Ah well, bring the "new" car into the shop and begin a stem to stern inspection and you are sure to open a can of worms. Spent the morning draining the fuel tank so I can replace the old hoses with biodiesel proof ones and while that was proceeding I got the alt and ps belts switched out and while under the front end I spied worn out balljoints, tierod ends etc. Any recommendations as to brand or will Napa parts be okay. I am willing to buy right so any advice is welcome.

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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD

2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily