DIY transmission service
 

Hi guys, gearbox has started to be a little confused when it comes to choosing gears. After looking at sticky on transmissions it seems to be a fairly straight forward job. I have few questions though;

How tricky is it to do it on stands, as I don't have access to a lift?

Where is best place to get service kit, does kits from Audi carry stupid premium?

Thanks for any input

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EDIT: Mine is a 2.8 FWD, 5 speed EBX gearbox code.

Straightforward if you have the right tools. I suspect an epic pain in the posterior if you don't.

If you're going to drop the pan and do the filter then that isn't going to be pleasant on stands since access will be very limited to get to all the bolts out and then clean everything up and put the sump back on properly. If you over-torque the bolts you can bend the oil pan flange which then damages the gasket which then causes leaks so be careful with them - 10Nm. Personally I wouldn't try this job on stands but I'm sure someone on here will have done it who can report on how it went.

To fill it up again you really need a pump which can push the fluid up through the hole. I believe people have contrived solutions using bottles and long hoses, but really the pump is the way to do it. That's £75-100 depending on which one you get. I may consider lending mine if you don't have access to one. You also need VCDS to monitor the gearbox temperature.

Meyle and Febi do gaskets and possibly filters. Don't forget the o-ring for the filter. Audi fluid is about £15 a litre, but Febi also do an equivalent for £8 a litre. I've never tried the Febi myself but having spoken to a few D2 guys in the US they use it all the time so I will be getting some for my next change.

I know my way around the tool box, and anything I don't have I can buy. Wouldn't a manual pump work?

I would really want to keep to genuine parts on this one, I was quoted £300-350 for a service with genuine parts, just seeing if it's worth doing it myself or better leave it to pros.

Am I right to say you do work on these? :rolleyes:

This is the pump I use:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....5L._SX425_.jpg

That's a reasonable price as long as they know what they are doing. It's easy to get it wrong.

I do work on D2s yes :)

PM sent +++

Never heard of this brand of oil? :Confused:

Fairly new in UK, more popular on continent, part of SCT

https://sct-germany.de/en/?action=about_history

Beat me to it. +++ I have that kit on my Watch List, until such time as I can get access to a lift.

Thanks for the help guys. After calling around I couldn't find anyone with oil exchange equipment, so I will most likely attempt service myself.

Is it worth getting few liters extra and flush through gearbox with new fluid, just to get out as much of the old one as possible?