What's your tune-up routine? Plus bonus ?s

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Chris wrote:
> Set the timing.

But it'll be right to begin with.

> If you have a solid lifter head...

I bet it's hydraulic.  The only people who still use solid are either 
neanderthals or demons striving for 9K rpm.  Skip all that.

> I like the Bosch Silber. More expensive, but last longer.

It's like getting a haircut that grows in well.  If you like getting 
haircuts, just keep getting them.  If you want to forget about it, get 
W7DTCs.  The Silber is a slightly better con than the Platinum.

> Redline seems to be the favorite. There are a couple of versions. Asking 
> which is the best one for your transmission will generally result is a 
> long debate.

Climate is a big issue here.  Speed is one thing, how you use it is a 
bigger deal.  Where do you live and do you plan to drive it in winter?

> Brake fluid flush? (Your bleeder valves are likely to be rusty. Use a 
> couple of shots of penetration oil - Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Kroil 
> (another debate) over a few days before you start. Consider replacing 
> the old bleeder valves with "Speed Bleeders".

Bigtime!  Flush is so good for it VW recommends you do it every 2 years. 
  All of the penetrating fluids are good but getting all of the old 
brake fluid out is paramount.  A deep 7mm socket is key and a Mityvac 
bleed kit jar is all I use, no pump.

> You do have a Bentley manual don't you?

He has the list.  Non-essential.