wile e coyote Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Ok my tiptronic box is having some issues when it gets very hot Leaks some oil and I think there is a slight rumble/ vibration. I have a spare box which was working when I got it a couple of years ago just in case. So do I A: send spare to srd get it reconditioned and fitted by them with new TC B: fit my spare with new TC locally Obviously b will be cheaper Thanks darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Would you ever look at more power Darren? As an uprated refreshed box would make sense if you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Only time would be if my turbos let go but would only go with a small single or more likely twin hybrids Happy with the power I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Any competent mechanic could swap the gearboxes over, depends if there's anyone locally you can trust, you could always print out the workshop manual for them to refer to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 How many miles has your car done Darren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Gearbox is just done over 100 k but engine half that Nick yeh I can get the box done easy near me but just wondering what's best, don't suppose you know if the TC is the same as normal box ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I don't have a lot of experience with the autobox but just checked the EPC and the TC is the same part number for all years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 id go with B, and send the knackered away to get recon'd then it will be the spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Well been thinking more about this The spare box I have has been sat in my unit for about 3 years would anything deteriorate over that time ?ie seals etc as I don't want to be in the same boat after What do you think Cheers Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Well been thinking more about this The spare box I have has been sat in my unit for about 3 years would anything deteriorate over that time ?ie seals etc as I don't want to be in the same boat after What do you think Cheers Darren That is a good point Darren, I'd imagine the fluid would need to be changed too? Wouldn't have thought the seals would perish though would inspect it for leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Right I think I'm going to swap box and see and if need get other box done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Exactly the same situation here, just got another box that I'm going to change over to. Might have a look at my old one when its out and send it off to get built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'd go with B and spend the other money you would pay extra on more upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'd go with B and spend the other money you would pay extra on more upgrades. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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