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by jethrobodean
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: heater/defroster problem. Where is the diverter valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 3645

heater/defroster problem. Where is the diverter valve?

I already did a search and couldnt find any information on this problem. The rabbits heater only blows out of the defrost vents. Cold air blows out of the drivers and passenger side dash vents when opened. No air comes out of the floor vents. It is an AC car. I found the fresh air controller in the ...
by jethrobodean
Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?
Replies: 11
Views: 4424

Do you turn the screw in or out for more air. Any chance of messing the motor up by turning it to far?
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is this my smoke screw?
by jethrobodean
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?
Replies: 11
Views: 4424

I figured out what my motor type is and what The N/a stood for. I have a 1.6 n/a motor. I want to rebuild all of my injectors. Are all 1.6 nozzles the same? Would I be better off just buying complete new injectors? I don't know the history or maintenance performed on the car besides that a new belt ...
by jethrobodean
Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?
Replies: 11
Views: 4424

How do I determine what type of 1.6 I have? Its a 82 5spd a/c car
by jethrobodean
Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?
Replies: 11
Views: 4424

Re torqued the head and now noticing that the #2 injector is leaking around the outside... How do I fix that? do I need a new injector???
by jethrobodean
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?
Replies: 11
Views: 4424

Weeping oil from the head gasket. Retorque the head?

I hate drip trails. 1.6 dripping from what seems to be the head gasket. Should I retorque the head? I am not loosing antifreeze. What is the torque specs and do I start in the middle of the head and work out in a circle?
by jethrobodean
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: tips on regluing headliner??
Replies: 9
Views: 3209

its on a 81 2dr rabbit. We are going to the junk yard today to practice taking one out.
by jethrobodean
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: tips on regluing headliner??
Replies: 9
Views: 3209

tips on regluing headliner??

I need some tips on how to reglue a headliner.
by jethrobodean
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: oil leaks
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

oil leaks

Hi guys. Now on my 81 vw rabbit diesel there is slight oil leak. any ideas where it might be coming from???

Thanks, JET
by jethrobodean
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: general maintance questions from a newbie.
Replies: 5
Views: 3882

general maintance questions from a newbie.

On a 81 VW how many average miles should the oil be changed and what wieght oil should I be using
by jethrobodean
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: reattaching the handles/locks on the the front vent windows
Replies: 3
Views: 1648

reattaching the handles/locks on the the front vent windows

Hey Guys, Already tried the rear view mirror super glue to reattach the handles to my vents only to have them fall off right away. Whats the trick to reattaching them besides buying new used ones.
by jethrobodean
Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Steering wheel interchangable questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1671

thanks
by jethrobodean
Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Steering wheel interchangable questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1671

Steering wheel interchangable questions

I need to know whether or not a 1984 vw gti steering wheel will fit on my 1981 rabbit diesel. need to know before purchase.

thanks, Jet.