Looking to buy 2001 Jetta TDI...advice

[ncstatehokie]

Hi all,

I am coming from the world of Jeepforum and lifted rigs so I hope this is similar to NAXJA and Jeepforum. I hope this is in the correct forum area, over at JF we have certain sections for technical vs. non-technical threads but i didn't see that here.

Long story short, my priorities have changed and I am more of a daily commuter now and don't have time/money to put into my Jeep. I am currently looking at a 2001 Jetta TDI that looks pretty decent but knowing how valuable forums can be, I thought I'd seek you all out. If there are other VW forums out there, please let me know.

Here is the vehicle I'm looking at:

2001 Used Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI at Cosmo Motors in Granite Falls, NC, IID 4330489

It looks pretty decent, but I was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on what to look for, signs of abuse, things that typically go bad, etc. I know people have had issues with the glow plugs, glow plug harness, and the fuel filter giving them fits, but let me know if there is anything else I need to be aware of.

Thanks again,

AD

[ncstatehokie]

Anybody? Bump....

[gerardo0421]

car looks good be aware tho the bashe interior is unforgiving once its stained thats it. well one thing u must know is that 1.8t and the 1.9 tdi need a timing belt changed at 100k make sure it changed with a metal impeller if not already done... this is very very vey important because these ARE interference heads

[ncstatehokie]

Thanks man...according to the carfax, the timing belt was "checked" at 98k...i assume that means changed but I'd have to see it in person to verify

[slappy]

When it was said about metal impellar, that was referencing the water pump.