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by stimp
Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Cheepo Exhaust Mod for Xmas....
Replies: 3
Views: 1849

That sounds like a really bad idea. Instead of the gases having a direction to flow they will now have all sorts of turbulence one would expect. On motorcross racing four stroke engines you can lose 5 to 10% when the packing gets worn for this very reason. If you keep them wrapped tight the gases co...
by stimp
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Bad fuel ( Fletchie Warning ).
Replies: 4
Views: 1152

Re: Bad fuel ( Fletchie Warning ).

Anyone have any luck getting petrol stations to pay for damage or experience of this type of thing. Ordered 2 new sensors to try and fit tomorrow. Ok here's the thing, and probably not what you want to hear as it doesn't back up your case in any shape or form. The petrol station will have something...
by stimp
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Bad fuel ( Fletchie Warning ).
Replies: 4
Views: 1152

Bad fuel ( Fletchie Warning ).

Bought some fuel from Esso (Exeter street, Plymouth) on 29/10. Car started miss firing, loss of power within about 3 miles(scanned car but no faults). When it got really low(220miles later) it ran dreadfully and only just ticked over. Filled it back up with mostly shell and it has recovered to 80%. ...
by stimp
Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: Wanted-Drivers side interior door handle. 1999 S4.
Replies: 7
Views: 921

These are quite cheap from dealer £18.80 inc vat just got one for mine comes complete with plastic speaker grille etc Part number 8D2 837 020A 1EJ thats for an onyx colour one (black) Sorry for the hijack but can you see/tell me if the actual handle can be detached from the speaker surround/plastic...
by stimp
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: Wanted-Drivers side interior door handle. 1999 S4.
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Superb, was about to try and buy one from the states of that auction site. Will order tomorrow.Thanks for that. :thumbs:
by stimp
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Ads Up To End Of 2010
Topic: Wanted-Drivers side interior door handle. 1999 S4.
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Wanted-Drivers side interior door handle. 1999 S4.

As per title. Return spring and pivot broken on mine so handle does not return. This is the small panel that sits in the door card and also holds the small speaker(not required). Thanks.
by stimp
Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: My Dyno session
Replies: 52
Views: 4544

No biiterness from me :D :D :D , been chuffed to bits with my car all round. Mines a budget motor used almost every day, I've spent less than £400 on remap, brakes and suspension and it's perfect for me. Useable car 26-30mpg and a Maf reading of 274 last time I checked. Had limp mode 3 times in 2 ye...
by stimp
Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: My Dyno session
Replies: 52
Views: 4544

Ooooooh no, I got a suicidal amount of boost too. At 125k miles and 25k on the current map is it safe to drive or should I put it away now. Will it get to work and back tomorrow...............lol
by stimp
Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: wheel machining places South West
Replies: 13
Views: 1035

RE: wheel machining places South West

Will do some ringing round for you this week. Could first try Camtech in Plympton .16a, Barn Close, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 5HQ Tel: 01752 340800 . If this is the same address as when I last used them it's behind the Audi garage at Langage Or even pop in to Halfords down Marsh Mills and ask wh...
by stimp
Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Drop that padding missus
Replies: 15
Views: 1084

RE: Drop that padding missus

I had the same problem with my XR2, paint faded every 3-6months. Only difference was I never removed the insulated padding :jump:
by stimp
Fri May 25, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Audi Tuning and Modifications
Topic: Oil – You get what you pay for!
Replies: 7
Views: 1021

RE: Oil – You get what you pay for!

Redruth or "Rare-Druth" as it's known. I think oilmans based that way as thats the phone code. Not a prowler just used to go windsurfing at Stithians Lake which is same area. On topic, also use synta gold.
by stimp
Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: The S4 Avant Rocks!
Replies: 63
Views: 9393

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Vag Com

Hmmm octane boosters, another huge can of worms centralling around huge claims etc. Can something in a tin achieve the same as the large fuel manufacturers blend for a fraction of the cost. A proper test a few years back showed many of these to be nothing more than a lightweight oil. A touch of uppe...
by stimp
Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Help with VAG-COM Scan results.
Replies: 4
Views: 863

RE: Help with VAG-COM Scan results.

Found some:-http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php?title=Category:Fault_Codes&until=17118%2FP0734 Just missing the third one. 18047 ? Bingo... 2000 Audi S4 with the following message via VagCom/HexCom 504.1-D ================== VAG-COM Version: Release 504.1-D Control Module Part Number: 8D0 907 551 A ...
by stimp
Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Help with VAG-COM Scan results.
Replies: 4
Views: 863

Help with VAG-COM Scan results.

Hi Chaps, JUust scanned my car and have the following faults. Anyone shed any light on causes and solution would be great. I only have a shareware version so can't read a couple. 16502 Engine coolant temp sensor(G62)Signal too high. P0118-35-10...intermit 18010-? P1602-35-10...Intermit 18047-? P1639...
by stimp
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Coolant temp weirdness ...
Replies: 33
Views: 2622

RE: Coolant temp weirdness ...

Noticed the same thing in mine recently. Just cruising the other day down a long hill and mine dropped to nearly 70,oil tempp was over 90 still. Takes a long time to warm up at the moment(on gauge), could this be a sticky thermostat.

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