted By
strummagnet
It is back on this year...... ...
It is back on this year......
https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-audi/
I am going and it will be the Audi this time :)
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd February 2024, 10:54 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
Views:
13,335
Posted By
strummagnet
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134916352698?mkcid=16&m...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134916352698?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1x-iqp5zqc6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=XvINcyQBRNy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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D2 - Everything else
11th January 2024, 03:58 PM
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24
smell of burning rubber
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13,530
Posted By
strummagnet
I did an oil service recently (just about within...
I did an oil service recently (just about within my skill set) and managed to drop a big splodge of oil around and under the beauty covers near the fill point on refilling. Wiped most away from above...
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D2 - Everything else
5th December 2023, 04:42 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
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16,669
Posted By
strummagnet
LED lights?:)
LED lights?:)
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D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 09:20 AM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
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16,669
Posted By
strummagnet
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Whilst you cant fault the driving experience of an Audi D2 I am wondering what would be any subtle 'modern day additions' that are achievable and would enhance but keep the originality of the...
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D2 - Engine Bay
17th October 2023, 04:36 PM
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17
Will a Leaky Radiator Fail a MOT?
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19,911
Posted By
strummagnet
Well, all done. Budget radiator in and all seems...
Well, all done. Budget radiator in and all seems good. Had an issue where the ATF connections didn't appear to seat properly but a quick message to MJ confirmed all is well.
The ATF loss, not...
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D2 - Common Faults
14th October 2023, 07:26 PM
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29
Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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93,814
Posted By
strummagnet
On my A8 I had this issue and found that the...
On my A8 I had this issue and found that the water was getting in through the door. Noticed when opening it just after a downpour the water came flooding out. There were witness marks on the tread...
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D2 - Transmission
12th October 2023, 09:05 PM
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37
Not sure what this problem is!
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61,522
Posted By
strummagnet
5hp24 - built by rowntrees.+++
5hp24 - built by rowntrees.+++
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D2 - Engine Bay
3rd October 2023, 10:23 AM
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17
Will a Leaky Radiator Fail a MOT?
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19,911
Posted By
strummagnet
Aha. I have clamps. Will ramp it and I will...
Aha. I have clamps. Will ramp it and I will remove the front bumper - saw a chap on youtube do it. :)
I did spot a genuine one on tradition but getting it here safely (as MJ mentioned a while...
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D2 - Engine Bay
3rd October 2023, 09:04 AM
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17
Will a Leaky Radiator Fail a MOT?
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19,911
Posted By
strummagnet
I am having to replace my radiator and note that...
I am having to replace my radiator and note that it can be done without the front end being removed, and as I have small hands I think that may be an advantage? :):
Is there fluid loss from...
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Owners Meets
6th July 2023, 05:32 PM
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52
Vorsprung International Attendance
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39,788
Posted By
strummagnet
It was found to be the nearside front. I was...
It was found to be the nearside front. I was convinced it was the rear! Nice and quiet now.
And smug points go to MJ. When I first messaged her about the noise issue she said that the front...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st July 2023, 06:37 PM
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17
WITW - A8 Lang
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10,734
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strummagnet
Still as nimble as a SWB?
Still as nimble as a SWB?
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D2 - Engine Bay
30th June 2023, 04:59 PM
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3
Heating system flush
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3,906
Posted By
strummagnet
Did you follow the manual? Any tips / handy hints...
Did you follow the manual? Any tips / handy hints along the way?
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd June 2023, 08:09 PM
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52
Vorsprung International Attendance
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39,788
Posted By
strummagnet
My attendance is no longer guaranteed unless i...
My attendance is no longer guaranteed unless i can sort out my whining bearing issue :-(
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st June 2023, 07:44 PM
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13
S8 D2 front and rear wheel bearings same?
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11,573
Posted By
strummagnet
Well, changed the offside front. Bearing was...
Well, changed the offside front. Bearing was worn. New Meyle bearing fitted, 19mm hex drive, nuts torque and managed about another 100 degs rotation. Went for a spin, noise still there. Ears...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th June 2023, 03:09 PM
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13
S8 D2 front and rear wheel bearings same?
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11,573
Posted By
strummagnet
I found out I needed a 17mm, much to my surprise...
I found out I needed a 17mm, much to my surprise as on my old A8 2.8QS I bought a 19mm specifically for the fronts, and that car was a 2002 model supplied with 20inch rims from factory. Strange?
...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th June 2023, 01:13 PM
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13
S8 D2 front and rear wheel bearings same?
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11,573
Posted By
strummagnet
Do you mean the big uber bolt on the...
Do you mean the big uber bolt on the driveshaft?:Confused::)
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th June 2023, 12:04 PM
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13
S8 D2 front and rear wheel bearings same?
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11,573
Posted By
strummagnet
Ok. Got to work on the suspected nearside rear....
Ok. Got to work on the suspected nearside rear. After jacking up checked the wheel for any discernable movement, none detected. Spun the wheel, no grindy bearing noises noticed either. Removed wheel,...
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Owners Meets
2nd June 2023, 11:18 AM
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26
Annual meet/drive playlist...
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18,235
Posted By
strummagnet
Have fun everbody. My weekend is going to be...
Have fun everbody. My weekend is going to be spent fighting wheel bearings.
Forum:
Owners Meets
1st June 2023, 04:05 PM
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26
Annual meet/drive playlist...
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18,235
Posted By
strummagnet
:ROFL: Silver machine - Hawkwind. Driver...
:ROFL:
Silver machine - Hawkwind.
Driver seat - sniff n the tears.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
26th May 2023, 06:11 PM
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13
S8 D2 front and rear wheel bearings same?
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11,573
Posted By
strummagnet
Jumping in here. I am looking to replace front...
Jumping in here. I am looking to replace front and rear bearings as noticed a low whining sound apparently emitting from the rear of the car which after 400ish miles has manifest into a not so low...
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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
24th May 2023, 06:42 PM
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125
Dedicated Android SatNav from Icebox Audio
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174,683
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strummagnet
40psi??
40psi??
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D2 - Interior Electrics
20th May 2023, 08:54 AM
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14
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.
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13,616
Posted By
strummagnet
Yes it threw me as you put new condenser, dryer...
Yes it threw me as you put new condenser, dryer and compressor on. The fact it switched from ECON to normal (though no difference); I thought the worst.
Hopefully that's sorted it. The...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
19th May 2023, 02:49 PM
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14
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.
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13,616
Posted By
strummagnet
Well this became odd. Sort of. Took the car...
Well this became odd. Sort of.
Took the car in to be checked out and it was found there was very little gas to recover from the system. Lines were checked for leaks and none present.
Refilled...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2023, 05:34 PM
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14
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.
Views:
13,616
Posted By
strummagnet
Is the electric fan on? Yes, running fine. Is...
Is the electric fan on? Yes, running fine.
Is it cooling at all? Not cooling at all, fan on high speed.
Condensation on the pipes past the header tank? No condensation, pipes appear to be warm to...
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D2 - Engine Bay
11th May 2023, 01:34 PM
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39
Fluid loss front offside corner
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30,205
Posted By
strummagnet
I get that a lot, learnt to get used to it now....
I get that a lot, learnt to get used to it now. :):ROFL:
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
11th May 2023, 01:33 PM
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14
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.
Views:
13,616
Posted By
strummagnet
HVAC - AC not blowing ice cold.
Hi. I should have noticed this before, weather not being warm enough, but my HVAC unit or the AC bit is not blowing ice cold.
I have:
Checked fuses - no issues
Run a scan on the HVAC unit - No...
Forum:
Daily banter
27th April 2023, 04:05 PM
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53
Another D2 S8 gets some TLC
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36,960
Posted By
strummagnet
Coupled with a multipoint water evacuation...
Coupled with a multipoint water evacuation system? a concealed 'wet vac' nozzle adaptor in the 'at risk' locations? I recall on my old A8 (A8 CFJ) behind the front passenger seat the PO had cut a...
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Daily banter
27th April 2023, 09:26 AM
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9
Classic Car Garage - Check out my Dad on TV!
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2,337,977
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strummagnet
Could you get your dad to do a D2 tinker day?...
Could you get your dad to do a D2 tinker day? Maybe with our resident Guru (MJ) providing additional technical guidance? :):D
Forum:
Daily banter
27th April 2023, 08:20 AM
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53
Another D2 S8 gets some TLC
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36,960
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strummagnet
I wonder if there is a way the sensors could be...
I wonder if there is a way the sensors could be mounted off of the floor, say 10mm, to alleviate the dangers of water ingress. One of MJ's magical designs for a support mounting that could be made...
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D2 - Engine Bay
19th April 2023, 11:58 AM
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39
Fluid loss front offside corner
Views:
30,205
Posted By
strummagnet
There were a few comments in this thread that may...
There were a few comments in this thread that may give you a heads up:
Item 23 onwards:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16912
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Owners Meets
19th April 2023, 11:42 AM
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21
Simply Audi at Beaulieu
Views:
22,127
Posted By
strummagnet
Well I went to the 'show' as a normal person,...
Well I went to the 'show' as a normal person, took the Beemer as the Audi failed MOT.
My observations:
There was:
A ton of Tee tees - TT owners group there.
A bunch of A2's - A2 owners...
Forum:
Daily banter
17th April 2023, 04:27 PM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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9,658,621
Posted By
strummagnet
Well MOT day again. I explained the above...
Well MOT day again. I explained the above guidance and the MOT tester understood what needed to be done.
He had to adjust the main beam.
Passed with zero advisories. +++
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Daily banter
13th April 2023, 03:35 PM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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9,658,621
Posted By
strummagnet
Mr Ronin :tuttut::D I have spoken to a...
Mr Ronin :tuttut::D
I have spoken to a 'sympathetic' MOT tester today who has managed to fit me in for Monday at the earliest.
Forum:
Daily banter
13th April 2023, 11:15 AM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
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9,658,621
Posted By
strummagnet
Well the car went back after a 'very spirited' 30...
Well the car went back after a 'very spirited' 30 mile drive. Re-test and still failed.
The Tester wouldnt "rev the nuts out of it" as its 'not policy' but suggested a more mechanically...
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Daily banter
11th April 2023, 09:33 PM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
Views:
9,658,621
Posted By
strummagnet
The heavens opened up here on my way to the test...
The heavens opened up here on my way to the test station today and i only travelled a few miles. Longer run tomorrow.. +++
Forum:
Daily banter
11th April 2023, 03:32 PM
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400
WITW - Barn-find Final Edition
Views:
9,658,621
Posted By
strummagnet
As the above. Plan B. Looking at the...
As the above.
Plan B.
Looking at the CO margin its going to be:
Wynns MOT treatment and a gentle 'Italian Tune Up'
Booked in later this week - fingers crossed.
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