2002 A8L Transmisson ZF5HP24A rebuild
#51
AudiWorld Member
Amazing work and well documented, thanks. Mine have just been hit with the same problem and I've found a company with experience who will do it for me with 2yrs warranty.
Its a bit expensive though and digging into the details beyond what's described here he also wants to replace all the valves and get a new torque converter.
Anyone have a view if this is a good idea or should I argue against it?
I've not asked about the difference in cost but given the info on here it might be up to around $1000 less. He will probably void his general warranty if I make him exclude the valves and torque converter.
Its a bit expensive though and digging into the details beyond what's described here he also wants to replace all the valves and get a new torque converter.
Anyone have a view if this is a good idea or should I argue against it?
I've not asked about the difference in cost but given the info on here it might be up to around $1000 less. He will probably void his general warranty if I make him exclude the valves and torque converter.
#52
AudiWorld Senior Member
Wow 240,000 miles on an original non-serviced D2 transmission! Very impressive and well done to you and the previous owners of that D2.
I'm hoping for the same longevity on my transmission.
I'm hoping for the same longevity on my transmission.
#54
AudiWorld Member
Amazing work and well documented, thanks. Mine have just been hit with the same problem and I've found a company with experience who will do it for me with 2yrs warranty.
Its a bit expensive though and digging into the details beyond what's described here he also wants to replace all the valves and get a new torque converter.
Anyone have a view if this is a good idea or should I argue against it?
I've not asked about the difference in cost but given the info on here it might be up to around $1000 less. He will probably void his general warranty if I make him exclude the valves and torque converter.
Its a bit expensive though and digging into the details beyond what's described here he also wants to replace all the valves and get a new torque converter.
Anyone have a view if this is a good idea or should I argue against it?
I've not asked about the difference in cost but given the info on here it might be up to around $1000 less. He will probably void his general warranty if I make him exclude the valves and torque converter.
#55
AudiWorld Member
From everything I've read on this forum and others, I think I've been very lucky (well not as lucky as the previous owners that didn't take the financial hit of a rebuild). How many miles do you have so far on your D2?
#58
AudiWorld Member
The shop currently rebuilding mine is also replacing all wear materials and getting the torque converter rebuilt (rebuilding them is usually the norm vs brand new I think). He also said something about replacing some (I don't think all) the valves with some updated after market components. I also feel I'm paying more than it could be, but it seems worth while for increased peace of mind. My shop is only providing an 18 month, 18 thousand mile warrantee, so it looks like you are a bit better with a 2 year warrantee. How many miles are they offering on that warrantee?
My mechanic says the valves are made out of aluminum and get pretty worn at 190K miles.
#59
AudiWorld Senior Member
#60
Wow yeah l can see all the rollers. I remember that the race was also worn really bad and when l pried it out it was razor thin. Much thinner than the new one. I'm amazed w/ the amount of fluid in there you'd still get that much wear. My clutch packs looked new.