Oil seal at rear of transaxle is leaking. Dealer says Milltek exhaust is to blame because
08-14-2002, 12:18 PM
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Oil seal at rear of transaxle is leaking. Dealer says Milltek exhaust is to blame because
"the exhaust is 3" pipe, and this puts it 1.75 inches closer to the seal, and also puts off quite a bit more heat than stock causing the seal to fail". Lame.
First off, stock exhaust is about 2.25 diameter. The Milltek is 3". This puts the exhaust 3/8 of an inch closer to the seal.
Second, wouldn't it stand to reason that if an exhaust is less restrictive, if anything it would run cooler?
There's nothing worse than being bull****ted.
First off, stock exhaust is about 2.25 diameter. The Milltek is 3". This puts the exhaust 3/8 of an inch closer to the seal.
Second, wouldn't it stand to reason that if an exhaust is less restrictive, if anything it would run cooler?
There's nothing worse than being bull****ted.
08-14-2002, 12:23 PM
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Actually, the stock exhaust is 2.5" after the two pipes merge and...
your dealer is on crack if he thinks the exhaust had anything to do with an oil leak in the transmission.
-Dave Pramanik
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08-14-2002, 12:32 PM
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I think you could also make the case that the larger surface area of the pipes would dissipate...
more heat prior to arriving at that point, and therefor effectively reduce the heating of the seal.
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That seems kinda messed up...read
Is it burning off on the cats? If that is the case it sounds like what I JUST had fixed with my UUC VM3 on there. My dealer didn't give me any problems. They thought it was my prop seal at first and then it ended up being a different tranny seal. Hope this helps...i have my paperwork if you need it.
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Read an weep!
Service Circular
Warranty
Subject: Modifications to the Engine Management System (Chip Tuning) Number: AWA-01-01
Date: Jan. 19, 2001
This advisory is to remind Dealers that Audi will not reimburse any warranty claims relating to repairs of
damage caused by the installation of non-genuine Audi parts into any Audi vehicle, including, but not limited
to, "chip tuning" or other modifications of factory installed engine management systems.
The Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not cover damage or malfunctions which are the result of improper
repair of the vehicle, installation of any Non-Genuine Audi part(s), that will alter the vehicle performance
specifications from those set by the vehicle manufacturer, modifications to the vehicle (including the engine
management system), accessories such as alarm systems or communication equipment, defects or failures
resulting from the use of new parts not sold or approved by Audi, or used parts, or the resultant damage to
associated parts or systems.
Warranty
Subject: Modifications to the Engine Management System (Chip Tuning) Number: AWA-01-01
Date: Jan. 19, 2001
This advisory is to remind Dealers that Audi will not reimburse any warranty claims relating to repairs of
damage caused by the installation of non-genuine Audi parts into any Audi vehicle, including, but not limited
to, "chip tuning" or other modifications of factory installed engine management systems.
The Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not cover damage or malfunctions which are the result of improper
repair of the vehicle, installation of any Non-Genuine Audi part(s), that will alter the vehicle performance
specifications from those set by the vehicle manufacturer, modifications to the vehicle (including the engine
management system), accessories such as alarm systems or communication equipment, defects or failures
resulting from the use of new parts not sold or approved by Audi, or used parts, or the resultant damage to
associated parts or systems.
