I have an '87 GL with 154k miles. The AT was rebuilt at 143k miles and going strong. As far as power, I'd say that driving a 4speed may give you the impression of having more pep, but the AT does just fine. As far as problems, the only thing I know of is what happend to me. The AT Fluid cooler had an internal crack and sucked engine coolant into the tranny at 137 miles. I made several quick and successive transmission fluid changes but I am sure this caused the failure at 143k miles. Local AAMCO guy is also a VW guy and did a great job. The tranny shifted a lot better and was less sluggish than it ever was since I owned it (bought it at 98k miles). :) Cost about $1400! :( Hope this helps. Peace, Rich Smith rich@indy.net VW Thing Association Prez www.indy.net/~rich/vwta.html
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