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Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
10-07-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,824
Posted By JoePGT5S

Nice write up. Thanks for posting. I also...

Nice write up. Thanks for posting.

I also have a small rattle back there so this will help me tackle that fix.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
09-14-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,620
Posted By JoePGT5S

Chain jumping seems extremely unlikely to me. ...

Chain jumping seems extremely unlikely to me. There would be a really terrible noise if the chain was that loose and you'd see signs of wear from the chain hitting the valve cover.

I'd vote for...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-19-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,819
Posted By JoePGT5S

Do you see the CEL when you first turn on the...

Do you see the CEL when you first turn on the ignition? (key in and turned to the point just before engaging the starter motor). This is the point where the dash lights are tested and usually what...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,586
Posted By JoePGT5S

Congratulations on finding the root cause. ...

Congratulations on finding the root cause. Interestingly I had the exact same issue on another car many many years ago and it turned out to be the crankshaft position sensor. Due to the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By JoePGT5S

Wow what a great deal! That's the price of a...

Wow what a great deal! That's the price of a couple of spare parts from the dealership.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-04-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,054
Posted By JoePGT5S

Could still be the tires being out-of-round. ...

Could still be the tires being out-of-round. Rotate the wheels (front to back) and see if the vibration moves also. A zero cost thing to try first.

Are you running factory rims?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,487
Posted By JoePGT5S

Sounds like a really nice car!! Would love to...

Sounds like a really nice car!! Would love to see some pictures of it if you have any.

I grew up in Scotland by the way. Which part did you visit?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,487
Posted By JoePGT5S

Wow, an S8 with manual transmission from the...

Wow, an S8 with manual transmission from the factory. You are the envy of S8 owners the world over. Let me know if you'd like to sell it - I'd love to import it to the USA for the transmission :-)...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,586
Posted By JoePGT5S

The symptoms do seem to describe fuel starvation.

The symptoms do seem to describe fuel starvation.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,586
Posted By JoePGT5S

Thanks for clarifying. I got excited when I read...

Thanks for clarifying. I got excited when I read this thread and put a 20 ounce bottle in a full tank (23 gals). Next time around I'll definitely try at a higher concentration. In my case it's...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,586
Posted By JoePGT5S

Are you suggesting a higher concentration than...

Are you suggesting a higher concentration than suggested on the bottle? What size of bottle have you used?

Thanks.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-29-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,111
Posted By JoePGT5S

Just changed my front pads today and discovered...

Just changed my front pads today and discovered the exact same issue. The last set of pads were replaced by an Audi dealership and it was evident they had also ground some metal off the ends of each...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-25-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,709
Posted By JoePGT5S

Despite what the Bentley manual says, it's...

Despite what the Bentley manual says, it's possible to change the bank 1 tensioner/chain without removing the engine.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-20-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By JoePGT5S

When I do the calculation my effective 'lease'...

When I do the calculation my effective 'lease' payment comes to $360. That's including a rebuilt transmission, 3 years of ownership and the assumption of $0 value today.

So far it seems like a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-20-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By JoePGT5S

I think the numbers speak for themselves. ...

I think the numbers speak for themselves.

Now you just need to make the proper presentation to the wife :-)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-20-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By JoePGT5S

The quick calculation I usual do is to compare...

The quick calculation I usual do is to compare the cost of ownership to a lease payment on a new car. In your case the lease equivalent is about $400/month (19600/4/12).

Then ask yourself (and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-20-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,179
Posted By JoePGT5S

A video is worth a thousand pictures: ...

A video is worth a thousand pictures:


http://youtu.be/OUHOzdg44Hg
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,179
Posted By JoePGT5S

I may have had the same noise; for me it was a...

I may have had the same noise; for me it was a creaking type of sound. A solution that worked for me was to wedge a length of fuel hose between the dash and the windshield. I'll take a picture later...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-15-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,446
Posted By JoePGT5S

Looks like this only covers the D3 not the D2. ...

Looks like this only covers the D3 not the D2. Mind you, the guy that just rebuilt my transmission did talk about "resetting the adaptions" after he rebuilt the transmission.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-15-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,183
Posted By JoePGT5S

I think I have the same problem you are...

I think I have the same problem you are describing; however I don't think it's anything to do with the auto-brightness-sensor (in my case) and seems to be temperature related; i.e. the colder the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-13-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,183
Posted By JoePGT5S

The middle part of the display can be toggled on...

The middle part of the display can be toggled on and off by design. The button that toggles it is on the bottom of the wiper control stalk (towards the end). Just press that button and the display...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-06-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,358
Posted By JoePGT5S

http://www.ross-tech.com

http://www.ross-tech.com
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By JoePGT5S

I agree with Sam. If this was engine related...

I agree with Sam. If this was engine related you'd most likely have triggered some codes. This may be the dreaded "shudder" that indicates a transmission issue. I had this just a few hundred miles...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-02-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,350
Posted By JoePGT5S

I'm also quite surprised a dealer would recommend...

I'm also quite surprised a dealer would recommend an aftermarket part. That alone would make me really trust that particular dealership and want to use them.

Also, it does indeed look like a new...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
07-01-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 105,011
Posted By JoePGT5S

241k and counting. Car feels a little down on...

241k and counting. Car feels a little down on power; however I think it may be one of the cats (drivers side is original) getting a bit restricted.
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