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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-15-2019, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By jandreas

Rim Pro (https://www.rimpro.com/) is one of the...

Rim Pro (https://www.rimpro.com/) is one of the best in the industry.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,235
Posted By jandreas

I look forward to reading anything further you...

I look forward to reading anything further you can post on the subject, thank you!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-12-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,235
Posted By jandreas

Any luck, good or bad with this?

Any luck, good or bad with this?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-19-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,433
Posted By jandreas

The D3 A8 cylinder head gasket (starting I think...

The D3 A8 cylinder head gasket (starting I think with MY04? - its documented in the Audi Mechanics training manuals) was optimized but not necessarily for the better, some of the spots are not as...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By jandreas

No, the interior of your 2006 A8 uses Aniline...

No, the interior of your 2006 A8 uses Aniline (dyed) leather.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-18-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

These are press fit oil plugs so don't you want...

These are press fit oil plugs so don't you want them to have the same coefficient of linear thermal expansion as the aluminum tube that they fit into?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-13-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By jandreas

The parking brake motor housing is plastic and...

The parking brake motor housing is plastic and they tend to crack a lot... Which then lets in dirt/water/sand that gets between the two gears and locks the motor. If this happens with yours, it is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,311
Posted By jandreas

The parking brake housing is plastic and tends to...

The parking brake housing is plastic and tends to crack. This allows dirt to get inside and seize the two gears together. It is possible to dismantle, clean, free, lube the gears (I had Optimol MP...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-29-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,166
Posted By jandreas

Whether or not it makes a sound and the type of...

Whether or not it makes a sound and the type of sound will depend on how it failed; open/closed. If the valve is sticking but not 100% failed it will sound like a clarinet (the video above). You...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

Having blown out that plug twice, I disagree! ...

Having blown out that plug twice, I disagree! After the 2nd was when I trouble-shooted the PCV valve failure.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

I can say with 100% certainty that my PCV valve...

I can say with 100% certainty that my PCV valve that failed shut, was the root cause of the plug dislodging itself from the oil galley that pressurizes the hydraulic lifters.


The aluminum plug...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-22-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 46,879
Posted By jandreas

You just have to really pay attention to the...

You just have to really pay attention to the makeup of the cleaners that you're using. Retailers in North America can pretty much market anything as "brake cleaner". Not everything is acetone but...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-22-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

Metal plugs are normally cooled in liquid...

Metal plugs are normally cooled in liquid nitrogen and then installed (no tapping required, it will slide into place) but you can just as easily leave them in $5 worth of dry-ice pellets for a few...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-20-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 46,879
Posted By jandreas

You have to be really careful doing that as most...

You have to be really careful doing that as most brake cleaner solvents are acetone and will dissolve just about any plastic and paint. I wouldn't use that stuff anywhere near a car, including the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-20-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 46,879
Posted By jandreas

The PCV valve contains a metal spring and a...

The PCV valve contains a metal spring and a plastic diaphragm (that's it!) Eventually oil gunk will cause the diaphragm to stick shut. So unless the diaphragm is torn, all you need to do is separate...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-20-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

The plug comes as part of #20 and #21 in 2005...

The plug comes as part of #20 and #21 in 2005 Audi Audi A8/S8 quattro United States market: Engine Camshaft, valves 3.7/4.2ltr. 8-cylinder+ petrol eng.+ BFL,BFM...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-03-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 49,383
Posted By jandreas

Your PCV valve has failed shut and caused an...

Your PCV valve has failed shut and caused an over-pressure event which has blown out the press-fit oil plug on the end of the camshaft. Clean the plug and the end of the camshaft with rubbing...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-09-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,245
Posted By jandreas

For MY2006 Audi (BGK) optimized the cooling...

For MY2006 Audi (BGK) optimized the cooling channels in cylinder #1 but the (new-to-the-A8) metallic head gasket design seems to have issues with the (now) thin areas around these channels.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-10-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,273
Posted By jandreas

Alibaba is like eBay on steroids when it comes to...

Alibaba is like eBay on steroids when it comes to counterfeit merchandise. It is a very safe assumption that any automotive parts for sale on Alibaba that are coming out of China (and especially...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 62,440
Posted By jandreas

The outer nut needs to have a slightly smaller...

The outer nut needs to have a slightly smaller outside diameter (say 1mm or even less) than the inner nut otherwise your socket will just undo it.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,374
Posted By jandreas

Most likely you have a cracked housing on the...

Most likely you have a cracked housing on the caliper. This has allowed dirt and water to get inside. And now the gears are jammed.




If you were doing this yourself I would say it is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-05-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,308
Posted By jandreas

The old adage, "All-season tires are useless in...

The old adage, "All-season tires are useless in all seasons" really is true.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,754
Posted By jandreas

Yes please. Audi USA Parts (AKA Sunset Imports...

Yes please. Audi USA Parts (AKA Sunset Imports in Beaverton, OR) does cost + 15% which is better than anybody for OE parts.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-02-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,977
Posted By jandreas

Any experience with the Hakka R2 on an A8? (i...

Any experience with the Hakka R2 on an A8? (i just ordered them...)
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-04-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,732
Posted By jandreas

The motor is not available separately or at least...

The motor is not available separately or at least I had absolutely no luck finding one, you need to replace the entire rear brake caliper for between $416(Sunset Imports)-$560(MSRP). You might want...
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