Re: V8Q Transmission and Front Brakes

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Hello Bob
I,like you have been looking at a V8Q but transmission problems 
have put me off. I found one great shape low km(Canada)bad 
tranny.If I could find a good one at the right price I would buy 
it. The dealer told me in Canada a rebuild is $10,000. used $5,000 
that is why they are unloading it.Appearently no one else can 
rebuild them they are a problem. If anyone knows of a rebuilder 
please let me know.

>Date:	Thu, 28 Mar 1996 20:12:53 -0500 (EST)
>From:	H R BACH <hrbach@io.org>
>Sender:	owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>Subject:	Re: V8Q Transmission and Front Brakes
>
>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