Here is a brief  list of stuff that I've done to my Jetta--whether I wanted to or not.
This is the list of maintanence done since purchase:
Timing belt and tensioner

Techtonics Tuned Exhaust

Radiator, water pump, expansion tank, hoses, low-temp thermostat and fan switch

Knock sensor and pins

Oxygen sensor

Knock sensor control module takes a crap and is replaced. (Used Audi 4000 part!)

Hor/Boge suspension installed

Injectors replaced, along with MotorVac

Transmission grenaded at 123k miles. Diff rivet heads sheared off, knocking a hole in the case and trashing the tranny. New clutch and VL Enterprises rebuilt transmission saved the day.

New shift linkage, shift weight, and short shift kit.

New Bosch 90 amp alternator.

New vaccum lines and rubber lines installed.
New Exide battery.

New Ate rotors and Pagid pads f/r installed.

160k: *another* new Sachs clutch kit , flywheel seal installed. Muffler replaced.

175k: Valve stem seals, valve springs, hydraulic lifters, Autotech sport hydro cam, timing belt, tensioner, seals. Car now uses zero oil.

7/2000-6/2001: Jetta not driven. Front Bilsteins are trashed--thank you, Seattle roads--and there is a noisy mainshaft bearing in the gearbox.

6/2001:
Transmission rebuilt AGAIN (Vince, you are the god).
Replaced Bilstein HD's (wrong for this application) with full-body Bilstein Sport front struts.
New front brake lines, pads, and ATE Power Discs.
New battery.

9/2001: Pedal cluster breaks in 4 places. NOT good. New, factory pedal cluster and clutch cable installed.

12/2001: New O2 sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor.

3/2002:
2.0 litre block, rebuilt head
New motor mounts, engine seals
radiator hoses, water pump
10.1" front brakes, ATE rotors, 22mm master cylinder
Prothane poly control arm bushings, new wheel bearings, ball joints
rebuilt shift linkage
Vaccum lines replaced again.
...and much more that I can't remember!

2003:

VWMS steering wheel, shift box/linkage rebuilt with MissingLinkZ components, H&R springs, Neuspeed strut tower brace, custom powdercoated BBS RX's with Yoko ES100's, european bumpers installed...and more I can't think of.

Next up: minor tuneup (fuel filter/plugs/oil change) and brakes f/r.




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