Thermostat - DONE $170
Expansion Tank - Done $500 (My cousin is a thief)
Fix scratches - DONE $35

Upper and Lower
Rad hoses $90

CCV $198 (may or may not diy)
DISA $250 (will DIY)
VANOS oil pipe $55 (will DIY)

Fan clutch $150 (will DIY)
Water pump $100 (will DIY)
Belts, pulleys, &
Tensioners $250 (will DIY)

Rear subframe
bushings $300 (parts and tool rental, DIY)

Might have to investigate a very faint 'clunk' in the steering, too. Waiting on better weather to get started, though I'll be buying the parts soon. All in all, I'd have to say it's not a bad amount of work to have to do.

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