volkswagon turbo diesel ?

[AHolt]

When was the timing belt changed.
These cars call for change every 100. 000.
I just had my injectors rebuilt at 187. 000.
I would like to know what has been done
to car before I bought it, unless you can fix
it yourself.

 

[therabbittree]

is it a '97 or '98?. . '98 was the first year of the Jetta Tdi in usa. . in canada they had idid 1. 9L prior to that. . otther waise in usa the '96-'97 passat Tdi were the first TDI. . vw didn't have any diesels available here in usa between '92-'96 as '92 was last year fro A2 jetta or golf diesels here. . and '96 was first year of the passat tdi no diesel vw's in usa between those too...

I 'd be careful withh eth one you are asking about . . sounds beat to crap. . you would be better off getting a nicer one for $3500-5000. maintenace is everything on these cars. . if not manitained they turn to crap real easy.

thanks

Deo

 

[BigPapa]

Thanks AHolt and Deo.



The add says 1997. Here's the link:



1997 Jetta turbo diesel



This is what I found on the TDI Club website:

1. 9 litre 4-cylinder 90hp (A3 type) - used in various models sold until approximately 1998 in Europe and North America. Within this document we will call this the A3 engine even though it was also used in other models, because the most popular cars sold with this engine were the A3-chassis Golf, Jetta, and Vento sold from 1994 until early 1999. Not all model years were available in all markets, and this engine was replaced by the newer type (here called the A4 type) gradually over a period of years. Other models sold with this engine include the B4 Passat (1995 - 1997), VW Sharan minivan, and various Audi models.

I can't swing $3500-$5500. I just figured it may be a no lose deal since it's so cheap. The guys driving it everyday and says it runs great.



Guess I'll go look at it.



Scott