I took the bank 1 adjuster out last night and I think it looks pretty good. Gauze and pads are intact. Only managed to break one torx socket.


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I was thinking that I had read previously that it is best to remove the gauze, and was going ...

Thanks for that – some very useful advice as always. Funnily enough I think it was on an RS6 forum post that I saw something about the BGA option.
I didn’t get a chance to remove anything yesterday, but hopefully tonight.

The poly subframe bushes seem fine, but it was quite a gap between driving ...

That’s interesting regarding the xenon lights – looks like I have a good option then. I am pretty sure I have Nightbreakers bulbs installed, but I will double check this for the coming dark nights. :D

I like a bit of Number27 and Jayemm so will watch out for those. What is making the car ...

Hello there. My 2002 S8 is due some engine work including the timing belt change, and it has a bit of a rattle on start-up (though only when sitting for quite a while) so I thought I would have a look at that too. Let the fun begin…

I started by putting the front of the car in the service position ...

Thanks!

The lights are xenon for low beam. I would have loved full Xenon though – most of my night driving is with full beam. I need to replace the xenon bulbs though – I suspect they are long past their best. It also has the solar roof which is quite good – I suspect it would be pretty useless ...

Hello and thanks for letting me join! I posted a bit on another forum about my adventures in D2 maintenance and had a lot of helpful expert advice from the great folks I see are now on here.

I have had the S8 around 5-6 years (having previously owned a 4.2 quattro) and it is currently undergoing a ...