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Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By audijim113

What's it worth? Definition of excellent

I posted previously about my wife's 98 A8

No doubt, I am upside down on the car. After $2,600+ for T-belt, oil cooler fix, and fuel pump, the car got whacked on driver side. Wife was not hurt as...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-03-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By audijim113

Do your carry collision insurance on it. I...

Do your carry collision insurance on it. I recently dropped $3600 on a 98 A8. with 180K miles) (Time belt, oil cooler, fuel pump and misc). Blue book (Kelly, NADA and others) puts the value at...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
04-25-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By audijim113

First of all, "recent timing belt"? Did seller...

First of all, "recent timing belt"? Did seller show you an actual invoice from a reputable shop, showing date and all work/items replaced as part of T-belt service. Unless seller is a family...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2021, 05:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By audijim113

WHEEL?

Anyone have a halfway decent 17x8 Alloy wheel laying around reasonably priced and within a couple hr drive from West MI to avoid shipping cost?
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Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-27-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Posted By audijim113

power steering

1998 A8 repaired following left site sideswipe with angle impact at left front wheel and A-pillar, I drove following accident for 10 miles to get home but knuckle was bent. Work was done by a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-23-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By audijim113

There was one lying on the side of the road near...

There was one lying on the side of the road near where my wife's accident with her 98 A8.. Unfortunately, it is in a million pieces. Sourcing fender, doors, etc wasn't too bad, I found them...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-21-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,713
Posted By audijim113

Yes, unless you are trying to turn the big bolt...

Yes, unless you are trying to turn the big bolt in the end of the crank with your fingers. It will require a big socket and a decent size breaker bar. This advice doesn't apply to Superman.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By audijim113

broken, ripped, cracked trashed

I'm not going to pay $500 for an Audi D3 bellypan. Instrad, I will rebuild mine but I need some donations of your nasty belly pan that might be lying in a trash pile in your garage.

If you have...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By audijim113

Back of engine. Previous to 2007, 4.2 had timing...

Back of engine. Previous to 2007, 4.2 had timing belt (not chain) which was in the front.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By audijim113

yellow and green lights

Does the yellow auto leveling light mean that the pump is running?

My yellow light comes on from 10 seconds to a minute intermittently. It will go on and off periodically while driving or...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By audijim113

Engine splash guard source

I've been wanting to replace the belly pan on my 2006, but no way will I pay $300-400 or more. There are a couple aftermarket ones available for $90 from Latvia or that part of the world. I hear they...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,611
Posted By audijim113

Exact same thing on my D2. Started as a few...

Exact same thing on my D2. Started as a few drips. I lived with it for two years. I wouldn't recomment putting any kind of stop leak in cause it can clog the thermostat. However, since I knew a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,611
Posted By audijim113

If it is just a few drips that you see overniight...

If it is just a few drips that you see overniight but not when it's hot, it's likely the oil cooler. Leaks when engine cools off.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,812
Posted By audijim113

What do you mean by "ABS Module has been sent out...

What do you mean by "ABS Module has been sent out to be refreshed"?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2021, 05:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By audijim113

Went to ESC site. Selected center console parts...

Went to ESC site. Selected center console parts but there was no dust cover there. Searched site for part number but no results.

Google search on part number turned up a few sources with "not...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
Posted By audijim113

Air Bag electrical question

If the driver seat belt were connected all the time (ignition off), would the air bag deploy if someone bumped into the front of the car while it was in a parking lot with no one inside?

For those...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By audijim113

shift dust cover

Anyone know where I can buy the dust cover for the center console shift lever? new or used?

A part number would be nice to search for also.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-02-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 173
Posted By audijim113

seat belt wiring

98 A8 was in an accident. Although not directly a result of accident, the driver seat belt will not click into the receptacle. Maybe it was just old and the plastic release button got fatigued and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-01-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By audijim113

What years were the two piece grille? What years...

What years were the two piece grille? What years fishmouth?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-27-2021, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By audijim113

Spraying pentrant on them was impossible as the...

Spraying pentrant on them was impossible as the threads were behind the plate. I tried to drill the screws out using a reverse twist bit but the captured nuts started to spin. The only solution was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-26-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By audijim113

seat belt

I need to replace the seat belt receptacle (the part where you stick the male end of the seat belt) I think this bolts to the seat frame. Can I replace it without removing the seat. Pre face lift...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By audijim113

small piece needed

Wife's car is back together, painted and looks good, minus a small piece or trim.

Can anyone help me with this?

1998 A8 left rear bottom molding. It is black rubber, (not painted) and aligns...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By audijim113

horn replacement

Is it at all possible to replace the horns on an 06 A8 without pulling the bumper off?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By audijim113

if you're talking about the turn signal / marker...

if you're talking about the turn signal / marker light assembly, it is simple to remove.

There is a plastic clip on the assembly that "locks" to the side of the headlight. You may need a long...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By audijim113

@#$@#$ license plate screws

Every Audi I've owned has beed a problem removing the screws holding the license plate. The screws go into a captive nut behind the trunk face and seize or rust tight. Last time 93-4 yrs ago, I put...
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