Has the car been in a smack at some point? I think I read somewhere the official procedure after an 8 was hit was to remove the engine to inspect the BHD as they can crack. But that weld looks robot welded so wouldn't expect it to fail from a hairline crack from removing the cup to quick.
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8.
Bright yellow bus o love.
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