130000k mile vw golf mkiv rebuild. what to replace?

[drhankinbush]

hello everyone! first post for me. i have a 2001 golf 2.0mkiv that i recently decided tp rebuild for long term future survival. it presented with so many of the typical problems--stalling, slow coolant leak, coolant temp sensor issues, maf issues plus wear and tear-really rough suspension, clutch wear, and right cv joint noise.
so far, i have replaced the maf, the o2 sensors, the catalytic converter and exhaust flanges and cleaned the tb + vagcom tb adaptation.
i have replaced the clutch, the coolant reservoir, the cap, the coolant temp sensor and the flange connecting it to the engine. i have started rebuilding suspension with shocks and springs, tie rods, ball joints and soon, the control arm bushings.
i have also changed the transmission oil.

i love the car and want to make it live as long as possible. so my question is, what else would you replace to make it last forever?
thanks!

[larrysmiths1]

the knibbler pin!

[dezel]

Are you getting codes or problems that necessitate replacing the exhaust? On my 02 I recently had to do a cv axle,did both got them from raxles, lifetime warranity. I have already done battery & alternater. The car still has orig. front brakes just did rear. I would only replace whats needed 130,000 is not many miles. Focus on wear items brakes,timing belt,oil changes, fluids, 109 relay,clean intake etc. Look in the Faq section good info. What type of mileage are you getting?

[Calidris96]

I was looking for similar information and found some good things to watch out for in the buyers guide.

[Keithuk]

Welcome to the forum.

Autodata.

Golf/Golf Estate (98-06) 1,9D TDI 1997-02

Timing belt - Renew Every 60000 miles or 48 months

130k Sevice

Engine oil Drain/refill
Engine oil filter Renew
Diesel fuel filter Drain. Renew every 20k
Pollen filter, if fitted Renew every 20k

Front brake pads Check/report
Front brake discs Check/report
Rear brake pads Check/report
Rear brake discs Check/report
Brake linings through inspection hole Check
Timing belt Check/report

Service interval indicator Reset

Nothing Major at all just a visual check on everything.