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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
30th August 2024, 03:41 PM
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WANTED - RHD steering rack
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spannerrash
This is one of those hard to find parts that are...
This is one of those hard to find parts that are specific to RHD cars, just like the windscreen wiper mechanism. Is yours not repairable?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 09:07 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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spannerrash
For me that would be a massive red flag. Am I...
For me that would be a massive red flag. Am I wrong here or does no catts mean not legal? If that's the case then you will be at the mercy of a friendly and also corrupt Mot tester for the rest of...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 08:45 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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spannerrash
These cars are gorgeous, powerful, smooth and...
These cars are gorgeous, powerful, smooth and they do turn heads but you will pay plenty of ££££ for the privilege.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 07:45 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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spannerrash
4 things I wish I'd known when I was looking. ...
4 things I wish I'd known when I was looking.
Make sure all the instrument cluster lights work, especially ABS and Engine management. My abs light was "disabled" so it didn't show up an abs fault....
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th August 2024, 02:42 AM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,353
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spannerrash
" think this is also the same car being discussed...
" think this is also the same car being discussed (selling by spannerash) on this thread here for £6K -
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17289"
Different car.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th August 2024, 02:09 PM
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12
Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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1,810
Posted By
spannerrash
Hi all I'm gonna be taking the car off the...
Hi all
I'm gonna be taking the car off the market for a couple of months. I need to lend my little fiesta out to a family member so she will have to become my daily driver for a while.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd August 2024, 10:44 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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spannerrash
Looks just like a very cheap looking screw cover...
Looks just like a very cheap looking screw cover to me. Not really looked at it that closely really. Do you guys have something different in that position?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd August 2024, 06:10 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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1,810
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks for the heads up Dean. I honestly thought...
Thanks for the heads up Dean. I honestly thought heated rear seats were standard equipment on an S8.
And just to confirm, they do work.
Thanks Frank
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2024, 10:18 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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Posted By
spannerrash
Anything missing? Let me know please guys. ...
Anything missing? Let me know please guys.
Cheers Frank
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2024, 10:17 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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Posted By
spannerrash
More pics 3
More pics 3
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2024, 10:14 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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Posted By
spannerrash
More pics 2
More pics 2
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2024, 10:09 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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Posted By
spannerrash
More pics
More pics
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2024, 09:56 AM
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Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
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Posted By
spannerrash
Audi S8 D2 2002 for sale 90,000mls
Hi guy's
I have decided to let my S8 go. The whole NLA thing is getting to a point now where I am no longer enjoying my ownership.
I've been preparing the add over the last couple of weeks so...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
22nd July 2024, 09:35 AM
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5
D2 s8 has the lurgy :(
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2,515
Posted By
spannerrash
Could be oil leaks or something like that but...
Could be oil leaks or something like that but first thing I'd check is the battery connection under the drivers side front wheel arch. Make sure nothing is shorting out.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
13th July 2024, 05:31 AM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
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spannerrash
Final update In the end I decided to fit the...
Final update
In the end I decided to fit the new unit I bought from the US. My curiosity got the better of me and I decided to split the second hand unit I sourced from Germany so I could inspect...
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D2 - Transmission
25th June 2024, 05:03 PM
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Genuine auto or DIY manual
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2,271
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spannerrash
Genuine auto or DIY manual
Hi all
A bit of a loaded question.
If any of you were in the market for a low ish mileage S8 (89,000), which would you be more likely to entertain?
A genuine well maintained Auto with no...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th May 2024, 06:25 AM
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It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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5,610
Posted By
spannerrash
Unfortunately if you want to keep this car...
Unfortunately if you want to keep this car running long term then you are going to need to do a lot of research. The whole "no longer available" issue is really problematic. Not just in the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th April 2024, 05:15 AM
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It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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5,610
Posted By
spannerrash
This may have some of the info you need. ...
This may have some of the info you need.
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15086
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
13th April 2024, 07:23 AM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
I see it. Thanks very much.
I see it. Thanks very much.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
12th April 2024, 02:26 PM
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Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Does anyone know the torque setting for the bolts...
Does anyone know the torque setting for the bolts that hold the inlet manifold to the block please? My info seems to suggest 25Nm but that seems quite high to me for the size of bolts.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
11th April 2024, 01:36 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
So...... an update. Got the NOS unit from...
So...... an update.
Got the NOS unit from the US but unfortunately it arrived with a broken vacuum pod. Seller was super helpful, perhaps a little too helpful and refunded me the cost of a new one...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th April 2024, 01:02 PM
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9
It's' all in the bushes? Hope so!
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5,610
Posted By
spannerrash
Are we talking about the front or rear suspension?
Are we talking about the front or rear suspension?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
22nd March 2024, 04:24 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
The pads are actually a very stiff rubber not...
The pads are actually a very stiff rubber not plastic. Still quite flexible in hand.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
21st March 2024, 05:38 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
I opened up my broken manifold and you can see...
I opened up my broken manifold and you can see hear clearly where she broke.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
21st March 2024, 05:32 PM
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6
Engine issues 11 codes
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6,915
Posted By
spannerrash
I use this when I want to run the fuel pump. It's...
I use this when I want to run the fuel pump. It's literally an old fuel pump relay with the plastic cap removed. Push down on the top with your finger and the fuel pump runs. If its working of course.
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
21st March 2024, 03:55 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
Views:
23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Just ordered this one from the US. Gonna be a...
Just ordered this one from the US. Gonna be a pain as I had to use a freight forwarding company (shipito) as they wouldn't ship to the UK. I think it will work out at about £1500 landed which was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 08:08 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
Views:
23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks Dean for the link. It does look like...
Thanks Dean for the link.
It does look like it's been drilled for LPG though.
Forum:
D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 06:36 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
I've been trying to wrap my head around what...
I've been trying to wrap my head around what effect having one long runner and 7 short ones would have on the engine. I honestly have no idea but I did think that each cylinders fuel requirements was...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
20th March 2024, 12:08 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Well I managed to pull out the broken part by...
Well I managed to pull out the broken part by simply removing the throttle body. It looks like a clean break so I am confident there are no other bits floating around.
Still not sure of my route...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 08:59 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Hi all again and apologies as I seem to be...
Hi all again and apologies as I seem to be replying to my own thread here quite a lot. I just need some more info so I can plan my route forward.
Is this a common problem and does anyone know of...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 05:14 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks very much for the reply and the...
Thanks very much for the reply and the information. It looks like 2k for a new unit. That's a bitter pill for a car that's worth maybe 6k.
There are a few available of various prefix's for around...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 03:57 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
Posted By
spannerrash
After researching it looks like one of the...
After researching it looks like one of the aluminium brackets has broken. No piston damage would indicate a clean break.
Also, if I want to go brand new it looks like 077-133-185-CA is the...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 02:36 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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23,766
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spannerrash
Will this do? eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk...
Will this do?
eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk › itm
2004-2006 VW PHAETON 4.2L - Intake Manifold 077133185AT
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
18th March 2024, 01:15 PM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
Views:
23,766
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spannerrash
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
Hi all
After replacing my knock sensor I was in the process of replacing the inlet manifold when I noticed something in cylinder 6 runner (see pictures).
I have been chasing a slight miss fire /...
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 05:03 PM
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5
Drivers side nock sensor.
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6,374
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks bud.
Thanks bud.
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 11:24 AM
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5
Drivers side nock sensor.
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6,374
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks Sean, very useful. Also just read through...
Thanks Sean, very useful. Also just read through your engine work post. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th March 2024, 02:01 AM
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5
Drivers side nock sensor.
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6,374
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spannerrash
Drivers side nock sensor.
Hi all
I've just gotten around to sorting something out that's been bugging me for a while. Bank 1 (UK drivers side) nock sensor plug fell apart a couple of years ago and I've been holding it...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 03:57 PM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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5,937
Posted By
spannerrash
I think I replied again Ian but not sure.
I think I replied again Ian but not sure.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 02:11 PM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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5,937
Posted By
spannerrash
PM sent
PM sent
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 09:00 AM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
Views:
5,937
Posted By
spannerrash
Not sure where you're based but if you're...
Not sure where you're based but if you're interested and have to travel a reasonable distance to collect, you can have it for £600. Helps with fuel costs and saves me the hassle of dealing with...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd October 2023, 08:15 AM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
Views:
5,937
Posted By
spannerrash
Hi thanks for your reply. I'm in Leeds
Hi thanks for your reply.
I'm in Leeds
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd October 2023, 03:43 PM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
Views:
5,937
Posted By
spannerrash
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
As the title says, D2 wiper mechanism for sale.
Genuine part purchased from Audi tradition. Cost me approx £650 landed in the UK so price is £650 plus delivery.
Thanks for looking.
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd August 2023, 11:13 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
Posted By
spannerrash
After doing quite a bit of research I eventually...
After doing quite a bit of research I eventually stumbled upon this YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/tC2Klazem3g
It seems to me that a cold cranking compression test (without spark plugs) does...
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D2 - Lights
27th July 2023, 10:30 AM
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21
Headlight level sensor 4B0 907 503A
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27,127
Posted By
spannerrash
I think MJ puts together an upgraded version you...
I think MJ puts together an upgraded version you might be able to purchase.
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 09:27 AM
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14
Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
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10,155
Posted By
spannerrash
When I first started doing the compression tests...
When I first started doing the compression tests it was only a bit of a "while I'm in there" afterthought. I was originally changing plugs and coils. So, plugs removed, coils removed and fuel pump...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 05:21 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
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spannerrash
Sorry guys and gals but I just thought of another...
Sorry guys and gals but I just thought of another question.
I realise that to do this I would have to rebuild and run the engine.
For those of you a bit more savy than me with VCDS. Is there a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
25th July 2023, 04:58 AM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
Posted By
spannerrash
Yes, all of the components of the timing system...
Yes, all of the components of the timing system were changed. All with either oem or good quality units.
Remember the belt timing is OK though. Everything lines up perfectly.
After giving it a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 08:42 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
Posted By
spannerrash
Thanks once again MJ. I will do the...
Thanks once again MJ.
I will do the compression test again tomorrow but I doubt it will change the result. I've been round all cylinders multiple times as I was struggling to believe the results....
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 08:29 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
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spannerrash
On reflection, a leakdown or smoke test will only...
On reflection, a leakdown or smoke test will only tell me if the cylinders are leaking. Neither test will help me understand if there is a valve timing issue. I think for that I'm gonna need a...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2023, 07:35 PM
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Inlet, exhaust cam position problem, maybe?
Views:
10,155
Posted By
spannerrash
Hi MJ, thanks for the reply. I have done the...
Hi MJ, thanks for the reply.
I have done the compression test on all 8 cylinders one after the other so there has been plenty of time for oil pressure to build. I did about 10 cycles for each...
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