I'm slowly working through the various issues.
Recent jobs-
Headlining removed, and prepped, ready for new material. I'm actually going to use this lining in the silver car.
Sunroof assembly removed. In the process of cleaning, lubricating
Heater blower. This is a real pain. The motor is FUBAR. Removing it is a major effort, as the assembly is slightly different on the RHD cars, and there's no room to slide the motor out, even with some less than gentle flexing.
1993 Lago v8- hopefully a restoration
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As the interior has suffered somewhat, and needs to be removed for the windscreen frame welding, I am thinking of using the black interior that is sitting around spare, when I out it all back together.
But I need 2 items to complete-
Front left inner trim panel. Black
Left passenger door handle. Black.
Do any of you folks on the continent have a source for such parts?
But I need 2 items to complete-
Front left inner trim panel. Black
Left passenger door handle. Black.
Do any of you folks on the continent have a source for such parts?
Hi Mark,
typically one or more sources can be found in the "Marktplatz" section or around the bay: armrests / inner doorhandles
Before quickly replacing the handles, check twice if they're actually faulty. Serious amounts of dirt and stain can be removed using oven cleaner or the orange-oil stuff professional refurbishers make use of. If the clamp wouldn't "bite" any more, take an allen wrench and turn in and out the clamp mechanism on the removed handle checking if the thread is in it's place and working.
Cheers
Flo
typically one or more sources can be found in the "Marktplatz" section or around the bay: armrests / inner doorhandles
Before quickly replacing the handles, check twice if they're actually faulty. Serious amounts of dirt and stain can be removed using oven cleaner or the orange-oil stuff professional refurbishers make use of. If the clamp wouldn't "bite" any more, take an allen wrench and turn in and out the clamp mechanism on the removed handle checking if the thread is in it's place and working.
Cheers
Flo
I guess I should have put part numbers up-
The door handle in question is the large solid grab handle- I'm missing one. The main reason for changing the interior is the now scruffy state of the grey leather, and that I have a near complete black leather interior sitting idle.
All 3 of my v8s have grey leather, so it would add some variety!
Ps. Thanks for the link. Probably the easiest way of buying the one I want.
The door handle in question is the large solid grab handle- I'm missing one. The main reason for changing the interior is the now scruffy state of the grey leather, and that I have a near complete black leather interior sitting idle.
All 3 of my v8s have grey leather, so it would add some variety!
Ps. Thanks for the link. Probably the easiest way of buying the one I want.
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Electric mirros
Now almost fixed, these were erratic at best. with very short movement intervals. I now have full axis adjustment on the left, and on the right, up, left and right are working. Down is still a problem, but I am fairly sure the problem is in the mirror. Its working sufficiently for now.
I've run a short thread on the subject, separately.
Now almost fixed, these were erratic at best. with very short movement intervals. I now have full axis adjustment on the left, and on the right, up, left and right are working. Down is still a problem, but I am fairly sure the problem is in the mirror. Its working sufficiently for now.
I've run a short thread on the subject, separately.
Audi V8 update
An bit of an update is needed, I think.
Progress so far.
Electrics.
Numerous nasty electrical problems due to previous alarm installations, resulting in something like 20 electrical joints being repaired. I do still need to attack a few more, but right now, the car has working systems.
The central locking pump has suffered a bit, with fractures affecting the drivers door circuit. So central locking only works on one side. Rather like a ur-quattro. Not really noticeable when you obviously open the passenger door first, to let ones lady in.
(Please note- painfully aware that presence of cars is matched by lack of women)
The mirrors are 87.5 % working! and I'm happy with that.
The aircon has just enough gas charge to achieve a chilly output, and the whole system now provides full range heat/cooling, after replacing the blower with one from a (c4) A6.
You guys with left hand drive need to thank your lucky stars. The right hand drive adaptation does not lend itself to such easy maintenance.
Mechanically
Brakes
I've stripped, cleaned, new seals, and learned a lot in the process, putting the the rear calliper back into operation. Now, I have a handbrake that actually holds against throttle, sufficient to pass the MOT.
Front brakes need some attention. They are HP2.
The biggest issue I currently have is that the brake pedal very easily goes full travel, giants a mechanical rather than hydraulic stop.
Is this a fluid issue? I am going to do a further flush of the system.
The rear axle regulator is seized in the open condition. I can easily bleed the rears.
The gearbox will be given a full drain out, new filter if I can find one, and refill. It shifts into reverse very aggressively. I may need to look at the prop shaft.
Bodywork
Here is the expected bigger issue.
Windscreen.
I managed to pull the trim off the windscreen. It was a fairly nice chrome trim, but not original. The windscreen is a replacement sometime in the past, and as with many that I've seen- careless! The result is poor sealing, water leaks, and some rot. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to have perforated as previously feared. So there is going to be a two phase effort on the bodywork.
Windscreen frame and roof, first.
Lower panels, boot, bonnet later. It's not idle, but a practical solution for now.
A large number of UK cars have rotting rear valances. I should point out that these are the ones with plastic inserts for the bumper trim, rather than the welded in studs.
I really need-
441813308C. The rear valance. I'd like to convert it to studs, as these seem to be far longer lived. Does anyone know of one going spare. Although I could probably just make a full width patch, and cut back as far as I can to clean metal.
The end is nigh, as the fella in the funny wastegate oft proclaims.
An bit of an update is needed, I think.
Progress so far.
Electrics.
Numerous nasty electrical problems due to previous alarm installations, resulting in something like 20 electrical joints being repaired. I do still need to attack a few more, but right now, the car has working systems.
The central locking pump has suffered a bit, with fractures affecting the drivers door circuit. So central locking only works on one side. Rather like a ur-quattro. Not really noticeable when you obviously open the passenger door first, to let ones lady in.
(Please note- painfully aware that presence of cars is matched by lack of women)
The mirrors are 87.5 % working! and I'm happy with that.
The aircon has just enough gas charge to achieve a chilly output, and the whole system now provides full range heat/cooling, after replacing the blower with one from a (c4) A6.
You guys with left hand drive need to thank your lucky stars. The right hand drive adaptation does not lend itself to such easy maintenance.
Mechanically
Brakes
I've stripped, cleaned, new seals, and learned a lot in the process, putting the the rear calliper back into operation. Now, I have a handbrake that actually holds against throttle, sufficient to pass the MOT.
Front brakes need some attention. They are HP2.
The biggest issue I currently have is that the brake pedal very easily goes full travel, giants a mechanical rather than hydraulic stop.
Is this a fluid issue? I am going to do a further flush of the system.
The rear axle regulator is seized in the open condition. I can easily bleed the rears.
The gearbox will be given a full drain out, new filter if I can find one, and refill. It shifts into reverse very aggressively. I may need to look at the prop shaft.
Bodywork
Here is the expected bigger issue.
Windscreen.
I managed to pull the trim off the windscreen. It was a fairly nice chrome trim, but not original. The windscreen is a replacement sometime in the past, and as with many that I've seen- careless! The result is poor sealing, water leaks, and some rot. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to have perforated as previously feared. So there is going to be a two phase effort on the bodywork.
Windscreen frame and roof, first.
Lower panels, boot, bonnet later. It's not idle, but a practical solution for now.
A large number of UK cars have rotting rear valances. I should point out that these are the ones with plastic inserts for the bumper trim, rather than the welded in studs.
I really need-
441813308C. The rear valance. I'd like to convert it to studs, as these seem to be far longer lived. Does anyone know of one going spare. Although I could probably just make a full width patch, and cut back as far as I can to clean metal.
The end is nigh, as the fella in the funny wastegate oft proclaims.
Good news Mark sounds like Toad is coming along nicely I did not have any trouble getting hold of a new gearbox oil filter ,when I changed the oil on mine last Xmas.
I'VE just repaired the fan on mine roof linin is going back in tomorrow,and hopefully new windscreen,managed to save the chrome trim.So helpfully it will be back on the road at the weekend
Good luck with your quest to save all the RHD V8,s
I'VE just repaired the fan on mine roof linin is going back in tomorrow,and hopefully new windscreen,managed to save the chrome trim.So helpfully it will be back on the road at the weekend
Good luck with your quest to save all the RHD V8,s
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