In a message dated 2/1/01 8:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, derekdrew@RCN.COM
writes:

<< 3. When reading about transmission failures, it seems that the most
commented on item to fail is the 3-4 slider hub (but now VW supplies an
upgraded part for that so in a sense that problem seems to be fixed on a long
term basis) >>

Sorry the upgraded parts fail too...I've seen two so far that had the cracks
extending from the bottom of the slots Neither ahd failed but it's a sure bet
they would have.
They are BETTER, but not perfect.

steve...

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