My RS6's gearbox has given up the ghost
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NateWM said:
Schermerhorn said:
Fluid and filter change.
Could cure it.
Yes of course, spend hundreds on putting in the correct fluid (ZF dextron fluid is VERY expensive), filter etc, only to find out is hasn't cured a MECHANICAL fault...Would you change the oil in your car's engine if it started knocking?Could cure it.
Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
mark.c said:
NateWM said:
Schermerhorn said:
Fluid and filter change.
Could cure it.
Yes of course, spend hundreds on putting in the correct fluid (ZF dextron fluid is VERY expensive), filter etc, only to find out is hasn't cured a MECHANICAL fault...Would you change the oil in your car's engine if it started knocking?Could cure it.
Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
NateWM said:
Schermerhorn said:
Fluid and filter change.
Could cure it.
Yes of course, spend hundreds on putting in the correct fluid (ZF dextron fluid is VERY expensive), filter etc, only to find out is hasn't cured a MECHANICAL fault...Would you change the oil in your car's engine if it started knocking?Could cure it.
Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
If you can't behave properly or say anything nice, just STFU instead.
carreauchompeur said:
Quite. I previously had an A8 with a slightly rough change and a fluid change sorted it out. Plenty of examples of it in fact.
Yep, plenty of people on the A8 parts forum seemed to have cured rough or ticking gearboxes with an oil and filter change. Definitely worth a look.NateWM said:
Schermerhorn said:
Fluid and filter change.
Could cure it.
Yes of course, spend hundreds on putting in the correct fluid (ZF dextron fluid is VERY expensive), filter etc, only to find out is hasn't cured a MECHANICAL fault...Would you change the oil in your car's engine if it started knocking?Could cure it.
Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
I don't know specifically the issue with the RS6 gearboxes but i've fixed a Volvo C70 and VW Touareg gearbox, both made by Aisin Warner by removing and stripping the actuators down and cleaning them out. Both had issues when warmed up but were fine cold.
I have an RS6.
Don't take any advice off anyone here unless they know the C5 RS6 well.
Generic gearbox advice is worthless.
You need to contact Unit 20 or MRC (i hear Unit 20 are doing exchange gearboxes now).
Both are the finest RS6 specialists in the UK and i would not talk to anyone else about the issue unless you
have a penchant for spending and enjoy regret.
You are also on the wrong forum for the specialist knowledge you need when discussing an RS6.
You need to be on the RS246 forum where you can talk to countless others who have been through everything
you are currently going through.
All the best.
Don't take any advice off anyone here unless they know the C5 RS6 well.
Generic gearbox advice is worthless.
You need to contact Unit 20 or MRC (i hear Unit 20 are doing exchange gearboxes now).
Both are the finest RS6 specialists in the UK and i would not talk to anyone else about the issue unless you
have a penchant for spending and enjoy regret.
You are also on the wrong forum for the specialist knowledge you need when discussing an RS6.
You need to be on the RS246 forum where you can talk to countless others who have been through everything
you are currently going through.
All the best.
Ive had an RS6 Oettinger and its like they have built the car around the gearbox, this is one for a specialist as mentioned.
This was a couple of years ago and Audi only offered a limited warranty on their work, 1 year???
The cost of the repair was not viable against value of car and so I advertised it for a price stating new gear box fitted, and three weeks later nobody phoned... apart from idiots with way over priced part exchanges... so listed on eBay no reserve as spares or repairs with declared gearbox fault and the difference in price between fixed price and eBay price was much less than true cost of repair. Perhaps because these cars are so known for this failing that it makes sense to buy one with a gearbox issue and repair yourself and that way you know it has been done correctly with correct on going warranty.
This was a couple of years ago and Audi only offered a limited warranty on their work, 1 year???
The cost of the repair was not viable against value of car and so I advertised it for a price stating new gear box fitted, and three weeks later nobody phoned... apart from idiots with way over priced part exchanges... so listed on eBay no reserve as spares or repairs with declared gearbox fault and the difference in price between fixed price and eBay price was much less than true cost of repair. Perhaps because these cars are so known for this failing that it makes sense to buy one with a gearbox issue and repair yourself and that way you know it has been done correctly with correct on going warranty.
CGJJ said:
I have an RS6.
Don't take any advice off anyone here unless they know the C5 RS6 well.
Generic gearbox advice is worthless.
You need to contact Unit 20 or MRC (i hear Unit 20 are doing exchange gearboxes now).
Both are the finest RS6 specialists in the UK and i would not talk to anyone else about the issue unless you
have a penchant for spending and enjoy regret.
You are also on the wrong forum for the specialist knowledge you need when discussing an RS6.
You need to be on the RS246 forum where you can talk to countless others who have been through everything
you are currently going through.
All the best.
sound advice, however if as I suspect its a ZF box then the only A1 rated ZF agent in Europe would be my first stop, thats why I mentioned them in my post above. They really are the best around when it comes to ZF boxes.Don't take any advice off anyone here unless they know the C5 RS6 well.
Generic gearbox advice is worthless.
You need to contact Unit 20 or MRC (i hear Unit 20 are doing exchange gearboxes now).
Both are the finest RS6 specialists in the UK and i would not talk to anyone else about the issue unless you
have a penchant for spending and enjoy regret.
You are also on the wrong forum for the specialist knowledge you need when discussing an RS6.
You need to be on the RS246 forum where you can talk to countless others who have been through everything
you are currently going through.
All the best.
Edited by briang9 on Monday 22 December 23:16
NateWM said:
Yes of course, spend hundreds on putting in the correct fluid (ZF dextron fluid is VERY expensive), filter etc, only to find out is hasn't cured a MECHANICAL fault...Would you change the oil in your car's engine if it started knocking?
Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
Not always true.Some people just shouldn't suggest solutions for a subject that they have no idea about!
Ive changed the oil and filter in quite a few 'knackerd' autos, and bingo, gearbox was OK.
An oil change can easily reinvigorate an unhealthy box, but won't avoid the fact that the box is worn. My 167K saab - took about 3 refills to flush it adequately but it now behaves itself pretty well again.
On "normal" cars, this can restore function perfectly, but on the OP's RS6, the engine torque is right on the limit of the box and TC's capability. Most likely if VCDS was plugged in he'd see the torque converter is now not locking up.
On "normal" cars, this can restore function perfectly, but on the OP's RS6, the engine torque is right on the limit of the box and TC's capability. Most likely if VCDS was plugged in he'd see the torque converter is now not locking up.
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