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« on: May 08, 2016, 07:47:35 pm »
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Check your alternator. Mine went at 115k.
You might as well replace the ball joints and tie rod ends.
All the bushings are probably shot as well.
Get some silicone hose and replace every rubber and/or cloth hose that still exists in your engine. Even the 90 degree bends.
Yellow oil filler tube. (it will snap in two)
Cam sensor seals
Cranskshaft seals
Intake gasket
Valve cover seals (the rings for the spark plug holes)
Inspect the water pump. I would just replace both of them if you're going all-out. O-rings at the very least
Coolant temp sensor
While you have them out, check the radiator fans. They have a tendency to disintegrate at 100k-120k miles.
REINZOSIL
Hi-temp paint (For the valve cover. You do want it looking fresh, Riiighhht???)
Oh, and bolts. You're gonna need bolts. Lots of bolts. VW uses the stretch variety. Don't reuse the old ones if it says 'must replace' in the Bentley.
At the very least:
Axle bolts (12 total)
Thermostat bolts (you'll probably strip them)
Ball joint bolts
Flywheel bolts (not sure about these)
There are a few more that I can't remember at the moment.
Save yourself some work. Before removing the engine, take off the valve cover and get a camera down into the lower chain area. You should be able to see the lower sprocket and (hopefully) determine if the guides are broken, the sprocket is showing signs of wear, etc. You might be able to save yourself a lot of work. I fully expected to see a black gummy mess but my engine was very clean. Full tear-down averted!