Hey all, I'm new to the forum and I've tried searching for some guidance on this here but to no real avail.

I'm looking at purchasing a 2000 A6 Avantt with about 130000 miles on it. However, the transmission apparently just quit in it. Supposedly the shop that looked at it said that the ATF pump has failed in it and needs to be replaced. I can't seem to find a place to check the fluid so I assume its a closed system. It shifts into gear roughly now but apparently it won't stay in gear.

My other two issues are that there is quite a bit of oil on the bottom of the engine, but it all looks pretty caked on, not terribly fresh so it may just be blow-by from changes over the year and a faulty instrument cluster LCD. There is no CEL right now so that's a plus.

They're asking 1700 and I'd like to flip it after I fix it.

Thoughts on the transmission specifically?

 

do you have any experience rebuilding engines and dealing with possible tranny rebuilt kits? if not pass on by

 

Well that was quick. I do have experience with rebuilding engines but I've never touched a transmission. This sounds that bad already? (Basically, you're saying it needs a full transmission rebuild?)

 

That is cool you can do engine rebuilds. keeps cost down.

When it comes to transmissions that won't shift or work properly that is where things get dicy.

Torque converter, transmission, gears, clutch packs, solenoids etc. Any of those could've bit the dust due to lack of fluid being circulated and who knows how bad.

I am not one to shy away from challenges, but that is what you could be in for. If you are game for it, buy the car for 1k and if he doesn't budge walk way.

If you lookl at the bluebook value of a avant, same year, in working condition and minus all the labour and parts involved to get this one running. 1k is the price

 

Thanks for the honesty! You're right,I am looking for the challenge bit this one seems a little out of my league. I was thinking that price as well bit it was a no go.

Thanks a lot guys.