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1986 Volkswagen Jetta 2-door 1.6l Diesel, Wvo, Greasecar, Svo, Hard To Find on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:307362 Color: Gray /
 Gray
Location:

Avoca, New York, United States

Avoca, New York, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: wvwcg0164gw187200 Year: 1986
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Jetta
Trim: Base Sedan 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 307,362
Exterior Color: Gray
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Transmission does not go into 5th gear, clutch feels soft (but still works) and it has an exhaust leak."

 1986 VW Jetta Diesel 2 Door with WVO Conversion

This is a great little car that gets amazing mpg's, almost 50.  It is solid and still running strong.

Cars runs and drives up to fourth gear. Transmission won't go into 5th and the clutch feels light but it still works fine.  A friend of mine said that losing fifth gear is common as a bushing wears and the gear slides out of alignment.

Car has been garaged most all of its winters.  There are a couple rust spots (which are NOT growing) but amazingly very little for a 27 year old car (see photos).

Check out photos of the clean doors and door sills!

Previous owner installed a DIY veggie oil kit.  He said it works fine.  I never used it  As you can see in the photos the installation was much less than professional.  Five gallon bucket in trunk you flip the switch and it starts pumping in oil.  Wiring in engine compartment needs a neatening up.

Battery cable needs replaced as it is too short.

Exhaust has a leak.

Battery is older and will need replaced if you run it in the winter.

Temperature warning light blinks even when it's cold.

Sun visor needs replaced.

Glowplugs work, she starts right up and purrs.

Previous owner re-painted her flat grey (she used to be burgundy).

Tires are almost full tread.

All glass is good.

Brakes stop her fine..

Emergency brakes work but needs some linkage work where it connects to handle (see pic).

Tires are 80+ percent full tread with a good spare.

No fuel leaks.

I want to keep and work on this car but I have four other vehicles on the road and need to downsize the fleet.  Can't do it all.

Please arrange for pick up.  No guarantee it will go long distance but if it was me, and I was taking back roads (with no fifth) I'd try it.  I may be more adventurous than some.  That being said it would be best to trailer the car home.

$500 deposit through Paypal or a cashiers check within 48 hours of auction close.  Balance as cash at pickup.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions and thank you for stopping by.


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