Re: V8Q Transmission and Front Brakes

[H R BACH <hrbach@io.org>]

I looking at the purchase of a 1990 V8Q which has a ticking noise in 
either the automatic transmission of the centre differential (ll part of 
the same unit).
Can anyone advise if parts are available for this transmission anywhere 
in N/A? Or is there a rebuild shop who is familiar with the transmission 
and has a source for parts? Or is there likely to be a good used one 
around? If it's of any help, the transmission number is ATU 48P-24A.

Another question. Audi apparently replaced the original inboard caliper 
brakes and some front suspension components with a more conventional 
Audi system. Under what conditions did they do this? Was it a factory 
recall, and if so, will they still do it if you ask firmly.

I asked Audi about a service manual, and they offer it only on 
microfiche. Is there another manual available?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Bob Bach  87 5kTQ Avant