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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-14-2024, 07:32 AM
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Suggestion for future to help others help...

Suggestion for future to help others help you--include the text of the "P" code. People don't walk around with those memorized unless maybe in the repair business. Are you sure it's VCDS BTW? When I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-09-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Even before price, need to be clear if it is just...

Even before price, need to be clear if it is just a fluid change, or fluid and filter. Filter means pan has to be dropped.

FWIW, I would do one filter change and at least TWO fluid exchanges. You...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

FWIW, any time you open cooling system anywhere,...

FWIW, any time you open cooling system anywhere, try to have rest of it fully closed and be sure it is not pressurized. If so, whether sensor or in line thermostat underneath, you shouldn't lose much...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Just given respective work involved and it's...

Just given respective work involved and it's cheap, I would first do the tranny related in line helper thermostat. W12'ers have found benefit from that, including one or two who would post temp...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,106
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

I do remember one guy on D3 board who did Poly...

I do remember one guy on D3 board who did Poly and was first positive on them later saying he had some noise eventually. Another few posts I sort of remember that didn't sound good causing me to take...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,093
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Yes, likewise reading this it took a while for me...

Yes, likewise reading this it took a while for me to realize TDI must be different. Like you I thought the D4 gas one was in tank. I did D3 and C5 external type underneath rear body, but in tank...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 01:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

2024 is D5, not this D4 board.

2024 is D5, not this D4 board.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,106
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Not enough experience yet, but mine are fine at...

Not enough experience yet, but mine are fine at 60K + miles on 2015 575 HP S8 (true stock power per APR dyno). Start with the front sway bar links. Already done mine back by 50K and owners report...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Predictable; bigger job to nail common W12 long term motor watch areas summed up here

Welcome.

Sounds like classic 1-2 W12 dance. On temp sensor, I documented the how to do it on W12 by pulling intake manifold trick if you search or don't already know it. Don't do any motor drop or...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Don't do that. It's a combination PCV and oil...

Don't do that. It's a combination PCV and oil separator. Lose the oil separator function and expect intake valves to get a lot more oil than now.

If you face time and delay--both reasonable...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Yep, so that is true upper radiator hose. Follow...

Yep, so that is true upper radiator hose. Follow prior reply guidance about how its clip locks. If that clip fitting is somehow broken, besides the Lithuania source if you have an "early" 2006 W12,...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-02-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Like prior reply says, you do need Audi standard...

Like prior reply says, you do need Audi standard ball type, NOT conical used by other manufacturers or on one size fits all (sorta kinda) aftermarket wheel stuff. If you have conical aftermarket now...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Never on mine, zero. 175K, 2006 W12. Do you mean...

Never on mine, zero. 175K, 2006 W12. Do you mean the hose right near center of motor seen in front of it? That one goes down to thermostat, which is then an obvious suspect Or maybe you do mean the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
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News to me. Facelift has nothing to do with air...

News to me. Facelift has nothing to do with air ride AFAIK, and definitely not a copy AFAIK either. What is similar from D3 to D4 but still with new gen parts is the general arms set up. Even there...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,641
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

If you unplug any airbag and cycle the ignition...

If you unplug any airbag and cycle the ignition for even a second (not really a good idea w/out disconnecting battery but it happens)), it puts an error code in the airbag module, Can happen as...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,627
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Welcome. Oldie but still relevant--having...

Welcome. Oldie but still relevant--having contributed to it years on. Mine still on road. Tackling the rear plenum area heater hoses later this week, and the little hose coming off that bottle while...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Cautions on earlier 4.2's to keep in mind: ...

Cautions on earlier 4.2's to keep in mind:

D2 had the LEMON 5 speed. Mentioned earlier in thread. (Un) reliably blows up right around 100K. 6 speed in D3 far better, and 8 speed yet more. The...
Forum: Audi Q8
03-28-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Mostly my reaction is wow, just wow. I thought...

Mostly my reaction is wow, just wow. I thought your post was pretty over the top as far as expectations, reality and practical experience. Now you go down a point by point endless rebuttal. Thin...
Forum: Audi Q8
03-26-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

Quite the set of assumptions. Let's see: rodent...

Quite the set of assumptions. Let's see: rodent damage can happen anywhere, whether at factory, along the train ride, on the ship, at the cargo yard, at the dealer...at your home. Sun damage: ditto....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-26-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

I'm not sure you can even do an LED conversion on...

I'm not sure you can even do an LED conversion on a D3--for the incandescent bulbs it came with. At least any on the bulb system monitor. It wants to see a certain resistance level to know filament...
Forum: Audi Q8
03-20-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,183
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

ATE has no idea what they are talking about...

ATE has no idea what they are talking about apparently, at least for aftermarket. I can buy EBC reds (ceramic) for my D4 S8 all day long, front and rear, with 4.0T/525HP rated/575HP stock per APR....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

No specific experience with that, but I would go...

No specific experience with that, but I would go into HVAC module with VCDS or equivalent and look for codes.

IIRC, heat does not come on until engine is warm enough (pre thermostat open) for the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

I saw the Rock Auto listing on Vaico too. Didn't...

I saw the Rock Auto listing on Vaico too. Didn't realize that's what it was. Not familiar with co, but here is the web site if not already found: https://vaico.de/?lang=en. Reading it critically, it...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

No guaranties, but if you study a picture of the...

No guaranties, but if you study a picture of the Audi OE one, the very first picture for this one one on EBay looks the same at the detailed stamping and marking level, except all the Audi/VW logos...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By MP4.2+6.0

No guaranties, but if you study a picture of the...

No guaranties, but if you study a picture of the Audi OE one, this one on EBay looks the same at the detailed stamping and marking level, except all the Audi/VW logos and part number type stuff...
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