[ot] mk2 td jetta

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

Yeah, the body will look familiar enough, and that subframe does rust out.
Look for wet carpets, they do rot around the window seals, but that's not
news either. But for that price, and in this day of rising fuel prices, it
may be a good deal regardless as long as the engine is sound. There's a lot
less electrical crap to deal with as well, which is nice. (no coil, all
that crap) My 87 has 400000kms+ on it, it's a bit tired, but still runs
fine. Look for excessive smoke, black is fuel, white is well, you know.
Anyway, GL with it.

cathy

On 11:18:52 pm 11/01/05 "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen@cox.net> wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@wideopenwest.com>
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> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:30 PM
> Subject: [ot] mk2 td jetta
> That is a KILLER price (obviously).  The TD Jettas were a bit rare,
> so even the drivetrain is a bit valuable as is.
>
> I don't have tons of A2 exp., but rust in the usual places would be
> the first thing.  Add to that, rust in the subframe.
>
> I can't think of anything really interesting to add, except to urge
> you two to truly look into it.  Make sure the compression is good and
> even, if it is not there may be much larger problems inside.  Those
> engines are a bit spendy to work on, but in good shape and properly
> tuned, they can go 300K miles...
>
> G/L with it!
>
> David
>
>
>    my dad is looking for a possible future replacement for his carb'd
> rabbit which, in true rabbit form, is slowly returning to the earth.
> that said, a guy came into work the other day wanting to sell his '85
> turbo diesel jetta. he's only asking $500 for it simply because he
> doesn't want to pay to put an alternator belt on (wtf?). at any rate,
> my dad is possibly interested but, being an a2, i was wondering what i
> should look for on this car. push comes to shove, i might have to
> find a decent scirocco body to the engine in. input is appreciated.
> thanx.
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