Transmission Slip Question

[s8prtotype]

ohhh the cheap replacement potential...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2009-AU...2aedf7&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2006-AU...025f09&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Audi-A8...9e1309&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-AUDI-A8...30dfdd&vxp=mtr

[EINHORN]

ohhh the cheap replacement potential...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2009-AU...2aedf7&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2006-AU...025f09&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Audi-A8...9e1309&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-AUDI-A8...30dfdd&vxp=mtr

Most say not compatible

[s8prtotype]

Because they aren't, it's all just a dream all this point.

[orcars6]

Metal particles found in tranny oil. Audi 'stealer'- dealership has given option of complete tranny swap w/ re-built unit from Audi- Germany at considerable cost w/ only 12,000 mile 1 yr. warranty / are these re-built units up-graded/ does anyone have any previous experience w/ a re-built tranny unit direct from Audi???

[lswing]

Warranty is standard. Rebuilt units seem fine. You have a few private companies also. Would be great if you could find a shop you trust, could save thousands.

[Other_Erik]

Metal particles found in tranny oil. Audi 'stealer'- dealership has given option of complete tranny swap w/ re-built unit from Audi- Germany at considerable cost w/ only 12,000 mile 1 yr. warranty / are these re-built units up-graded/ does anyone have any previous experience w/ a re-built tranny unit direct from Audi???

http://www.517trans.com/catalog/11b.php
Call them about upgrades, have an indy shop swap in. Think about changing your Torque converter at the same time.

I can't find contact info for Tozo, but have heard that you get a tip-top unit at a good price.

O_E

[orcars6]

I will check on both- thanks for the info. Erick. Dealer price and scope included TC.

[Other_Erik]

I will check on both- thanks for the info. Erick. Dealer price and scope included TC.

NP. I saw in your other thread what they're quoting you - that's a pretty damn good deal coming from AoA, less than they'd charge here to change EGT sensors. You're probably looking at the same cost give or take going with 517 to do both Trans and TC, and you'd have to find an indy shop who would cut you a pretty good price on labor. Not sure about Tozo - whether they even do the TC. Add on top of that that you'd have to freight back the old trans and TC, and you may be looking at better pricing from the dealer (amazing!).

My biggest question for AoA regarding rebuilt trans/TC - "Are you adding any hardened parts / better seals / etc to make sure this doesn't happen again?" - the answer is likely a resounding "No." The good news is that you would definitely have the better seal in the Torque Converter.

Personally, if it came down to my choice, I'd go with what AoA is offering - not knocking Tozo or 517, but it sounds like you've made inroads at your local dealer, and they're cutting you quite the break on labor and parts to get the price down to what they're saying. Plus the warranty they offer (yeah, only a year and 12k miles), will be good at any Audi dealer nationwide. That's the part that'd tip me over the edge. Your mileage may vary (pardon the pun). See if you can work them just a bit to cover part (say, 10% of a 4yr/48k miles) of an aftermarket warranty with Fidelity Platinum, and you've got a winner on your hands.

O_E

[lswing]

NP. I saw in your other thread what they're quoting you - that's a pretty damn good deal coming from AoA, less than they'd charge here to change EGT sensors. You're probably looking at the same cost give or take going with 517 to do both Trans and TC, and you'd have to find an indy shop who would cut you a pretty good price on labor. Not sure about Tozo - whether they even do the TC. Add on top of that that you'd have to freight back the old trans and TC, and you may be looking at better pricing from the dealer (amazing!).

My biggest question for AoA regarding rebuilt trans/TC - "Are you adding any hardened parts / better seals / etc to make sure this doesn't happen again?" - the answer is likely a resounding "No." The good news is that you would definitely have the better seal in the Torque Converter.

Personally, if it came down to my choice, I'd go with what AoA is offering - not knocking Tozo or 517, but it sounds like you've made inroads at your local dealer, and they're cutting you quite the break on labor and parts to get the price down to what they're saying. Plus the warranty they offer (yeah, only a year and 12k miles), will be good at any Audi dealer nationwide. That's the part that'd tip me over the edge. Your mileage may vary (pardon the pun). See if you can work them just a bit to cover part (say, 10% of a 4yr/48k miles) of an aftermarket warranty with Fidelity Platinum, and you've got a winner on your hands.

O_E

This seems good to me too. If they can give you a solid price like that, and a good warranty, just go for it. I don't think you're tuned or need to focus on a higher strength trans; and our trans can only get so strong.

My impression is about half of the original RS6 trans have lasted around 100k, not bad at all really. The main reason for early and common failures was the TC having a bad seal, and then destroying the trans. A new trans and TC from Audi should get you another 100k as long as you are not hammering on it with a high tuned engine.