Transmission thump/shunt

[Architex_mA8tey]

I replaced mine with a new VAG box through TPS when it went, managed to get it through the Garage I used at their cost price, so I agree that's a good route to go if its a keeper. it comes in a crate as its an exchange box and you get 2 years unlimited mileage warranty, and of course you can do a proper gearbox flush every 20-30k miles from the start. It comes pre-filled with gearbox oil so you don't need to factor in the extra cost of that, and it comes complete and ready to drop in with TCU, torque converter etc

[Dezzy]

Gutted for you mate.

I'm fairly economical (ok tight) and I mean no offence at all by this but I don’t think I’d be taking a chance on a second hand box as there is just no way of telling how long it’ll last with everything being listed as “used category 3” no way of telling how many miles the car has done, and with the labour coasts of swapping it out (unless you have somewhere you can do it yourself) and the time I think even I would be looking at an exchange / recon box.

Did TPS want the old box Neil as an exchange?

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Did TPS want the old box Neil as an exchange?

Yes Dezzy it went back in the Blue crate the new one had come in.

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

I replaced mine with a new VAG box through TPS when it went, managed to get it through the Garage I used at their cost price, so I agree that's a good route to go if its a keeper.

Just out of (potential) interest what sort of money are we talking about here, for the exchange box itself and workshop time?

I ask because, although mine has been a LOT better since a fluid and filter change it's not perfect; I have had the odd judder - and in the same (or similar) places and conditions as some previous ones.

One of the really odd ones is near(ish) Ranj's place and I've mentioned it before - coming South down the A46 and going round the big traffic-light roundabout onto the A45 West. This involves a right-left and accelerating uphill off the roundabout. Definitely "hunts around" every time I go round there (which isn't very often TBH) and judders for a second or 2.

[Architex_mA8tey]

Well the box itself was £2,600 with discount from TPS (list price was like £4,200 I'm not sure what the labour time was but I'm in at Audi tomorrow so I'll ask what the official time is on their system. My final bill to remove the old gearbox and supply and fit the new one was £4,100 but that included VAT, a new MAF sensor and fitting plus a new MOT

[HPsauce]

Thanks for that info. At least if you know in advance you're mentally prepared and it's not a shock.
I have good trade contacts so if I need one should get a good discount.
(got a pair of genuine Brembo front discs for my Focus for £25 recently and fitting was a just good bottle of wine!)

Anyway, put it in context. That £4K is only about 1 months first-year depreciation on a new A8.

[tintin]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

Well the box itself was £2,600 with discount from TPS (list price was like £4,200 I'm not sure what the labour time was but I'm in at Audi tomorrow so I'll ask what the official time is on their system. My final bill to remove the old gearbox and supply and fit the new one was £4,100 but that included VAT, a new MAF sensor and fitting plus a new MOT

Thanks Neil - the first quote from Audi Stockport today was £6k (no really) plus labour, and even with some haggling that's a helluva hole in my pocket at this time of year. Chester Transmissions are quoting £1-2k depending on salvageability (if that's a word) of the various components.

Think I'll think, then think again, before I do anything hasty, at least I'm not reliant on the S8 on a day to day basis. And HP's point about 1 month's depreciation is going to be my "logical" (ahem..) argument to my wife, should I choose to take the plunge.

To be fair, the car has cost me nothing other than fuel (oh, and a solar sunroof..) for the last six months, so that's another plus..

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by tintin

Chester Transmissions are quoting £1-2k depending on salvageability

Sounds like they take it out and apart themselves and repair/replace internal components.
If they know what they're doing that's a bargain; well worth getting the car shipped to them to work on.
And from their point of view, good business. They do all the work, charging for their time, and just buy in the essential parts.
Win-win.

(I've spent that much just getting the car through an MOT with worn suspension parts and the like, nothing really major just wear and tear)

[Adrian E]

If either of you want to post your gearbox codes I'll have a look in Etka for a current price - although I seem to recall Mr HP you've lost all your labels, unless I'm mixing your car with another?! Age is getting to me ahead of my mid-life crisis next year......

[HPsauce]

Yes, Adrian, I've lost all my labels.
I guess there's still one on the box itself though.
My ECU is a 4D0927156BL if that helps....

Originally Posted by Amanda

Yes they do as they have done mine

For that money I'm almost tempted to get them to strip it as "preventive maintenance" given that it misbehaves - "a stitch in time"