View topic: SOLD- 1992 MK1 Caddy / Golf Pickup AAZ Engine

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Year of manufacture:[1992]
Mileage:[140,000]
Price:[SOLD]
Location:[Chester / North Wales]
Contact details:[07581007327]
Condition:[Very Good]
Service history:[Full Rebuild 2022]
Mot expiry Date:[Fresh 12 months]
Taxed or sorn:[Taxed]

Description:[FOR SALE!

Second time trying to list this and get the advert and price right - PRICE IS £9,999

WHATSAPP FOR MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS - 07581007328
NOTE - in some photos its got the roof rack and duck bill, there are not included in the sale - the roof rack can be for an extra fee. I can also include a plastic bumper to replace the steel one if needed for extra £££.
Will be sad to see it go, but here's my MK1 Caddy pickup up for grabs!
All and sundry have shiny caddys with 1.8t's. or PD130's or VR6 etc, be a bit different and get one with a power modded AAZ running water meth that will run on used engine oil, deisel or veg oil!
Highlights: Good condition, OEM+ modifications, period-correct engine (AAZ) but running water meth! This is not your average shed-find Caddy; this is a cult classic with real usable power and all the right mods to impress dub nerds and general population car show bob.
Only TWO! former owners!!! for a 30+ year old car - from what i gather the guy that bought it new in 1992 had it until about 2020, then the dealer i bought it from bought it but didnt have it on the road, then i had it.
Great MOT history - check it out, again for age of car you would struggle find much better history, just minor stuff in there.
LOADS of photos of rebuild to show work done and the standard of the work.
Why am I selling?
A few reasons, but mostly because I hardly use it (it's one of four cars I own) and now I really need a VW Transporter.
This Caddy has NEVER EVER EVER let me down–even in winter so will be a shame to let it go especially when its been statistically more reliable than two MK7 golfs and a Lotus. I used it for work on a 110-mile round-trip commute to Preston and back regularly time and again just after covid. It never skipped a beat and always kept up with modern traffic, no drama.
The Restoration:
The truck was fully stripped, repaired where needed, repainted, and rebuilt in 2021. So when I say "new," I mean new as of 2021/22–though to be fair, it just had a load of gearbox bits and a new clutch last week as well as a new downpipe and heat shield. This Caddy is not cobbled together: it's all been done right, and I have the photos to prove it (from the moment I bought it, through the rebuild, to now). If you want the roof rack, spotlights, or ammo crate, they're extra–but the spare wheel is included!
Under the Bonnet:
Loads of engine power mods and a really interesting bay–especially with the water meth and the various tweaks. Always a magnet at shows, especially for the Dub nerds who know the AAZ engine cult, plus it's got the mods to run on diesel, veg oil, kerosene, heating oil, used veg oil, used engine oil… You name it, this Caddy will run on it! (NB: not all those are strictly road legal in the UK, but the point is, it'll run on anything without a fuss.)
I ran it for a year on pure veg oil at 50p a litre–total beast, no issues at all! Always meant to add propane blow-by and try running it on propane as well as liquids, but never got round to it. If you're into alternative fuels, this is your toy.
Performance:
The AAZ puts out over 250ft-lb of torque in a car that weighs just under a tonne. Honestly, it pulls like a train–feels like it could tow a house if you asked nicely. You can leave it in 5th, lift your foot off the clutch at idle, and it'll just get on with it, even up a hill. It's a proper "reassuring" sort of power.
Plenty of dyno vids and readouts from when we set the pump up and did the mods–happy to share those for your amusement!
Workhorse Credentials:
Still a proper workhorse. I've used it to haul engines, full beds of woodchip, endless tip runs, you name it. Thanks to the shackle kit you can still lift it up at the rear, you can actually load it up and it'll still drive beautifully. Two engines and two gearboxes in the back? No problem–and with all that torque, you won't even notice you're carrying anything.
Honest sale, so here's the good, the bad, and the quirky:
MOT: Just passed, only advisory was a small oil leak (believe that's sorted–a loose rocker cover bolt). I'll dry the engine off and take you for a drive, then you can look underneath for yourself.
Bodywork: No holes that I know of, minimal filler just to smooth out the odd dink, not to cover up rust. Minimal welding when I bought it–just the usual places. Genuinely solid for its age and photos to prove it pre, during and post respray
Driver's door: Had a ding and some filler before my ownership. If you find a good spare, maybe grab it–but it's solid for now.
Paint: Fully repainted inside and out in slate grey cellulose matte with a faint white fleck–looks awesome. Because it's cellulose matte, it's dead easy to touch up or respray yourself with a rattle can if you ever get a scrape. It just got a fresh dusting for the sale, so it's looking sharp! Only thing it needs is the side decals (£16 on eBay). If you want, I'll fit them for you if you cover the cost.
Mod list? Too much to type, but I've tried to list everything below. Basically, if it's a wear item, it's new or upgraded–bearings, brakes, engine bits, you name it. Was originally going to get a VR6 or 1.8T, but ended up with the legendary AAZ diesel. All the supporting bits are beefed up: reinforced arms, strut brace, big brakes and wheels, disc conversion on the rear, etc. Want to swap the engine later? Everything's ready.
No secrets: You're welcome to view, poke around, and go for a drive (as a passenger, obviously). I'll happily put it up on jack stands for you to have a good look underneath. Location is just outside Chester/North Wales border.
Other Perks:
Cheap to insure on a classic policy, Comes with loads of history and photos, real head turner at shows and out and about, and despite having a period correct engine swap its still fast.
Guilty pleasure - if someone gets right up your behind you can pop it in 5th and drop the hammer (stick your foot down quick) and it will spill out buckets of thick white smoke while the turbo spools up (Basically the white smoke is unburnt diesel while the turbo spools up to get the fuel air mix right) - just like the big power diesels in the USA and people soon back off Vintage car with modern comforts, comfortable to drive, quick, LED headlights, Good sound system, nice seats - could happily drive it to Scotland and back.
What's bad about it?:
As mentioned - you wont tell when you see it but drivers door has quite a bit of filler I think (before my time) and always meant to put another one on it at some point - normally come up on eBay for 50-100 quid.
not really a bad thing as its the same with all of them but It needs another gear to get the most out of the engine really - always meant to swap the box to a MK1 touran gearbox or a PD 6 speed box for a better final gear ratio and better bite on the clutch - don't get me wrong this 5 speed box will cruise along at 70+mph easy but if it had that 6th gear with the torque you could get much better. most the caddys came with a 4 speed believe it or not!
Nothing else that isn't true of any 30+ year old car!
If you're genuinely interested, come and see it and I'll show you everything. You won't find a more honest MK1 Caddy for sale or honest seller, or a caddy that's more fun to talk about.
Breakdown of bits done;
Engine & Drivetrain
Original 1.6 non-turbo diesel engine replaced with a 1.9 turbo diesel AAZ engine and gearbox from a Mark 3 Golf (recently fitted during the rebuild). SEARCH AAZ on the forums , its very sought after, if you ever changed it you would easily get £1200+ for the engine, FMIC and Meth setup and it would sell same day.
Can run on a variety of oil-based fuels (diesel, used engine oil, kerosene, vegetable oil, heating oil, olive oil or a mixture of them all etc.).
Inline fuel heater (Helps running veg oil)
Power modifications include:
AEM Water methanol injection system (Runs off cheap washer fluid so no need for expensive meth)
More aggressive boost pin for quicker fuelling in the spool
Modified governor as above
Adjusted fuelling screw for extra power
Front mount intercooler
PD130 intake
Full stainless turbo-back exhaust (New downpipe last week)
In line fuel heater for oils
Cone air filter
AEM water-methanol injection system (recently installed for cooling and to prevent ring gumming on alternative fuels).
Front mount intercooler with pre- and post-intercooler temperature sensors on the dash (recently added).
EGT gauge (Exhaust Gas Temperature) in the dash (recently installed).
5-speed gearbox with the following brand new as of last week;
Clutch
Pressure plate
Pushrod
Pushrod finger
Throw out bearing
Pushrod bearing seals
Drive cup seals
Drive cup inner seals
Brand new clutch cable and firewall strengthening plate for the clutch.
Oil catch can for oil/air recirculation (recently added).
Larger alternator fitted during the rebuild for faster battery charging and additional power.
Upgraded period-correct oil cooler installed on the AAZ engine.
Oil changed annually, regardless of use.
Gearbox oil changed a week before the ad (all oils/fluids including coolant are fresh).
Fully stainless steel turbo-back exhaust system with stainless steel mid-box (recently fitted; designed for future engine swaps).
Engine starts first turn of the key, even in winter.
Suspension, Steering, & Brakes
Steering rack (NEW in 2021).
Tie rod ends (NEW in 2021).
Steering rack boot gaiters (NEW in 2021).
Lower steering arms–renewed and strengthened with welded plates to handle extra power/torque (future-proofed for a VR6 swap). (NEW in 2021).
Strut brace included (NEW in 2021).
All front suspension bushings and strut tower rubber bushings (NEW in 2021).
Front suspension upgraded to MTS Technik coilovers (NEW in 2021).
Front wheels run spacers and correct camber adjustment bolts (NEW in 2021).
Steel wheels all around with 195/45 R16 tyres with LOADS of tread (NEW in 2021).
Mk2 Golf GTI G60 brakes on the front (calipers and carriers were new, not reconditioned, when fitted during the rebuild).
Mk4 Golf disc brakes on the rear (calipers and carriers were new, not reconditioned, when fitted during the rebuild).
Brake pads and discs front and rear (recently replaced).
Rear suspension arm bushings (recently replaced with OEM items).
Braking system includes:
Larger Servo (brand new, large and not reconditioned or second-hand)
Goodridge and HEL braided brake lines front and rear (recently fitted)
NEW in 2021 Brake proportioning valve from a Corrado, with mount modified for perfect fit and MOT compliance (recently fitted)
Flipped rear axle using a Retrofication axle flip kit and lowering plates (recently installed).
Rear shackle kit for leaf springs (recently fitted for easy height adjustment and maintaining capacity).
Body & Exterior
Repainted from red to slate grey - primed acid etch upol then top coated in cellulose matte paint with a white fleck (full respray during the rebuild).
Underside repainted with U-POL GraviTex paint (recently done).
Pickup bed done with UPOL Raptor bed liner (acid etched, and adhesion promoter)
Annually undercoated with wax oil.
Arches great all round (rust-free).
Sills solid and fully welded where needed (renewed during restoration).
No rust on the exterior or interior; only minimal, non-concerning spots you might expect around drain holes or small areas - happy for you to have a good poke around it!
Fuel tank recently replaced brand new
Aftermarket LED daylight running headlights (recently fitted; turn on with indicators, incredibly bright, DOT-marked, fully compliant, and MOT qualified).
Yellow Hella OEM-style spotlights (recently fitted; come on with full beams, very bright).
Branded Hella fog lights, fully working and compliant (recently installed).
Steel front and rear bumpers with a rusty finish (recently fabricated and fitted; mount to original holes, no chassis alteration, can revert to OEM by removing four bolts).
Front: Rhino-branded 3000 lb winch system, fully operational (recently installed).
Front grille painted with rusty paint effect for a light rat-rod finish (recently done).
Front windscreen recently replaced.
Rear sliding window recently fitted; rare and no longer available, very sought after.
All door seals renewed, new door hinge pins, new front windscreen seal, and new rear window seal (recently fitted).
Bed:
Very good condition, never needed welding
Fully coated in U-POL Raptor bed liner (recently done)
Original steel bed with correct profiles, finished in black
Minor dents only from carrying loads
Tailgate included, very straight and looks good
Rear includes original reflectors–often missing, hard to find
Interior & Electrics
Original seats look great with covers and are super comfortable and are in acceptable condition for age - bolster poor and some fag burns but cant see or tell with covers (covered with seat covers; seat covers and seats recently renewed as needed).
Original full rubber matting preserved.
Aftermarket mats fitted on top for extra protection (recent).
All speakers upgraded (recently fitted).
Alpine tweeters added (recent).
JVC 6x9 speakers on custom brackets behind rear seats (recent).
Entire interior soundproofed with Dodo soundproofing including the roof (recently completed).
Aftermarket Bluetooth head unit (recently installed).
Wiring for a subwoofer installed (subwoofer not included) (recent).
Dash is in excellent, nearly perfect condition.
Original Wolfsburg steering wheel.
Original dash cluster and clocks.
Odometer reads 145,315 miles, but nearly every component changed in last three years.
Aftermarket Wolfsburg Edition gear knob (recent).
All gear bushings and linkage pin bushings brand new as of this week
Aftermarket USB charging port in dash– (recent).
Throttle cable recently renewed.
Interior overall in very good condition.
Only needs one small part of the passenger door card cubby hole replacing (easily found on eBay, etc.).
Otherwise, as good as perfectly OEM representative.
General Condition & Extras
Vehicle is in very good condition for a 30+ year old car and should provide many years of reliable use.
Should provide reliable use for many years.
Comprehensive restoration 2-3 years ago.
Everything above has either been recently replaced, rebuilt, or upgraded with high-quality parts during the restoration.
The truck is ready to drive away and enjoy or to continue modifying if desired.
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