CTA4AVANT

I have the "diesel knock" sound in first gear when accelerating and have been told it's due to pitting on the output shaft (common on the 2.8L).

Don't want to spend the $$$$ on a new/rebuilt tranny or a new output shaft.

Just want to quiet it doen as much as possible.

TIA.

PossumCowboy

also, try counterbalancing the containment module with a crossdrilled transmission tubalator.

CTA4AVANT

Arrrrrgh. Always a wise *** in the crowd.

Tgr_Clw

Does this truly work? I swear I had my mechanic perform the procedure and it didn't do squat.

Audi Junkie

The extra Friction Modifers and shock load additives that GL-5 has over the recommended GL-4 MTF might help quiet it and bunch and actually reduce friction. As long as the syncros still catch nicely, it is well worth a try. Let us know if it works. I'd blend it according to your climatic needs.

btw- WalMart's ST Synth GL-5 140 is like $7 in case you want to experiment, even drain half your fluid and mix in this as a test for visc and partial additive boost. You could even do that with dino GL-5. otoh, using Mobil 1 is not expensive ($11) and will take the additive levels fully up to GL-5 spec. Nothing worng with DuraBlend either. Some places sell Valvoline SynPower Gear oil too.

PossumCowboy

Did he recalibrate the valve-stem scrubbing monitor? That can deconfavulate the jorganizer.

Tgr_Clw

I'll have to confirm it with him. I'll get back to you.

Tgr_Clw

I think I should look for a new one. How can a professional not do such an important procedure? To tell you the truth I don't think he knows anything about it.