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robv6
20-01-2007, 04:50 PM
a friend of mine came around and asked if i would listen to a noise coming from is A4 1.8 1996.on driving the car the noise turned out to be a savage knocking (loud) in reverse the same,jacked the car up and tested for play in the drive shafts, none was found,sort a second opinion from a mechanic friend,he says final drive in gear box has gone,my friend asked him for a price to do the job,here it is recon gear box 450 clutch 100,clutch not guarenteed unless fly wheel is change as well 200.labour 150 strange how every item ends with a 0....is it necessary to change the fly wheel.the car as done around 90k.so in all 900pound....your thoughs on the fly wheel and other prices would be much appreciated..Rob