[Vwdiesel] ECODiesel questions

[Nate Wall]

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I think the '92 Eco Diesel is the year VW only sold 200 or so in the US. ('=
91 was the only other year offered, w/ sales in the thousands), so its quit=
e rare.  The door handle is a non-issue.  Either remove it and lube it and =
replace, or buy a new one for about $20.  Same w/ the W/S gasket.  Buy one =
and have a glass shop install it, $100, total maybe. Buy and install a new =
antenna from Pep Boys, or the like for $15, or so.  (perhaps you can use th=
ese as a barganing chip and get the owner to lower the price by $150, or so=
.  The wallowing sounds like front struts need replacing, and possibly the =
strut bearings, too.  Figure $250 - $350.  Ask if struts were ever replaced=
, if not, its time.

True, the Eco Diesel does not have the boost diaphram on the pump, but has =
a small(er) turbo.  HP is 58 or 59, VS 52 for NA and 68 for TD.

Other possible issues w/ a car that age, based on when I replaced stuff on =
mine:  Injectors (mine repl. at 160,000 mi)  Ball joints (mine at 130,000 m=
i) Drive axles (mine at 150,000), rear wheel cylinders (mine every 4 years,=
 or so), muffler (mine at 150,000).  Load sensing brake proportioning valve=
 (leaked) (a $150 part) (mine at 150,000).

--nate

>>> "Scott Kair" <scott3491 at insightbb.com> 04/29/02 10:03PM >>>

        This evening I stumbled over a '92 Jetta ECODiesel that's for sale
at what seems to be a very reasonable price.  I didn't save posts specific
to the breed on the theory that I'd probably never even see one, let alone
have an opportunity to buy one.
    I took it out for a spin and am considering it to replace my 84 A1
Jetta.  Some questions arose, though.
    The car is same family since new, and dealer serviced since new, with
162k on the clock.  There are a few minor issues- a good sized ding in the
driver's rear door, rear door handles don't work, radio antenna snapped off-
but those seem balanced by fairly meticulous maintenance- new alt., a/c,
water pump, p/s belts, and timing belt about a year old.  A concern is that
the inside windshield gasket is loose and dangling, but there seemed to be
no inside water damage.
    The front end seemed to wallow a bit in twisty roads at speed, and there
was a noticeable wobble above 70, which I think might be a right front tire
out of balance.  There was no indication of CV joint problems, although I
didn't crawl under and inspect the boots.
    The interior was pretty clean, but missing the front vinyl corner post
covers on both front doors.  Seat belts were those ridiculous contraptions
with separate lap and shoulder restraints, the latter wired into a relay
that kills the starter if not connected and strangles the driver entering
and exiting if connected.
    Engine looked stock and fairly clean, no obvious current oil leaks.  The
pump didn't have an aneroid, but a device I've never seen before that the
lines connect to.  Didn't look to see if the cat conv was still on the
exhaust. Engine compartment does seem fairly full, what with a/c and p/s, so
maintenance could be a pain.
    Are there any other A2 or Eco specific issues I should look for?  Owner,
btw, is selling it because he bought a new TDI.
    TIA,
    Scott Kair

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I think the '92 Eco Diesel is the year VW only sold 200 or so in the US. ('=
91
was the only other year offered, w/ sales in the thousands), so its quite
rare.  The door handle is a non-issue.  Either remove it and lube it and
replace, or buy a new one for about $20.  Same w/ the W/S gasket.  Buy one =
and
have a glass shop install it, $100, total maybe. Buy and install a new ante=
nna
from Pep Boys, or the like for $15, or so.  (perhaps you can use these as a
barganing chip and get the owner to lower the price by $150, or so.  The
wallowing sounds like front struts need replacing, and possibly the strut
bearings, too.  Figure $250 - $350.  Ask if struts were ever replaced, if n=
ot,
its time.

True, the Eco Diesel does not have the boost diaphram on the pump, but has a
small(er) turbo.  HP is 58 or 59, VS 52 for NA and 68 for TD.

Other possible issues w/ a car that age, based on when I replaced stuff on
mine:  Injectors (mine repl. at 160,000 mi)  Ball joints (mine at 130,000 m=
i)
Drive axles (mine at 150,000), rear wheel cylinders (mine every 4 years, or
so), muffler (mine at 150,000).  Load sensing brake proportioning valve
(leaked) (a $150 part) (mine at 150,000).

--nate
>>> "Scott Kair" <scott3491 at insightbb.com> 04/29/02 10:03PM >>>
        This evening I stumbled over a '92 Jetta ECODiesel that's for sale
at what seems to be a very reasonable price.  I didn't save posts specific
to the breed on the theory that I'd probably never even see one, let alone
have an opportunity to buy one.
    I took it out for a spin and am considering it to replace my 84 A1
Jetta.  Some questions arose, though.
    The car is same family since new, and dealer serviced since new, with
162k on the clock.  There are a few minor issues- a good sized ding in the
driver's rear door, rear door handles don't work, radio antenna snapped off-
but those seem balanced by fairly meticulous maintenance- new alt., a/c,
water pump, p/s belts, and timing belt about a year old.  A concern is that
the inside windshield gasket is loose and dangling, but there seemed to be
no inside water damage.
    The front end seemed to wallow a bit in twisty roads at speed, and there
was a noticeable wobble above 70, which I think might be a right front tire
out of balance.  There was no indication of CV joint problems, although I
didn't crawl under and inspect the boots.
    The interior was pretty clean, but missing the front vinyl corner post
covers on both front doors.  Seat belts were those ridiculous contraptions
with separate lap and shoulder restraints, the latter wired into a relay
that kills the starter if not connected and strangles the driver entering
and exiting if connected.
    Engine looked stock and fairly clean, no obvious current oil leaks.  The
pump didn't have an aneroid, but a device I've never seen before that the
lines connect to.  Didn't look to see if the cat conv was still on the
exhaust. Engine compartment does seem fairly full, what with a/c and p/s, so
maintenance could be a pain.
    Are there any other A2 or Eco specific issues I should look for?  Owner,
btw, is selling it because he bought a new TDI.
    TIA,
    Scott Kair
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