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  1. Got the parts today for the trans output seal repair.
  2. Control arms, trans fluid, trans filter + gasket for sale
  3. Chip Herr running 6th in first offical practice of the 4.5 Mile Miller Motorsports Park
  4. A 8 Chip
  5. Trans service-pan off and new filter-all done and no growths on the magnets
  6. Thanks for all of the pats on the back guys. I picked up my new front grill today. It was...
  7. Anybody know of any D2 A8 with bad engine for sale?
  8. Locked out of trunk
  9. HID bulb source
  10. Raxles now includes new flange bolts and the big hex hub bolt with their half shafts
  11. '97 A8 radio replacement
  12. Front end rattles and knocking
  13. Considering a 2003 S8....
  14. Inside Driver's side door panel ( I hate the Stealership!!!)
  15. New Audi Parts 10 % OFF !!!
  16. BRITT: DVD's??
  17. My experience w/ 00011 vs 00001 (long)
  18. Where is the flasher module on 1998?
  19. Should I get a high milage A8?
  20. front axle removal
  21. Tranny service party tonight: Southern New England (Cranston, RI) X-POST
  22. Is there a guide on how to remove the tranny, somehwere out there?
  23. Is there a guide on how to remove the tranny, somehwere out there?
  24. A Rebuilt Torque Converter is a Happy Torque Converter
  25. Air Conditioner Blower
  26. Will These fit?
  27. Blue 03 S8
  28. For you folks who've never seen Top Gear .. the UK automobile series .. A8 Challenge!!
  29. Anyone doubt their MAF sensor-
  30. Air conditioning smells like something between "wet dog" and "locker room"
  31. Well, less than one week into owning my (new-to-me) '02 S8, i've got a CEL...
  32. URGENT part request (New England) x-post
  33. Shokan: X-Post
  34. Changed the transmission output seal yesterday.
  35. MY Power steering fluid is not green like all posts are showing. I need to fill what I lost!!!
  36. STaSIS Motorsports back from Miller - No race results inside just pictures and link to results.
  37. Electrical System acting funny
  38. My A8L is for sale
  39. Where to find OE Centercaps?
  40. Oil change mishaps: Do you have any "good stories"?
  41. Vacuum Pump
  42. JimR did you fix your intermittant EVAP leak posted a few weeks ago?
  43. oh yeah almost forgot, L.A. GTG @ The Stand (Encino/SFV) tomorrow night -- Tuesday, July 18th @ 7pm
  44. Crash, shutdown started...
  45. output flange seal- likely cost at independant mechanic?
  46. A Midsummer Night's Audi GTG Boston Area August 8th
  47. Air conditioning
  48. DTC and Parts Questions
  49. Purge Valve part number for 2001 S8
  50. PSA: Check out the Group Buy forum!
  51. Who is going to Mid Ohio? I think I am going to drop by Saturday to watch.
  52. A/C Operation
  53. some WF12 pics inside ....
  54. Rode in friend's new RS4!
  55. Anyone try Ebay Rotors/pads?
  56. Sirius Audiovox PNP3 question
  57. vortex took posted 3 shots of my car:
  58. Ronin is on AMC.
  59. a very delayed thanks to terminA8r - pic of Bendpak lift
  60. Differences between '99 and '00 A8's?
  61. Have you guys tried this?
  62. Door panel help!!
  63. Pics from AW:
  64. upgrade rims
  65. Servotronic upgrade (Will this work?)
  66. How do i know which brake pads to order, round connector, or square rounded connector MY2000
  67. I thought I'd send it in early this year...
  68. clicking noise from my bose stereo
  69. Are these any good?
  70. Finally, pix of my baby
  71. bluetooth adaptation
  72. Stupid headlamp washer
  73. ECU failure...
  74. update on Lube-Gard
  75. Misfire woes continuing, terrible luck with 50,100 miles on the clock
  76. I had to disco the battery, and now my windows won't express down...
  77. one for paul......
  78. Do you think a rebuilt valve body will remove the hunting and thumping?
  79. My A6:
  80. Will an HP2 caliper fit on a pre-facelift car?
  81. Just saw this on a television news item-Absolutely amazing and will
  82. Deceleration issues
  83. S8- SIlverstar headlights, foglights, etc
  84. And the results of the new valve body is......
  85. It is officially out
  86. OT: 0-60? 4.0. Top speed? 130+. Price at the pump? Price-less.
  87. observation since trans service and filter.
  88. S4 kid did you get a diagnosis yet??
  89. Noisy Rear End
  90. Exhaust system Q.
  91. I'm back in the Audi world again.....feels great !!!!!!!!!!!
  92. Just got back from Mid Ohio...good the bad and the abso-f'in lutely beautiful!
  93. Gas Mileage w/ '00 4.2?
  94. HELP-Keys locked in trunk in Savannah, can VW cut a new key?
  95. To all, Is most Mercedes wheels can fit A8? Thanks
  96. Car does not reverse when selected!! No Fault codes ?...
  97. Fuel pump from hell removal (really long)
  98. 2 or 4 Pads in front for 99 A8s?
  99. Brake pads at audi dealer in VA ..... $ 221.95
  100. Steering wheel shimmmmmy
  101. 4.2 bank 2 too lean code, help please
  102. 10 hours to replace oil cooler tube and gaskets
  103. Folding mirrors question
  104. Anyone looking for an S8?
  105. Need a driver's side headlight glass for a pre facelift car
  106. is there any chance of finding a "spare" '02 S8 ECM? dealer tells me I need one
  107. coming over from urS4. Looking for A8 for wife
  108. Painted hood on '03 S8 in Boston/Allston - Should I be concerned?
  109. How long does it take for the burned oil smell to go away?
  110. 2001 A8L Rattle in rear...I fixed it....but here's what I found...?
  111. A normal photo-shoot night turned into this:
  112. Another thought on the hunting /thumping issue
  113. AC's freaking
  114. Going to get a New Transmission Speed Sensor
  115. clicking sound from front when turning left
  116. Rebuild transmission from Phoenix, first glitch
  117. Well this is just great. 15 hours into the car at my dealer and it seems my head gasket was leaking.
  118. I would like RS-6 style wheels on my A8L....what about quality??
  119. Just bought an Audi A8
  120. Engine getting hot while car is stationary
  121. Interesting about the Transmission.....makes more sense to me now
  122. A Respectable Weight and Big Brake Clearance !
  123. crossroads.
  124. Anyone have a bike rack gathering dust?
  125. Anyone have 17" 4.2 A6 wheels(polished 5s)they want to trade/sell for 17" OE A8 Wheels?
  126. Multiple Engine Misfires in Cylinders 1 thru 4
  127. Electrical Problems and TC issue
  128. MPG
  129. Cruise Control finally gave up..
  130. A8/SA8 Phone integration
  131. How do you test transmission electronics with VAG-COM?
  132. :::::: MirrorWorks Detail Grand Opening Specials - For WA State Folks::::::
  133. 97 A8 reference (engine speed ) sensor
  134. Radio removal tool for Delta unit. Where can I get one?
  135. Where can I get the front license plate filler piece for my A8?
  136. All of the pics of the girls on A6:
  137. Brembos and Greenstuff EBC en route
  138. help please-sunroof adjustment to make it flush with roof-how do you do this??
  139. JimR - What 02 sensors did you replace recently?
  140. A8 4.2 QS 40V not starting up properly
  141. vag-com version
  142. Anyone think that getting SS brake lines is worth it on the 8?
  143. Torque Converter Pictures (edited two pics to add component names)
  144. Power Output Stage/ Ignition Control Unit Replacement
  145. pkirby, I need a black license plate mount for a 98
  146. IDEA..... PRICE IDEA
  147. Finally two pics to show the paints finish:
  148. Picking up my S8 tomorrow in Boston and driving it back to Chicago
  149. Blue Tooth "Adaptor" for V60 Cradle??
  150. HELP - vibration (like rumble strips) at 2000rpms!!!
  151. Passenger/driver side AC temp problem
  152. Cool S8 Video
  153. S8 in CA for $19,995
  154. Seat memory problem
  155. improved braking really works!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  156. Insufficient Vehicle Ground at Ground Location 43
  157. Update on required repairs. Also wondering why I was unable to see all these issues when I vag'd?
  158. This looks cool in the pics. has anybody
  159. Audi Dealership wants me to sign a "no fault" waiver. Anyone else?
  160. Transmission Speed Sensor Didn't Work
  161. Transmission questions.
  162. Belly pan pins and clips question for my '97
  163. New pics:
  164. Its been a year since I don't have the lawyer screen in my car, but I think
  165. S4 rims fit us, how about 17" BBS off an A4?
  166. hit/skip: D2 W12 bi-xenons for $550.
  167. ok... time to stop dragging my feet.. gotta sell S8
  168. Part no.
  169. Broken rear vent control
  170. Das Boot has power in the engine room! (long post)
  171. Shaky outside mirror - '00
  172. Just fitted 255/45/18 tires to my S8
  173. Coolant temperature sensor
  174. Just detailed a pearl white S8... no pics tonight... but I did spend some seat time
  175. 1999 A8 90K was sold for $7900
  176. 1988 A8 Misfiring in Passenger Side Bank & Will not Run Help!
  177. Looking to buy a used driver side front corner light for 97 A8.
  178. service light reset
  179. How do I add red guard lube to my tranny?
  180. etka 6.3 or 6.4???
  181. [SAT Aug 12th] Special event for SoCal, Tour of the NEW Audi Design Center in Santa Monica
  182. What does your dealer charge per hour?
  183. oil cooler water pipe leak fixed today.
  184. headlight flickers for a few seconds and then goes out on a '98 - would you say bulb or ballast ?
  185. I have a new and specific dislike for pressed-in wheel bearings.
  186. Impressions from my Boston to Chicago Drive in my new S8 (VERY long)
  187. Anyone knows Audi Independent mechanics for timming belt change around Los Angeles,CA
  188. Very stupid question....
  189. hey guys, if any of you have audizine accounts take a look at the A8 board
  190. kimchee or others, help please.... I used porter cable with 3M imperial hand glaze....
  191. Do the American cars have servitronic??
  192. Good Source for a Timing Belt Damper
  193. 2000 A8 made the top 25 most stolen cars ...
  194. Top Gear Episode for S8?
  195. Paul and Randy did you see this BS!?
  196. New Brakes!!!
  197. Check out the interior on this 2003 S8 ...
  198. looking for an A8 quattro and came across this one....thoughts on asking price?
  199. Hit the big one last night...
  200. All of my stupid questions will stop, well maybe not ALL of them
  201. Stalled while driving! Any clues?
  202. What's a fair price for black on black 2001 S8?
  203. Speedo not working...
  204. ...so my driveshaft has a bad carrier bearing...
  205. Non-Audi-specific A/C question -- no cold air when car not >30 MPH
  206. Help! My ABS sensor is stuck!
  207. Just replaced ignition switch, easy as pie, thanks PaulW and all for write up.
  208. Front & rear trim molding - oxidized?
  209. ABS light
  210. Transmission problems
  211. Car is in......few questions though
  212. Where's my Servotronic relay (2002 A8L)
  213. SERVICE... SERVICE NEEDS
  214. Transmission TC Dropout and Hunting.....some new thoughts
  215. Unloaded the Saabs, added a '95 S6
  216. Winding Road
  217. A8 heater adjuster connectors
  218. getting new oil in the tranny what do I need to change the code?
  219. STaSIS Motorsports heads East once again.
  220. A diagram of our fuel tank minus the pump unit- for all that have struggled
  221. and the pump unit itself with the level sensor [thinner unit ]also shown
  222. Sudden sound solved long standing vibration
  223. Extended Warranty
  224. b1s1 O2 sensor which one is that?
  225. Thinking of trading S8 for S55, am I crazy?
  226. stock 17" with tires FS
  227. So you think you got this track thing down?
  228. Timing Belt - Please help with Cam Sprocket removal Thanks! ...
  229. Reminder *** The Unofficial AW Buyer / Seller Feedback Thread is alive ***
  230. Lowering car tommorow-Has anyone here dropped their car 1.5 inches
  231. Randy or any of you tech guys, a quick non-audi specific engine question if you don't mind ...
  232. I received 3 seals in my TB kit for behind the sprockets and the front pully behind the crank...
  233. All Season tire recommendations for 2001 A8L. I am now running
  234. Engine troubles with my 99 a8
  235. TB changed, I have smoke though...
  236. Dropped 1.5 inches and it looks farrrr better
  237. I don't know why this didn't occur to me in the first place but ...
  238. Xenon failure, bulb ok!
  239. mother f#@#$^%*@# nail in my tire this morning!!! Thank god my co worker was prepared!
  240. So you think our transmission woes are mostly limited to pre-facelift D2s?
  241. Where can I get a Bentley Manual for my 98 A8 4.2?
  242. Question for you A8 owners, did/does this wheel come in a oem 17" option? or is it only
  243. TB changed, misfiring though, cylinders 1-4 misfiring and other fault codes.
  244. Here is a pic of the new height-car is absolutely filthy so will post more
  245. xenon bulb source - anyone have any recommendations besides dealer ?
  246. Alarm
  247. Best USA place to get OEM-grade rotors ???
  248. Drove a 2003 E55 AMG today....
  249. Any benefit to running 17" winter wheels/tires on '01 S8? If so, what type/size tire?
  250. New Member, Transmission Issues