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81 Caddy, what to do first?
Heron:
New member here. Have had many VW's back to a Ghia in the late 70's, I drove a caddy while in college, my dad had a new one in 81 and I currently drive a 09 GTI.
I just trailered back a caddy I bought at a dealership in Atlanta in 93 when I was picking up a part for my caddy. It had work done to it but the owner didn't pay the bill. I paid it and took the truck. I drove it from Atlanta to Hartford CT in a snowstorm at Christmas that year. It had a new top end, ip, transmission. Drove great no issues. The truck was supposed to be used by my dad. It never was, he started and drove it around the yard some but it never hit the road. Well, two weeks ago I drove up and trailered it back to TN where I live.
What I'm needing is advice. Right of the top I pulled the tank and flushed it out, am changing lines as it would run but it was sucking air like crazy. The timing belt still looks like brand new but the water pump seems to be leaking. So, before I get any further I'm thinking I need a new belt, water pump and Tstat, all hoses, tranny fluid, oil, coolant, brake flush. Tires were brand new but are all dry rotted.
For the timing belt, I've got a Bentley on the way but I need sources. Where do I buy the tensioner, and locks? How about interior parts, any sources as the drivers seat is trashed and the carpets and headliner need replacement. I will also need to go thru brakes, they seem fine but sitting for these years they need to be done.
No rust on the strut towers, just surface rust on some of the fr end parts but nothing on the body except surface rust.
The Odometer shows 138K and has worked according to the documents I have from the dealer back in 93.
If anyone can save me some time and frustration, possibly been down this road with this vehicle I'd appreciate it. ;)
RabbitJockey:
do a burn out
RabbitJockey:
timing belt parts are available most anywhere like napa, theres a few places you can buy the lock tools, like parts place inc has a nice but over priced set.
vanbcguy:
The eBay timing tool sets are good enough considering this is a job you'll only be doing a few times.
For the belt and tensioner most auto parts places will have what you need. Gates or Continental belts are good. I like finding a brand name set that includes the tensioner.
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Heron:
--- Quote from: RabbitJockey on December 05, 2016, 07:51:23 am ---timing belt parts are available most anywhere like napa, theres a few places you can buy the lock tools, like parts place inc has a nice but over priced set.
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Wondered about the set on partsplace. I'm not certain these days as far as sticking to more OEM parts or if the run of the mill things from places like rockauto. Last time I bought parts anything other than German parts for these things were junk.
I'll check ebay for timing belt tools.
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