jerky gearbox

[nickband]

Shortly after purchasing my RS6 it developed a jerky gearbox which frequently triggered a power down in the engine. I got this fixed by audi who discovered a leaking gearbox gasket, but the problem is still there. It's not quite as jerky but it's now started whining. Anyone else suffered this problem or knows what it is?

[Tweaky]

Mine isn't jerky at all, in fact it is very smooth, but it does whine in 1st + 2nd sometimes under full throttle, so if you find out what it is i would be pleased to hear. I took Ray West out in mine and he wondered if it might be a leaking seal somewhere in the gearbox which causes the box to loose a bit of pressure and thus causes a slightly dodgey gear change...mine struggles to handle the power sometimes between 1st and 2nd.

Phil

[Golfather]

Gearbox whining and jerky gearchanges are early signs which always lead up to gearbox failure.
If you have warranty, get it replaced.

[Fen]

Has anyone actually done the manual conversion the MTM Clubsport had using the RS4 'box? I imagine it's loads of work, but how much?

[996C4]

I had a similar issue, and a gearbox oil change (£200) did the job.