Proud new mk1 golf cab owner

I picked up my new car last Saturday, it's a mk1 golf cab 1600 diesel.  The engine code is jr, iv done a bit of research and think it might be from a mk11 golf.  Can anyone confirm this.  I'm new to this car game so no long complicated words please  :wink:  Any other useful info anyone can give me would be much appreciated.

welcome to the site

got any pictures?

sounds like a interesting car as i've not seen a cabby deisel before

Always good to see a happy new user  

Hope you're enjoying it all… welcome to the site,

2 diesel cabs in one day!

Welcome aboard

hi ya mate, welcome to the forum. im only up the road in Bristol. were trying to start a regular meet for the bristol area, keep an eye out for me, richyhill or juss on here and we will keep you updated.

have you got any pics? we are all pic happy on here

if you need a hand im sure people on here will be able to help you. but i know nothing about diesel engines so…

any way, hope o see you at the next meet mate!


cheeers!

Hi and welcome!
Look forward to the pics. I think you can safely say it's a Mk2 engine having a JR code. A quick internet search says so (used in Mk2 Golf 1983-1991). It's on this page if you look closely enough : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_discontinued_Volkswagen_Group_diesel_engines
Besides a Mk1 1.6 diesel would be CR or JK.  :wink: Just found this too (3rd page) : http://www.vwheritage.com/PDF/golf_info1.pdf
I hope the car serves you well! I still use my 1.6d to commute to work everyday all year round and it's 28 years old now  :wink:

Thanks everyone.  Haven't got any pics yet but will put them on as soon as I have.  
Right next question….. had a bit of a look yesterday and found a number on part of the gear box, 020 301 211.  I have googled this and it came up with mk3 gearbox cover.  Does this mean I have a mk3 gear box in it or am I looking in completely the wrong place?   :dontknow:

Not sure mate but if you're stuck stick the question in the running gear section and someone technical should be able to help you  :wink:

hi welcome aboard, need any help or advice jusy ask ok