I responded to a cl ad for an 89 Jetta, not running. I got there and wasn't real excited about what I saw, but he threw me a number that I couldn't turn down. Now I'm trying to decide what to do with the thing.
The story is that it was low on compression, and he determined that the valve clearance being out of spec was to blame. Rather than mess with lifter shims, he bought a hydro motor with a trans, and tried to use the hydro head on the mechanical block. Anyway, I got two complete motors, one solid and one hydro, but they're scrambled up. Also got the spare trans, but it seems to be locked up. What to do, what to do...
At this point, my plan is to take the wheels, tires, pump (with ports reversed for my turbo project) and 5 speed for my caddy. I guess part the rest out, although I hate to see a straight and solid mk2 trashed, even if it needs paint. I'd imagine someone will want the blue interior, as shockingly it's in really good shape and complete.