Well, after 107K on the VW, I needed to replace the rear bushings on the front control arms. I decided to replace the control arms (which has new bushings), and the ball joints. I then attacked the oil cooler lines that also needed to be replaced. Then just for extra fun I replaced the spark plugs and cleaned the intake manifold.

 

The result,

 

A well loved VW that handles and runs like it did when I bought it. Now it is time to do the same them to the Volvo.