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by Jimmy's Junkyard
Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: It's not just the battery....
Replies: 25
Views: 169952

Re: It's not just the battery....

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 ...
by Jimmy's Junkyard
Wed Jun 24, 2026 2:29 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: It's not just the battery....
Replies: 25
Views: 169952

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 :(

(can’t send a video)

The other frustrating thing is I purchased the V12 throttle repair kit and the tabs snapped when trying to fit it :| instead ...
by Jimmy's Junkyard
Fri Jun 19, 2026 12:32 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: It's not just the battery....
Replies: 25
Views: 169952

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 :(
by Jimmy's Junkyard
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: First Aid
Topic: S8 No start fuel related
Replies: 2
Views: 23001

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 ...