I found them here... thanks to a link posted on thesamba. I ordered the
correct items and I'm having them overnighted.

http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/VW-010.html

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:23 AM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com>
wrote:

> My transmission rebuilder ('87 2wd Automatic) just called and says he
> needs:
>
> "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with 3 tabs"
>
> Anyone know what washers he's talking about and if so, where can I
> purchase replacements?
>
> Thanks
> Abel.
>
>