Differences between 087 and 089 trans

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.pl>]

Hello List!

In my search for a cheap book covering disassembling automatic
transsmission on my 87 5KT I went to the local bookstore which carries
foreign technical literature. I found a book there: "Rebuilding automatic
transmissions: 80-84 import cars" from US publishing company Chilton. It
covers VW/Audi 089 and 090 transmissions as well as many Japanese
transmissions. I quickly browsed the VW/Audi chapter and it seems quite
compentent, with many pictures, detailed procedures on how to replace
individual components and a troubleshooting guide. It costs $45, so it's
cheap compared to $200+ I would have to pay for mail-ordering the Bentley.
The only problem is that my 5KT has 087 transmission. I know that it is
quite similar to the 089, the question is, how similar? Will a book about
089 tranny be helpful or will it only confuse me? I'd appreciate any
answers. BTW, I'm not going to rebuild the transmission yet, just replace
the leaking seals. TIA

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)