855876 Temp Sender Green $22.60
- Guy said the other ones ($6) were having issues...was unsure so paid more for one he said was solid.
4632 Water Temperature Sensor O-Ring $1.25
4573 C Clip Retainer $0.36

6063 Valve Cover Gasket Set $20.00
- Guy said the difference between the $20 and $30 was one had an Audi box, but both were same manuf.

257361 Fuel Filter 8.00
-Recent post on AW prompted me to buy this.

6367 Thermostat $12.55
-Noticed the temp reading widely fluctuating during drive from WV to VA. Steve said it may be the t-stat, so will change.

75238 Oil Dipstick Funnel $6.03
-Going to have on hand so when I eventually break (er, replace it).

274086 Ignition Coil $100.00
-Would you replace these all at once, or wait until they fail? Am planning on just replacing all of them unless I'm told that's a bad idea. Just trying to avoid CELs.

178825 Wiper Blade Insert $11.8
-LOL, the old ones were so worn, the leading edge was held on by rubber threads. Sad!

208046 1 L Bottle Red Line Manual Trans Fluid $32.91
-Have two other bottles, so going to change both the tranny and diff.

248988 Oil Pan Sealant $15.00
-Going to look at filter screen, so need a new seal, right?

5012 Bulb $8.96
4628 Light Bulb Single $6.44
162019 Bulb (N0177382) $3.24
269531 Light Bulb $5.9871740
-all on hand if/when it burns out.

71740 Plug BKR6E $9.68
-THIS is what I really want to hear about. Yes, have STFA and read many posts...just curious as to recent opinion. Am going to pull my old ones, check them out, and probably replace. May go with the Densos after 5-7k (found them Denso IK20).

MANY thanks to all the posters who put up how-tos and Fotkis...VERY, VERY helpful. This is all simple stuff, but the site lets newbs (like me), not screw it up too badly.

2000 Lake Silver Metallic TTQC

POWER: Modshack VTDA and MoFo w/4bar FPR (VAG-adjusted) | 034 Phenolic Spacer
RUNNING GEAR: Koni FSD Struts and Shocks | MCPi DefCon 3 | 034 Tranny/Motor Mounts | Powerflex Dogbone
ENGINE/TRANNY: Hose Technique Vacuum hose | SAIP Air Inlet Relo | Royal Purple 5W-40/Royal Purple Max-Gear 75W-90
COSMO: Forge Shift Knob | Modshack TT Cupholder
NUANCE: Rear Deck seal

109K and coming back to life