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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: catlin_cava on March 23, 2009, 06:10:13 pm

Title: Question on a MK3
Post by: catlin_cava on March 23, 2009, 06:10:13 pm

looking at a 97 MK3 with 366,000km on it. motor was rebuilt around 300,000km. Good buy?

Title: Question on a MK3
Post by: jtanguay on March 23, 2009, 06:22:39 pm

i think the '97s have the TDI crank nose, but better inspect it for wobbling, etc.  if it has a/c then expect it an issue in the near/long term future.

Title: Question on a MK3
Post by: Dirtrag2 on March 24, 2009, 05:16:37 am

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Good buy?

that depends on the quality of the rebuild and what was done... were the main bearings replaced, seals, pistons checked for proper bore etc.  or was it a top end rebuild only?

how is the turbo ( probably a K03 )

also how is the floor? mk3's tend to rot under the front floor near the seams and cancer out from there.

and last but not least what price is this gem  :?:  :P

good luck, if all checks out it should be a solid runner

Title: Question on a MK3
Post by: catlin_cava on March 25, 2009, 05:51:33 pm

New Clutch, New altenator, New Brakes, AC, Cruise, Moonroof, No RUST, complete rebuild, ...these cars are like crack, once you get hooked can't get rid of them...i traded my 2001 Protege with the busted tranny for it... :lol: hes bringing it to me sunday, plated and inspected for a whole year :P lol

Title: Question on a MK3
Post by: catlin_cava on March 28, 2009, 06:49:39 pm

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