I had a silver 84 Jetta GLI and as much as I could, I would open the sunroof. I wish I knew then that it was such a rare car. I’ve occasionally looked around for one.
I ran a Techtonics exhaust on my '84 Rabbit back in '87. It was the 4 speed with a Carter/Weber 1 bbl. carb. I swapped in a Euro GTi 1.6 with the "Heron" type cylinder head and a pair of side draft Dell'Orto carbs. Used to chase GTi's with it. It was a top end motor, power didn't come on until about 4k revs. Don't see MKI's much in New Jersey...
Another one saved! Nice work! I was a little nervous with the car running in a closed garage, though. That said, the smile on your face when driving it was priceless.
Fuel pressure is the main thing people get wrong with cis. Gotta have that 100psi pump!! When it runs good it runs awesome. Makes me miss my 2.0 16v Caddy.
My second car, ever was a 1981 vw Rabbit . I loved it too much and , not being handy, spent way too much on repairs. I still miss that car! Side note James, lifting a car with a picker does not seem safe. I think you can get a lift for under 5k and possibly get a used one for a lot less.
nice job with the bunny resurrection!!👍🏻
Living the dream
I had a silver 84 Jetta GLI and as much as I could, I would open the sunroof. I wish I knew then that it was such a rare car. I’ve occasionally looked around for one.
I ran a Techtonics exhaust on my '84 Rabbit back in '87. It was the 4 speed with a Carter/Weber 1 bbl. carb. I swapped in a Euro GTi 1.6 with the "Heron" type cylinder head and a pair of side draft Dell'Orto carbs. Used to chase GTi's with it. It was a top end motor, power didn't come on until about 4k revs. Don't see MKI's much in New Jersey...
You need to get your hands on a Bombardier/VW iltis to add to the collection!
Original exhaust? Sounds fantastic.
I'm working on an all original Scirocco 16v and the CIS is kicking me. I'm a carb guy.
Fantastic
Another one saved! Nice work! I was a little nervous with the car running in a closed garage, though. That said, the smile on your face when driving it was priceless.
I'd guess by now you're aware that the Watch JR Go channel has a barn find MINT condition GTi identical to yours that they're rehabilitating. Cool!
Mans always has the coffee in hand! Thanks for the entertainment as always! Currently working my alh swap into my mk1 as we speak
cool! my dad has a corrado that sits in a garage since 2010, his g60 charger exploded and hes never touched it since
Your excitement is priceless 🤙
I want one so bad 😢😫😫 they are so MFFING cool
yep the timing is 3 degrees ATDC
awsome job getting the Gti back up and going !!
Fuel pressure is the main thing people get wrong with cis. Gotta have that 100psi pump!! When it runs good it runs awesome. Makes me miss my 2.0 16v Caddy.
1983, the National speed limit was 55, so it was geared for that. Not sure how you'd fix it.
Great to see progress on the GTI!
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greaat video!
Are you willing to sell the red Caddy over there?? 😅
What an awesome journey from rubbish to running fam! Excellent job!
Love your videos dude… really exciting moment to see it running!
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Videos are getting very very good my big homie!
My second car, ever was a 1981 vw Rabbit . I loved it too much and , not being handy, spent way too much on repairs. I still miss that car! Side note James, lifting a car with a picker does not seem safe. I think you can get a lift for under 5k and possibly get a used one for a lot less.
The math works, there is almost no weight on the hoist. Triangulation and such...
Thanks again for the great video.
I have a pickup with original 1.8 cis engine and automatic. I really should get it on the road again, it's been 6 years...
I take its a 5speed
Somebody know any diesel mechanic around San Diego / Tijuana?