yep price sounds about right.

It should fix the problem if they install the correct valve body

make sure to a throttle reset once you get it back also

 

Finally got a quote from the shop (not VW dealer). To solve the problem: rebuilt torque convertor, and valve body replacement.
Total is $5k (parts + labour).

Is this sounds alright??


Also, I heard lots of valve body replacements, but never heard about Rebuilt Torque Convertor. Is that really necessary? I just need the shift shocking to be fixed coz I understand this is a 10 years old car, it can not be everything perfect. I don't know how does the Tourque Convertor work. Do we really need to rebuild in order to fix the shifting problem?

Anyway thoughts will be highly appreciated.

 

You need a new valve chest.

 

Valve chest = valve body??

Thanks.

 

Yes.

 

Finally got a quote from the shop (not VW dealer). To solve the problem: rebuilt torque convertor, and valve body replacement.
Total is $5k (parts + labour).

Is this sounds alright??


Also, I heard lots of valve body replacements, but never heard about Rebuilt Torque Convertor. Is that really necessary? I just need the shift shocking to be fixed coz I understand this is a 10 years old car, it can not be everything perfect. I don't know how does the Tourque Convertor work. Do we really need to rebuild in order to fix the shifting problem?

Anyway thoughts will be highly appreciated.

 

Check this guy out for a new (rebuilt and updated) valve chest. If I was going to replace it, I would only look here. Don't bother getting one from VW. RevMax uses Sonnax valves, which are a much better solution than the factory ones.

09D TR60SN OEM Updated Valve Body 2003-2004 W\ Pressure Switches

This should be the exact one you need, but make sure you double check.

 

Finally got a quote from the shop (not VW dealer). To solve the problem: rebuilt torque convertor, and valve body replacement.
Total is $5k (parts + labour).

Is this sounds alright??


Also, I heard lots of valve body replacements, but never heard about Rebuilt Torque Convertor. Is that really necessary? I just need the shift shocking to be fixed coz I understand this is a 10 years old car, it can not be everything perfect. I don't know how does the Tourque Convertor work. Do we really need to rebuild in order to fix the shifting problem?

Anyway thoughts will be highly appreciated.

 

I purchased a new valve body for approx. $2k and had a mechanic install it. No more harsh clunking.

For the torque converter you have to drop the engine which means you might add well spend the extra and do the timing chain.

It depends if you are keeping the car or not and if your timing is out/stretched chain. Just my opinion.

 

5k on 10 years old car it's unbelievable, the hole price of the car is from 8-11k depending on the condition, does it worth it? Also its the first time someone mentions torque convertor around this problem. You could sell your car as is and add 5k, go and buy T2

 

You just need a valve chest. Try someone else.

 

yep try someone else

 

valve chest and torque converter is completely separate jobs.

Do the valve chest first. I bet you a beer it will sort out your issue. Try to be present when they do some of the work so they can't fit a second hand chest.

 

Strange that I hop on the forum this morning to discuss this exact issue. The scary bang/clunk shifting started this past weekend and so did the research.

I believe there are some very mechanically inclined members here so I bring to you this:
Has anyone rebuilt their own valve body?
Heres the kit:
TransGo AW-TR-60SN, 09D: SK 09D
Heres a link to an ebay auction for the part:
Transgo SKO9D Shift Kit AW TR60SN O9D 09D VW Touareg Porsche Cayenne SK 09D | eBay
And here's a youtube vid of a similar VB rebuild:

I have a feeling that I'll be attempting this in the very near future.

 

Strange that I hop on the forum this morning to discuss this exact issue. The scary bang/clunk shifting started this past weekend and so did the research.

I believe there are some very mechanically inclined members here so I bring to you this:
Has anyone rebuilt their own valve body?
Heres the kit:
TransGo AW-TR-60SN, 09D: SK 09D
Heres a link to an ebay auction for the part:
Transgo SKO9D Shift Kit AW TR60SN O9D 09D VW Touareg Porsche Cayenne SK 09D | eBay
And here's a youtube vid of a similar VB rebuild:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTGQCMzm-5U

I have a feeling that I'll be attempting this in the very near future.

Reporting back from rebuilding the valve body yesterday. Took from 10am to 8pm with all the typical interuptions kids, meals, and troubleshooting typically provide. I'd have rather done this at work on my lift but just didn't work out like that. Ended up on jack stands in next to the house. Better than gravel I guess.
I've included a link for the process, directions, and comments.
Went rather well I believe, just tedious and time consuming.
Supplies and parts cost (not including what tools and supplies I already had on hand) approx only $175.
First drive was impressive right off the start. MUCH smoother shifts (up and down), more torque when accelerating off the start. Today I got to run around in it a bit and was still smiling.
Here's a link to my web album -see the comments for additional info.
https://goo.gl/AihYMc

 

Told the shop that I will only do the valve body replacement. So, they quote me around $ 2700 (Parts plus labor). Instead of total $ 5300 (valve body + convertor rebuild).

Sounds alright then?

I will post it once I have the car back.

 

Valve body is about a thousand. Another thousand seven hundred for labour and oil is a bit steep.

 

Get another quote from a VW specialist.

 

update..

Got the car back, valve body replaced. 5th to 4th shifting smooth now... No more banging, shocking..... Feels good....

Total costs 2300 CAD...

 

Good. Now change the oil in the front and rear diffs and the transfer box and you will be good for another 60,000 miles.

 

here, this is also important info for you http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f95/new-info-about-valve-body-problem-175962.html

 

Ordered the transgo shift kit. Will be performing the valve body rebuild next week.
Read the trans cooler tstat link above. I'll look into that and possibly delete it.
If things go well, I'll do a write up.

 

And lots of pix please!

 

Your 05 has a defective design VB. See page 103.

http://vwts.ru/vw_doc2/trans/09d/atsg_09d_eng.pdf

 

Where does it mention defective? Lots of great info there nonetheless.

 

I would deduct that number of failures in early model Touareg VBs would have lead to a modification of the VB. Perhaps I am wrong but I see no other reason to change design other than to improve it.

 

thank you very much for sharing and posting this fantastic photos and comments for us hope it will be all good for you

 

Well done.

 

Reporting back after couple hundred mile trip hauling a camper in 80-90+F temps outside.

Shifting smooth as ever. Absolutely perfect.
Although in the hills with the V6 3.2, I was wishing for the V8/V10... hopefully someday.