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**Mike** · 07-20-2009, 01:29 PM

Pretty zippy little grocery getter

*mega_option101* · 07-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Sure is

I am having some cold start issues, but I think that I have figured it out and will get it fixed soon enough.

Oil change is coming soon (if it all works out tonight).

I was having some "leak" issues when it would rain and noticed that the rain drain was clogged with mud and leaves. Cleaning it out fixed the issue and now I do not have to worry about a flooded passenger floor anymore

I picked up a washer motor from an MK:III Jetta and will mod it to replace the small one in my rabbit

apavlov13 · 07-20-2009, 07:43 PM

Man, I love this car! Wish I had one myself! Just picked up an '87 coupe diesel. close, but not quite a mk1 lol!

*Gandalf* · 07-20-2009, 08:26 PM

Not a bad looking car, though. Looks like it's rusting from the top down, though - doesn't that mean it spent a lot of time near the coast?

apavlov13 · 07-20-2009, 08:41 PM

It's not my picture, but there is no rust there. I guess the pic was taken at sunset or something. Overall it is in solid shape for a mk2.

cluffenstein · 07-20-2009, 11:08 PM

I think thats brown spray paint.. camo look?

*mega_option101* · 07-21-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apavlov13

It's not my picture, but there is no rust there. I guess the pic was taken at sunset or something. Overall it is in solid shape for a mk2.

Badgeless + Round Headlights + 2 door MKII =

*mega_option101* · 07-24-2009, 01:54 PM

Going to do an oil change on this little guy

I already replaced the air filter on it. Got my oil and my oil filter on hand...

I just need to find the oil catcher

Where did I put it...

*Retrospekt* · 07-24-2009, 04:29 PM

Does everything work in the car? Does it even have a stereo?

The Free Man · 07-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Turn it into a Sipster. Who doesn't want 84 MPG?

07-20-2009, 01:29 PM	#11
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,602 Rep: 153	Pretty zippy little grocery getter __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

07-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
apavlov13 QUATTRO Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Potsdam, NY Posts: 492 Rep: 38	Man, I love this car! Wish I had one myself! Just picked up an '87 coupe diesel. close, but not quite a mk1 lol! Last edited by apavlov13; 07-20-2009 at 07:49 PM.

07-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#14
Gandalf Retired Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,489 Rep: 36	Not a bad looking car, though. Looks like it's rusting from the top down, though - doesn't that mean it spent a lot of time near the coast? __________________ Vehicles: 1993 240SX 1990 Katana 750

07-24-2009, 01:54 PM	#18
mega_option101 Retired Director Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University of Ottawa Posts: 528 Rep: 16	Going to do an oil change on this little guy I already replaced the air filter on it. Got my oil and my oil filter on hand... I just need to find the oil catcher Where did I put it... Last edited by mega_option101; 07-24-2009 at 01:58 PM.

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07-20-2009, 01:36 PM	#12
mega_option101 Retired Director Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University of Ottawa Posts: 528 Rep: 16	Sure is I am having some cold start issues, but I think that I have figured it out and will get it fixed soon enough. Oil change is coming soon (if it all works out tonight). I was having some "leak" issues when it would rain and noticed that the rain drain was clogged with mud and leaves. Cleaning it out fixed the issue and now I do not have to worry about a flooded passenger floor anymore I picked up a washer motor from an MK:III Jetta and will mod it to replace the small one in my rabbit

07-20-2009, 08:41 PM	#15
apavlov13 QUATTRO Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Potsdam, NY Posts: 492 Rep: 38	It's not my picture, but there is no rust there. I guess the pic was taken at sunset or something. Overall it is in solid shape for a mk2.

07-24-2009, 04:29 PM	#19
Retrospekt Retired Staff Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 599 Rep: 67	Does everything work in the car? Does it even have a stereo?

07-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#20
The Free Man Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Canada BC Posts: 130 Rep: 21	Turn it into a Sipster. Who doesn't want 84 MPG?