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Been gone, Look where it got me.
I have been out of touch with this forum. Not much need for it as I have not been driving a diesel VW. I have owned a raggedy 1981 dasher for a while, but not driven it, But look what I just bought. It is the most I have ever spent on a car. I am scared, and elated. I know it is alot of money, but the logic of it makes sense to me. Any way, I fly out to pick it up weekend after next. Any one else seen one so clean? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 035&rd=1,1
1980 two door dasher
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
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nice
Glad to hear you are getting back in the game.
Nice car.
Nice car.
'91 Golf gasser converted to a 12mm pump, M-TDI.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
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Dasher buy.
You paid good money-----and got a nice car --keep us posted. ---you all know what I think about VW Diesels ---SO ? the price may be right ? EH?----would I hagar sell Fraulein Bunny Bondo for that kind of money ? NEVER --NEVER have no fear - and she is a bucket of RUST ---BUT My very soul is in that girl ---so value is where you put it --EH ?
hagar.
hagar.
I have considered the 1.5 with the head bolts, If it is ever a problem I will probably opt for a TD out of a quantum or something like that. I think this car would be well worth the upgrade. But until it needs it will just stay stock. Thanks everyone for the kind words. I cannot wait to pick it up. John
1980 two door dasher
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
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1.5
If it's a 1.5 it should have an extra hose going from the valve cover to the block,.. to reduce oil burning and chance of runaway.
I didn't see one on yours.
I'm starting to like the dasher.
I didn't see one on yours.
I'm starting to like the dasher.
'91 Golf gasser converted to a 12mm pump, M-TDI.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
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hose
Right, it's probably original,... this might have been a recall thing and not all owners were aware of it.
It was an afterthought,
an upgrade....
and being the first owner that was aware of it you get to do the upgrade
That hose and a cam splash shield should reduce oil consumption.
It was an afterthought,
an upgrade....
and being the first owner that was aware of it you get to do the upgrade
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That hose and a cam splash shield should reduce oil consumption.
'91 Golf gasser converted to a 12mm pump, M-TDI.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
2003 TDI wagon
2000 TDI Jetta.
flying out tomorrow to pick it up. Driving it back to NC though KY and WV, VA, maybe some other state I cannot remember.
I hope it is as nice as described, i will let you guys know. thanks for the encouragement about the car. John
I hope it is as nice as described, i will let you guys know. thanks for the encouragement about the car. John
1980 two door dasher
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
1982 Isuzu Pup 4x4 diesel work truck
1968 red Baja Bug-stolen 4-12-2010
yup, good money=good car, have a good time driveing home- its fun to pass up a civic or camery HYBRID while getting better mileage than them! My frineds wife just picked up a 2007 civic HYBRID $25,000.00 and he only gets 40 city and 48 highway while my 22 year old golf gets 49 highway @ 65MPH or 55 highway @ 55MPH
But the HYBRID is neat to drive around on battery power alone, crazy quiet and one can adjust how much "engine breaking" goes to chargeing the battery- thats kinda neat
But the HYBRID is neat to drive around on battery power alone, crazy quiet and one can adjust how much "engine breaking" goes to chargeing the battery- thats kinda neat
90' Toyota X cab 4x4
02' Honda civic
85' VW Golf Diesel Project
95' dodge 12v cummins
13' VW Passat TDI DSG
02' Honda civic
85' VW Golf Diesel Project
95' dodge 12v cummins
13' VW Passat TDI DSG