Tranny question Options

[PoofusJackson]

Any of you guys know ABOUT how much a tranny rebuild or replace would cost? Im looking at buying a 90 tsi fwd. The guy says that 4th gear grinds above 3k rpm and is starting to show ageing. He believes its a bad syncro...how much would it cost to fix something like that?

Ide appreciate any info and thanks in advance

[KOU In3]

Does he mean that it grinds going into gear above 3K or that when fourth is already engaged and you hit 3K+ rpm it makes a grinding noise?

As for where to go, I'd say Slopony's hands down would be the place to go for a rebuild or build-up. I think I remember seeing a post that they were only charging $150 plus parts for tranny rebuilds. (can't quote their labor but I think the post should be around if you do a search.)

[AWD DSM 1]

SloPony will do that $150 deal for DSMCentral members. That's only if you take the tranny out yourself. For them to remove the tranny it was another $300-400. If you plan on SloPony doing all the work, I'd plan on $800+. I've got a couple cars for sale with good trannies if you don't want to hassle with it.

[PoofusJackson]

Does he mean that it grinds going into gear above 3K or that when fourth is already engaged and you hit 3K+ rpm it makes a grinding noise?

It grinds when you shift from 3rd at above 3000 rpm into 4th gear...