[s-cars] 1st Gear Whine

[Robert Rossato]

It's more of an annoyance than a serious problem.  The 1st gear whine is
somewhat common on the earlier transmissions with the narrow 1st gear
(pre '95.5).  Kind of sounds like straight cut gears.  All other gears
sound normal.  It's due to some galling on the teeth of the gear.  If it
doesn't bother you, I would keep on driving it.  Mine started at 50k
miles and I've got 115k miles on it now.  Doesn't sound any worse.  You
be the judge.  

Of course, if you're asking because you're looking at a potential
purchase, then definitely use it as a negotiating point ;-)

bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Paul Luevano
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 1:19 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] 1st Gear Whine
> 
> 
> List-
> 
> Being new to these cars, and now looking for a replacement 
> for my recently 
> totaled //S6, I see some reference to a 1st gear whine in 
> these cars.  Is 
> that a serious problem, and how prevalent is it?
> 
> Thanks!
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