best tranny oil, type and brand, for 5kcstq?

[Paul Meyers]

I'm running Redline GL-4 in my 5KCSTQs. Love it. I think your problem is
other than the lubricant.
Paul Meyers 
Gray 87 5KCSTQ 1.8bar eurolights fuchs 145 kM, replacing electronic ignition
loom 
Pearl 88 5KCSTQ 1.8bar eurolights fuchs bilsteins 126 kM 2pc-em k24 turbo 
Repainted Pearl 87 5KTQA 1.8bar eurolights TT wheels bilsteins 196 kM daily
driver
Blue 86 5KCSTQ parts car 



-----Original Message-----
From: auditude at neta.com [mailto:auditude at neta.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 6:38 PM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: best tranny oil, type and brand, for 5kcstq?


I've been experiencing the gears barely touching a bit when I shift, 
unless I deliberately place it into gear to prevent it.  I don't think it 
used to be that way.

I'm pretty sure I changed out the fluid and put Redline MT90 in it, 
which is a 75w90 GL-4 gear oil.  I thought it was low, so I was 
going to top it off.  It wasn't low, and in fact some dribbled out when 
I let the car down level on the wheels.

So, now I'm thinking this stuff is too slick or otherwise not the best 
thing I could be running in my car.

I was wondering what specifically people are running in their 
trannys, in similar 5kcstq's or T44's.

I will go back to conventional, if it means the shifting will go back to 
being smooth.  If it ever was, I can't remember.  It may be the 
shifter linkage needing adjustment or new bushings.  Are there any 
instructions anywhere on doing this, or perhaps rebuild kit part 
numbers?

Thanks,

Ken

p.s.  I got that cam pulled.  I took some digital pics, and the lobes 
are noticeable taller to my eye.  I don't have any calipers to give 
any hard data.  It was kinda nice, tearing into the motor like that.  
It's been a while.  Much easier the second time, but maybe that's 
because it's on an engine stand without the car around it.