Audi Automatics and diffs.

[Stephen Williams <mannlaw@indy.net>]

	Many posts lately about the audi auto and where to buy diffs.

	In my experience, you cannot beat a reliable "junk"yard.  I have 
replaced the auto in the wife's 87 5k wagon and the transaxle--parts cost 
me $650.  Audi dealer nearby "thought" he could get me the unit new for $3k.

	Find a reputable boneyard and buy it there.  The good ones will 
give a 3-4 month warranty.  

	If you can find someone that buys at the insurance pool--this 
cannot be beat.  Older audi's with good motor / tranny sell for dirt.  
Last week I saw an 87 5kq with metal damage go for $300.  Week before I 
bought a perfect 89 100 silver / grey leather 60K for my mom--$1k--needs 
rear bumper and tail lights.  Car was 1 owner [called her later] always 
garaged, said it had always been maintained by the dealer [ouch].  

	Buying boneyard parts will allow you to feed the Audi habit for a 
long time.

Bruce