Where's the Gearbox Filler Plug?

[waveydavey]

I'm looking to do a gearbox oil change on my ABY Avant.

I've studied the family album and found where the drain plug is but can't see where the filler plug is. Can anybody point me in the right direction.

Also is this the sort of job I can do with the car on axle stands on the drive or do I need to get it up on a lift to get access?

Cheers

David

[prosty]

here



Hope this helps

[Jamo]

The biggest problem is getting the drainplug open!

It's a right b*tch, also if you buy a new plug from audi not a hex anymore it's now a security torx.

[prosty]

Good thing, the allen bolts / hex bolts are really crappy.

[waveydavey]

Thanks Prosty. That's just what I needed.

Jamo. Thanks for the tip about the drain plug. I'll be making sure I can get the filler and drain plugs undone before I get too far into the job.

Do you just fill up till oil runs out the filler hole or is it a bit more complicated than that?

Cheers

David

[Jamo]

It's a bit more complex. Your suppose to fill to 7mm below drain plug level.

Get an Allen Key and mark on it 7mm from the bend and use that as a guide.

[terrybullwon]

If you buy the silkon pro stuff from ope oils you get those handy bottels, its a bit of a pita getting the oil in

[s2dude]

If you buy the silkon pro stuff from ope oils you get those handy bottels, its a bit of a pita getting the oil in

Its easy to refilll mate
Just get a length of old hosepipe (or cut a bit off your reel),cut it approx 1 metre length, pass it down from engine bay side and go under the car and locate the end in the filler hole..Then use a small funnel back up top again to pour the oil in. Measure the correct amount in less 1/2 litre of oil and check the level...and top up as required

[pastures16]

thats the same way i done it just to add if i remember there is a small plastic flap on the inner wing that allows you to get in the with an extension and socket

[topsparky]

thats the same way i done it just to add if i remember there is a small plastic flap on the inner wing that allows you to get in the with an extension and socket

you talking dirty again
flaps and extensions

[pastures16]

think you need one of these mate

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180056785182

[newsh]

What were you searching for to find that!

[PeteRR]

Lol!

Though talking of fluid transfer pumps I may get a Umeta Fluid Transfer Pump to do my rear diff. Available from www.difflock.com

Btw, Does anyone know if the Torsen on an Auto can be drained and refilled with oil?, I can't see any plugs on it...