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by Pu241
Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Just wanted to say hello!
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

There's some tools that you will need to make or purchase to do the timing belt. You will, to do the job correctly, need to purchase the injector pump timing tool so that you can properly set up the timing when you're all done. The other couple tools, you can either make them, buy them or use somet...
by Pu241
Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Original wheel size and specs
Replies: 2
Views: 1363

Original wheel size and specs

OK wasn't able find this using search! I know the OEM wheels on my Rabbit were 13" with a bolt pattern of 100mmx4, but I can't find the offset! Does anyone know what the OEM steel wheel offset was. I'm looking for another set of wheels as, some one put Jetta or Cabriole wheels on my '81 Rabbit ...
by Pu241
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Just wanted to say hello!
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

If you're a good mechanic you will love the simplicity of a rabbit, I think it was designed to be repaired in 4th world countries!!! I'm OK with a spanner, with a few more tools could probably make a living at it, but might be a little thinner than I'm now! Recommendation #1... if you don't know hi...
by Pu241
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Just wanted to say hello!
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

With that library winging it's way towards you; it won't be long before you're advising us :mrgreen: Thanks, but i seriously doubt that! :lol: I've read a lot about diesels and have a USPS P30 Van with a 6.2L GMC Diesel as well as a 2-71 Detroit Diesel 2 stroke generator. But I've much to learn abo...
by Pu241
Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:09 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Just wanted to say hello!
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

Just wanted to say hello!

I hope this is acceptable in this forum, otherwise my apologies and please Admins and Mods please move this to the appropriate area. Just pickup my VW a few days ago! Ordered my Hayness manual, looking for a cheap VW manual by Bently, and have an electrical manual on the way. Interested in running W...