V8 auto trans replacement

[Tim Gortner <Tim.Gortner@pobox.com>]

I, too have had my automatic transmission replaced ('90V8Q.)  In the 
summer of 1994, I was driving over Berthoud Pass in Colorado at 12000 
feet, with a full load of luggage and people and noticed white smoke 
behind me.  I pulled over, looked underneath and saw a fluid dripping out 
(I think it was clear).  I figured it was hitting the exhaust system and 
creating smoke.  I completed my trip with no other problems and upon my 
return to Denver took the car to Prestige Imports.  They related that 
they felt it was a seal of some sort but "behold" the Audi rep was by and 
said Audi would throw in a new transmission ($5500, give or take) if I 
would just pony up the labor ($750 or so).  I was lucky I had bought an 
extended warranty which covered the labor.  I did end up paying less than 
$100 for shop materials not covered by the warranty.  I continue to this 
day to not really know if there was a real problem or if it was just a 
money making deal for the dealer.   That was 30,000 miles ago and no 
problems at all since then.  I love my V8!!