Whew! And to think I was toying with the idea of replacing my old 100 with a
97 A8! It only costs $900 to rebuild the 100's slushbox....- posted
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Re: A8 transmission failure
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Bullshit. Try to find a good used differential on a really old car.
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Is it the Tiptronic? Were there any minor symptoms or problems with the tranny earlier in its life? Did you buy the car new?
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I'm not sure of your meaning, JP. Do you mean it's hard to find, or I should try to find one rather than rebuild?
I don't need it yet, but some day I will. Reverse is reluctant to engage when the tranny is hot. All forward gears are OK.
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Oh, thanks for the clarification. I do have a good diff, and intend to keep it that way. I had the recall done on the diff lube as soon as it came out, and my mechanic checks it each time he changes the tranny fluid. This car is pampered!
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Get on the A8 forum at AudiWorld.com (aka AWA8). We've got a good group of knowledgeable A8 owners there.
At this point, were I you, I'd be looking at a ZF-rebuilt tranny. ZF just opened a rebuilding facility in the U.S., located in Chicagoland. A8 board wunderkind Paul Waterloo visited, and has posted a review in AWA8.
Good luck.
JimR
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