Gearbox Service

[tintin]

Sounds like it's worth exploring. If it was me, I'd want to know how much experience they have of this particular gearbox (5HP24? - someone'll be along to correct that if I've got it wrong), which used on the '8 and also the Jaguar XJ6.

If they're official ZF agents, that would also be good. I think someone on here found a ZF agent based down south, but can't recall/find where that was: you should be able to get this info from ZF directly.

There also seems to be a very long list of cars that they say they will service the 'box on, and no customer testimonials, which could possibly raise alarm bells….

[ScottD3]

I found a ZF service centre
http://pilkingtonmarine.co.uk/

But its marine. lol

EDIT: I pressed the wrong button.

[ScottD3]

Better look at the correct map there appears to be two near Bristol that are partners.

What difference for it make to be a ZF partner?

[M-A8]

Scott, our gearboxes are not tiptronic as far as I know, or are they??? Tiptronics are not sealed for life and they need servicing every 30k or something like that.

Our gearboxes are sealed for life, but if you want to do it especially on a high millage car then MAKE SURE you really use PROFESSIONALS and Audi EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS.

For anyone who is prepared to travel or lives local to London/Harrow I STRONGLY RECOMMEND this guys
http://www.audivwsc.co.uk/

The amount of experience they've got (Chris especially with A8s) is really impressive. They are just TOP BOYS.
I service and repair my car with them for around 3 years now and genuinely I can't even think of one bad thing about them, hand on my heart...well, there is one thing, not very comfortable sofa in the reception area
But on the serious note, I've done all sort repairs, from camshaft tensioners (both), cambelt, rad replacement, suspension, exhaust, longlife service, ac service, alternator belt, water pump, electrical faults and never ever had any issues with them.

Plus they use only genuine parts for very good prices and the main London stockist which supplies all Audi dealers in London and surrounding areas is just next to them, so any part any day Mon-Sat will be with them within 30min.

I can't remember if that was a service or just filter+oil change (dont know what else you can service there if gearbox is running fine) but it was £250 I think (or 350?? I'm almost sure it was 250)
Just check About Us section to find out more about them.

If actual cost will be less than quoted because of less labour involved, they WILL charge the correct amount. If your car is ready early, they will be on the phone to you to take car away to make room for another one (there is outside space of course) as in 3 years I've never seen a quiet day there, ever, and I've been there many times, sometimes even for a chat about some issues which I couldn't figure out.

They were recently adding Lucas Transmission maintainer for me (great stuff and it works), and not every VAG specialist will tell you, but even that requires gearbox oil temp to be something like 51 degrees, and they always follow this procedures as you would expect from specialist, where some would just add it, charge money and wave you goodbye. Not sure if temp requirement is crucial, but its there for a reason

Sorry for the write up, but I believe that real professionals should be always reviewed well...and they do full rebuilds as well, no matter if its a gearbox, engine or whatever.

[ScottD3]

Wow that's a lot of praise.
I like a good write up of a good garage.
Just s shame I'm in the ass end of the UK with nog much down here for cars (IMHO).

I thought multronic was for FWD only and tiptronic is for Quattro's?

Going by the book there is nothing for tiptronic services just multitronic ATF change every 40k.
Looking at my service book there is no record of anything happening at 40k, with all that I'm assuming it's tiptronic. Wrongly?

the car is on 156k, hard shifting and odd surging. So im thinking of gearbox service and see if that helps a long with software update that I read about. If needed.

I've only ever 3 A8s down here, one of them is mine, one of going to Plymouth and the other was leaving Devon.

I guess I might have to travel.

[M-A8]

Originally Posted by ScottB5

Wow that's a lot of praise.
I like a good write up of a good garage.
Just s shame I'm in the ass end of the UK with nog much down here for cars (IMHO).

I thought multronic was for FWD only and tiptronic is for Quattro's?

Going by the book there is nothing for tiptronic services just multitronic ATF change every 40k.
Looking at my service book there is no record of anything happening at 40k, with all that I'm assuming it's tiptronic. Wrongly?

the car is on 156k, hard shifting and odd surging. So im thinking of gearbox service and see if that helps a long with software update that I read about. If needed.

I've only ever 3 A8s down here, one of them is mine, one of going to Plymouth and the other was leaving Devon.

I guess I might have to travel.

Honestly, they are amazing. When I decided to switch to independent specialist, one of the main reasons was poor Audi ''stealers'' around me, especially Bexley Audi, I've done A LOT of research. They are that good, that everytime I go there I have to drive 36 miles from SE London to NW London, across it, and thats a couple/few hours trip one way!!!!!

!!!!!!!!
Anyway, Scott, trust me on that one, I trusted Chris on that one and it worked for me. He said it will take approx 200miles to start work, but in my case it took good 300-400miles.
Buy one bottle of this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-Auto...item56622911a9

Just remember what I mentioned about correct/precise temp when adding it, plus you've got to drain 700ml of oil if I remember well.

IT WON'T DO ANY HARM !!!

[mannyo]

Originally Posted by ScottB5

Wow that's a lot of praise.
I like a good write up of a good garage.
Just s shame I'm in the ass end of the UK with nog much down here for cars (IMHO).

I'm going to add my praise as well, I followed M-A8's advice and they did some work on my A8 and replaced both Exhaust Flexi joints. I travelled from deepest Dorset to Harrow for the work to be done, and was first car in the workshop at 8am, back on the road by mid morning back to Dorset.

[PsYcHe]

Just booked the '8 and the X5 in for a Mackies 'squirty-sucky thingy'.. It's a smidge more expensive for the 6-speed.. just over 300 quid each.

[Architex_mA8tey]

check out the stickies for the right links guys! there is a sticky for this which is - http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....9&postcount=29

[Delboy]

Local audi dealer quoted me over 800 quid today for a service, oil, filter, plugs, air filter and pollen filter