parts from A8

[rob v6]

Just wondering if there are any parts from a A8 that will fit a A4 b5 as there is one in the scrap yard by me. I know the cruise control stalk fits but is there any thing else from the car.

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

Would have thought all the engine caps would be generic, possibly some resevoirs, some brake components, wheels, steering wheel, pedal assembly, gearknob etc etc......Not 100% on these but I know a lot of vag/audi parts are generic and therfore interchangeable......A DIY expert like Aragorn or Byanz will rock up soon and tell me I'm completely wrong! Lol!

 

[aragorn]

Yer there are a lot of crossover, but it depends what your looking for.

It tends to be things like ECU's ABS pumps and suchlike. Wheels and brakes cross over to a point.

Was there anything that caught your eye?

 

[rob v6]

Yer there are a lot of crossover, but it depends what your looking for.

It tends to be things like ECU's ABS pumps and suchlike. Wheels and brakes cross over to a point.

Was there anything that caught your eye?

yep the 4.2 v8 engine lol (it had blown up)

not really was just enquiring as i am new to the audi way of life

 

[Geeman]

What rims does it have on it?

Would the brakes be an acceptable upgrade (calipers/carriers)...?

 

[rob v6]

there where no wheels on it and the brakes had been stripped but the bloke did say he was getting another one coming in

 

[Mr K]

if anyone wants anything in particular checking out i have a newly aquired 2002 S8 and a 2000 A8 2.8 quatty (still for sale at a much reduced price!) on my drive.

 

[Geeman]

I had a '98 2.8 Sport - it was a fantastic car... till the cam-chain guide disintegrated!

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

Geeman, dude your scareing me!!! What were the symptoms, and how did it happen!!!!????

 

[Geeman]

It started to run rough.... then sounded like a machine gun in the engine bay as the chain was slapping about! Luckily it hadn't jumped any cogs, so i was saved any REALLY nasty repairs.

It was a relatively easy fix... just finding the parts was a nightmare. £375 to get the new part from Audi, as they won't sell the guide separately... you have to get the whole tensioner! Can anyone say "RIPOFF"...?

I found a used tensioner from '4-rings' at Thorne, and then just used the guides (top and bottom).

Then sold the car.

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

I'm all over that like a sticky rash! My next job has just been decided! One other thing mate, as I don't want to be accused of thread hijacking, did you ever notice a very faint chainy noise when the car was under load, before it started to sound like a GPMG!