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Running tally of cost of my Golf diesel.
I can't edit the first post in my Golf thread, and it'll be more likely to be seen here, anyway. All prices USD unless otherwise noted. This will include money spent for any reason besides fuel, oil, filters, etc, even if the part wasn't used. The purpose of this thread is to give an idea of the money one might spend fixing up a similar condition classic VW diesel.
1986 Golf Diesel, 5 speed
N shocks, struts, pillow mounts (coilover kit): $319 - $150 (refunded)
U TE04H turbo + intercooler from DSM: $100
U 175/70R13 tires: 2@ $15ea.
N OEM size Auto Zone batt: $110
N OEM starter unit: $150 w/LLT
N OEM starter bushing: $6
N Glow plugs: 4@ $9.99ea
N Bentley manual: $60
N Ft hdwe kit: 2@ $8.99 ea
N RrAll in one kit: 2@ $9.99 ea
N Rear shoes: $15.99 w/LLT
N Master cylinder: $26
N Rr Wheel cylinder: 2@ $12.99 ea
N Ft pads: $17.99 w/LLT
N brk ln 20": 2@ $8 ea
N Bolts, hdwe: $6
N inner, outer rr brg/seal: 2@$20ea
N windshield, installed: $334
U tires installed, mount/balance x2: $25
N Ft Strut mount/bearing/cap x2: $40
- Pa Vehicle Safety Inspection: $28
Total: about $1350
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05-13-2011, 10:09 AM
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Added bearing kit and hardware for booster delete to the list, updated total.
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06-08-2011, 01:18 AM
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Windshield and installation - $334
Used tires mount and balance -$10 ea x2
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06-22-2011, 09:57 PM
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Refunded $150 by the company from eBay that I bought the strut kit from, because of a discrepancy which escalated further than I would have liked.
Pd. ~$40 for 2 Strut mount kits from RockAuto.com. Got them in a few days.
Car is about 5.5 inches off the ground now. 
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Got Herbie inspected, cost $28.
Found some more rust that may end up causing trouble... I don't like doing rust repair, so I may not end up keeping Herbie after this inspection unless I can get it decently fixed enough to pass again next year, or find a cleaner chassis to swap the diesel into, or find a project to fit it to, like a 2000-ish Dodge Caravan, or an AWD Subaru Legacy... I have one of those already, but the Subie needs a bit of work, possibly a new transmission/axles/whatever.
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06-25-2011, 12:45 PM
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or find a cleaner chassis to swap the diesel into, or find a project to fit it to, like a 2000-ish Dodge Caravan
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Like Davidsfarm diesel Dodge van? He had a video on Youtube on how to do the swap, but then his account got deleted. Friggin' haters.
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06-25-2011, 01:12 PM
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I have his videos somewhere. His account was deleted because of legal drama not involving engine swaps, not to be discussed here.
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06-25-2011, 01:40 PM
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Great mileage I see your turbo does not appear factory. Do you think the intercooler improves mileage?
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