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by dubdoc
Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB: Mk 1 console piece
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

WTB: Mk 1 console piece

I need the piece under the 3 gauges on a GTI console. Mine is cracked. Got one ?

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by dubdoc
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 45mpg+ diesel purge seemed to have reduced mileage
Replies: 18
Views: 5097

Re: 45mpg+

Check to see what transmission you have in your car. I think the later na ones had a very low 5th and that played havoc with the mileage. If you have the 3.67 final drive, a 5th gear swap isn't too bad. Cheak here for final drive and 5th gear ratios. http://scirocco.org/gears/ I recently installed a...
by dubdoc
Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
Topic: MK1 IDI to TDI swap
Replies: 13
Views: 13374

Re: MK1 IDI to TDI swap

Wow, I sure wish I'd read these posts before I built a 147 whp, 255 ft lb monster that gets 61 mpg (Canadian Gallon) and performs flawlessly with a single engine wire.
by dubdoc
Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
Topic: MK1 IDI to TDI swap
Replies: 13
Views: 13374

Re: MK1 IDI to TDI swap

Libby, Why did I know that this would be your reply? :roll:

In the end, you've just got to do what you feel is right. If you want the mTDI, you will have to live with it and no-one else, so just do it. After all, it is your car. :wink:
by dubdoc
Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
Topic: MK1 IDI to TDI swap
Replies: 13
Views: 13374

Re: MK1 IDI to TDI swap

I had actually thought about the same swap for my caddy a few years ago. I had bought a TDI, then looked at all the wiring and sensors, etc. I remembered how much trouble the TDI in my New Beetle gave me before I unloaded it and considered that electronics are just not my cup of tea. On top of all t...
by dubdoc
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB diesel tach
Replies: 8
Views: 2623

Re: WTB diesel tach

Bigfury wrote:First of do not want to hi-jack this post. If you are not interested would that possible work in a '82 Rabbit diesel?

Yes indeed .
by dubdoc
Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB diesel tach
Replies: 8
Views: 2623

Re: WTB diesel tach

trclark wrote:diesel tack from a CE1

offering 50-80



I have a complete cluster from a Mk 1 GTI with a tach.
by dubdoc
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB: Caddy bed rails
Replies: 7
Views: 3522

Re: WTB: Caddy bed rails

Still looking ---- and hoping.
by dubdoc
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB: Caddy bed rails
Replies: 7
Views: 3522

Bump
Stiiillll looking :cry:
by dubdoc
Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: 1997 Diesel Jetta in Nova Scotia
Replies: 0
Views: 7337

1997 Diesel Jetta in Nova Scotia

1997 Mk 3 with a 1.9 AAZ turbodiesel and a 5-speed. It has about 450,000 on the odo, but has been well maintained. It runs good and there are no basic problems except for the always-present Mk 3 rust. Timing belt and idler were just done about 30,000 km ago and it's safetied till May, 2011. $750 OBO...
by dubdoc
Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: S O L D
Replies: 6
Views: 4004

S O L D
by dubdoc
Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Assorted rare/odd Mk 1 parts
Replies: 2
Views: 2013

Bump for pieces added.
by dubdoc
Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Assorted rare/odd Mk 1 parts
Replies: 2
Views: 2013

Bump
by dubdoc
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB: Caddy bed rails
Replies: 7
Views: 3522

Morning Bump....Still looking !
by dubdoc
Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB: Caddy bed rails
Replies: 7
Views: 3522

Daily bump.
Persistence will pay off..... 8)