- To: 'P Rossato' <rossato@erols.com>
- Subject: RE: 5KS Transmission Repair/Replacement
- From: "Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 17:25:52 -0700
- Return-Receipt-To: "Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>
Peter,
It's possible. If the fluid is burnt, it may have altered its
properties somewhat, and is no longer able to provide your trans with
the lubrication/viscosity it needs. One good indication is your car
only has 75k miles. Most autotrans on Audi's seem to die around 100K
miles. You can get it done at the East coast version of Jiffy Lube, for
like $50. Just make sure they flush, not drain, your tranny. And it
may still slip for up to a week after. But if it continues to slip,
you're screwed. New trans time.
Good Luck,
Gary
> ----------
> From: P Rossato[SMTP:rossato@erols.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 1998 2:22 PM
> To: 'Lewis, Gary M'
> Subject: RE: 5KS Transmission Repair/Replacement
>
> Gary,
>
> I appreciate the advice. Are you saying that I may just have gunky
> fluid, not
> a mechanical failure or wear?
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lewis, Gary M [SMTP:Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 1998 2:13 PM
> To: 'P Rossato'; Thatch, James M
> Subject: RE: 5KS Transmission Repair/Replacement
> Importance: High
>
> My buddy has an 85 5000s wagon. Has the EXACT same problem. His
> (our)
> mechanic first suggested a flush (note:not just drain). A flush is a
> multi-step process where you drain fluid, top up tranny, run the car,
> drain fluid, top up tranny, run the car, etc. The reason for this is
> that the Torque Converter holds a bunch of Trans fluid, but there is
> no
> way to directly drain it. If this doesn't solve the problem, you've
> got
> about 15k miles (or less, probably less), before it's new tranny time.
> My mechanic (Q-List recommended - Mike Rooney in L.A.) is an honest
> guy
> and could have easily taken my buddy for $1,000+ for a new trans. He
> said people don't replace the fluid regularly and if the fluid goes
> bad,
> tranny can slip (but it usually DIES). Make sure you warm the car up
> before driving it. It's what my buddy does, and his Tranny is still
> operating.
>
> Good Luck,
> Gary
> 86 5kcst 5sp
>
> > ----------
> > From: P Rossato[SMTP:rossato@erols.com]
> > Sent: Monday, March 16, 1998 7:53 AM
> > To: 'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'
> > Subject: 5KS Transmission Repair/Replacement
> >
> > I am not a subscriber to the digest and would, therefore, appreciate
> a
> > direct
> > reply to the following:
> >
> > I have a 5000S wagon (1987, no turbo, no quattro) that I need to
> sell
> > to make
> > room for a new car, but it has what I believe are terminal
> > transmission
> > problems. It's an automatic with over 75k miles. When I start the
> > car it will
> > either remain stuck in neutral for a few minutes, or remain stuck in
> > first gear
> > for some time until it finally shifts. This doesn't seem to be
> > related to ATF
> > temperature, because it will turn to semi normal fairly quickly. I
> > say semi
> > normal because I feel that even when the transmission shifts, the
> car
> > is
> > somewhat sluggish and suspect more transmission problems.
> >
> > So, is this a sign of a dying transmission? Can it be repaired,
> > economically
> > that is. Am I better off searching junkyards for a transmission?
> Any
> > leads on
> > a good source for the lowest cost in the Maryland area? Has anyone
> > replaced
> > their own transmission? How tough a job is it? Is it worth having
> it
> > done
> > professionally? I have a quote of $385 for labor only. That's
> about
> > an 8 hour
> > job at $50+ an hour. I figure it's at least!! a weekend for me.
> >
> > Anyone in the MD/VA area interested in a sick 5K wagon that can be
> > made
> > healthy? I would be very reasonable in pricing!
> >
> > Thanks all
> > Peter Rossato
> >
> >
>