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So recently I stumbled upon an 01 Golf GTI. I checked it out today with a friend and we came across some problems. I figured the best place to get the answers would be here, hopefully! The car has some things already done to it from the previous owner. We noticed the speedometer wasn't moving at all. The owner of the lot had no idea what we were talking about saying that it worked just earlier that day. Is that a common thing for it not to work? Is it a huge issue fixing it?(I know it could be a number of things.) The previous owner put a large turbo into the car with a blow off valve. The boost started working at first but randomly, I believe after I turned the a/c on, the boost was cut. The lot owner also said that this was because the a/c was turned on and that the turbo needs power. Question is, is that true that the turbo boost will stop if the a/c is on? I believe it was boost around 15-20 psi by the way. The clutch may off been a little soft but I think that is normal. Finally, the gear box seemed very loose. Neither of us could tell when it went into reverse because it had no delay in being able to switch into reverse. While in gear, the stick moves around ever so easily and more so than supposed to, I think? Is that normal with these cars? I hope someone can help me out. I never thought I would want one of these cars but I admit it was love at first sight. I can post some pictures later if anyone is interested. Please someone help me out!
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