bringing car in for balance shaft delete what else should I get done at 200k miles?

The car has 194k miles on it currently. I'm planning on the following:

Timing belt replacement
Camshaft inspection and replacement if required (is there a recommended aftermarket camshaft that's not as prone to premature wear that's recommended?)
Fluids and filters changed (transmission, brake fluid, oil, fuel filter, both air filters)

Don't forget fresh vw oe antifreeze and coolant flange and power steering fluid refresh for good measure. When you do the tranny, go here for how:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/b5/auto-transmission-ATF-fluid-change.htm

Motor mounts if leaked out, front snubber.
If your oem cam lasted nearly 200k, that's not bad or premature is it? So stick with that one?

abctdi said:

Motor mounts if leaked out, front snubber.
If your oem cam lasted nearly 200k, that's not bad or premature is it? So stick with that one?

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I thought the reason why you had to stick with vw 505.02 was because the PD engine had issues with premature cam wear. What's the snubber?

If you've used the correct oil, your cam should be okay. Inspect it, however, for peace of mind. The snubber is the mount in the front of the engine at the lock carrier support.

The snubber can be changed without messing with the other mounts too. I think it mostly is there for reverse to keep the engine from torquing too much if you have a Panzer plate. Mine was pretty much disintegrated at 200k.

prometheum said:

I thought the reason why you had to stick with vw 505.02 was because the PD engine had issues with premature cam wear. What's the snubber?

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You meant 505.01, right?

owr084 said:

You meant 505.01, right?

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probably, been using pentosin since I've owned it; the previous owner took it to the dealership for servicing