uh oh. it is the clutch F seal

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Feb 2, 2007 | 12:34 PM

bpower1

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uh oh. it is the clutch F seal

just got the prognosis. estimate to come shortly.
i dont' suppose anyone has found a clever or cheap way around this? i could just avoid using Reverse at start up... i only have the problem when i first start the car up. after that it's all systems go.

shame on audi for putting out such a weak *** transmission in their "flagship" car.

Feb 2, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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It will only be a matter of time when you completely loose reverse

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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damn, I have two the same year, Bill, I would get it to Ericsson Industries

in (Old Lyme?). That's the plan when my time comes.

Bob

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:18 PM

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I've got it at TyrolSport now

Mike there knows his stuff. he did the major service, the flange seal replacement and the tranny fluid change. but even he said, "it's a major, multi-thousand dollar job. all to replace a $3 part."

Feb 2, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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Have you checked the fluid level?

BTW the F clutch piston is $37

Feb 3, 2007 | 03:52 AM

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Re: I've got it at TyrolSport now

Hi I've used Mike at tyrolsport from time to time over the years. I hear he moved from whitestone to ridgwwood. Although he does exceptional work, I would at least think about bringing your reman tranny work to a specialist. That's no disrespect to mike. My personal experience with selex in inwood, who did my tranny work has been great. I lost the A drum and needed a complete reman job. Knock on wood my tranny is 99.99% perfect. The price, service AND warrany were what I expected.

Feb 3, 2007 | 01:22 PM

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Another way to corroborate it being the clutch F seal or its controls

... is to recode to allow Tip selection of first (possible starting in model year 2000 and described at www.audipages.com), accelerate on a flat road or downhill in Tip 1st then take your foot off the gas. If clutch F is working, you have engine braking in first. If not, the TCM sees something wrong with first gear and shifts to second.

Tom