[OT] Re: Jetta's (Not GTi or Scirocco related)

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Andy Holmes wrote:
> 
> Hi people
> 
> I've just picked up a 1983 Mk1 Jetta GL
> According to the boot sticker the engine code is FR and the paint code is
> FB5Y - What should thses equate to?
> The car appears to be on its original engine as i've got most of the history
> and last 5 years MOT which match the 76K reading on the clock.

76k on the ODO and it's an 83? Hmmmmm. MOT = it hasn't been on the road?

Is it BLUE in color? Can't yet find FB5Y as a paint code.

 
> Do Jetta's have any particular problems i should look for.
> Its had the filler neck replaced plus numerous other work bits done and
> everything works (inc the headlamp washers!)
> 
> It drives well (albeit a little crashy over bumps) and starts without smoke.
> Cheers
> 
> Andy
> 91 Scirocco Scala
> 83 Jetta GL
> _______


>From your cheers salutation and the Scala model I'd think you were in
the UK, right? Jettas of the era have the same issues (AFAIK) as Golfs
and Sciroccos for that matter; electrical gremlins caused by poor
contacts (esp over this amount of time), suspension bits are prob.
crumbly (don't forget to replace the shock mounts and the bushings too),
Rust in the lower panels & around the rear axle points (might want to
renew any undercoating after a clean up and POR-15 application) etc.

Upper and lower front strut reinforcements, electrical lube on all
grounds and spade contacts, replace ALL fluids inc. brake, oil, coolant,
transaxle, etc.

I'd say it could just use some TLC from stem to stern and drive in a
spirited manner when ever safe to do so.

TBerk

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