Transmission Wizards..

[dwiles]

I'm looking into buying a 1994 Audi Quattro 2.8 5speed for really cheap. The car is in great condition inside and out. The only thing is it needs the throwout bearing, and a few other bearings in the transmission.

Does anyone have any idea (ballpark) what it would cost to get the tranny rebuilt?

The guy only wants 900$ for the car, and I'm looking to spend like 2k tops.

So as long as the tranny rebuild would be around 1k I'd be all set, but I havent a clue.

[Krazy]

call a local tranny shop?

[HotSEXJ]

Yeah, search for a rebuild kit online, or at least figure out the name of the transmission (i.e. AW4, R150, AX-15...) and research (google) them and see if they're pretty standard or pieces of junk that shouldn't be worked on.

I know german stuff is expensive to work on a lot of times.

Did Audi = VW in 94? If so, look at what VW model the transmission came in and try to price that out instead - "VW" transmission is probably way cheaper than and "Audi" transmission, knowhatimean?

That being said, you may just get a whole new unit out of a VW at a salvage yard or something and spare yourself the rebuild drama.

[h_2_o]

dub transmissions are expensive as well. transmissions are just expensive all around, my honest guess from looking at something similar is you will pay at least another $900 or more for a good rebuilt one. if you dont mind doing the rebuild yourself then you can probably get away with $300 to $700 depending on what needs to be replaced.

[dwiles]

I'm going to call around, but I just wanted to see if I could get a rough idea from you guys. $900 is a deal for the car, and I'm willing to put money into it, just I'm limited to 2K right now - leaving for college in 3 months.