[s-cars] S-Clutch job saga

[Paul Friedenberg]

Yup, better than Redline for syncro problems. Almost eliminated mine. Very
smooth shifts.


>I have heard the BG synchro shift product works great in the trans.  Can
>any others confirm?
>Aaron
>
>CLAG500 at aol.com wrote:
>
>>Well, after giving new meaning to "grinding gears" I've located a trans
>>from
>>a lister in Canada for a very fair price. The ability to commit such a
>>serious boner (ground a hole in my bell housing)  and come out allright
>>demonstrates how valuable this list is and how IMO it's the people who own
>>Audis that make them so enjoyable.
>>    I have a couple of new questions: The trans is going to have to cross
>>the
>>border dry. What's the best lube? I've heard Redline ML90 is good. Is the
>>original Audi stuff available? I've heard there is some additive also.
>>Anyone
>>know what this is?
>>    When I took the driveshafts off I marked their locations with a paint
>>marker. Obviously these won't match anything on the new trans. Are the
>>driveshafts balanced after the car is assembled? I've never heard of
>>vibration issues after trans replacement.
>>    Without the unexpected and self-inflicted problems this job is not
>>impossible. It's a lot of work but with a low-profile trans jack I
>>wouldn't
>>be afraid to do it again. Actually by the 3rd time of having the trans in
>>and
>>out it doesn't seem too difficult at all. Lot of little things though. I
>>talked to Carolina clutch. Tom said they found out about the clearance
>>issue
>>on the earlier cars and he would be happy to send me the correct pressure
>>plate if I need it. The trans I'm getting should fit over the one I have
>>though.
>>     Many thanks to all who responded with help in finding a trans.
>>
>>Chad Tobin
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