Newbie here, just bought a 2001 S8 junker to save!
12-30-2017, 10:11 AM
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Yeah it kinda looks like negative money, if I needed parts I'd be interested but I do not need anything and do not want to part it out myself. It's just not nice enough to fix up and lacks some the high value parts (engine, sport seats). I'm surprised the guys off I-70 and Peoria don't want it, they'd probably pay something for it. Audi auto parts, Volkswagen auto parts, BMW auto parts, Mercedes auto parts, European auto parts at discounted rate
12-30-2017, 04:03 PM
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Pity you've given up on her.
I think these cars are worth saving.
But I suppose the value is not there is the US.
They still have some value here and in Europe, and they have a loyal following in Europe too!
Finding parts and getting them at reasonable prices is a matter of thinking outside the box and in some cases well outside your backyard!
I wonder if any of those NOS S6 engines are still around anywhere? They're almost identical to the S8 engine.
An A8 block can be "S8'd" by changing the Cams and inlet manifold (and MAF). Comp ratio is the same.
Part numbers are the same. Just the Cams are different.
I investigated this a few months back as I need a head for my project!
I think these cars are worth saving.
But I suppose the value is not there is the US.
They still have some value here and in Europe, and they have a loyal following in Europe too!
Finding parts and getting them at reasonable prices is a matter of thinking outside the box and in some cases well outside your backyard!
I wonder if any of those NOS S6 engines are still around anywhere? They're almost identical to the S8 engine.
An A8 block can be "S8'd" by changing the Cams and inlet manifold (and MAF). Comp ratio is the same.
I investigated this a few months back as I need a head for my project!
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12-30-2017, 04:36 PM
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12-31-2017, 12:48 AM
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Pity you've given up on her.
I think these cars are worth saving.
But I suppose the value is not there is the US.
They still have some value here and in Europe, and they have a loyal following in Europe too!
Finding parts and getting them at reasonable prices is a matter of thinking outside the box and in some cases well outside your backyard !
I think these cars are worth saving.
But I suppose the value is not there is the US.
They still have some value here and in Europe, and they have a loyal following in Europe too!
Finding parts and getting them at reasonable prices is a matter of thinking outside the box and in some cases well outside your backyard !
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12-31-2017, 05:19 PM
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cam position sensor shouldn't stop it from running
As far as I know (from the forums), bad cam position sensors won't stop a D2 car from running, as the ECU simply fires the plugs twice as often if the sensor shows bad. The crank position sensor of course is a different story, since without it, the ECU doesn't know where top dead center is.
01-01-2018, 03:29 PM
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I paid AU$16,000 (and in need of a few $$ spending) for mine 4 years ago!
When they come up for sale here (very rarely) they tend to ask high teens for them moneywise (though I dont think they fetch it!).
At AU$5400, its nearly worth importing one!
01-02-2018, 01:03 PM
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01-04-2018, 11:28 AM
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As far as I know (from the forums), bad cam position sensors won't stop a D2 car from running, as the ECU simply fires the plugs twice as often if the sensor shows bad. The crank position sensor of course is a different story, since without it, the ECU doesn't know where top dead center is.
03-29-2019, 09:27 AM
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I'm new to Audi and this forum and just read this entire post. I feel like I just watched Toy Story 3 again. I was pulling for Infinity2017 to get it on the road! Geeze, pass the tissues...
03-29-2019, 12:12 PM
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Well if you don't ever get that thing going, Ill take a few parts off of it for mine.Unreal trying to find certain body parts for these. I wish I had a connection over in Germany, where there are plenty of these still 