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imported_jimbogrey
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I was driving home at 5.30 this evening and whilst negotiating a round-about at a sedately 15 mph heard a loud bang and a jolt.
Pulling over i investigated and was horrified to see transmission fluid pouring from the car ( you could tell by the smell).
Luckily or unlickly it happened less than 1/4 of a mile from my audi specialist who I trust
Limping there at a sedate pace i was informed that it was probable that a part of the gear mechanism or fly wheel( i think) had smashed through the gear box housing causing a total loss of transmission fluid. but ironically no loss of transmission!
their initial estimate of the damage from a financial point of view was £1500!!!! stating that a recon gearbox would be needed and that it was almost certain that the clutch would have to be replaced.
Please advise if this has happenend to any of you and if there is anything i can do to reduce the cost!!!!
Yours hopefully
Jimbo
Pulling over i investigated and was horrified to see transmission fluid pouring from the car ( you could tell by the smell).
Luckily or unlickly it happened less than 1/4 of a mile from my audi specialist who I trust
Limping there at a sedate pace i was informed that it was probable that a part of the gear mechanism or fly wheel( i think) had smashed through the gear box housing causing a total loss of transmission fluid. but ironically no loss of transmission!
their initial estimate of the damage from a financial point of view was £1500!!!! stating that a recon gearbox would be needed and that it was almost certain that the clutch would have to be replaced.
Please advise if this has happenend to any of you and if there is anything i can do to reduce the cost!!!!
Yours hopefully
Jimbo