[s-cars] 92 transmission

[James Murray (LMC)]

Go for the 95, the pinion bear problem was only evident in the 92-94 S4, the 95-97 S6 have not reported this problem (that I know of), so it's a safer bet to spend the extra $400 for piece on mind. If you don't want to spend the cash, buy a big dose of Miltec-1 and see if that will quiet it down, you can go a long long time on a bad pinion bearing (as I'm finding out...) ;-)

See write up on Auto-speed about Miltec-1, this might help only temperary though...Page two describes using it on a "1993 Audi S4", see rebbutle at the end of article too...

http://www.autospeed.com/A_0818/page1.html

Good luck !

Cheers, /J.

-----Original Message-----
From: The Gagnons [mailto:bullitt at gwi.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 6:24 AM
To: S-Car-List
Subject: [s-cars] 92 transmission


Hello,

My 92 S4 developed a whine in the transmission a few weeks ago.  I put it up
on a lift and there is a definate notchyness on the rear output.  It is
lumpy as it turns and is not smooth.  I suspect it is the dreaded pinion
bearing failure.

I have been looking around or a replacement and am not sure what is the best
solution.  The six speed would be freat, but I cannot dish out $3,000 plus.
I have ound a few used transmissions.  One is a 93 with 126K, the other is a
95 with 87k.  The 95 is about $400 more.

Is it worth the extra money for the 95?  What years were prone to the pinion
bearing problems?

Thanks everyone,

Jack
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