# 2001.5 Jetta GLS TDI --- Mechanic's Special --- $2000
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573
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**Created:** [April 22, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573 "2011-04-22T15:09:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/1 "2011-04-22T15:09:33Z")
Figured I would post this here as well to see if anyone is interested… It is posted also on [TDIclub.com](http://TDIclub.com), and I have a guy in Boston who wants to buy it. I know how long distance transactions go along, so I am keeping options open:
I have arrived at a split in the road. I have owned my Jetta since June 2008, and it has always been a hate-love relationship (as everyone experiences with their VW). Recently, a line on the power steering rack blew. Upon repair by a reputable local shop, they found that the differential continued to lock.
Upon disassembly, they created/discovered a hole in the Transfer Case. The transmission is FINE, however, it will need a new case. The predicament I am facing is the difficulty in finding a case to place the transmission into. Another option is to buy a used transmission, but that will break the time bank for me in combination with what else needs to be done on the car.
Car: 2001.5 Jetta GLS TDI
Color: Baltic Green, 6/10
Interior: Tan Leather, 7/10
Mileage: 311,xxx KM (this is around 192,xxx miles)
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Tires: 8/10, also have 4 snow tires mounted on winter wheels
Amenities: Sunroof, Heated Seats, Short-Shifter, VR6 Clutch/G60 Flywheel, prior owner installed a performance chip (not sure on details, pretty sure it was never tuned), Monster Mats, DieselGeek SkidPlate, Euro Glovebox
What this car needs:
-Work described above; transfer case is busted, needs new housing OR used transmission
-Power steering component(s)
-Rear Brakes
-Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioners (within 5-10k miles)
Other Misc Info/Repairs to do (not “needed”):
-I have run Bio-Diesel in this car over time, at a variety of blends depending on temperature/season.
-All Oil Changes have been performed at 7,000 mile intervals (a bit more frequent due to the bio, I am very uptight about oil maintenance), Rotella-T Synthetic used with every interval.
-ABS light is on, I personally don’t like ABS, so I have left it alone
-Trunk light is on; does not latch, but never flies open. Original owner had sound equipment installed in the trunk; the sound deadening material weighs down the door.
-CEL —\> Glow Plug Harness. I have done everything to my potential to resolve this, I have never once had an issue starting the car in the dead of a Buffalo winter.
-Will need suspension work
I was planning on having this work done by my local TDI guy (BadNewsMike) upon his return from Mexico, but I cannot afford the amount of downtime that these repairs will require. I work two jobs that require me to be on the road all day, most days.
This is not a plug-and-play car, but it would be a good fixxer-upper for someone who has the tools, resources and knowledge to bring this car back to tip-top shape.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call me at 716-444-6986, or send me a PM.
-Steve
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/2 "2011-04-22T17:56:14Z")
Transfer case? As in 4 wheel drive?
I’m interested. Sent you a text.
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### Author:  [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/3 "2011-04-22T19:01:33Z")
Sale Pending to Sobo
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### Author:  [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/4 "2011-04-23T13:57:29Z")
Sold
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### Author:  [@roguestatus21](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roguestatus21)
#### Post date: [April 23, 2011, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/5 "2011-04-23T23:16:07Z")
its because i washed it so good
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2011, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/6 "2011-04-24T09:52:28Z")
> [@roguestatus21](#):
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> its because i washed it so good
Pretty much bought it without looking lol
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### Author:  [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2011, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/7 "2011-04-24T10:01:09Z")
i would have too, for 2000 I could sell the motor alone for 1500, turbo is worth 500, leather intiour is worth 250-500… or fix with used tranny for 500 and sell for 5000… or more
wish i would have seen this sooner… 😕
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### Author:  [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/8 "2011-04-24T10:09:24Z")
> [@roguestatus21](#):
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> its because i washed it so good
PeeWee?
> [@BadnewsMike](#):
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> i would have too, for 2000 I could sell the motor alone for 1500, turbo is worth 500, leather intiour is worth 250-500… or fix with used tranny for 500 and sell for 5000… or more
>
> wish i would have seen this sooner… 😕
You missed the 8-ball, sir! Are you back in the States yet?
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### Author:  [@roguestatus21](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roguestatus21)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-5-jetta-gls-tdi-mechanics-special-2000/211573/9 "2011-04-24T15:53:52Z")
yeah thats me !