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24th September 2017, 01:41 PM
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I took the steering rack out this morning, before cleaning the engine bay. Turns out it is servotronic which explains the light steering
 I thought it was the first time I drove it, but couldn't see it on the build sheet so concluded the mayo in the system had done something odd. Obviously it was behaving as it should all along so instead of replacing it I took all the pipework off and thoroughly flushed it with new fluid until it stopped coming out creamy.  Cleaned and re-greased the rack, as the boot had split on this end so the grease was a bit nasty  New boots, clips and tie rods ready to go back together     Proper boot clips crimped with the proper tool. No cable ties here!  New rod end on  Ready to go back on the car 
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24th September 2017, 01:48 PM
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Its a 'orrible mess in here 🤢 I can't put this off any longer though so cleaning this up this afternoon...
     
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24th September 2017, 03:05 PM
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Quality
Most of us just get in our A8s or S8s, turn the key in the ignition, start the car and drive off. These videos just go to show how much work is involved with that lump under the bonnet. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading (and watching) this thread and I'd love for my own car to be looked after in such a thorough fashion. Unfortunately, I don't live in Devon. Would love to have the opportunity of a visit to the workshop at some point when funds allow.
Thanks for keeping us all posted, MJ.
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2010 B8 S5 Sportback quattro 3.0 Supercharged in Sprint Blue (current girlfriend) 2000 D2 A8L quattro 4.2 in Audi silver (my ex-girlfriend) 
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24th September 2017, 03:13 PM
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Definitely the best thread on here in ages
 I wonder how many PM's MJ has had asking for similar for other forum members 8's? 
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2002 S8 - Irish Green Pearl. Cat N (saved by the D2 Doctor  )1988 E30 Coupe - Royalblau Metallic 2003 S4 Avant - Light Silver Mettalic 2016 S5 Coupe Black Edition - Glacier White 
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24th September 2017, 04:01 PM
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I just hope the car, Dean and MJ will be t the meet next June so we can all fall to our knees and worship the goddess of '8s and her work!
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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24th September 2017, 07:53 PM
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MJ Have you run out of cleaning rags yet?
With my experience of hospital visits over the last few weeks I'm thinking that you could do with some kind of surgical tool trolley. The type with removable top trays. This could save you bending down to the floor so often. Fill a tray with bits, put it away and start on a new tray. Sorry, just a really old fogey enjoying your incredible workmanship and trying to save you back problems as the years go by. I appreciate the way you work, top level workmanship. It would have been a pleasure to have you on my team in the days when I dabbled in greasy bits. Long may you reign. 
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do.  Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)
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24th September 2017, 08:40 PM
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Plenty of rags, but I ran out of degreaser! I do have tool trolleys
Looking much better now   De-tarred the wheel arch return while I was in there. Much easier when you can stand in the arch facing out!   Engine bay looking sharp now too   Other side tomorrow when I've picked up more cleaning products 53 hours in now btw. Last edited by MikkiJayne; 24th September 2017 at 09:08 PM.
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