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Saga Continues: Fixed the leak at the junction....NOW the coolant is coughing out the the resevoir if I leave the pressure cap off, it runs hot (doesn't go into the red but stays 1-2 bars below it). Has a new thermostat, and I am not getting bubble or puffs of white smoke from the tail pipe. Also, i...

Ok, so the junction pipe that is on the head (where the water pump and radiator hoses hook up) is fractured, and I need a new one. Anyone have a part number?

Well the intercooler is for WHEN I get the turbo. Also, noticed a very slight issue: slight coolant seeping out of the headgasket near the notches, its not major but it still has me worried. Suggestions? Found the leak, its NOT the headgasket, its the coolant intake pipe on the head, just have to r...

Well the intercooler is for WHEN I get the turbo. Anyways, Running great, am missing one of the exhaust springs so its leaking exhaust, just haven't really wanted to work my ass off to put it on (I HATE those damned exhaust clips) Also, I've been adding 2 stroke oil to my diesel, anybody else do thi...

Completed sealing the oil pan, took the Rabbit for a spin around the neighborhood. Has EXCELLENT acceleration for a non-TD, new clutch is smooth and has no slip! I am happy to be driving a VW Diesel again after so long! Does anybody have any recommendations for putting the oil pan bolts on near the ...

Epilouge: I got a new block, I ripped out the old block, reinstalled everything. Had some issues getting it to crank but finally troubleshot it to the IP. Filled the IP with diesel, cranked and it coughed to life. Just have to reseal the oil pan, and the rabbit lives again!

bscutt wrote:81:
UB3RATL4Sf00:
As for shipping the block, if could be done but would be difficult for me to move. PM me when the time gets close for your visit we can discuss further

Ok! I'll get with you when the time comes for me to return to Chattanooga! Thanks!

I'll have to dig it out but I have been pondering what to do to get rid of it. PM me if you want to come up from Chattenooga and get it. I think that's still about 8 hours from here but closer than where you are now! Anything for a free block, we are planning on becoming quite the diesel family and...

bscutt wrote:oops just noticed your location. You're not close.

Ironically, I am going on leave in 2-3 weeks to Chattanooga, TN. If you need the space I'm up for taking it off your hands

I don't think there is enough meat in the block to tap them out. I seem to recall hearing someething to that effect here on the forum. Not sure if a helicoil would have the same problem or if anyone has tried doing that. I've heard of people helicoil-ing the VW diesels, and its only slightly tapped...

Recently purchased a 81 Rabbit 1.6l with the 11mm headbolts Bought new bolts and headgasket, installed it, and then torqued them down to 52 ftlbs. Ran the engine to operating temperature, no issues, clean oil and coolant, then took the valve cover off, torqued the bolts up to 66 ftlbs...and on the 1...