[Adrian E]

Originally Posted by tintin

Cheers Adrian - not sure which is the gearbox code from the code sticker on the inside cover of the service book, so here's the codes listed (hopefully one of these is the right one ):

265KW (Engine output, I think), A5 (I think this may the gearbox code), 03/02 (year of manufacture)

AVP (Engine code?), EUU FBG (gearbox code?)

Other codes are optional equipment and the rest of the build codes...

Brian - thanks for the link to the Mackie's quotes: it's another option, and get's me north of the border - always a good thing - even if it's on a low loader

Amanda - thanks for the info on when yours was done, appreciated.

FBG is the same gearbox code as my late 2002 FE and the Audi part number (which bares no relation to the ZF part number, but can be cross referenced using ZF USA web site info) was 01L 300 042P - this part number was for a brand new gearbox and was dropped in August 2006. The replacement part number is 01L 300 042PX - where X = reconditioned.

The current(ish) price from Audi is £4520! My price lists are a bit out of date but I'm guessing it won't have got cheaper. Am sure that's quite a bit more than the last time I looked up the price.....

Looked at a couple of other gearbox part numbers and the price is the same whichever you select.

I would certainly recommend calling ZF directly for a price - after all Audi will most likely farm out refurbishment to them anyway so you just cut out the middle man! I suspect the repair and refurb of your existing box will be by far the cheapest/most cost effective option so long as you can live without the car while the box is in bits.

I suspect the replacement box from Audi option best suits those who need the car mobile again ASAP.

Adrian