Well, the old Rabbit runs now. There was a knock & buddy who put her together thought it was the lower end. But it seemed to be an injector...went away after a while & putting cleaner In fuel system seems to make it better. glow plug system seems to be working in its current form (original). Do you wait for the light to go off like most diesels? Seems a loooong time being on.
As stated, 11mm ARP head studs used. Water pump leaks, but not an issue. Diddto w/ heater valve, seeps. Car wont be used for winter for now, project. Not sure if the "crack" I saw on the backside is a crack or what....no leaks from there as far as I can tell. pO said tranny is a 5 speed.....whats the shift pattern? Cant find 1st gear....hope it is a simple issue....linkages vs internal tranny issues.
Is the correct starting method to gp for xx seconds, press throttle down 1/4 and crank? My Ford idis say thats how to start those.....
Is there any place to get old VW resto parts? i need a blower assembly/motor. pO wired in a computer fan for the defrost/heater fan. PAssengerside A pillar has rust hole.
an owner in the past put full guages in, but not sure where the senders are. This car has oem idiot lights. At some point, i want the guages hooked back up, plus i might put a manual over ride for the cooling fan. I think it works..heard it when buddy dropped it off. The Rabbit is a slow "restoration" project.... Usable one that is.
And all of you were right. the Rabbit has "procreated"....bought a 81 VW pickup w/ diesel early 1.6 w/ 11mm head bolts. Head gasket is bad, says buddy. Damn you all,
this is addictive !!