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Old 10-22-2003, 05:38 AM
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My buddy has a 2k A4 1.8t 5spd. It seems that shifting between 3rd and 4th is realy rough and they grind every time. I assume the syncros might be shot.. Does anyone have any idea how much replacing all fo them would cost? Upgrade options while all ripped apart? thanks
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you might check out the s4 board - those trannys go all teh time they might know
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And don't let your hand rest on your shifter.
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Default Has your friend installed a short shifter?

Regardless of whether he has or hasn't, it might be a good idea to try to adjust the shifter to see if you can get a smoother engagement. The process is the same as required when installing a new shifter. Loosen the lower 6mm bolt that connects the shifter to the tranny linkage (down in the trans tunnel), set the shifter straight up and down, then tilt it back a few degrees, and to the right a few degrees. Try to told it there while you tighten the 6mm bolt.
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Default he can switch to a 2.8 tranny which has longer gears

meaning 60mph in 2nd gear and lower cruising rpm at 75mph.
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No but i will try that.. thank you
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Do you think with the GIAc chip he will be able to accel with the longer gears?
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They aren't that much longer and the 1st gear of 1.8T is WAY too short
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Default rebuilding it really pretty expensive, better off finding a used one and installing it...

mine just died 1.5 weeks ago and we found a <10,000 mile 2.8 tranny for like $1800... installed that with a few other things and I got it back monday night...

overall, the 2.8 gearing is MUCH nicer, I am very happy with it... the expressway is nicer...
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What would be the 0-60 effect of the 2.8 manual? Little slower?


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