redrock
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i have a chance to pick up a jetta with a disel motor, but it has been sitting for about 4 to 5 years, ran when parked. what are some things to do to it to clean the system up?
diesel motor
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UTAH
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One of the great things about diesel fuel is that it does not evaporate like gas does and then leave a varnish deposit. So... the odds are things like injectors and pumps will be fine.
Now... having said the above... diesel fuel does a good job of holding water and promoting bio growth after it's been sitting for awhile. My advice would be not to run the motor if possible till you can get as much fuel siphoned out of the tank as you can. Then, fill her up with good fuel and some bio-cide. After running that tank out, change out the fuel filter.
VW TDI's are a great car. I've got a '02 TDI GLS Jetta that's been a wonderful car.
Bill
Now... having said the above... diesel fuel does a good job of holding water and promoting bio growth after it's been sitting for awhile. My advice would be not to run the motor if possible till you can get as much fuel siphoned out of the tank as you can. Then, fill her up with good fuel and some bio-cide. After running that tank out, change out the fuel filter.
VW TDI's are a great car. I've got a '02 TDI GLS Jetta that's been a wonderful car.
Bill
redrock
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Hey Thanks, yeah for 60 bucks I hate to turn it down for a work car I will do thatUTAH said:One of the great things about diesel fuel is that it does not evaporate like gas does and then leave a varnish deposit. So... the odds are things like injectors and pumps will be fine.
Now... having said the above... diesel fuel does a good job of holding water and promoting bio growth after it's been sitting for awhile. My advice would be not to run the motor if possible till you can get as much fuel siphoned out of the tank as you can. Then, fill her up with good fuel and some bio-cide. After running that tank out, change out the fuel filter.
VW TDI's are a great car. I've got a '02 TDI GLS Jetta that's been a wonderful car.
Bill
Thanks Tony
cheapzuk
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Hey, Ya wanna sell it? That is what I am looking for. I would even pay you more than 60 bucks.
That is what I am looking for. I would even pay you more than 60 bucks.redrock
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i don't know haven't seen it yet i will go and look at it get back to youcheapzuk said:Hey, Ya wanna sell it?
UTAH
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I think I feel an auction coming on. Bill
sibeta
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redrock said:
I am also looking for a VW Diesel. Let me know if Cheapzuk doesnt take it.