edzdallas79

ok, so i pulled the line going into the modulator and checked the vacuum. it's hovering right at 17. the needle does move back and forth just a bit, but not very much at all.

sleeper_inc

There is NO TV cable on a A4LD, only AOD and AODE had them.

edzdallas79

so what's the cable that goes from the throttle body down to the trans? it's a braided cable like a bicycle's brake cables.

sleeper_inc

Its the kick down cable.

edzdallas79

ok guys. thanks for the help. i've been told it's internal so i'll have to rebuild the trans. my questions is should i have someone rebuild it for me (750 with a shift kit and some other things to beef it up - installed) or should i get a used one from a yard (375), put it in, and then rebuild mine. i ordered an ATSG book to see how hard that would be, but i wanted to find out if you guys think it would be something a trans newbie could do? any ideas on how much i would spend to rebuild it and beef it up? any special tools i would need?

sleeper_inc

There are special tools that you'll need for the rebuild. If you are going to rebuid it yourself do it this way
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=146956

edzdallas79

i decided to have Eagle Transmissions take a look at it. Hopefully it won't need a complete rebuild and it'll be somewhat inexpensive. while they've got it off, i'm gonna have them put a shift improvement kit on it. what other recommendations would you have them do to beef it up?

sleeper_inc

Get 5R55 gear set in it if you can.

UPGRADE EVERYTHING TO 4.0 A4LD STANDARDS!!!!!!!!!!!1

edzdallas79

ok. thanks sleeper. btw, where can i get a trunk spoiler like you've got? i hate the "ribbed" spoiler i have now.

sleeper_inc

Comes on all LX cars, but you'll have to either replace the hatch or drill into yours to get it to fit right