Hello All,

I have looked at prior posts about RS6 transmission issues but there is not a concise compilation of issues.

I have been lucky, knock on wood, and did have a new torque converter installed at 102,000 miles due to failure to lock up. I only found it by doing monthly Vag Scans. Otherwise I have not had any issues with the transmission. Some say that the torque converter seal failure is the cause of failure of the transmission but I would like to know more.

For those who have modified their engines for more output and have had a transmission failure, what was your experience with the cause of the actual failure?

I have been under the impression that with the new torque converter and non-abussive driving of the car, that I would not likely have a problem. My current repair also includes new seals on the input and output of the transmission, and once the engine/transmission is back in the car, my mechanic is going to do the routine transmission service, seal, fluid, etc.

So what has the experience been of failures?

Thank you for your input.

Mike