You are correct Adrian.
When David did my gearbox service he found the filter to have a 6 inch split in it. He was amazed that the gearbox worked at all.
The added benefit was that the old split filter had a date on it of 2013, which meant the box had been service back then as well, despite there being no record of such a gearbox service.
David also found that some of the bolts were loose which was also causing an oil leak.
This would suggest my box has had 3 oil and filter services during its 94K mile history. Happy Days
Now all sorted with no leaks.
The gearbox now operates very smoothly as it should.
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2002 S8 Final Edition, Avus Silver with Red leather interior
Guildford, Surrey
Tiptronic with Sport mode button.
Sony rear entertainment package.
Bose sound system.
Audi Navigation Plus.
20 inch Final Edition alloys
Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble
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1997 A8 Quattro Sport - Now sold when S8 FE purchased
