Audi RS6 Gearbox

[A6Avant]

Hi guys

Can anyone recommend someone who would be able to service/ replace a gearbox in an Audi RS6 (C5)?

Just brought one over from England during the week and the gearbox is messing around a bit. Ive read on several forums that Audi charge £3k + Labour + VAT so I was hoping there may be an alternative to compare prices.

Many thanks

 

[Woodcutter]

JW Service Centre in Coleraine, he had one in a few weeks ago for the very same thing after a chap brought an MTM C5 RS6 over from England.

Both owners are VAG Master Technicians.

http://jwservicecentre.co.uk/

 

[chris_b]

^ yep always heard good reports. Seems men from that part of the world love a good box.

 

[A6Avant]

Thats what mine is - MTM C5 RS6. After reading a bit it seems they are well known for eating gearboxes. Thanks for the recommendation, I must give him a call tomorrow.


Thats her \/

 

[Woodcutter]

Stunning car, the one they had was an Avus Silver Avant, but didn't have the Bi-Moto wheels like your car. Health to drive.

 

[A6Avant]

Thank you! Heres a couple more - lovely cars... if they are working right!

 

[Lyons]

Unreal!! Did you buy it as a project knowing the gearbox was an issue, or did you only discover after getting it home?

Hopefully you can get it sorted for a bit cheaper than Audi .

 

[Phil_D]

Lovely lovely car...the gearbox issue was the only reason I didn't go for one, I adore them...

 

[Mont]

That's amazing!!!

Perfect wheels too. I'd love a set for the S3

 

[Nicky]

I'm of no use here, but just have to say that that's an awesome looking motor. Colour, wheels, height etc are all perfect

 

[Ben P]

Ah, so you bought S6 0UAT!
Had been looking at it myself, it had a mega folder of history and receipts !
New wheels, coilovers, engine work, exhausts, services, remaps etc etc.

Hope the gearbox isn't too costly :-(

 

[tomah]

Can't help with the gearbox, but that's a serious car!!

Love it

 

[A6Avant]

Unreal!! Did you buy it as a project knowing the gearbox was an issue, or did you only discover after getting it home?

Hopefully you can get it sorted for a bit cheaper than Audi .

I was told that the car was 100% and needed no work. I rolled it off the lorry when it was delivered and realised immediately that the gearbox was dodgy. Today she stopped in the middle of the road and wouldnt engage in any gear, nor would she go in Neutral so she could be pushed. I got her brought back to the house and she is parked up now. Dunno what to do. Im not convinced the guy that sold her will want to help me at all. He was a private seller and didnt have his details on the V5 as he only owned the car a couple of months. Looks as though im on my own on this one

 

[Jordy]

Lovely car, try place Woodcutter mentioned.

Have heard good reports about the place.

 

[pinto200]

It's a private sale, he has zero obligation to help you unfortunately .

 

[scub]

I was told that the car was 100% and needed no work. I rolled it off the lorry when it was delivered and realised immediately that the gearbox was dodgy. Today she stopped in the middle of the road and wouldnt engage in any gear, nor would she go in Neutral so she could be pushed. I got her brought back to the house and she is parked up now. Dunno what to do. Im not convinced the guy that sold her will want to help me at all. He was a private seller and didnt have his details on the V5 as he only owned the car a couple of months. Looks as though im on my own on this one

i got caught a few years ago in a similar situation buying a gto with dodgy synchros which turned out to be a common fault that could be hidden briefly with heavy gearbag oil .
so about a week after i got it home it started jumping out of gear etc .
i had zero comeback either as the f00ker had emigrated .
hope you get sorted as that's 1 handsome motor !

 

[Big Blue Winky]

Awesome cars but the gearboxes are a really are a weak point on these, hope you get it sorted though.
I know a chap who does mechanic work near Belfast if that helps, he works on some serious motors and knows his stuff.

 

[A6Avant]

Awesome cars but the gearboxes are a really are a weak point on these, hope you get it sorted though.
I know a chap who does mechanic work near Belfast if that helps, he works on some serious motors and knows his stuff.

Can you get me his details please? Thanks

 

[avo5021]

From a fellow Audi man that's a cracking motor, had a look at an MTM car a while back myself. .

Where are you based ? I use a fellow based in the Ballyclare area for all my work and he's a time served VAG man who set up on his own after leaving Agnews.

 

[A6Avant]

From a fellow Audi man that's a cracking motor, had a look at an MTM car a while back myself. .

Where are you based ? I use a fellow based in the Ballyclare area for all my work and he's a time served VAG man who set up on his own after leaving Agnews.

Thank you! Apart from the gearbox issues, she really is a lovely motor. I have printouts from the rolling road which were done about a year ago and they show she is sitting at 580BHP and putting out about 880lb of torque. This is my first 'fast' car so I dont fully understand what all the numbers and figures mean just yet. What I do understand though is the 11.6MPG read-out on the dash!

Oh, and Im in Cookstown but im willing to travel if I can get the right man to sort it for me

Thanks for all the help so far guys

Here's a few more pics!

 

[Ge0rge]

whats the slats in the bonnet about, first time ive seen that on one of these?

 

[A6Avant]

whats the slats in the bonnet about, first time ive seen that on one of these?

Lets the heat escape from the engine quicker when shes under pressure!

 

[DaddyCC]

What about the gearbox guy up the Larne line area?

 

[Ge0rge]

Lets the heat escape from the engine quicker when shes under pressure!

well i was kinda aware of that lol i meant has someone butchered that bonnet? never seen another rs6 like that?

 

[DaddyCC]

The Larne guy's details can be found amongst here: http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/search/15530894/?q=gearbox+larne&o=date&c[node]=7