i am getting ready for taking the engine out this winter and would like to get a consistent list of the items that should be replaced whilst i have the opportunity! I know this has been discussed on many topics, but i was thinking of doing a full list and then make it a sticky, this is what i have in mind so far:
1. Torque converter(the main reason)
2. Complete overhaul of the gearbox(still debating on this one)
3. EGT sensors - 077998124(kit, contains both)
4. O2 sensors - 1K0998262AB x 4
5. Valve cover gaskets - 077198025A x 2 + cam chain tensioner gaskets - 026103085D x 4/ 077198217 x 2
6. oil cooler pipe(i got the bufkin one)
7. turbos gaskets(should i?)
8. any hose/gasket that looks tired
9. spark plugs
10. accessories belt
11. auxiliary water pump
12. alternator, AC compressor, starter(can these be checked?)
please let me know what else should we add and i will added to the list above! I know that there are many things, probably, that will fail at some point, but as you know money is most of the times an issue, so even though we can list all the items, let's try to highlight the important ones!
I would like to ask one of the admins to help me to be able to edit this first post, so we can have the list at the beginning of the topic to make it easy to read for future reference!
Thanks a lot guys!