robmorphet Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Well, thought I'd buy a VAG tool for the '99 A8 2.8 Sport Auto to do some Betty Wainthrop'in! Where's the ISO plus located - Anyone know? Also, once I've used VAG-COM tool I'll post it on here and if anyone needs it they can borrow it for free - hows that! Jobs needing doing are so far: Cambelt. CV boots Oil in gearbox & filter Plugs and all filters. Anyone got any tips on a parts source or is it down to the local factors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Try GSF for parts.... if you are referring to the port for the VAG COM.... try looking under the ashtray... hopefully it will be the same for a 99 A8 as a 97.... apologies if it aint so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmorphet Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 LOL!! I don't smoke, so the ashtray has never been out! Thanks for the link too - I've just rung Ric Wood (from S8 thread on servicing cam belt etc) for a price as based in North Manchester. Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Be sure to let us know the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Another place for parts is www.vagparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmorphet Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Update: well, car ('99 2.8 Sport) went in Friday for Cam belt and CV Boots. Costs: Cam Belt parts (inc Tensioner kit) - £150.23 + Vat CV Boots - £16.22 + Vat Labour £75 for Cam belt, £45 for CV boots (std 1 hour?) Total cost £336.59 inc Vat. Rang up Wednesday in Friday am, job done, very happy with service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 thats a good price concidering the stealers have charged folk £600+ Was it an Audi stealer or independent garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmorphet Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 independant - www.ricwood.com the web site doesn't do them any justice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Total cost £336.59 inc Vat. [/ QUOTE ] Well-phuck-my-old-boots! I paid the stealer £%00 odd! That my friend, sounds like a result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sneaky thats why the stealers love people like you and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Total cost £336.59 inc Vat. [/ QUOTE ] Well-phuck-my-old-boots! I paid the stealer £%00 odd! That my friend, sounds like a result! [/ QUOTE ] Oops! Should'da read £500 odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmorphet Posted November 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 The car has been main dealer serviced for the last 4 years - until it was 3 it was every service, then 3+ years its inspection and brake fluids, the last proper service was at 75K for the cam belt. In 2004 when it hit 100K I decided that it wasn't worth continuing with the MDSH. I have changed the oil&filter from 3years+ every 10K myself anyway. The inspection was done by MD every time the comp said it was due up to 130K - now I've bought a VAG Tool there's no point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobes49 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Total cost £336.59 inc Vat. [/ QUOTE ] Well-phuck-my-old-boots! I paid the stealer £%00 odd! That my friend, sounds like a result! [/ QUOTE ] Oops! Should'da read £500 odd [/ QUOTE ] But the V6 cam belt is easy compared to the V8 ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Err... How easy Tobes? Whats the main difference in proceedure for err... let's just say the... ACK V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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