by "Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
Published 02/11/2017 at 16:39
by "Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
Published 02/11/2017 at 16:39
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I’m looking for some edumacation on the D2 S8, particularly the post facelift model. Schaefft has the car wants again so we’re going to look at one tomorrow. It has gearbox issues as is common, but it’s at a price that still makes it worthwhile. Besides the box is there anything else that is important to check on them?
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
02/11/2017 at 16:50, STARS: 0
Timing chain servicing.
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
02/11/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 0
Transmission issues. The timing chain issue is WAY overblown.
Also, don’t listen to people that don’t know what they’re talking about.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 0
So the timing chain is more of a few noisy people on forums, than a likely issue? Its on 140k so I assume if it was going to stretch it would’ve by now. We’ll obviously check it for noise and ask if it’s the original one.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 16:56, STARS: 0
Will have to see if it’s the original one and whether it is making any noise.
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
02/11/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0
It’s not as common as people say it is.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 17:06, STARS: 0
Apparently these actually used a belt. So no problems at all provided that has been changed somewhat recently.
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
02/11/2017 at 17:23, STARS: 0
Huh, strange. I must be mixing them up.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 0
Audi have made a few different v8s in the last 20 or so years with similar capacities so it’s hard to work out what uses what. Most parts sites list both a chain and belt for the car, but the majority of sources claim its a belt.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 0
Audi have made a few different v8s in the last 20 or so years with similar capacities so it’s hard to work out what uses what. Most parts sites list both a chain and belt for the car, but the majority of sources claim its a belt.
"OKcarburetor" (okcarburetor)
02/11/2017 at 17:49, STARS: 0
It’s a belt not a chain. Allroad got the timing chain motor, but the D3 A8 even had the belt engine. They can need cam chain tensioners, but that’s nowhere near the expense of the B6/B7 S4 and Allroad engine. Make sure the timing belt and water pump have been recently.(with a oem water pump and tensioners)
This engine is about as solid as can be. Common problems are intake manifold linkage and the mentioned cam chain tensioners.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/11/2017 at 19:24, STARS: 0
check over the electronics, seats/windows etc.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
02/11/2017 at 20:02, STARS: 0
Yeah I push all the buttons when I view a car anyway, because my cars are all base models with no gadgets. I looked at a volvo s90 at a car show recently and soent ten minutes sampling the automatic boot open and closee because OOO SHINY GADGETS.