Force9000
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I found this 1996 GTI through my neighbour whose landlord owned it but never used it. Made an offer on it and I got it for a good deal with the trailer, sub $1000. This is my first ski so I'm learning all I can about these and I'd thought I make a thread about what I'm doing with it. I don't plan on doing a full restore, just the stuff to get it in good shape and running well for the rest of the season. The ski is in running condition, but it hasn't been used in 5 years. Has the tempo lines so those are going to be the first to go, along with cleaning out the rest of the fuel system. I also learned that the fuel tank is under a safety recall so I'll be getting that done as well.
Here it was when I first went to look at it.
As you can see it's missing a mirror and the hood deflector thing. Also the first owner decided to add some handles to the side of it. Those are going to be removed and the holes patched at some point, unless I find some nice looking handles or straps I can add there.
So I brought it home and did some scrubbing, it cleaned up pretty well with minimal effort.
I have already replaced the old tempo lines with new automotive grade stuff. My lines didn't look to bad internally for the most part, I only had the green goo buildup around the brass fitting areas. I pulled the fuel selector too and took it apart for a good cleaning.
I also carbs pulled to do internal filters and clean them out.
This one was the worst of the two, not bad but not great. Cleaned it out with carb cleaner than rinsed it in soapy water.
Here it was when I first went to look at it.
As you can see it's missing a mirror and the hood deflector thing. Also the first owner decided to add some handles to the side of it. Those are going to be removed and the holes patched at some point, unless I find some nice looking handles or straps I can add there.
So I brought it home and did some scrubbing, it cleaned up pretty well with minimal effort.
I have already replaced the old tempo lines with new automotive grade stuff. My lines didn't look to bad internally for the most part, I only had the green goo buildup around the brass fitting areas. I pulled the fuel selector too and took it apart for a good cleaning.
I also carbs pulled to do internal filters and clean them out.
This one was the worst of the two, not bad but not great. Cleaned it out with carb cleaner than rinsed it in soapy water.
