fuel filter and tie rod question

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

the tie rod end is ~$15 at www.germanautoparts.com, so $280 seems a
little high for a $70 alignment (which I do in my garage for $0) and a
$15 part with install.
both germanautoparts and potterman carry parts that aren't listed on
their sites, so it's worth it to call.

trbojetta wrote:
> 
> I would really like to replace the fuel filter on my 88 16V.
> Wondering where the best place online would be to get one.  Didn't see
> one at potterman's.  I also was told when I tried to get an alignment,
> that I had a bad tie rod on the drivers side, so they could not do it
> until I got that fixed.  They quoted me like $280 for the parts and
> the alignment.  If this is something I can replace, I would like to.
> Not the greatest mechanic in the world, but I can learn.  Thanks for
> your help.
> 
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