[Vwdiesel] slow running

[Shalyn Shourds]

I met a guy the other day in front of an auto parts store who hopped out
of his car (Metro) when he saw my Jetta.  He was very excited when he
saw mine and especially when he found it was a Diesel.  He'd dreamt of
owning a Diesel VW for a long time and had just bought an '86 NA Jetta.
 Sounded like he really overpaid since it'd been wrecked a little and
there was oil for some reason in the coolant reservoir.  Said it started
quickly even on cold days, though.  We talked for quite a while (turned
out we have mutual friends).  Heard from him again today and he said his
car won't run faster than 60 mph.  This is on Texas highways.  60 is OK
only in school zones.  Even my old 1.5 L Rabbit would top out at 75 and
the Jetta TD I have I know will get to 85 before the driver chickens
out.  I told him to check his timing and to go through the fuel system
(clogged filter, leaks, etc.).  Any other ideas I should pass along?

I really should go and see the car but I sort of have enough of my own
projects going on right now.  Hate to end up working on someone else's,
too.

I and one of the newest members of the Diesel fraternity thank you.

-Shalyn

-85 Jetta
-65 190 Dc object d' art