Transmission is in, just need to finish bolting in the driveshaft, reinstall the exhaust and then take it for a test run! This trans shifts much more smoothly and feels more precise. Also used the throwout bearing from the 'new' trans and the clutch pedal feels much more competent too.
Hope these are good signs!
Casey O
Current Attire: - 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro
Past Projects: - 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
Took the 200 for a drive and shortly after beginning there was a lot of noise coming from the trans. 2nd and 3rd gear are really noisy... Not sure if its the input shaft bearing or what but it sounds kind of scary.
Casey O
Current Attire: - 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro
Past Projects: - 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
My experience with that trans is that the car drove just fine from VT to NH as a parts car for a 200 owner. We pulled the engine and trans as a package deal from him. The engine is the 3b in my coupe. I hope it is resolved with fluid...
90 Coupe Quattro - 3b + 01e 87 4000 - future trail rig 00 a6 2.7t 6speed - winter beater
WOMBAT wrote:Guess running 0W-0 isn't the best idea.
Hopes and dreams aren't the best lubricant
Hope some fluid resolves(d) the problem and that the car won't have any more hiccups before Carlisle!
-Shawn C. 2001 S4 6spd Avant blk/blk - stock daily 2002 01E B6 A4 Built FYF, Built 1.8T, HX35 ~330whp 1989 MC-1 200 Avant- MS1 -Gone but will never forget her lessons 1987 5ktq Sedan - Best $500 beater ever
Toph wrote:Phew, I figured it'd be fine...just glad it is. I got your email, thanks Casey.
...so what's left to do before Carlisle?
Yea me too... My test drive may have damaged the input shaft seal :( oh well!
Nothing is really necessary besides a fire extinguisher. Would like to have it tuned to 25psi but I don't see that happening before the show. Running WG spring pressure now (2.2bar spring)
Casey O
Current Attire: - 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro
Past Projects: - 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100