I'd ask your dealer straightaway - send them the pic.

Whatever happens you need the fluid level checked.

Depending on the mileage I'd consider changing it anyway despite the fact VW say the boxes are "sealed for life".

 

It will also leak where harness meets the tranny pan. I know cause mine did, it was cracked. Solution is to buy a new harness.

 

Well did you ever find out what your problem was?

 

A $4 seal had to be replaced in the transmission. The engine & transmission had to be dropped for $4200 plus some extra costs for the "value added work" that the stealer (dealer) found that they said "needed to be done". The final bill was $7800. OUCH!

 

I noticed that you had the dealer perform the transmission repair. Did you have extended warranty coverage? If not, a competent independent transmission specialist shop would have performed this for 75% of the associated tranny costs.

As to why they had to induce significantly more labour time, by dropping the engine as well, in order to gain access to the tranny seal is beyond me.


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looks like the tourqe conv seal in pump housing, dropping a v10 out today for the same concern

 

How long does it take you to R&R the engine/transmission [not including any actual repair work]?

 

Day and half alot to take apart

 

Add me to the list of seal failures. I need a new TCM and all associated electrical components. The Treg trailered my race car 250mi, started up the next morning to take my daughter to day care, then entered limp mode when I was by myself on a 2mi drive to Home Depot to buy a plug for my race car's new SD/VTA system. I consider myself lucky.
Estimated cost for repair is $3200 with a "Good guy" discount.
If anything else is broken, the additional cost will be about $4. That should cover a gallon of gasoline and a lighter.

 

If anything else is broken, the additional cost will be about $4. That should cover a gallon of gasoline and a lighter.

Here in the UK I'd need 10 bucks!

 

trans leak

oh dear, I seem to have the same problem?

poor old Rosy got a bit of a flogging hauling the camper over the sand tracks
in our "Deep South"

I was planning on a transmission flush this week, but I guess it will need
some major work now?

If she lives, I may lash out on Mr Drags Bash plates, this is all that's left of
the old one.

 

Main seal issue, cheap seal but of course the labour is expensive.

 

a local tranny shop reckon they can get the box out with removing the engine?
However they have not done a V10 auto box before, so it will be determined when
they get it on the hoist.

 

a local tranny shop reckon they can get the box out with removing the engine? However they have not done a V10 auto box before, so it will be determined when they get it on the hoist.

Now that will be a first!

 

Yes I'm doubtful, but hopeful.

 

Sorry but I am a non believer

regards
Drag

 

Well, they reckon they got the tranny out without engine removal!
will it go back in? find out later in the week.

leak was from an O-ring, but they replaced the pump seal anyway.

 

did the leak disappear after changing the seal?

 

Any chance of a couple of photos from the guys doing the work?

 

I will ask?

 

picked up Rosie on Monday, tranny seems fine, total cost was $1835

no photos unfortunately.

they got a bit of practice removing and fitting the transmission,
apparently they fitted it up and found a bracket which needed to go on before
so they had to remove and refit the trans a second time, LOL.

all good but is a vibration at low revs accompanied by a GRRRR noise?
noticeable when warm and from 900rpm to idle its independent of which gear its in.

am taking it back tomorrow to get it investigated.

 

Interesting, first for sure where transmission has been removed independently!

 

I wonder if they saved much time?

Can't help thinking that they blew the budget.

Maybe I should ask them if would do the same job again for the same price?

 

Trophy

I know this is an old thread, however, does anyone have the part number for the seal? I have the same leak and plan on doing the work myself.

 

I know this is an old thread, however, does anyone have the part number for the seal? I have the same leak and plan on doing the work myself.

https://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/...ransmission-transfer-case-front-and-rear-differential-fluid-changes-287301.html

 

Do we know which shop did this repair without pulling the motor?
Mine has started dropping fluid on the driveway.
Certainly looks like it will be torque converter seal.

I'm happy to have a go at most things but I think pulling the motor might be beyond me.