pump is good! i wired the TDI ECU to a key-on wire that is fracking oooofffff during cranking! i can't believe i did that ... but i'd much rather swallow my pride on a stupid mistake than the bill for a rebuilt IP. new wire, instant BRAP!
drove it to buy it's own wiper blades, and that feels good. definitely has enough enough power, that's feels REALLY good. it's the Golf i always wished i had back in the day.
the drive shaft angles are junk right now from me just throwing it together, so they vibrate. i used poly engine mounts and the engine vibrates the chassis at a light more than i expected vs the old golf. plus something in the front axle isn't happy. something is binding, or grinding, or just worn out ... but jacked up and wigglin' everything it's all tight. i'll have to get deeper later. tonight's a win and i'm celebrating.
