1990 Volkswagen Jetta

GL Sedan

1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Asp

Manual

WVWRG21G7LW072227

Clear

DIESEL

I am selling my 1990 MK2 Diesel Jetta. The engine is not running. I was driving and gradually lost power until the engine stopped. I suspect the head gasket, but I don't have a lot of time to work on cars anymore and bought a new car. I did a LOT of upgrades to the car and I think the VW community should have a stab at keeping this car on the road. It has keyless entry, power locks, power windows, Serpentine belt conversion with new alternator, Electronic compass and self-dimming mirror. (If you have ever driven these cars, you know the dimming mirror is a really nice upgrade) The vehicle has a Grease Car conversion. I actually only ran the car on Diesel. I wanted to get into Grease, but never had the time. So since I have had it it has just acted as a second tank. I also put some new Wheels on the car. Aluminum cast wheels. You can see them in the pics. The interior is blue cloth and had a clarion stereo. I put in a remote located USB connection to the radio, so you also have that capability. The radio has a module you can get for Bluetooth, but I don't have that. But you can upgrade it if you want to. Here is a video briefly showing the car and it's upgrades. http://youtu.be/OmjrXhNsf6I I just want the car to go to a good home. The serpentine belt conversion was 600 bucks, the grease car conversion was between 1200 and 2000 the power mirrors, keyless entry, and power mirror was 600 to 1000, so there is a lot going on here. I am putting this up with no reserve and I will let the auction run. If it goes for a little or a lot, that's up to you. Just remember it turns over, but is not currently running. Thanks, I look forward to giving this car a new home. Great car for these tight times. I used to drive it 200 miles a day when I taught at MSU. It's a great car. On Feb-25-13 at 05:36:17 PST, seller added the following information: I am selling my 1990 MK2 Diesel Jetta. The engine is not running. I was driving and gradually lost power until the engine stopped. I suspect the head gasket, but I don't have a lot of time to work on cars anymore and bought a new car. I did a LOT of upgrades to the car and I think the VW community should have a stab at keeping this car on the road. It has keyless entry, power locks, power windows, Serpentine belt conversion with new alternator, Electronic compass and self-dimming mirror. (If you have ever driven these cars, you know the dimming mirror is a really nice upgrade) The vehicle has a Grease Car conversion. I actually only ran the car on Diesel. I wanted to get into Grease, but never had the time. So since I have had it it has just acted as a second tank. I also put some new Wheels on the car. Aluminum cast wheels. You can see them in the pics. The interior is blue cloth and had a clarion stereo. I put in a remote located USB connection to the radio, so you also have that capability. The radio has a module you can get for Bluetooth, but I don't have that. But you can upgrade it if you want to. Here is a video briefly showing the car and it's upgrades. http://youtu.be/OmjrXhNsf6I I just want the car to go to a good home. The serpentine belt conversion was 600 bucks, the grease car conversion was between 1200 and 2000 the power mirrors, keyless entry, and power mirror was 600 to 1000, so there is a lot going on here. I am putting this up with no reserve and I will let the auction run. If it goes for a little or a lot, that's up to you. Just remember it turns over, but is not currently running. Thanks, I look forward to giving this car a new home. Great car for these tight times. I used to drive it 200 miles a day when I taught at MSU. It's a great car. (UPDATE) I have been getting a lot of questions about rust. There is no area of noticeable rust on the vehicle. The car was rustproofed and has held up great. There is some rust on the exhaust, but that can be replaced easily. I got some pics of the underbody and posted them today. On Mar-02-13 at 10:18:09 PST, seller added the following information: I am getting SO many questions about the engine, I just thought I would post a global response. The engine did not overheat. It did not throw a rod, or break anything inside that I could hear. It did not jump the timing chain. I was driving and the power decreased over the span of about two miles. The car stopped running and I sat in a parking space trying to start it until the battery died. I swore a lot and called a tow truck. I just decided to let the car go and bought a new car. That's it. I suspect the head gasket, because it has always looked moist at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. Other than that, I have no idea. Thanks and good luck. I have never had so many people watching an auction before. I will be happy to see the car live on. Viva la Volkswagen!