Work Log
September
21, 2000
Picked up car from the used car lot. The next day we headed for
Florida on our vacation. Cost: $2500
October
4, 2000
Picked up some VW floor mats from the local VW dealer. Cost: $70
October
5, 2000
Had a local repair shop fix the bad shift linkage. He gave me the
low down on what else needs to be repaired. See list at right. Cost:
$82
October
7, 2000
Spent most of the day installing a new stereo system from Crutchfield.
It consists of a Blaupunkt Nevada CD with Rockford Fosgate 4x6 front
speakers, Pioneer 12" Sub, Q-logic enclosure, and a Blaupunkt
MPA-400 3 channel amp. I feel like I am 17 again. Cost: $600
October
15, 2000
Installed new spark plugs, air-fuel-oil filters, and changed the
oil. Topped off the brake fluid. Also gave the car it's first basic
cleaning. No real problems found. Cost: $25
December,
2000
Found replacement glove box cover on eBay and installed. Cost: $45 January,
2001
Bought new tires from TireRack.com and stock 14" VW alloy
wheels from user on eBay. Cost: $350 February,
2001
Installed stock 14 x 6 alloy wheels and new P195-60R14 tires. Had
front end alignment checked. Total cost: $60 February,
2001
Had the same local shop (above) do the recommended repairs; CV boots
(right), steering rack boots (all), motor mount (right), front brake
pads, new rotors for front brakes, and a new clutch cable. The car
drives 30% better after these repairs (a lot less shaking, easier
shifting). Cost: $620 March
11, 2001
Installed new front license plate bracket from VW dealer. Removed
chrome trim from around front grill. Blacked out side chrome with
pin-striping tape. Painted door handle inserts black (will need to
repaint as "textured" paint was not as advertised).
Cleaned and detailed car. Cost: $28
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Clutch
Shifter
Linkage