Prices of basic stuff

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Yes, welcome to the list.
Cost estimate?  Your list is probably the tip of the iceberg (you'll start
finding out shortly after acquiring the car) so you'd best budget about 3X
what you think it will be!  Seriously.
You will never stop spending money on that little rascal....
NONE of us will...
Ever.

Larry  sandiego16V


----- Original Message -----
From: Daun Yeagley <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
To: gareth martin <garethdalziel@hotmail.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: Prices of basic stuff


>
> --- gareth martin <garethdalziel@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I am excited about buying my first 87 16v Scirocco this
> >week. The one I am looking at has a few minor things
> >needing done and wondering if anyone has any insight into
> >costs (I live in Canada remember) This is what it needs:
>
> >Axle Shaft Seals (both sides)
>
> Do you mean flange seals?  Not my favorite job but do-able.
>  Did mine while the tranny was out of the car.
>
> >Timing Belt Cover
> >Timing Belt
>
> Change the belt asap.  If it breaks you'll almost assuredly
> need a new head, minimum.
>
> >Plug Wires
>
> Expensive - over $100 U.S. a set typically.
>
> >Oil Pan Gasket
>
> Cheap and not a very difficult job.  Be sure to have a
> universal joint for your 1/4" drive 10mm socket to get to a
> couple of the bolts on the flywheel end of the block
> however.
>
> Welcome to the list.  Planning on making Cincy?  :)
>
>
> =====
> Daun Yeagley - Wilmington Ohio
> '80 S, 81 S, '82, '85, & '88 Sciroccos
> '82 Pickup
> '90 Passat Wagon
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