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Old 14th November 2013, 08:09 PM
green A8 green A8 is offline
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Default re-commisioning work

I've just stumbled across a very nice S8 FE in silver with the purple interior. Bought by the lady of the house in december 2001 as a Christmas present for her husband (Who clearly preferred his Rolls Royce and Aston Martin). Only used for a year and just under 4,000 miles, then simply laid up in in a garage unused from 12/02 to the day I bought it (yesterday). The car has had no work whatsoever done to it since it was serviced in 02. It was returned from the Audi dealer and parked in the garage had the battery removed and was covered with a dust sheet, and abandoned. It was never started or even unlocked in all this time. Or so the brother of the now deceased owner tells me. I have no reason to doubt him.

I had it recovered to my place via a transporter today. No attempt was made to start the engine. SO, the question is what should I replace on such a low miled engine (timing belt ect?) The car was stored on a two post lift slightly suspended. Regardless of this I will be buying five new tyres (Would you risk driving on 12 year old rubber?) Apart from that what other items am I going to need to get replaced?

I look forward to hearing your replies.
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