Re: 5KqW tranny

[steveb@falcon.kla.com (Steven Buchholz)]

> > ... who might make a similar post about replacement of transmissions
> > on 5000 quattros in the next couple of days ... :-(   
> 
> please do!  this, i'm sure will be used by other unfortunate type 44Q owners.

... We'll see if there's that much to add to what Scott posted earlier ... 
for which I expressed my appreciation in a private reply ... It is pretty 
obvious that the 'SHIP has BTDT!  :-)

> since you are soliciting suggestions, i can offer one from my own experience.
> audi, in it's infinite wisdom, has the throwout bearing riding on a piece 
> (of sh*t) plastic.  a later version of this part is made of steel.  since yours 
> is newer, it may already have the metal part.  be sure to spend the $10 or so
> to replace the plastic part, if that's what you have, so that the bearing 
> doesn't weld itself to the guide some day.  the part is available at IPC last
> i checked.                                                                 

Thanks for the heads-up Frank!  It turns out I learned about the plastic guide 
when I did the clutch on the Fox many moons ago.  I did learn one interesting 
tidbit ... I went to Carlsen to get the seals, TO bearing, pilot bearing, etc.
and found out that Porsche uses the exact same part in some app.  Get this ...
the Porsche part is actually cheaper than the VW part ... both have exactly the
same number and were made by INA.  VW part was ~$20, Porsche part <$10!  I'll 
let everyone know what I find on the sleeve ... I guess if I was smart I would
have checked the new tranny to see!  I did buy the parts before I got the de-
livery, so I don't feel too bad ...

BTW, FYI the sleeve P/N is 016 141 181

Thanks to all ... you (Frank), Mike and Scott for the quick replies!

Steve Buchholz
s_buchho@kla.com
San Jose, CA (USA)