Typically the outer TRE is pretty straight forward as long as the threads are not sized to the inner TRE.
Pros: pretty straight forward
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
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I ended up ordering from the dealer, part # 3D1 998 002 - they look to be OEM Bosch, and fit perfectly. For anyone that will be ordering, the picture shows 1 blade but I can confirm that part # is both driver & passenger side wipers.
Pros: fit perfectly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: 3D1 998 002
I've been using Anco C-24-SB Contour for the LH side and Anco C-21-SB Contour for the RH side. Those fit great and the only modification needed is to trim about 1/2" off the rubber spoiler next to the attachment point so it clears the wiper arm.
Pros: fit great
Cons: modification needed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: C-24-SB CONTOUR
Water pump was also renewed within a year, metal impeller, INA brand.
Pros: metal impeller
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Figured I should close out this thread by saying I did order the windshield after spending some time with the dealer and their computer. They told me no returns on it if I am wrong about it being the windshield. So $975 (before install costs) later it came in this week and is indeed the windshield.
Pros: fits perfectly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: 3D1845011AQ
Just for the record, the original OEM is Denso and the W12 uses part number 471-1392 which also has the correct amount of oil in it already!
Pros: correct amount of oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: 471-1392
At the front, the first bushings to go are the upper control arms where they meet the strut. If you're confident that the ball joints are fine, you can replace these bushings with poly bushings, push the old ones out and the new ones back in, I did this without taking the arms completely off the car.
Pros: replace bushings without arm removal
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Be careful if you buy rebuilt Phaeton struts. I haven't found any that mention rebuilding the dampers (shocks). They check them and repaint them and put new air bags on them. You can buy new air bags and swap them yourself for less money.
Pros: new air bags available
Cons: rebuilt dampers questionable
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
As preventive maintenance I replaced my starter with a new remanufactured starter by Bosch, part number SR0822X. Wouldn't start after I moved it from the wash bay to vacuum the inside. I heard a click and that was it. The starter didn't try to turn the engine at all.
Cons: starter didn't turn
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: SR0822X
Wow, can't believe you're cutting costs on brakes. You state that you have the speed limiter removed and still you are questioning the brakes? IMO the biggest dumbass move
Cons: cutting costs on brakes
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
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