The threads on the hole were shot. I tried the oversided drain plug, drill and tap and looked into getting a bung welded on. Ended up just replaceing the houseing. Parts and labor comes to a total of $750 at a non-dealer repair shop. Good thing I have an after market warranty that covers it and I only have to pay $200 for all new parts. Heh heh. I win (for once)!!

 

wait... you got a replacement haldex shell? Like, transfer the 'guts' to a new casing?

I called/searched forever to try to get JUST a Haldex LSC when mine went bad, only options I ever heard were LSC attached to differential for about $750, or a brand new LSC/Diff from Audi for $3000.

Where'd you get your parts?

 

Yes. It's just the case. $400 for parts. I'm not sure where the dealer got them from though. All I know is the parts are/were in Texas and need to be shipped to my area. I assume the parts are new, because this is a high end dealer (who is working on a brand new 911 turbo now). I'll let you know any more details, if I found them out.

 

yeah, thats interesting.

i ended up getting a used unit from a audi tech that stashed an unclaimed, misdiagnosed unit. almost new. paid $500, i can sell the stock controller and almost make my money back if i want.

 

ive never seen just a case for sale. also no drainplug is too stripped to be either removed or tapped through.....

 

It's more of a how it seals/sits, then a retap issue.

 

Would it be possible to weld a little nut ontop of the Drain Plug ? That way you can use a socket and remove it. While removing my head, the bolt for the manifold stripped. Ran to 5 different stores to try n find something that will remove it.. No luck, so in the end we just welded a nut ontop of the bolt..

 

That's pretty much what a bung is. Theres just not enough room, plus the way the oil goes in (sideways), makes it more difficult.

 

reverse drill bits and an extractor set would have done the trick

 

Threads in the pan. The bolt was out already.