Time to break open the piggy bank again...

[m888rsy]

hi
i have just removed my rs6 gearbox in situ without any issues with lambdas etc.the job itself wasnt that bad really and thought it would be worse.myself and a friend (both technicians) had the box out in 5 hours the only issue we had is removing the offside turbo bolts to manifold but we overcome that easy enouogh with a bit of brute force(nearside turbo didnt need moving).so the box is now with a friend of mine being fully overhauled(and i mean fully)as some companies wont fully overhaul them and he has sourced an uprated torque converter so alls good ready to go back together next week.

[Shoppinit]

Sounds good. What's the issue with the turbo to manifold bolts? Access to get a tool on them?

What's your uprated TC?

[m888rsy]

hi
the issue with the turbo to manifold bolts were they are partialy obscured by the bulkhead and heatshields.so a bit of messing and brute force soon sorted the job out,ill post more info on the tc once its up and running again.

mike

[bam_bam]

...and the TC specks (innit)?

[RS6Steve]

...and the TC specks (innit)?

PLEASE... Bam

[grizz]

2 mechanics take 5 hours .. So 10 hours in total .. Takes longer than dropping the engine ...

[bam_bam]

Please...

[m888rsy]

hi
1 mechanic working and one assisting really and not rushing so not bad going.i think if i had to do one again if there weren't any issues it could be had out in 3 hours,and i must say iv done worse jobs.

[Shoppinit]

Please...

Try pretty please...

[bam_bam]

Please...

Try pretty please...

Pretty please with sugar on top, tell me the fucken specs.

[m888rsy]

hi bam ill pm you when im back on the road should be done for friday just wanna make sure everything goes right first.

[bakustax]

hi
1 mechanic working and one assisting really and not rushing so not bad going.i think if i had to do one again if there weren't any issues it could be had out in 3 hours,and i must say iv done worse jobs.

out in 3 hours...that's impressive coupled with not having to disturb the engine...looks to be the way ahead...looking forward to hearing how this one concludes

[bakustax]

Any update on how this job finally turned out?...did the refurbed box go back in as planned?...a succsessful conclusion?

[jamesthecat]

so lets get this right ,its your first go at taking the rs6 box out and it took you 5 hours and next time you recon 3 so anyone any idea what the stealers are charging for this service.ie hours and wonga

[jamesthecat]

sorry,found it in a back page...as follows; Labour to remove and refit the box - 16.6 hours do you recon they just used hammers