This things been sat for a while and I was told it just needed 'some tyres and a new MAF sensor'.
I'm a big advocate for stopping something going to scrap if I can and as much as I joke there's nothing here which feels completely out the realms of fixable.
I'll let you make a judgement from the below pics put a list of what I know is wrong so far:
Look... it works for now ok
Oh yea, I know calm down everyone! She's a proper looker!
So what do I know that's wrong and what do I need info on.
This info might be in another part of the forum I don't have access to yet so feel free to link to those for me to look at later and give me a quick overview.
As I mentioned in my new member thread, I've come from the classic Mini community so I'm happy to hunt info for myself but very aware people have a wealth of knowledge.
- It's got rust on every panel
- 4 flat tyres - Theres 4 steelies in the back with fresh tyres on. These just need swapped
- 4 stuck on brakes - Van now rolls but these need replaced and I need to see if the callipers are saveable. Aware these brakes were used on loads of other VWs is there a list or something of other cars I can look for when hunting cars being broken for parts so I can grab some cheap for now.
- Doesn't go into 1st, 2nd, 5th or reverse - Sloppy is an understatement, bushings are completely shot as you can see in the pic. I can't seem to find a part number for the shifter assembly but was hoping there was a bushing and bearing rebuild kit for this. The issue with not going into gear appears to be at the gearbox end which I believe I can get to under the airbox? Any info on rebuild kit and getting to the gearbox end of the linkage would be appreciated.
- Half the interior is missing, what is there has mold on and the handbrake is sticky - Again I've seen people doing Touran swaps etc. Is there a definitive list of what parts are a pretty much a straight swap so I can hunt for cars being broken.
- Engines running a bit rough - unplugging the MAF it runs loads better so new MAF, fuel filter and a service I think this will be fine.
- 1 light works (that includes all the rear lights)
- The electronics are missing from the only key - Do I have to get this coded at a VW dealer/Auto locksmith or do I have other options
- The central locking doesn't work when unlocking from the drivers door
- The drivers side interior door opener doesn't work
- The bonnet catch is more temperamental than an over tired toddler
- The interior smells like someone tried to start a bonfire in a florists
- Swap wheels
- Fix Shifting
- Brake rebuild
- General service
- MOT check list
Let the laughing commence