Finally gathered the will to dismantle the remains yesterday evening.
Not pretty, though it could be worse.
O/S headlight is utterly mashed. Replacement is the only option.
O/S headlight support structure is broken into at least 4 pieces and I only have 3 of them.
The centre support casting that holds the radiator is cracked and now rather floppy (was already cracked on the other side). Needs replacement or welding.
Bumper is mashed though still just in one piece. I could repair this though it probably would always show, though frankly at the prices I'm being quoted it's repair it or scrap the car.
Bonnet is ugly but serviceable short-term (see remarks about the bonnet).
Today I discovered that a scrapyard 1 mile from work has a silver A8 in but it is a FL. Would be really handy to know whether parts like the light supports or radiator support are common to PFL and FL and also whether the bumper/bonnet will physically fit - anyone know?
Just to prove the force is not with me, I had scored what I thought was a bargain on ebay with a pair of headlights and indicators for £40 including HiD kit. It would have been a bargain if he'd packed them properly. One survived.... obviously it was the N/S one!
Nick
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