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I found a head, mechanical, the guy had it worked and never installed it. I actually bought the whole car. The head got wet the top side shows some oxidation. Should I use it??????????? While ive got the engine opened up should i go ahead and put new rings and bearings in?????????????????. Is the no...

I dropped a valve and ruined the head I think. I found a head it was freshly recuilt but has gotten wet. The valve seals look good, cam is rusty..


Anyone have any suggestions????????????


I tried to post a pic of the head but i dont know how any help

She was definitely smacking #4 piston before I reset the timing. I think she bent a valve. I plan on pulling the injectors tommorrow and doing a compression test. I have only owned the car a few months and only driven it 50 miles or so. I have no clue the shape of the rings I'm hoping one jug is sti...

She jumped timing!!!!!! I reset the timing and she started but definitely has a new rattle What do I do next???

Do a compression check then pull the head???

I have worked on quite a feew diesels but noting like these mainly JD and Allis tractors, some dodge cummins

Sure would be nice to find someone to share parts and help with big jobs

Thanks
Scott

I drove it about 2 miles after it started hammering. I know that was probably stupid but i had to get to work and I have always felt like i should have dug into the motor once I got it.. I gues my are cooled mentality is showing....

My 82 started hammering this morning. Im gonna pull the head tommorrow and I will let you know. How much do you want thanks scott

I just bought an 82 rabbit with horrid interior. My father use to upholstery so I brought his singer 31-15 out of storage and just bought some parts for it. I stopped by the local fabric shop and looked at some nice blue and grey vynyl to two tone the seats and it appears to be about 100-150 for fab...

Im new to the diesel vw thing. I have driven an aircooled vDub for 20 years 175 miles a day so Im definitely use to maintenance. Can I get some tips on how is the best way to get parts cheap. I can rebuild an aircooled for 200 dollars but they want mor than that for a set of pistons. Thanks a million

Can a piston be replaced in the car or does the motor have to come out

i need a rabbit parts car 580-647-0281

Driving to work this morning lost power and the motor started hammering . My gut says my belt slipped but i dont know. Ive only had the car for a month and just put new belt on it but have no prior history. Whats next. Im absolutely afraid of what you gonna say, check timing, check compression pull ...