Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
7th June 2022, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th June 2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 894
A8 d3 rear n/s indicator lamp (early version)
Hi.
Does anyone have a rear n/s indicator lens for sale for a 2006 d3?
I believe the pt no is 4e0 945 095C.
I have gone down the route of replacing ALL LEDs (5v straw hat type) ….but, they...
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Forum: Daily banter
19th January 2022, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
That’s useful info - many thanks.
I think I...
That’s useful info - many thanks.
I think I can see where I’ll end up…..probably back with a D4. I just found the D4 boot much smaller than the d3 boot.
These cars are hard to match……especially...
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Forum: Daily banter
19th January 2022, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Thanks Roberto…..
Your last comment has...
Thanks Roberto…..
Your last comment has already crossed my mind (sell the q7 and run the D3 until prices come down).
The D3 has 170k miles on it, is only worth £3-£4K I guess, but, on my 240...
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Forum: Daily banter
18th January 2022, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
A7 comparison
Has anyone here owned an A7 and can offer me their opinion on how a D4 A8 compares to the A7 pls?
I sold my D4 a8 4.2 tdi just over a year ago and now regret it. I now have a 2016 Q7, with lots of...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
27th August 2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,313
Quick update….
With the inner wheel arch...
Quick update….
With the inner wheel arch removed, this allows access to the underside of the near side air box.
It’s only a screw and hose/circlip that need to be removed/loosened to allow...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
27th August 2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,313
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
25th August 2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,313
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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th August 2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,859
Power steering hose leak 4.2 tdi
I have read the brilliantly detailed post on changing the pipe that goes to the cooler, but, my v8 diesel appears to be leaking in a different location.
My leak drops down onto the GBox sump (and...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
25th August 2021, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,313
4.2 tdi near side lower air filter box removal..
Whilst trying to gain access to the power steering reservoir……
Once the upper of the box and air filter are removed, there are 2 obvious mounting bolts holding the lower section of the filter box....
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th February 2021, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,044
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th February 2021, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,044
Hi.
Sorry...
The wiper blades are on...
Hi.
Sorry...
The wiper blades are on eBay and have had a bid placed on them last night - currently £32 plus delivery.
The auction expires next Monday (22nd Feb).
Cheers, Chris
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
14th February 2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,044
A8 D4 4.2 tdi service parts + wiper blades
I have ....
D4 wiper blades (new and boxed) 4h2 998 002 b
For D4 4.2tdi:
2 x air filters (4h0 129 620 L), 1 pollen filter (4h0 819 439) and 1 oil filter (057 115 561 M).
All genuine parts.
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Forum: Daily banter
21st March 2020, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,536
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Forum: TT 8N
16th March 2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,978
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Forum: Daily banter
16th March 2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,949
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Forum: Daily banter
16th March 2020, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,536
I've moved everything!
It's amazing how many...
I've moved everything!
It's amazing how many different seat positions/shapes you can achieve in a 4 hour driving duration......and still not find one that feels right.
I've adjusted the steering...
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Forum: TT 8N
14th March 2020, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,978
Wheels
Can anyone tell me the variance in offset of wheels available for this mark of TT pls?
Will mk2 TT alloys fit the Mk1 model? I have set of Mk2 speedline alloys (18 x 9, with offset of 52).
...
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Forum: Daily banter
14th March 2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,949
Etka
Hi.
Has anyone here found a way to get access to ETKA?
I used to be able to but no longer can and really miss not being able to use it (have been without it for a couple of yrs now)
Luckily,...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
14th March 2020, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
So...............
The car went into Preston...
So...............
The car went into Preston Audi to have the corrosion pictured/assessed and sent off to Audi.
After roughly 4 weeks I eventually heard that there would be NO claim available...
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Forum: Daily banter
14th March 2020, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,536
getting comfy............
I've my 2011 D4 for almost 4 months now.
The car has the 'comfort seats' and after all this time - I still cant get comfy!!
Has anyone else suffered this issue or is it just me?
I do confess to...
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
11th January 2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,448
Mk2 TT 10 spoke alloys with new tyres
I have a set of TT Mk2 alloys to sell.
These are the 10 spoke 18" Speedline (9" wide) ET 52 alloys with New tyres (Budget - landsail tyres). PT no - 8j0801025AA.
They're not immaculate but...
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Forum: Daily banter
11th January 2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,437
Lego quattro
We're never too old for lego are we?
This has been recently released..............a must for any quattro fan (guilty!).
LEGO 76897 Speed Champions 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
Its approx. £18....
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th January 2020, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,454
D2 rear discs - EBC D545
EBC D545 rear discs for D2 A8.
Boxed, though a tad tatty.
I believe these are fitment for a '94 - '98 4.2 (but don't hold me to that).
£60 delivered (courier) or £50 if collected (near Blackpool).
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Forum: Daily banter
10th January 2020, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,811
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
9th January 2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,273
That's interesting....
just looked under my...
That's interesting....
just looked under my handles (2011 model) and can see the LEDs. Just seems odd that all 4 are out.
Read the handbook last night which shows how to set external lights, but...
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Forum: Daily banter
8th January 2020, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,767
Result!
I did call Adrian...
Result!
I did call Adrian flux.................quote with A8 owners club ref was £503!
Returned to Admiral, after almost an hour on the phone (a bit of juggling no claims and removing a BMW...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
8th January 2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,273
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Forum: Daily banter
6th January 2020, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,767
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Forum: Daily banter
5th January 2020, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,767
Insurance for D4 4.2....
Only had my D4 4.2tdi since mid November.
My insurance is due on 20 Jan. I do have multi car insurance with admiral and last year, for a D3 4.2tdi and a BMW 645, they were very competitive!
Now,...
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Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior
30th December 2019, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,967
Roofbars for LWB D3
I realise that no-one seems to list bars for a LWB (D3 or D4), but, has anyone tried to fit the ones that are listed for a non LWB anyway?
If anyone has particular knowledge of this, is it to do...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
30th December 2019, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,048
Roofbars for lwb D4
I realise that no-one seems to list bars for a LWB (D3 or D4), but, has anyone tried to fit the ones that are listed for a non LWB anyway?
If anyone has particular knowledge of this, is it to do...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
14th December 2019, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
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This is what I had on my D3, on the...
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This is what I had on my D3, on the piece above the no plate.
I purchased a replacement part from prestige parts and sprayed it my colour (night blue) and good as new now.
I also removed...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
14th December 2019, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
14th December 2019, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
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Pics show corrosion fwd of rear o/s wheel and driver's door skin- just fwd of door mirror.
Apologies for upside down pics - not sure how to rectify......I don't insert...
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
12th December 2019, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
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Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior
12th December 2019, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 26,188
Corrosion
Has anybody had any joy with going through Audi to resolve corrosion issues (12 year anti perforation warranty)?
I have a 2011 model which has small areas of the stuff!
Cheers
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Forum: Daily banter
19th November 2019, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,670
So.....I finally got one!
I currently have a lwb D3 4.2tdi (owned for over 5 yrs).
I've been looking, daily, on Autotrader, eBay etc.....at the D4 model (same engine).
So - this is what I wanted: not lwb, dark colour,...
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Forum: Daily banter
24th September 2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,552
I was under the impression that the D4 4.2 tdi...
I was under the impression that the D4 4.2 tdi can achieve 45mpg (ish) on a motorway run? My current D3 4.2 tdi always averages approx 40mpg on its Lancashire to Heathrow run?
Well, I was hoping...
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Forum: Daily banter
23rd September 2019, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,552
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Forum: Daily banter
23rd September 2019, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,552
Some D4 questions...
With my eyes firmly set on a D4 4.2tdi I have a few questions if anyone can help?
Do all the D4s have the phone mirroring capability- inc 2010 models?
Can you tell if a D4 has ACC from the...
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Forum: D3 - Interior Trims
16th June 2019, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,195
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Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics
16th May 2019, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,033
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Forum: D3 - Interior Trims
16th May 2019, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,195
Installing centre vents in dash
After removing lots of bits of trim and air vents to allow for MMI SCREEN repair......I noticed when reinstalling the centre vents that the control at the back (which moves ) is not inline with the...
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Forum: Daily banter
16th May 2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Heathrow speed cameras.....for info
Just in case anyone is planning on driving to Heathrow.....
As of 1st May ANPR has been installed and active all round the perimeter road.
It's a series of matrix signs displaying your speed,...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
28th April 2019, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
Thanks for the info............this has had me...
Thanks for the info............this has had me looking in the self study documents to see if my 4.2tdi has the same set up? I'm still trying to work out if I have the 09E or 09L g/box? My g/box code...
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
25th April 2019, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
16th April 2019, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
16th April 2019, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay
16th April 2019, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
Coolant temp dropping.....
Doing my usual, twice monthly, drive between Lancashire and Heathrow.....
Driving home on Sunday evening, I hit a terrible jam on the M6 (no shocks there), which added about an hour to my journey....
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