mattomg Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 All things being equal, does it cost more to replace the IMS on a manual or tiptronic gearbox ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, mattomg said: All things being equal, does it cost more to replace the IMS on a manual or tiptronic gearbox ? Removing the Tip box is a more involved job since it is heavier and connects to the cooling system and is not usually taken out during the life of the car, unlike manuals which will need clutch changes.I'd expect it to cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 I was curious about this as I have a Tip, and found this quote from a knowledgeable guy (Jeff from PA) on Rennlist Quote We have done several, and I have to tell you that the dealer's quote is not that out of line. The Tiptronic trans complicates an otherwise simple process, significantly lengthening the time required to pull the trans for IMS/RMS updates, which is why most shops quote substantially higher prices to do a Tip car vs. a manual gear box car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattomg Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Fudge My Sciatica insists on a tip as it runs down the left leg. 6 monthly oil changes it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefocke Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Jeff runs a shop and has done hundreds so he should know. From talking to the guys who invented the "remove the IMS bearing and replace" process TIPs are considerably more expensive to remove and you don't get to lessen the cost of the clutch replacement to make it seem less painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.