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by The_Laird
Sat Jan 17, 2026 12:08 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Today’s Kindle offers from Amazon….
Replies: 0
Views: 8

Today’s Kindle offers from Amazon….

….. but I suspect that I maybe disappointed!
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91U ... SY522_.jpg
by The_Laird
Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:36 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Shudder from the gearbox?
Replies: 4
Views: 20241

Re: Shudder from the gearbox?

Another update on this. I recently replaced on of the ‘bellows’ on the intake manifold and, not only has the fault code for the secondary air injection system gone away, so has this judder! The S8 is again running like a dream :D
by The_Laird
Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:59 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel replacement tool
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Wheel replacement tool

Well, my plastic tool that came with the car (and with the TTS) is pretty knackered, so I've replaced it with this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186948574439.

I can confirm that it fits well and appears to be very well made.
by The_Laird
Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:48 am
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling
Replies: 9
Views: 22602

Re: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling

Thanks Paul. Did that part include seals?
by The_Laird
Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:29 pm
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling
Replies: 9
Views: 22602

Re: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling

I’m wondering if, as I’m replacing the headlight washer pump (plus seals and connector) and the viscous fan coupling/clutch, should I also replace the screen washer pump (and seals and connector) as a precaution? If so, can you gurus let me have part numbers again?
by The_Laird
Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling
Replies: 9
Views: 22602

Re: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling

Thanks very much indeed both! :D
by The_Laird
Mon Sep 01, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling
Replies: 9
Views: 22602

Headlight washer pump and Viscous fan coupling

Can anyone find these part numbers for me please? My S8 is booked in for a timing belt etc and I thought I’d get these done while the front of the car is off. Thanks.
by The_Laird
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cam belt kit recommendation please
Replies: 14
Views: 12820

Re: Cam belt kit recommendation please

I ordered one from a French company who said this kit wasn’t compatible, but MJ, Mike and Dean all say it is!
by The_Laird
Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cam belt kit recommendation please
Replies: 14
Views: 12820

Re: Cam belt kit recommendation please

No, it didn't! So I phoned them and they're out of stock. To**ers!

So, now I'm looking at Contitech CT920WP2 but, although it looks to be compatible, the blurb says "Vehicle Identification Number from
4B-Y-085 001; 4D-Y-016 501"

My VIN isn't anything like this, it's WAUZZZ4D63N001186

Can anyone ...
by The_Laird
Tue Aug 12, 2025 5:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cam belt kit recommendation please
Replies: 14
Views: 12820

Re: Cam belt kit recommendation please

I found the INA kit! Just ordered it on Amazon of all places. :D