Breaking D2 Sport, but first some questions

[wader3]

Hi all, this is my first post but probably my last unless I’m lucky enough to own an A8 in the future…

Due to an unfortunate accident, I will soon be breaking a 2000 D2 Audi A8 2.8 Sport. Although an Audi driver myself (mere A4 2.8Q), this is actually my parents car which they have bought back off the insurance company purely for the swan neck detachable towbar and possibly the wheels. I don’t want to spend too long breaking this, so the reason for my post is to assess what parts would be most in demand. I assume many parts will be usable across the Audi range and not just exclusive to the A8. It should be delivered next week, be great to hear any views on this and if you want anything off it, let me know.

The accident was severe, but the fact that my parents are alive and should make a full recovery is testament to Audi build quality. The police and forensic investigators both said if they had been in anything else, they simply would not be here today, they really do owe their lives to it. These guys see a lot of bad accidents, and they were amazed at the performance of the A8. The car took a frontal impact of around 85mph and every door opened like the day it left the factory – this is not an exaggeration. I saw the car a day after, the roof and 2 doors had been removed and the wings and bonnet are obviously very bent (nothing left of lights/bumper, not even a trace). The engine did look to be in the right place, but I will need to make a closer inspection of this when it is delivered back.

About the car – my dad bought this in 2006 from the first owner (who was something to do with the Royal Family as it has Buckingham Palace on the logbook). It had a full Audi service history until this time. He had a towbar fitted and has towed a medium sized caravan for no more than 1,000miles. Since 2006 he has covered about 18,000 miles and he is a very steady driver. It has been serviced annually at a local garage and last year both rear wheel bearings were replaced. If the engine and gearbox are ok, these would be excellent used replacements. I know my dad is gutted to have lost this car, he hopes to find another but it’s getting harder as time goes on, maybe a D3 though. I have to say it is one of the nicest cars I have ever been in. My brother in law also had a 4.2 version – that engine was amazing. I remember borrowing it – found it difficult not to floor it..

Does anyone know where the fuel cut off switch is on these cars? If it will run I’ll need to reset it.

Be great if anyone can help with any of this, thanks,

Rob.