Cali the Jetta

I will need parts. That is the problem with projects like this, it is way to easy to get lost in a barrage of $50-$100 parts that you will need. They are everywhere. Here and there, things I need. So I am going to start listing them in the hopes that I can find decent deals on them as well as have them all there such that when the motor comes and I start getting things ready to reinstall, I don’t sit there kicking myself that I missed 1 radiator hose or something like that. I also would like a rough running total going so I can determine what paths to take in terms of junkyard parts vs. new cooler versions of things… So lets begin…

cooling system

• Radiator-Dylan suggests the larger diesel unit, which seems like a good idea to me, as I like extra cooling. 675mm core can be had for $75.
• Hoses-I will likely replace all the coolant hoses, as it would be dumb to reuse the ones I have. Lets say $100 to be on the safe side
• Round Mk3 Expansion tank, $12
• Water Pump, complete with housing, $50
• Misc clips, o rings, thermostat, etc, say $40

That doesn’t include the fans, but I am not sure what I am going to do there. I am pretty sure I can use the output of the MegaSquirt to control the fans, so I will likely end up with 2 electric fans. IIRC, the passat has 2 electric fans that drop in. On the other hand, I would prefer 2 SPAL electric fans in there, but that will likely be more $$, so we shall see…. I need the running total to determine if what path to take on this kinda thing, SPAL vs. Junkyard Passat.

Power Steering

• Rack… Dylan said rebuilt racks can be had for $120, lets say $170
• Power Steering Pump … Not sure if this is a part I can pull in the yard or I need to get new… I am leaning towards yard part… New ones are like $150-$200.
• Lines … new obviously… Say $75-$100.
• Reservoir, new is $20. I will go new just for appearance and the ability to see thru the bottle to check the level
• Tie Rods … new are $20/side… so $40. Done.

Heat/AC
The car HAD AC, but it was pulled. I don’t want it back. However, I would like to switch to a non-AC setup in the inside. So I have to research that some. If we are pulling the dashboard (we are) I am replacing the heater box ($35) cause why not, it is cheap and a potential leak fixed. so…

• heater core, $35
• hoses to/from core, $10
• dash control unit… Mine is the AC one, I want the NON-AC one… I think it is a junkyard thing there. find a car without AC and take all its dash related stuff. Blendbox, Control Unit, Etc. Should be under $100

Engine
I am sure I will need things, although I am not sure exactly what until the motor gets here. I was going to go head studs, but it is too much cash. Frugal is the game plan here now…

• Head bolts, ~$1 each, say I buy… 10, $11 (carry the change)
• Motor Mounts… I am not sure what I am doing there, solid front? Poly rear? haven’t figured that out yet, Say $200 for all of them?
• Oil pan, use the one off the old motor
• Alternator? Find a MK3 one… hopefully cheap at the yard
• Too many other thing I know I will need that I am not sure of yet… so this list will grow

Interior is good for now, I need a rear seat, but whatever.

Got a rear beam for the rear discs.

Could use some strut bars and what not, but I am going to wait and see how the motor fits first.

That is all for now, just some notes to keep things noted…

BTW, All the above adds up to just under $1,000. Told you it would be a barrage.

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