Alan S

Thanks for the quick reply. (4 in the morning here, but I can't sleep, guess why?)

Is it easy to get to?

Would you suggest doing it my self, or are specialist tools needed?

there is a secondhand one available on ebay (UK), how do I find out if this is the correct one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370011954075&f romMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:mid dle:uk

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tozoM8

<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transremovereplace.html">Here is how to remove the tranny</a></li></ul>

JimTheBarber

ZF themselves, supposedly rebuilds them and sells them through a network of ZF approved shops. Common prices are $2695 or so, plus shipping, plus core charge.

You have a ZF 5HP24A (A for Audi). If you can find a good BMW rebuilder, they should be familiar with this transmission as the 5HP24 BMW variant is use on the 7-class sedans and some of the 5-class.

Alan S

Thanks!

having looked at your excellent transmission replacement proceedure I will not be doing this myself. I am pretty handy, but don't have the specialist tools.

i will have to find a good independant shop that has.

Mayby i will try to get a re-con from ZF and have it fitted.

thanks again.

skiracer1313

Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress.

hranaRS9oolalathumpr

<center><img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/sm_DSCN1343.JPG"></center><p>be happy

pkrasusky

...good @ my Tip technique, I only downshift under braking (in decel situations) and it seems to take all the strain off the drivetrain. In accel situations, there's a way to modulate the throttle input to smoothen the downshift with some rev's - hard to explain that one.

I keep waiting for the inevitable. Every single time the car so much as twitches - or I imagine a twitch - I immediately cring "TRANNY!". Lame.

I keep wondering if I should change the trans fluid and filter (120k on orig) or just filter - or just leave it alone. Bueller? I figure my luck, I touch it, it'll fail a week later. Dunno.

Regardless, bummer to hear Alan - condolences - that sucks royal nads.

pkrasusky

...to share what she'll do ***** out, uncorked? 170+, but specifically?

We're all querious. I think the guesses are that these top out somewhere in the mid 180's.

pkrasusky

...one cracks me the F up tho!

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/66541/img_1506.jpg">

You sir are my HERO! HAhahahahaaa, awesome.

And this ain't to shabby either!

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/66541/dscf2105.jpg">

That's too cool. Man, you put Tozo to shame there 8-) (kidding Gabor!). Course Gabor's 6spd's up to task, yours, well, d'oh.

Ummm... ***just a guess here***... all that towing = not a good thang for these here transeseses. My completely useless $0.00002. Note to self automatic D2's and towing a good mix are not! Yikes.

Love your '02, suuuuure is *RED* in there - but it's kickass nonetheless. Looks great in that color combo with those wheels and the tint. Neato!

Damn I envy you Brits and being able to have such cherry Campers, and an '80 no less (we stop @ '79 IIRC). I vow to own another heh heh. Rock on!

Sorry if I'm making light out of your situation, just trying to add some levity. I'd be heartbroken too. Good luck.

target01

Mastertechs look good too:
http://mastertechs.co.uk/<ul><li><a href="http://www.inde-tech.co.uk/index.html">http://www.inde-tech.co.uk/index.html</a</li></ul>