True, but the Audi 5000 turbo auto Trans had beefier clutch bands.  I used to have one.

Mike B.

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> On Feb 22, 2014, at 22:51, James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> We have an automatic too, and it's my understanding that it is the same automatic transmission that VW/Audi used in nearly every one of their vehicles, front or rear wheel drive, in the 1980s.  If you can find a local shop that has a good reputation with older VW automatics, they should be good with the Vanagon automatic.  The Audi 5000 automatic of the late '80s is supposedly identical to the Vanagon automatic.
> 
> James
> Ottawa, ON
> 
> 
>> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:35:09 -0700
>> From: finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM
>> Subject: Automatic Rebuilder
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> 
>> It seems like the automatic in Pooh, an 87 Westy, is on its last legs with just under 200k.  It is slipping pretty badly, and I can’t find the recommended auto tranny rebuilders in the archives.  Any advice?  I know AA only does manuals.  Go Westy’s price is pretty steep, and I no longer see Ron listing an option on his Bus Depot site.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Finn in Taos
>> 78 Westy Pooh
>> 89 Westy Roo