Hello friends,

I currently own an 01 4.2 at 103,000K

For one day I've had the rough shifting 1-2 and slipping almost anytime with a heavy throttle.

Tiptronic/ sport mode stopped responding.

I have similar symtoms from previous posts and understand it might be the valve body.

I brought mine into to a very well known indy shop and they reported the transmission fluid was full, yet seemed to be burnt, with the beginning of a slight leak.

They referred me to another place and quoted me for $5200-5700 for a rebuilt transmission if I remember correctly, which supposedly is of better quality and a little bit cheaper than the dealership.

Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!



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"I dont have any leaks. All I have is shuttering and hard shifts/missed shifts at this point."

". . .very rough up and downshifts from first to second. I didnt have to reproduce the issue, i think the mechanic might have been able to but he told me from what i described it was the valve body and that its a common problems with audi trans, so he told me thats what he usually starts with. Im not sure if they replaced the filter, but I was charged for 7 quarts of audi ATF, so I know they at least replaced my fluid. This whole process made a hell of a difference. The trans shifts very smooth and is a lot more precise than it use to be. I would definately have them check your valve body, but be warned as I told you, its a $1400 part (warranty should cover it, mine did). "

 

I own a 2001 4.2 with 87K miles. I bought it at 85K miles and it had just had the transmission replaced at 84K miles with a used trans from a place in Maryland. The used trans had 70K miles on it and cost $2200 plus $900 to install. Not sure whether a rebuilt one is a better way to go for the long run. This one seems fine althought sometimes it is a little jerky from1 to 2 before it warms up.

You are getting into some expensive repairs. Have you replaced the timing belt yet?

 

Timing belt and all other regular maintenance are up to date ($1200 if I remember correctly).

Yes, so expensive in fact I've considered selling my soul, because I love this car so much.

So used -VS- rebuilt?

Any opinions?

Also, I've put on about 20K since I purchased the car. I drive the 4.2 like I would a manual, downshifting, using the engine to slow down or break. Is this bad practice?

 

Check out http://www.europeantransmissions.com...620&page=1and

http://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/93208.phtml

 

I had several of the same issues with My 4.2l V8 trans...The filter (trans) was all gumed up on mine..I changed the fiuid and the trans filter and the trans seems to be fine now..There is no shutter and the shifts are much improved