Shawn89 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 So a few weeks ago I bought a 97 VW Jetta GT for $500 bucks just planning to have a decent safe car that runs a drives good for us get go to the store and for her to drive her damn self to work. They said it ran until they parked it for a while. Right off rip the car needed new windshield and rear window (i guess someone pissed off there chick since it looked like a brick had breached the windshield). Got the car home and in the garage and started looking it over. It would start then shut off after a few seconds. Withen a few minutes I found a vacuum line to the TB that wasn't plugged in. Cleared all engine codes and now the car runs fine. So far Ive changed the valve cover gasket and intake gasket (valve cover was leaking), As well as the rear struts. while putting on the rear struts I noticed that one of the springs i did not need to use a spring compressor to remove or reinstall. So assuming that it was collapsed I ordered a set of 2" drop springs and should have them Friday. Here are a few pics of what Ive got so far http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130407_173728_716.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130407_173909_868.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130407_173945_308.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130407_173619_101.jpg more pics and updates to come as I get things finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 i got the same car for $300, but it is in better condition, good deal on the pick up either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 $300? Damn, nice. Been kinda hard to find cheap cars that are in good shape these days..at least for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Got all for new struts and springs on the car today. Drove it around the block seems to run and drive great for a neglected 16yo car. Next weekend should have all the glass done and start on a little bit of body work. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130413_200911_048.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/thrilz4u89/IMG_20130412_122646_900.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 That's a solid shit bucket for 500$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I got the same Car for $250 but in better condition. Either way good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm trying to make it not a shit bucket. I need a damn dent puller for sire though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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