okay... clutch was slipping a while ago when i would change the APR setting to 93 octane mode and do a WOT pull from low rpms in 3rd gear.. i shelled out 600 bucks for a southbend kevlar disc and a RS4 pressure plate.. not 2 days after i got all my parts in and was prepping for installation, mysteriously, the clutch would no longer slip... and it hasnt since... i was wondering what could be the cause of this?? right before the symtoms started i spent some major time installing valve cover gaskets/camshaft adjuster seals... a lot of oil and degreaser went down the back of the engine possibly into the transmission clutch pressure plate area.. my question is .. has anyone had a clutch slip due to the exact issues that i stated?? im thinking it slipped for a while until the contamination was burnt off or something.. but im not sure.. just wanted to hear another opinion...

 

probably. ive had water splash onto the flywheel fromt eh flywheel inspection window and the clutch would slip if i opened up the car.

 

what about in a 98 A8? I have heard several complaints about slipping with these transmission but have also heard of a lot of different fixes. My started slipping in reverse then all gears,,,,,replaced filter (clogged up) and new trans fluid. Ran great, still does, but now no reverse again.

 

yeah.. well your talking about an auto transmission.. we are talking about a manual clutch/pressure plate transmission. but yeah.. there are clutches in your transmission that are constantly covered with fluid, and when you have plenty of fluid and your pump is strong(it pulls fine in all other gears) then more than likely your clutches for your reverse gear are shot.. sorry.. sounds like you may need a rebuild or reman or high quality used..

 

thanks for the reply bigern...but that didn't take long.....left work-went to the post office and when i pulled in it went straight into "limp" mode. all gears on dash lit up. the 3rd gear is active. check engine light came on this time though. Electrical?