Gearbox Filter ?
 

Just curious is there any savings by buying the gearbox filter and or kit for my 2002 S8 anywhere other than from Audi ? Anyone even know the prices or part numbers off the top of their head ?

Also do I remember reading on here that there are two different filters or am I dreaming ?

Thx !!!!!

IIRC there are two different lengths of filter, you need to get the right one obviously.
I left it to my garage to get the parts, which I think was from Audi.

Accdording to Mackie's - theres 2 options.
One has the filter tray 2mm deeper than the other one. If the incorrect one is fitted, the box can be starved of oil and ruined. (Heard a horror story from the parts guy at mackies - someone had put the wrong filter on a box that they serviced and Mackies got the car in with the after effects)
You need the gearbox serial number to ensure the correct one

I really should read the forum stickies before asking some questions. All info needed there !!!! Sorry !!!!!!


Parts Needed
01L-325-429-A Filter (see note below)
01L-325-443 Filter to Transmission Gasket/O-Ring
01L-321-371 Pan Gasket
01V-321-379 Fill Plug Sealing Washer
G-052-162-A2 ATF Fluid (have 8-9 quarts on hand, you might use a little less), use ONLY Audi fluid

NOTE: 01L-325-429 is the filter part number for model year 1997 A8's that came with a type DPZ transmission with a serial number of 001891 or less.

01L-325-429-A is for all 1997 A8's with DPZ transmissions with serial numbers greater than 001892, DSM type transmissions and DTE transmissions. The DTE transmission was supplied on later 97's and all 98-03 A8's.

The transmission nameplate can be found on the bottom of the transmission just forward of the pan.