URS4 transmission problem.

[Ti Kan]

Bob Rossato writes:
> 1st gear is toast.  Common failure on the earlier transmissions.  Tell your
> friend that this is his opportunity to upgrade to a close ratio 6-spd.  If
> he gets a CRB (RS2 6spd gearbox) or a late CGR (S2 6sd gearbox) they have a
> hardened main shaft and wider 1st gear.  Though they're getting tougher to
> find.  It's not a direct swapout as you do have to change the tail housings
> between the transmissions in order to fit in the C4 chassis, as well as a
> small cover where the reverse switch is mounted, but it's no big deal.  Many
> have gone that route, myself included.  Conversely he could try to locate a
> CBL (S4/6 6spd) which will be a direct swap but won't have the hardened main
> shaft, though I believe the later ones have a wider 1st gear.  They would be
> cheaper than a CRB/CGR.  These are all imported from Germany, or some Audi
> tuners may have them, and are all used of course.  Have him join the S-car
> list and get more info.

Blaufergnugen lists the Euro S4/S6 6-speed tranny for $3295.  Part number
01E 300 042 N.  This is in the Summer 2002 print catalog.

FWIW.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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