Servicing the 8 - DIY

[47p2]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

Supplier of OEM VAG parts for the trade at discounted prices, some of centres also sell to general public. Savings can range from 10-60% depending on part. Unfortunately most of the time I check for the part needed it is closer to 10% saving.

Thanks for that, one store only a few minutes from me so I will have to look into it

[notorious]

Oli, where do you source those OEM pollen filters for that cheap?

I thought a kit with 2 OEM charcoal filters is 4d0898438a and cost of the kit is somewhere between 50 and 100 pounds.

[Oli18]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

Supplier of OEM VAG parts for the trade at discounted prices, some of centres also sell to general public. Savings can range from 10-60% depending on part. Unfortunately most of the time I check for the part needed it is closer to 10% saving.

That's correct - I also found most parts being at around about a 10% discount but they will haggle in my view if you buy everything all at once. I got about 30% discount on the plugs for instance. Perhaps worth trying to arrange a national club discount anyone

Originally Posted by ainarssems

The prices look good I assume pollen filter price is for a pair, right?

That's correct, it is for the pair...there are 2 in the box.

Originally Posted by notorious

Oli, where do you source those OEM pollen filters for that cheap?

I thought a kit with 2 OEM charcoal filters is 4d0898438a and cost of the kit is somewhere between 50 and 100 pounds.

Hi notorious - i got them at TPS and not sure why they would be so expensive where you got them but it may be worth giving them a bell.

Looks like tomorrow is the day to finish the outstanding items

Oli

[47p2]

I had the TPS rep arrive at my door this week, very helpful and set up an account. The best part is he stays along the street from me and can drop anything I require off when he is passing

[Dezzy]

I've ha n e-mail back from them saying "Thank you for your interest in the Trade Parts Specialists.

Please continue to use the site."

But i have no username or password so can't use the site.

[Nollywood]

I've had a TPS account since 2008. Lots of savings to be had.

[47p2]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

But i have no username or password so can't use the site.

They should call you within the next few days about setting up an account, ask them for a username and password then. If they do not contact you then you should phone your local branch and speak with them to start the ball rolling

[Oli18]

So, i finally got around to doing the outstanding bits...fairly easy stuff really and I was able to be guided through the whole process and do things myself most of the time. I spent £160 incl VAT for hiring a mechanic for 3 hours to show me how it was all done and to teach me a few things...perhaps i would have spent less having it done but you I will now know how to do it all myself and i got free use of their ramp so bonus!

Just a few piccies of the outstanding things:

First off, the car on the ramp...you get a lot of space to put your stuff down on a work bench and the ramps are easy to operate.



1. Oil Filter Change - I'm glad i didn't do that at home as i wouldn't have had the tool to take the filter off - that's now on order for next time! Check out the old filter ...



2. Fuel Filter - the new OEM one was easy enough to fit...like David at A8 Parts mentioned, there can be a fair bit of pressure if you do it after it's recently been driven so worthwhile having a container underneath.

Old fuel filter:





New fuel filter



3. New Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs:



4. Finally, put new oil in - 8 litres of Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40.

I got to replace all the missing undertray clips and bumper clips at the same time so all in all, well pleased.

Car done after the service!



Driving off, it feels a tad smoother and overall i'm really pleased i got to do this myself.

For others thinking about this, i would highly recommend going down this route...you learn so much and it's really satisfying to know that everything is done to a standard that you want!

Oli

[daviesbike]

I almost always do things like this myself mainly because i dont trust other mecanics to do the job to my standard, taking pride in your job and not cutting corners, im also so fussy that when it comes to MOT time i wont leave the Testers side until the mot is complete an unsupervised car is risky when it comes to most garages, all too often they will string you up for stuff that is not needed and i point blank refuse to leave the car with them and your quite with in your right to do so top right up oli

[gninnam]

Originally Posted by Oli18

Oil Filter Change - I'm glad i didn't do that at home as i wouldn't have had the tool to take the filter off - that's now on order for next time! Check out the old filter ...

Oli

What special tool is this then