Audi 5000 diesel tranny

[Dave Decker]

Hi guys. I did my homework and looked through the archived posts but couldn't find anything about the suitability of a diesel transaxle. Any help would be great. Cheers, Dave

 

[Mitch D]

Dave - that would be an 016 type 3U. You will find these are not common in North America, nor are the ratios that great - albeit they are better than types 5N or AAZ.

Mitch D

 

[Neal]

Be sure it's not an 012 box. Some diesels used them. If, in fact, you have an 016 3U you'll be much better off with the ratios.

 

[andys]

Neal,

I think you are refering to an 013 gearbox. 012's came later; about '97 I believe, and are still being used today. There is also a type 089 gearbox, but I can't be sure they were ever used on 5000 Diesels.

Andys