Siena:
The annual Vehicle Excise Duty on my B5 2.5 TDI V6 Quattro Sport expires on the 30th. I don't really want to renew it, as it's going to be taking the place of my Pelican Blue car - having a D2 S8 motor shoved in, while having the interior gutted.

Back to B5 420-R.

I need to get the immobiliser coded to my keys, as opposed to being deleted. I want to be able to soft code the cluster, which would not be possible if it doesn't get an immobiliser authorisation. It will store it as a code.

I don't like the way the power steering resovoir area is exposed. Sure, it's got a black surround, but still, it could be better. I ordered a full-size cover, which will be delivered sometime tomorrow. I also feel Audi could have done a lot better with their headlamp and lock carrier mounting hardware. They are prone to corrosion.

I have also ordered some stainless steel bolts in the same profile (domed head torx) with the correct washers, to replace Audi's nasties. Looks like this car's going to be ready just in time for summer.



A brand new OEM coolant reservoir makes all the difference too:

Siena:
Added bro.

dumo1:
Mr Siena did you by any chance study mechanical engineering or how did you become the car guru that you are today?

I majored in Mechanical Engineering, though what I currently do, I picked up more as an enthusiast, who happens to love cars.

I can remember my dissertation all those years ago, you can guess what it was all about.

Lexusgs430:
Siena, any plans to debadge the rear? Don't let an innocent 2.8 V6 attempt a racing challenge with your 4.2 V8. And end up picking car parts on the hard shoulder!!!!!

Lol! No plans to debadge, but .......

Siena:

Lol! No plans to debdge, but .......

Lexusgs430:


Now that is project is almost over, are you selling her or keeping him?
If you were selling, what price tag would place on her/his head?

Siena:


The car isn't for sale. I've never modified cars mechanically with the thought of selling in mind. Standard cars, probably.

Besides, Pelican Blue is rare, as it was one of Audi's special order paints on selected models.

Lexusgs430:


The time, blood, craftsmanship, skills, emotions, finances etc etc etc, is probably priceless!!!
Would it be insured has an A4 or S8's modified younger brother? Would taxation be any different?

Siena:
Tomorrow, the radiator will have the angle on the top outlet altered. I will then fit the 12" curved-blade inner (puller) fan, then fit the radiator for good, with the top retainers in place.

I am running an OEM B5 S4 pusher fan in front of the radiator, with a 10" 120W curved-blade slimline beside it. The OEM S4 pusher, and the inner puller are being controlled by a B5 RS4 harness and matching controller. I will run the front 10" pusher independently.

Siena:
My radiator is done, no more clearance issues.

But more importantly, the car now runs the way it should. I had the immobiliser coded with VCDS. This meant pairing the new S8 manual ECU with my instrument cluster (after extracting the SKC / PIN).

I could have gone with a simple immobiliser defeat, the issues with this are a flashing immo warning. This will be stored in the cluster as a DTC, which will certainly prevent any sort of future coding. I'm stoked!

I'll post a quick video later.

Siena:


Lol! No plans to debdge, but .......

Siena:
[color=Blue]Up on axle stands, just after I bled the power steering. I'll have a shot at replacing the alternator voltage regulator while it's in this position.


Much happier with the correct sticker:

ataspray:

that plant/tree/shrub/flower is really beautiful!