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- Sun May 26, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
bad solenoid, replaced with a working old one good as new. any suppliers of OS pistons???? 1.5 CK
- Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:53 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
officially have 14000 on the rebuild with no major issues as of today
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:03 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
Well I have 3000 miles on the rebuild and short of a couple very minor issues it is running fine. I took it to the north side of Chicago last week about 390 miles round trip. Ran 47 mpg on the NA 1.5, burned less than .25 qt of oil and actually did pretty well keeping up with traffic
- Sat May 12, 2012 10:53 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
It was (it appears) the GP relay. after inspecting, the entire internals had melted so there is the short. removed relay and BAM no short so another relay is coming. hopefully this gremlin doesnt resurface
- Fri May 11, 2012 2:19 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
I still am worried about the shut off issue because it refuses when warm to shut off.
- Thu May 10, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
New problem..... the pump refuses to shut off when warm and the key is off (replaced the switch) Re-builder thinks an injector is hanging up I think the shut off is bad. Dillema 2: glow light stayed on all the time even though 0 volts at busbar. Checked solenoid (brand new) full of water dried off r...
- Sat May 05, 2012 5:51 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
New pump on purchased from here timed the way Jack said and it runs great but no power at all. It is a 1.5 with an FN transmission 5 spd. it is timed at 1.01 per instructions. I know this car can do a little more
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:58 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
New pump from Jack on the way
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:40 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
It has been awhile but it was warm yesterday so I thought I'd have a go of it.
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- Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:17 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
Hopefully I can do the headliner and pillars this weekend. I would also like to put the dash back in. I re-dyed it and I think it turned out great. If it gets some work this weekend I will post interior work shots
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
Progress has been slow this summer but its almost finished! The New: Entire Suspension (GTI) Fuel tank and all lines Brake system from front to the new discs in the rear Rear wiring harness Steering rack etc TT exhaust Heater core Radiator The Rebuilt: 1.5 CK (rings and bearings) Cyl Head ARP studs ...
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Sad day today. Hagar is gone.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19601
Re: Sad day today. Hagar is gone.
It is a sad day indeed. Hagar, you will be remembered for as long as diesels roam the planet!
- Wed May 18, 2011 9:49 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
I've heard there is a tool that screws into the timing hole and a bolt in the center tightens down on the flywheel. I have heard about this tool I am very interested in locating/ fabbing one up. In theory it sounds essential in the MK1 world :D But what I need is some good or decent vinyl die anybo...
- Wed May 18, 2011 9:29 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Vinyl/plastic trim dyeing?
- Replies: 2
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Vinyl/plastic trim dyeing?
Does anybody out there have a supplier they use to dye vinyl? The interior pieces of my 81 4dr cleaned up very nicely. However some pretty extreme fading on the dash and door trim. The color is red/maroon. Like I said they are in great condition other than color. I could use some help on this one. ...
- Wed May 11, 2011 12:36 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
- Replies: 99
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Re: 1981 1.6D rabbit freshening
I may leave it as such (although I'd love it to be perfect) Everything rotates clear no valve/piston hanging