Dalbir
19-01-2011, 04:36 PM
Hi I am new to this forum (I think) but was wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on how to proceed with a problem I
have with the gearbox on my 2002 Audi A4 (B6) 1.9Tdi 5 speed (2 wheel drive, gearbox code is FEC). I bought the car from a
private seller who had the car from new with a genuine 76,000miles with all service history which I have verified with Audi.
It be my bad luck but I only bought the car less than 2 weeks ago and the problem manifested itself 2 days later without any
abuse to the car whatsoever.
Basically I get a crunch whenever I go into 3rd gear (hot or cold gearbox). Various post recommended a gearbox oil change to
Redline MTL 70/80 which I did last weekend (about 200miles ago). Cold shifting stiffness of gears have slightly improved
however the crunch into 3rd gear is still there and doesn't appear to have improved at all. Apart from this problem the
gearbox/clutch is in perfect working order.
The oil did have some brass/copper looking shavings in it so I assume the syncros have been wearing (not sure how much is
normal) however there was no broken bits of metal in the old nor attached to the magnetic drain plug.
Questions do I have any other options here apart from
1. Getting the 3rd gear syncro fixed on my box.
2. Get a 2nd hand FEC gearbox fitted. (no guarantee it doesn't have the same problem)
3. Try another oil, clutching straws here yes I know.
4. Will it go away when the weather warms up (its been under 10deg C since I've had the car)?
Will a 5speed box out of a 2002 Passat (AWX engine) fit my Audi or will only an Audi FEC box fit my car?
Also grateful to know if anyone else has the same problem and how long they have been living with it
Any advice recommendations or even sympathy gratefully received
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have with the gearbox on my 2002 Audi A4 (B6) 1.9Tdi 5 speed (2 wheel drive, gearbox code is FEC). I bought the car from a
private seller who had the car from new with a genuine 76,000miles with all service history which I have verified with Audi.
It be my bad luck but I only bought the car less than 2 weeks ago and the problem manifested itself 2 days later without any
abuse to the car whatsoever.
Basically I get a crunch whenever I go into 3rd gear (hot or cold gearbox). Various post recommended a gearbox oil change to
Redline MTL 70/80 which I did last weekend (about 200miles ago). Cold shifting stiffness of gears have slightly improved
however the crunch into 3rd gear is still there and doesn't appear to have improved at all. Apart from this problem the
gearbox/clutch is in perfect working order.
The oil did have some brass/copper looking shavings in it so I assume the syncros have been wearing (not sure how much is
normal) however there was no broken bits of metal in the old nor attached to the magnetic drain plug.
Questions do I have any other options here apart from
1. Getting the 3rd gear syncro fixed on my box.
2. Get a 2nd hand FEC gearbox fitted. (no guarantee it doesn't have the same problem)
3. Try another oil, clutching straws here yes I know.
4. Will it go away when the weather warms up (its been under 10deg C since I've had the car)?
Will a 5speed box out of a 2002 Passat (AWX engine) fit my Audi or will only an Audi FEC box fit my car?
Also grateful to know if anyone else has the same problem and how long they have been living with it
Any advice recommendations or even sympathy gratefully received
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