Re: A cure for the MkII blues.....

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Nate Mellom wrote:
> 
> ....buy a MkI!!!!!
> Saw it in a used car dealers ad, went and looked at it last night (this
> was at 9:30, dealership wasn't open, but the car was)
> Here's what I know:
> '81 Scirocco, VIN WVWCA0533BK020294, built Jan. '81
> Mono wiper
> 153,598 miles
> White with tan vinyl interior
> CIS 1.6 8v (stamped 1.6 H on the head)
> 5 sp (tranny # 5F04120)

<snip>

> $495 on the window sticker
> 
> Well?  Whatcha think?  MkI owners, what should I look for/be cautious
> about?  I know I'll do a compression test, and maybe even take it to the
> local VW gurus and have them check it over, but I'm thinking since mine
> is dying, this would be a good winter beater (if it runs okay and
> doesn't have any problems).
> Anyone?
> 
> Nate
> '84 8v
> {'81 8v}
> 
> How's that song go......2 outta three ain't bad?  Guess I need to shop
> for a 16v next, eh?
> 

81s have 1.6 stamped on them but it is a 1.7L engine by default.

They are all greasy up front in the bay because of the cork valve cover
gaskets. Get a Corrado rubber one from Potter and leak no more (at least
from up there). All the other stuff you describe will need tending to
but is manageable, the rust in the fenders makes me groan but if it's
just the fenders than they can be replaced. 

Make sure the rear axle mount points aren't rusty as well, check around
the windshield's lower corners, look in the rear under the carpet.

Spray some lube in the clock and tap it a bit, it will most likely come
back to life if it has 12v. Add supplemental, uprated ground wires, do a
major tune up (inc. fluids replacement and valve adjustment), start
stocking up replacement parts like shocks and bushings and stuff.

Go for it.

TBerk

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