replace a transmission???
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replace a transmission???
Ok so driving up I-80 my 1998 A4 2.8L Quattro tiptronic auto transmission (0G7, 1AH, G0Q) was shifting weird, like it couldn't figure out which gear it wanted to be in. Then I saw a little white smoke, got off the freeway and started hearing the gears meshing, pulled into a parking lot and found fluid leaking on the cats. Had it towed to a "European" auto shop.
They said the tranny is dead, and want ~$6,000 for a new one installed. So...
1. Can I really trust their diagnosis? Might it just be a failed seal or something?
2. How hard is it to take out the tranny? Should I attempt it myself?
3. Where could I get a replacement? Rebuilt? Used?
4. How much am I looking at here?
5. Does any one want to buy/trade a broken A4?
Thanks
They said the tranny is dead, and want ~$6,000 for a new one installed. So...
1. Can I really trust their diagnosis? Might it just be a failed seal or something?
2. How hard is it to take out the tranny? Should I attempt it myself?
3. Where could I get a replacement? Rebuilt? Used?
4. How much am I looking at here?
5. Does any one want to buy/trade a broken A4?
Thanks
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my friend just recently had a used tranny installed in her 99 A4 quattro (manual)
by <a href="http://www.jemcoinc.net/">Jemco</a> in Oakland. Best price I've seen for a combination of part and install, but I can't really say much on their quality of work. Nevertheless, if they have the part and get it done decently, you may be back on the road for about half of what you had been originally quoted. Give them a ring and see what they can do for you.
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Sounds like a ripoff to me
You need to get a breakdown on the details. Sounds like they are sticking it to you for a new trans.
1. You can get a quote for your transmission repair by MZF in Burlingame. They are official ZF rep, and have done work on one of my trans. DO NOT take to any old trans repair shop. ZF trans are special, require special tools. Fortunately MZF are very reasonable.
2. You can easily get a replacement trans from wreckers like Dads Auto or Specialized German. Assuming you have quattro the 5HPFL19FLA is a very common trans used by many models of Audi.
3. Get a shop that works on Audi's and has a clue. Normally workshop manual would recommend dropping the subframe and removing engine, but the trans can be swapped on a C5/B5 V6 with min effort by just lowering sub-frame.
Probably Autostatwerke in Sth San Jose ?
If you didn't insist on a new trans, I would guess cost is $3~$4K
1. You can get a quote for your transmission repair by MZF in Burlingame. They are official ZF rep, and have done work on one of my trans. DO NOT take to any old trans repair shop. ZF trans are special, require special tools. Fortunately MZF are very reasonable.
2. You can easily get a replacement trans from wreckers like Dads Auto or Specialized German. Assuming you have quattro the 5HPFL19FLA is a very common trans used by many models of Audi.
3. Get a shop that works on Audi's and has a clue. Normally workshop manual would recommend dropping the subframe and removing engine, but the trans can be swapped on a C5/B5 V6 with min effort by just lowering sub-frame.
Probably Autostatwerke in Sth San Jose ?
If you didn't insist on a new trans, I would guess cost is $3~$4K
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Dad's Auto (now changed hands), Stockton Auto, Specialized German there are so many
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