Automatic gearbox reconditioning/rebuild/repair?

stealthyspeeder

Has anyone any experience with this in the Dublin or Northern Ireland area?

My RS6 gearbox has died and the prices of new ones are astronomical.

Anan1

Sorry to hear. I take it you've tried a fluid & filter change?

crosstownk

Try Conway Transmissions in Dublin - they are pretty good with autoboxes.

R.O.R

We had an A4 Multitronic rebuilt by Southside gearbox in 2008, cost €3,000 + VAT and had to go back to them at least once.

Wouldn't be in a rush to send you there, and that's not cheap either.

gofaster_s13

There's a company around the James' street area that does all the Autoboxes for MDL.

mullingar

With such a rare car, and the well known fault of the multitronic box, I remembered hearing of this crowd in the UK

http://www.inde-tech.co.uk/multitronic.html

It might be worth your while to ring them to see if they can repair the box if shipped on a pallet and get a local garage to pull out the old box

Big Nasty

Damn!

You just picked this up right? Presume it was private?:(

Voodoomelon

Something else to consider is to actually bring it back to the manufacturer. I'm not sure who make the Audi boxes, but a member on the BMW forums drove his car to Germany from Holland directly to ZF, who then took most of the transmission out of the car, took it all apart, replaced worn parts and seals, rebuilt it and reinstalled it with brand new filter and fluid for less than €400. Granted, that was more of a service than a repair, but even with that amount of labour it sounds like an absolute bargain to me.

You could ship the transmission to the continent for about €250, something to consider.

EDIT: here's the link.

stealthyspeeder

Anan1 wrote: »

Sorry to hear. I take it you've tried a fluid & filter change?

Not as yet, goin up to get a diagnostic done on it in about half an hour. Its just in limp mode at the mo

crosstownk wrote: »

Try Conway Transmissions in Dublin - they are pretty good with autoboxes.

Thanks! really nice guy, has done done one before but told me its a b astard of a job getting the box out! doesnt want to do another! happy to reccomend, and refer me and told me to ring him back once i have the diagnostic codes.

mullingar wrote: »

With such a rare car, and the well known fault of the multitronic box, I remembered hearing of this crowd in the UK

http://www.inde-tech.co.uk/multitronic.html


It might be worth your while to ring them to see if they can repair the box if shipped on a pallet and get a local garage to pull out the old box

Cheers, wanna try and keep it in Ireland if possible!

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Damn!

You just picked this up right? Presume it was private?:(

Trader in the uk, looking into his liabilities tomo.

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Something else to consider is to actually bring it back to the manufacturer. I'm not sure who make the Audi boxes, but a member on the BMW forums drove his car to Germany from Holland directly to ZF, who then took most of the transmission out of the car, took it all apart, replaced worn parts and seals, rebuilt it and reinstalled it with brand new filter and fluid for less than €400. Granted, that was more of a service than a repair, but even with that amount of labour it sounds like an absolute bargain to me.

You could ship the transmission to the continent for about €250, something to consider.

EDIT: here's the link.

Thanks for that! very interesting. If only I were in Holland!


There is a guy up north who quoted me £2,280 all in to get it done. Audi up north want £6,800 all in for a new fitted box! :eek:

Dont even know if it needs a full rebuild yet but I know im never lucky with this sort of thing so im assuming it does

Thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming if there is any more?

10belowzero

Hi ,try A+M Gearboxs , 180 James st ,Dublin ,085 0918013 ,ask for John , top gearbox man in the country , bar none imo .Gearbox or transmission , if it moves John's yer man.find link
http://amgearboxcentre.goldenpages.ie/

Anan1

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

Not as yet, goin up to get a diagnostic done on it in about half an hour. Its just in limp mode at the mo

Let's keep the fingers crossed for now, so. I used to have an A8 4.2, and I did a lot of reading up on AT problems at the time. I think, but i'm not sure, that both cars use the same 5-speed tip transmission. From memory, (lots of) new fluid and a new filter can sometimes revive a seemingly banjaxed transmission. Here's a story of an A8 that went into limp-home and was revived: http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/autotranservicing.html

crosstownk

10belowzero wrote: »

Hi ,try A+M Gearboxs , 180 James st ,Dublin ,085 0918013 ,ask for John , top gearbox man in the country , bar none imo .Gearbox or transmission , if it moves John's yer man.find link
http://amgearboxcentre.goldenpages.ie/

I've used these guys in the past too - highly recommended.

-Corkie-

There is a crowd in Navan that done the multitronic box in my Audi that time. They are expensive though but I have no name or number but I can get it if you want it Stealthy.

stealthyspeeder

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I know its a long shot but have you tried any scrap yards or Traynors?

Due to the fact that its a high performance car you would think that a few have been written off due to driver errors!

Good Idea! I'll give a ring tomo and see/pray! thanks

10belowzero wrote: »

Hi ,try A+M Gearboxs , 180 James st ,Dublin ,085 0918013 ,ask for John , top gearbox man in the country , bar none imo .Gearbox or transmission , if it moves John's yer man.find link
http://amgearboxcentre.goldenpages.ie/

They shall be getting a call tomo, cheers!

Anan1 wrote: »

Let's keep the fingers crossed for now, so. I used to have an A8 4.2, and I did a lot of reading up on AT problems at the time. I think, but i'm not sure, that both cars use the same 5-speed tip transmission. From memory, (lots of) new fluid and a new filter can sometimes revive a seemingly banjaxed transmission. Here's a story of an A8 that went into limp-home and was revived: http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/autotranservicing.html

Yep, its a ZF 5HP24A gearbox used by

1997–2003 Audi A8 (D2) 4.2 V8
1998–2003 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8
1999–2003 Audi A6 (C5) 4.2 V8
1999–2003 Audi S6 (C5) 4.2 V8
2000–2002 Audi S4 (B5) 2.7 'biturbo' V6
2000–2003 Audi A8L (D2) 4.2 V8
2002–2004 Audi RS6 (C5) 4.2 biturbo V8
2002–present Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D)


As expected, problem is mechanical, no resetting or fault clearing could stop the car going into limp mode. The link gives me hope which is dangerous!

-Corkie- wrote: »

There is a crowd in Navan that done the multitronic box in my Audi that time. They are expensive though but I have no name or number but I can get it if you want it Stealthy.

Yea if you could dig that number out,that would be great, the more quotes the merrier/slightly less I cry.

Big Nasty

Was a coupe boy up until 5/6 years back then shifted over to the big bus club. Started with a 5er moving up from a 323 coupe. Around the time I started looking for the 7 I was also considering an A8 Quattro or S8. Mechanic friend of mine is ex-BMW and not an Audi lover at all. His words were 'buy an Audi if ya like, but if it has 100k plus on it don't bring it near my garage!' - I didn't!

Have had two Audi's myself - a '94 2.8 Audi Quattro Coupe that never caused me a days trouble bar an MAF Sensor and a '01 S-Line 2.5 Tdi (company car - never actually 'owned' a diesel) that was bought for €8k in '05, spent €4k+ in repairs in two years and was sold in '07 for €4k. Kinda put me off a little.

stealthyspeeder

There is no ZF dealer/agent in Ireland is there?

-Corkie-

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

There is no ZF dealer/agent in Ireland is there?

I will get that number for ya. What year is it??. I will make a few calls tomorrow.:) They do ZF boxes in Navan.

TomMc

Is it Adtec Aerauto ?

I would try Pat Cassidy at AutoTranz, located in the Greenhills Industrial Estate near the Walkinstown roundabout.

-Corkie-

The number is 046 9055126 and ask for Paul....:)

Voodoomelon

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Something else to consider is to actually bring it back to the manufacturer. I'm not sure who make the Audi boxes, but a member on the BMW forums drove his car to Germany from Holland directly to ZF, who then took most of the transmission out of the car, took it all apart, replaced worn parts and seals, rebuilt it and reinstalled it with brand new filter and fluid for less than €400. Granted, that was more of a service than a repair, but even with that amount of labour it sounds like an absolute bargain to me.

You could ship the transmission to the continent for about €250, something to consider.

EDIT: here's the link.

Stealthy, turns out that gearbox that was serviced by ZF in the post I linked too is the same box as yours, only difference is its the 4 wheel drive version for quattros. I'd be giving ZF a call directly in your hunt for a good price.

johnos1984

I think this is the crowd my mechanic uses and he highly recommends them

http://www.naasgearboxcentre.com/

stealthyspeeder

-Corkie- wrote: »

The number is 046 9055126 and ask for Paul....:)

Will do, cheers!

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Stealthy, turns out that gearbox that was serviced by ZF in the post I linked too is the same box as yours, only difference is its the 4 wheel drive version for quattros. I'd be giving ZF a call directly in your hunt for a good price.

Yep im thinking that myself, audi modified mine slightly for the torque of the RS6, but defo on the hunt for an Irish dealer! seem to all be in England though

newspower

My A6 TipTronic Gearbox started giving trouble last year. Brought it to Main dealer on NCR. Told me it would be 6K to replace and that I would be better of selling the car??? Also said the whole engine has to come out. Gob****e. I ended up getting it repaired in the Garage I normally use in Knockmitten for 1500 Hundred euro. I don't know who they sent it too but they knew exactly what was happening before they even got the car.

Voodoomelon

ZF transmissions and power steering systems remanufactured at ZF Services in Nottingham and genuine ZF parts are available through the network of ZF appointed ZF-DriveCentres. With fixed locations in the North of England, Scotland, the Midlands and Ireland and mobile field service technicians covering all parts of the British Isles, you can be assured of a first class ZF Service experience.
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Mentions Ireland on ZF's website, not sure where though.

R.O.R

10belowzero wrote: »

Hi ,try A+M Gearboxs , 180 James st ,Dublin ,085 0918013 ,ask for John , top gearbox man in the country , bar none imo .Gearbox or transmission , if it moves John's yer man.find link
http://amgearboxcentre.goldenpages.ie/

My mechanic mate recommended these guys too Stealthy.

metzengerstein

i remember when i thought my auto box had a problem .
everyone recomended this place said they where the top auto transmission garage

http://www.cassidymotors.ie/?gclid=CJXtvc3k1qICFQdslAodWirwxA

gerardmshort

hi
could anyone recommend a QUALITY workshop who can repair a FORD POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION fitted to a volvo V50

galwaytt

Try your Audi dealer directly. For RS-series which Audi consider their flagship cars they have a flexible goodwill policy.

I know someone who had a spanking new gearbox supplied & fitted to his 1999 S8 for €4.5k complete with 5 year Audi warranty (inside the last year btw). ZF in Germany will rebuild yours for about €2.5k. When you add in labour and shipping, the new box is actually cheaper.

Won't cost anything to ask....

bazz26

galwaytt wrote: »

Try your Audi dealer directly. For RS-series which Audi consider their flagship cars they have a flexible goodwill policy.

I know someone who had a spanking new gearbox supplied & fitted to his 1999 S8 for €4.5k complete with 5 year Audi warranty (inside the last year btw). ZF in Germany will rebuild yours for about €2.5k. When you add in labour and shipping, the new box is actually cheaper.

Won't cost anything to ask....

You might be replying to a post in a 6 year old thread.

tmg

guessing its a c5 rs6?

if so, its a pain of a job. its engine out to get at the box.

unti20 in the wirral do an all in price of around 3.5 stg for the reconditioned box and labour (they do enough of them unfortunately)

usually its a good idea to get the timing belts and some sundy sensors done too while the box is out

take a look over on rs246 as well - there are any number of gearbox threads for the c5 generation.

hth