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- Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:27 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1980 Diesel Rabbit Overheating after Head Swap.
- Replies: 30
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Re: 1980 Diesel Rabbit Overheating after Head Swap.
also flip the line so you can see the flares on the inside, some lines get a crease from the old injector / IP and won't seat properly until you remove the offending circle. ( light sandpaper and a GOOD cleaning after )...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:58 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1.9 tdi mounted upright in vanagon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6564
Re: 1.9 tdi mounted upright in vanagon
also check out AUDI intake hoses and intakes ( to get better clearance above the motor ) ... don't forget to add sound deadening to the underside of your new deck lid ... or you won't be able to hear yourself think ... very loud.) the 50 degree is the best solution, modified oil pan and modified tur...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: electric problem glow plugs, alt flickering action [Solved]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2629
Re: electrical problem glow plugs, alternator flickering ac
about the only things that may be happening .... 1 the alt has developed a flat or dirty spot on the slip rings ( or the brushes have worn prematurely ) and make sporadic contact. = pulsing alt dash light 2 this creates low voltage for the car and battery which affects the car computer and running p...
- Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:06 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Intermittent Windshield Wiper and Heater Blower
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4251
Re: Intermittent Windshield Wiper and Heater Blower
early rabbits had problems with the actual fuse box ( leaky windshields ) that rusted when water drips on them and shorts out tracks ... another big problem was the actual ignition switch contacts .....(not the key /tumbler section) the switch goes intermittent ... drop the lower steering column cov...
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:37 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
- Replies: 2713
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Re: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
wow... interesting reading ....the original FLEX FUEL machine!
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:27 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Glow Plug Re-Wiring
- Replies: 136
- Views: 690646
Re: Glow Plug Re-Wiring
no surprise there
more units built = lower cost per unit.
they were just other options in case you had one floating around.
more units built = lower cost per unit.
they were just other options in case you had one floating around.
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:13 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Glow Plug Re-Wiring
- Replies: 136
- Views: 690646
Re: Glow Plug Re-Wiring
agreed, you can also use electric snowplow solenoids ( for trucks , ATV's etc )
Princess Auto up here stocks them fairly cheaply....
or start solenoids from ..... outboards with electric start... ATV's .... motorcycles....riding lawnmowers....tractors
Princess Auto up here stocks them fairly cheaply....
or start solenoids from ..... outboards with electric start... ATV's .... motorcycles....riding lawnmowers....tractors
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:02 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 84 Jetta fuse/relay panel help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1478
Re: 84 Jetta fuse/relay panel help
the box internals rust up and short out ( causing relays to click and cars to try to start by themselves )
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:00 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11446
Re: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
guilty as charged
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:52 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11446
Re: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
the MK2 are infinitely easier to work on than the electronic ones... especially the TIMING belt setup...... mk2 runs about $50 for parts , the "kit" for the rest runs around $400 ( more things to change ... make sure you also change the water pump each time)
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:03 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11446
Re: tdi or idi what do you people like better???
90 % of MK3 electrical problems revolve around the smaller pins used in the connectors (less contact surface) and the main GROUND connector ring behind the dash (once you see it, you'll understand why ) lots of electrical gremlins in mark3 bodies ( and lots of rust prone areas )... MK2 had a better ...
- Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:06 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
- Replies: 2713
- Views: 7039540
Re: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
Yes Ottawa has lots of hot women. BUT we all know there are PLENTY of hot women all over this world ..
we just seem to get very lucky (over and over again )
we just seem to get very lucky (over and over again )
- Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:44 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 82 VW jetta diesel/ electrical short
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5358
Re: 82 VW jetta deisel/ electrical short
disconnect the + cable from the battery put any 12v light in series with the battery and the + cable. the light will be ON if you have any draw. open the driver's door... use a stick or tape (etc) to push the door switch IN to turn off the dome light ( or switch the dome light off ) pull each fuse f...
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
- Replies: 2713
- Views: 7039540
Re: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
then we're all in the same boat at times
as long as we realize it
as long as we realize it
- Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:24 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: pinion bearing removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2076
Re: pinion bearing removal
OK if you've already $%^ the bearing and don't care about it... a dremel tool and a round grinding stone ( for sharpening chain saws ) ... cut through the old bearing then pry it out the pieces.