RRS in for a new torque converter. Had a call to say that the output shaft splines are heavily worn. Result is that the gearbox needs to be reconditioned. Well, you can just replace the shaft but as everything has to come out of the gearbox casing to do it they insist on a full recondition to avoid later claims. Seems fair and a "new" gearbox would be nice.

Of course, if the output shaft splines are worn then that means what else is worn? Correct! The input shaft in the transfer box is also worn. So that's going to be given some attention too. New seals, bearings and transfer chain etc.

The bill is going to be starting with a 4. If I'm lucky...

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You need to stop driving it so much !!

You'll feel much better about it all once it's done. Trust me.

Bill starting with a 4 sounds like a bit much though? I'd have expected 3, or possibly even 2? Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Recon gearbox + recon transfer box. This is at Bristol Transmissions. I am somewhat over a barrel, of course...  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Yes, from figures I've seen posted on Disco3, I'd not be expecting any/much more than £4k. IIRC, most figures (from BT), which won't have included the splines etc., have been £2-3.5k. I don't know how much extra needs adding, but I certainly wouldn't expect it to go to £5k+ because that'd be the realm of factory recon plus new TF box prices methinks.

Hope it's not "RRS premium".

Edit: Perhaps see what Disco_Mikey has to say, since he's been there.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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I'll know one way or t'other, hopefully, on Thursday... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

ouch that's terrible. .. what were your symptoms ?

was that the best price at a decent place you could find ?

Been there, done that. Still hurts

Symptoms were an occasional judder from the torque converter. Not unusual once over 100k miles. Was taken in for a torque converter only. Found the worn splines when they split the gearbox and transfer box. Wasn't expected, that's for sure. Indeed I'd mentioned the odd clunk and poor shift but they couldn't replicate these so thought there should be no issues.

Gearbox and transfer boxes had both had oil changes earlier in their life.

I can't wait to get my RRS back - the loan car is a 51plate Passat. It's not a great example either, sadly. Ah well - "a second class ride is better than a first class walk".

Oh yes, it's booked in for a service next week too. An expensive month, eh? 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Ah really feel your pain.

£4000+ you say? (guessing cant be £400 !) sounds like a LOT of cash, didnt realise it was such a huge job

I guess on the bright side you may be saving some fuel in the Passat

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Buckster, we're still coming down to Exmoor and planning to enjoy the day.

SH0X, it's a big job. Drop the gearbox and transfer box, split them, strip them, rebuild the gearbox with new output shaft, torque converter (and I assume fluid pump), clutch packs, seals etc, rebuild transfer box with new seals, bearings etc, put them back together and reinstall. I'd guess that's going to be more than 10 hours work! So parts, labour and the Government's "spending choice tax" aka VAT.

It's only money...  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Still it drags on. Won't be ready until Friday now!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

A little over 3 grand incl VAT. Gulp!

It is amazingly different to drive though. The gearbox is all but unnoticeable now. Gone are the harsh shifts, the odd thump and shunt. It did change during the two hour trip home as the adaptives adjusted. Be interesting to see what it's like over the next week. Also be interested to see if there is any change in mpg.

Gearbox reconditioned. New TC. Transfer box refreshed with new input flange and drive chain. The drive chain is £160 on its own!

Service being done on Wednesday - the problem with using your RRS is that services do come round awfully quickly... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Wasn't all this covered on your warranty RRSTDV8 ?