Hola

Well it is income tax time and i would like to make my 1998 1.8T a little mroe road worthy and ready for the next year.
So my main question besides typical maintenance (timing belt, fluid, pads, rotors) what else should i be looking to replace at 210,000 miles?
It is the AEB motor.

Heres what i have noticed so far :/
Ball joints
Drive axle
timing belt , waterpump, thermostat, etc.
exhaust work
ABS module
Random lights flashing (check previous post)

Thanks

 

Are you on original suspension? If yes, it is probably tired.

When is the last time fluids were changed in the trans or differential?

If stick, is it still on the original clutch?

Do you have any oil leaks that need addressing?

 

I know nothing about this car, sadly.
I will probably change ALL fluids for precaution, suspenion as i know of the rear shocks were replaced and that is all that is known. Clutch is new and have done the test and grabs as it should which is quite nice. Valve cover gasket is shot and will be replaced.

 

power steering is done but only at a stop, once driving it is fine. I am guessing teh PUMP needs replacemant also , fluid is black as can be.

 

I'd replace the pump too - it can be done without a great deal of teardown, and without putting the car in service position.

 

Okay, good to know. I definetly have a lot to tackle but even with 210k miles and the stuff it needs it is still smooth and comfortable so i really dont want to get rid of it and get one with lower miles to have that one be an issue.

 

If you're doing the timing belt, the car will be opened up and that'll make the power steering job easy. A tip to overhaul it:

While the car is opened up, remove one of the lower power steering lines from the reservoir and put it into a bucket. Put a 4" disc on your drill, and push it up against the PS pulley. Let 'er rip. That'll pump the vast majority of the old fluid out of the system (including the rack). Change the pump (remember to drain whatever fluid they put in the new pump to keep the internals from corroding - when you change a rack they use normal red PS fluid, which is wrong for our cars, and they may as well on the pump too). Reconnect your line and finish your work. Get a couple bottles of CHF11S power steering fluid from www.germanautoparts.com to refill the system, burp it properly, and you should be good to go.

 

Hey Devil,
Thanks a lot, you have been a great help since i join AF i do aappreciate it all m8.

Josh