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Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,031
Posted By gorfllub

I don't know the answer to your question,...

I don't know the answer to your question, however:

Can you actually read the temp through the vag-com?

If you are not suspecting any problems, drive it around for an hour and see what you get....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,637
Posted By gorfllub

Well, No performance mods for me on this...

Well,

No performance mods for me on this unit. Reliability is key.

I am going to have it inspected next week. (Anyone down in the Hamilton area want to check it out)

Owner says it has...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,637
Posted By gorfllub

I agree the SUV's are in a different category,...

I agree the SUV's are in a different category, but EVERYTHING is a different category to the A8. An S8 would have a little more reason to fix up a trans, but I would hope that by the time this A8...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,637
Posted By gorfllub

For $8k there is actually a lot available that...

For $8k there is actually a lot available that would suit my needs. I have owned a little of everything over the years and nothing has made me as nervous as audi. (Ok well maybe the 750il. Sold that...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,637
Posted By gorfllub

Not to hijack this thread, but "Plan on a...

Not to hijack this thread, but

"Plan on a trans rebuild"?

Are they that bad?

I put on about 40k miles a year. All highway of course. Looking at a 99 with 162KM on it (I'm in Canada) . The...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-01-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By gorfllub

I highly recommend soldering or some other type...

I highly recommend soldering or some other type of connector. Those locking connectors are terrible!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,277
Posted By gorfllub

White is the worst type of tailpipe smoke! I...

White is the worst type of tailpipe smoke!

I have a similar deal. Buy a set of stock used a8 wheels and get a free a8

But it does need a transmission so I am not sure if I am going to get it on...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By gorfllub

Yeah, I was quoted an average of about $2800 from...

Yeah, I was quoted an average of about $2800 from an indie about a thousand miles away.

There seem to be used transmissions with warranty from dismantlers.

Of course the labor is the biggest...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By gorfllub

I am located in a small town in NW Ontario,...

I am located in a small town in NW Ontario, Canada. About 3.5-4 hours drive from Winnipeg, MB (nearest Audi dealer and audi/german idnie specialists)

For shipping, I live 1 hr from International...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By gorfllub

Oh, and any other service recommended while the...

Oh, and any other service recommended while the Trans is out?

I have read some notes that talk about rear cam seals and drains...

What's your personal opinion? Change the seals even if they...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By gorfllub

Yet another tranny thread

Well, I have found a "free" 99 a8 with a "bad" transmission. (not quote free, but close enough. Less than the value of the wheels and tires anyway)


I have no idea what bad means, they just tell...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-12-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,200
Posted By gorfllub

Yeehaw! Thanks for that invaluable...

Yeehaw!

Thanks for that invaluable information!
Forum: Audi allroad
01-11-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,694
Posted By gorfllub

Lol. Thanks for the compliment :) I don't...

Lol. Thanks for the compliment :)

I don't even have the car yet, and it will be hard to get time to play with it. (it's for the wife) !
Forum: Audi allroad
01-10-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,694
Posted By gorfllub

Well, If you are 100% certain it is not the bag,...

Well, If you are 100% certain it is not the bag, then the problem should trace back to a line/fitting or the valve assembly.

It is possible some interesting electrical issue is opening the valve...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-08-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By gorfllub

Oh yeah, that's not quite as bad as I thought. I...

Oh yeah, that's not quite as bad as I thought. I forgot the euro was not as strong as it has been in the past.
Forum: Audi allroad
01-07-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By gorfllub

Wow. I haven't priced an oem or arnott...

Wow. I haven't priced an oem or arnott compressor, but that one seems pricey. You pay to plug and play though.
Forum: Audi allroad
01-07-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

Oh, and there is hardware on the market that can...

Oh, and there is hardware on the market that can be interfaced to the car to run it off your cell phone.

So, I could raise and lower from anywhere I had cell service, even if I was a thousand...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-07-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

Its not necessary. DING DING! you win....

Its not necessary.


DING DING! you win. It's pimp-yo! Compressor replacement already chosen. Aftermarket (universal) 100% duty cycle. Along with a bigger or secondary air tank. booya!



Bah....
Forum: Audi allroad
01-07-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

I disagree 100% By looking at the diagrams I...

I disagree 100%

By looking at the diagrams I have already determined that it can be done with relative ease without using a micro controller. I have two theories in mind right now. One which is a...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-06-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,055
Posted By gorfllub

Another option that is plug and play would be an...

Another option that is plug and play would be an OBD to Bluetooth or wifi and have it on your phone / tablet.

Not for everyone, but I have my phone always in view with a mount, so it would work...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-06-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

Well, this is a pic of the 02 incoming for my...

Well, this is a pic of the 02 incoming for my wife.....

no "MAN" lol.

Not that is affects my plans at all, but I was curious.
Forum: Audi allroad
01-06-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,200
Posted By gorfllub

I am looking for this same information. Did...

I am looking for this same information.

Did you find it?

What are you electrically engineering here? Or are you just looking for it as repair info?
Forum: Audi allroad
01-06-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

WooHoo. Read the documents on allroadfaq...

WooHoo.

Read the documents on allroadfaq regarding the air suspension.

It contained a reasonable amount of information that has given me some ideas for some basic mods that may work with very...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-06-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

Yeah, to manually override the automatic level...

Yeah, to manually override the automatic level settings based on speed.

And to set an auto-dump when the doors are locked remotely. (IE Leave the car, lock from remote, car drops to lowest level,...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-05-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,883
Posted By gorfllub

Air suspension manual override module.

Well, i still don't have the car, but I have some questions I hope I can get some info on.

Based on what I have been reading, it seems that some sort of manual setting for the air suspension is a...
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