Drove on the motorway this morning. Gear changes are silky smooth, it’s totally transformed how the car feels. Link to a YouTube short below
https://youtube.com/shorts/EyMM42CVwcE ... xunVKOXKK6

It’s a Blueprint kit I bought from eBay as Audi haven’t offered the filter for years. Link below
https://ebay.us/m/ziwqjU

Had to wipe the dirko off. Turns out the black rubber gasket is correct for for 5HP24A. Just completed the service and the high pitched whine has now gone. Shifting seemed nice and smooth too. Some Vids of the service are on my IG link for a day.
I use a pressure filler attached to the drain plug ...

The garage i was going to use is called 'CAR-POL' and looking at their facebook page they have done numerous dynamic oil replacements on luxury vehicles. The only problem is they are in Gloucester. They are a certified liqui moly center and have a geartronic machine.

They quoted me £500 which is ...

Thanks. I’m sure I’ve got some Dirko on the shelf. Hoping to get this done over the weekend. The MK4 golf on harsh suspension just isn’t cutting it.

I burnt out a clutch pack on a 1992 BMW 7 series once and was in a similar predicament. I figured it’s broken anyway so decided to open it up myself. Bits cost me a couple of hundred quid max. Are you hands on? I have been watching tear down vids and this box is a little more complicated.

Third time lucky, the correct filter arrived. It’s a Blueprint part number ADBP210060. I got excited when I saw the rubber sump gasket but then realised it’s completely wrong, no idea which car it’s for. I have a green paper gasket but it’s got a rip in it. Would a dab of silicone be ok on it?
IMG ...

Funny you guys mention Mannol 7715. That’s the main oil I bulk order so will stick to that. Thanks.

Which oil are you running on these old beasts? I'll be servicing the S8 in the coming days and was wondering if there is any benefit in running different oil such as Millers etc. Mine has just over 200k on the clock. I've noticed a slight rattle for a second on startup before oil pressure builds ...

You’re right, I’m not going to risk it. I’ve ordered another filter, third time lucky (hopefully)