It’s Alive currently at over half a tank pulled it out again checked all the in tank lines cleaned, new seals and orings etc but it lives.
I had to do some mods to the V12 throttle cap as one of the tabs that wasn’t broke would not clip on (I think that they went with a too brittle compound/plastic ...
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- Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:17 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: It's not just the battery....
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- Wed Jun 24, 2026 2:29 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: It's not just the battery....
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Re: It's not just the battery....
Yeah I’ve just tired to get my S8 going as been sat for a while pulled the sender out put a cheap pump in and I think it’s just not enough pressure :(
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The other frustrating thing is I purchased the V12 throttle repair kit and the tabs snapped when trying to fit it :| instead ...
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The other frustrating thing is I purchased the V12 throttle repair kit and the tabs snapped when trying to fit it :| instead ...
- Fri Jun 19, 2026 12:32 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: It's not just the battery....
- Replies: 25
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Re: It's not just the battery....
I’m gonna try adding a swirl fuel surge tank with a bosh 044 pump to try future proof with the chinesium pump 
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:34 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: S8 No start fuel related
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S8 No start fuel related
Hi there,
I'm the proud owner of two Audi D2s — a front-wheel-drive 1999 A8 2.8 and a 2000 S8 4.2 quattro.
On to the issue:
I picked up the S8 back in 2023 for £650 as a non-runner. The fuel pump had failed, so I replaced it, added some fresh fuel, and she fired right up. Got her home and began ...
I'm the proud owner of two Audi D2s — a front-wheel-drive 1999 A8 2.8 and a 2000 S8 4.2 quattro.
On to the issue:
I picked up the S8 back in 2023 for £650 as a non-runner. The fuel pump had failed, so I replaced it, added some fresh fuel, and she fired right up. Got her home and began ...
