0leh
Member
Hello Folks,
I'm new to this forum and to diesel cars, but this summer i bought myself a little toy project - 2005 Jetta Wagon 1.9 TDI BEW. I went for summer vacation and just recently found some time to work on it.
I'm no mechanic or big DIYer, but beside breaking few stuff - so far so good. I would like to ask few advises on how to replace parts, so any suggestion or corrections will be greatly appreciated.
When I've got my new/old Jetta I decided to bedliner the whole car in color "read my lips" from "MonstaLiner", anybody did this kinda roll-on painting job before?
Secondly the car was in not to bad of the shape except grinding noise coming from driver side front suspension. This issue I solved - driver side CV axle joint failed (replaced)
Anyways, I needed to pass the safety inspection so I required to fix few things like replace E-brake cables, brakes, hazy headlights etc., but I went ahead and order buncha parts cause I want to keep the car for few more years and maybe give it to my daughter.
so here is the list~
Initial Cost - $500 (CAD)
Mileage - 321 076 km
MonstaLiner Paint - $700 (USD$582.08)
2 Gallon kit - Read my Lips color
1 Gallon kit - Black
1 Quart - Silver chassis saver
1 Quart - Black chassis saver
1 Quart - S8 Multi-Temperature Reducer
6 Extra rollers
Work Done:
I would appreciate any help/advice
Thanks
Oleh
I'm new to this forum and to diesel cars, but this summer i bought myself a little toy project - 2005 Jetta Wagon 1.9 TDI BEW. I went for summer vacation and just recently found some time to work on it.
I'm no mechanic or big DIYer, but beside breaking few stuff - so far so good. I would like to ask few advises on how to replace parts, so any suggestion or corrections will be greatly appreciated.
When I've got my new/old Jetta I decided to bedliner the whole car in color "read my lips" from "MonstaLiner", anybody did this kinda roll-on painting job before?
Secondly the car was in not to bad of the shape except grinding noise coming from driver side front suspension. This issue I solved - driver side CV axle joint failed (replaced)
Anyways, I needed to pass the safety inspection so I required to fix few things like replace E-brake cables, brakes, hazy headlights etc., but I went ahead and order buncha parts cause I want to keep the car for few more years and maybe give it to my daughter.
so here is the list~
Initial Cost - $500 (CAD)
Mileage - 321 076 km
MonstaLiner Paint - $700 (USD$582.08)
2 Gallon kit - Read my Lips color
1 Gallon kit - Black
1 Quart - Silver chassis saver
1 Quart - Black chassis saver
1 Quart - S8 Multi-Temperature Reducer
6 Extra rollers
Work Done:
- Rear Bilstein Shock, strut top stop & dust boot, lower shock bolt & nut replaced (x2)
- Rear E-Brake cable, e-brake clip (x2)
- Rear Hub/Bearing assy, rear splash shield (new/painted chassis saver), rear brake disc & pads, ABS sensor and screw(x2)
- Rear brake caliper cleaned and painted, rear caliper bleeder screw w/ dust cap, rear brake line aluminum washers/seals (x2)
- Rear driver side rocker panel end rust repair/weld
- Front Bilstein Shock and coil spring, strut mount w/ bearing & upper spring seat, dust boot & bump stop replaced (x2)
- Front wheel steering knuckle & hub cleaned/painted (chassis saver), front wheel bearing replaced (kit) (x2)
- Front splash shield (new/painted chassis saver), Brembo front brake disc & pads, front brake hose (x2)
- Front brake caliper & caliper slider holder cleaned & painted (caliper paint / chassis saver), slider pins w/rubber boots (x2)
- Front CV Driveshaft w/ joints, ball joint, inner & outer tie rod; control A-arm w/ bushings, sway bar link/bushing/clamp (x2)
- Flushed w/ XADO - Total Flush & drained engine oil, changed oil filter and fuel filter, replaced oil cooler O-rings, cleaned oil cooler
- Removed Intercooler for oil drainage and cleaning
- Removed Roof rack & disassembled front grill for MonstaLiner paint
- Replaced Stereo Head unit from stock to Sony WX-900BT
- Cleaned rusted areas for chassis saver
- Took off plastic from side mirrors, ready for paint
- (Currently on this job, missing tool T#10050) Replace Timing Belt/Tensioner/Roller/Water Pump/Thermostat with O-ring & housing
- Replace Serpentine Belt Tensioner/Serpentine Belt/
- Flush/replace engine coolant (with G13), flush/bleed brake fluid (DOT 4)/Fill engine with oil (5W-30)
- Replace headlight lens with glass, custom LED HALOs, upgrade 9007 bulb to GTR Lighting LED (3rd gen)
- Replace lower front bumper grills with Fog lights, upgrade lighting control switch to automatic
- Replace speakers, install amp and subwoofer, door logo lights
- Replace interior and exterior light bulbs with LED
- Remove wax/oil from whole car, rough up paint for MonstaLiner tape off non-painting area
- Take off hood, front fenders, doors, front and rear bumpers, move them to paint area
- Paint car body and taken parts, 2-3 coats
- Install new mud flaps
- Replace broken windshield spray nozzles
- Remove door handles before painting (need help on that one)
- Spray rubberized coating under wheel well fender liner
- Clean EGR valve
I would appreciate any help/advice
Thanks
Oleh