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1983 VW GTI, from america's hat, 140k km (87k miles)

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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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probably the fuel distributor is old and needs to be replaced, glws.
Old Aug 22, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Fuel distributor seems solid. When I took the injectors off the fuel lines, fuel is coming out with good pressure at all 4 lines.
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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How hard would this thing be to get it starting and drove to hampton?
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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It starts, just doesn't drive. Although I believe all it needs is injectors, that is just my rough assumption. Engine sounds like it runs fine other than being a little rough from only running on a couple cylinders. The previous owner said the clutch was done right before they stopped driving the car. The inspection sticker on the car says 2005 (I think), so it has been sitting for some time. I would honestly just rent a car dolly for 40 bucks and tow it to hampton.
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Could you get more pics?
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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I'll get more pictures as soon as I can. I've been super busy lately now that classes have started.
Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Just now getting some decent pictures of it...I took the purp tint off and cleaned her up a lil bit.

Lots of detailed pictures, you know me.
Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Looks great and a good price. Wish I could scoop this up. GLWS.
Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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where did u get the fuel pump from thats a major problem if u get a aftermarket one it doesn't push the fuel pressure u need to run the engine ran into this problem with my 84 same promblems ur having i spent so much money then got a oem one and it fired right up and drove solid where are u located i can come look at her for you.



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