mattman347
Veteran Member
Im going to pick up another 98 TDI Just like mine, same color and everything, that has been sitting for 2 years. Its a 7hr drive to go get it this weekend so I am looking for advice on what to check for. I would like to be able to just drive it home, but I am taking a tow dolly just in case. It ran when it was parked for a injection pomp leak. The timing belt has been recently done, (ill check for name brand or not as well as tensioner). I am guessing the fuel is going to possibly have algae build up in it, so I am taking a new fuel filter also. I plan on changing the oil and filter also right away. I was told it just "clicks" when the key is turned to start it, so I am guessing it needs a battery replaced (which I am taking). Any other advice on what to look for? Anything I should address before I attempt to drive it home?