major service time, What else Might I need?

[ZippyVR6 0]

Right then, The engine needs a bit of TLC and a major service, my guy has said I should get the parts needed. Im just wondering if I have got all the things I need on my list and as ever bow down to the knowledge harnessed in the engine bay forum.

 

Please let me know if there is anything Ive missed out.

 

Plugs, 6 NGK Platinum

Oil, 6 litres of Synta Silver

Oil filter ? Whatever GSF recomend ?

Air filter. None needed although the K&N could do with a clean.

HT Leads, Beru ones? for a Dizzy VR.

 

Other things needed.

carb cleaner for the ISV

Front Mount, Standard VAG one, (Not fussed with solid mounts).

 

anything else I will need?

[ben16v 0]

brake fluid

gear oil

g12+

[ZippyVR6 0]

Cool thanks ben16v, . Ill have a search on here for recomended oils and fluids.

 

although is there such a thing as a service pack that has all the standard things you I would need for a service?

[JayGT 0]

Fuel filter?

Distributor Cap?

Rotor Arm?

[Guest]

Now I don't really have a clue, I just go with what Stealth and Vince say but....

they dont recommend VAG front mounts and if you were taking it there they would fit a Vibratechnics.

I'm sure others on here can explain why they are better than VAG!!!

 

Good luck with the final bill.

[Supercharged 2]

Yeah, even a new standard mount is too soggy really for the VR and won't help gearchanges etc - when they let go they stick a nice dent in the bonnet!

[tonedef 9]

Another vote for the VT front mount here too, I fitted that and followed the instructions on the Deisel Geek website for setting up their short shift kit (even though I use the standard shift) and cured the baulky selection of 1st and 2nd. Gearchange is still a long throw when I've been driving the S3 all week but it's way slicker 8)

[ZippyVR6 0]

Im thinking that fitting a solid front mount will inevitably cause more stress on the rear mount, and when I spoke to Vince about one he quoted me upwards of 150 quid. The VAG one is 26 + VAT. Besides the VW one has lasted 14 years. I only need to fit a new one because it is weeping.