2007 VW 2.5TDi Crewvan 6 speed Auto
Hi, I changed the trans. oil (to Penrite) as suggested on another forum and had a couple of months of trouble-free motoring, then the auto started playing up with poor (mushed) upward gear changes and bad baulking as it selected the lower gears coming to a halt. I changed the oil again and found small particles of metal on the filter, reset the transmission memory but the problem got no better.Having found the only Auto Transmission repair shop in Victoria to look at the problems I took it for a computer analysis which interestingly presented no active transmission fault codes. However I was advised last july that the transmission was destroying itself and I was presented with a full $6400 rebuild!!!
Given that the van is worth squat with a stuffed 'box, I booked it in.
Now, I have no allegiance to this organisation but was extremely happy with the service I received.
The Manager, Sid Quintal has a lot of experience with these boxes and although he doesn't do too many these days he has done quite a few in the past!!!
The van was dropped off on Monday and I picked it up Thursday lunch time.
The following work was done;
New Gaskets, Seals, Rings And Oil Seals
New Friction Plates
New Band
New Oil Filter
New Bushings
New Bearings
New Servo Piston Assembly
New Aftermarket Forward & Direct Clutch Drum
New Electrical Solenoid Block
Transgo Correction Kit
Remanufactured Quality Torque Converter
Dyno Tested To Ensure Smooth Operation
New OEM Gaskets, Seals, Rings And Oil Seals
New Friction Plates
New Oil Filter
New OEM Updated Wave Ring
New OEM Oil Pump Half Assembly
New OEM Solenoids
Remanufactured Quality Torque Converter
Dyno Tested To Ensure Smooth Operation
After all the preliminary tests are carried out and accepted, our transmissions are all built in an environmentally controlled area where we ensure the best rebuilding practises are followed and our quality control is strictly adhered to. When the rebuild process is completed, all our transmissions are dyno & leak tested prior to shipping or installation and fluid filled to allow for a cooler flow check to be performed in the vehicle.
2 Year/50,000km warranty (Non Commercial Vehicles) applies to our fully rebuilt transmission and torque-converter assemblies which have all been through testing for Valve-Body/Mechatronic operation, component leak down, clearance and specification check, before being assembled. Once assembled, they are then dyno tested prior to shipping or fitting.
For those of you interested this is where I went


Sid Quintal
Service Manager
A&B Automotive Remanufacturing
12-14 Cahill Street, Dandenong South
Victoria. 3175
Ph: 03 9768 3755
Fax: 03 9768 3543
E-Mail: sid@abautomatics.com.au
www.abautomatics.com.au


I had a quick tour of the workshop facility which is impressive and spotless. Interesting to see the number of prestige cars there that have endemic auto box issues that A&B repair, they have the only Australian licence to repair ZF boxes.
I hope this helps.