Excuse ignorance but what additional 'extra' is there for the firmware, seeing as RNSD is so old?

1. Go to continent.
2. Buy manual S8
3. Ship back to UK
4. Have fun.

Rightthen wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:14 am comfortable middle aged slumber to crisp adolescence....

I think I need a gearbox flush

Bear in mind the gearbox was in good order when MJ worked her magic on the car when reincarnating it.

If it wasn't for MJ there is no way I would consider still having a D2.

I know of one with well over 200k on the original gearbox which has been religiously serviced regularly for many years, and Paul's FE is approaching 200k and better for a flush apparently. Over 200K is a rarity though.


The gearbox flush I had was money well spent. Has transformed the gearbox ...

Ronin wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:29 am Did it change the car drives or feels in any way?

The car feels a lot more responsive and the gearbox, whilst was really good shifting, is even better. Feels like an even newer car. For me it was money well spent.

Well. I finally found a company called CCM in Ewhurst who were happy to help. Full dynamic flush with ZF long life with filter change. Not cheap but I am happy with the result.

I have contacted Liqui Moly and await a reply on a nearer approved service center, so see what happens there. The gearbox shifts fine apart from a little hesitation sometimes when lifting off upon going downhill (gentle nudge is felt).

Electro chap came round. It's electro mechanical interference ...

Ha I've been caught out by the exact same thing. My S8's compressor is also grumbling at the moment too. They are only £200 for NRF units which seem to work pretty well. Should be about an hour's work for a garage with an AC machine to change it.


Aha! found two VAG.... 'specialists'. Discussed ...

So......

I followed the process advised by MJ. Managed about 125mls oil. Not fun scrabbling around underneath a car with the motor running. Cleaned up. Car back on the ground and went for a spin......... whine still there!

Guess what? Pressing the AC econ switch on and the noise went away!!!! I ...

What is the plan for this one?

Skoda 2.7 biturbo?