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  1. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Started getting a ton of vibration and blue/white exhaust as well as simply being unable to rev. I figured it was my fuel injectors and so I took them apart and replaced the nozzles. Still having the same problem. Now if I crack the fuel injection lines on either of the injectors for cylinders...
  2. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1981 1.6L rabbit that will crank but it won’t start. I am relatively new to working on diesels so this one has been a constant learning experience for me. There are a couple of things to note when trying to start. Firstly, when I try to start it, the fusible link located on the...
  3. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I recently had an issue where my ‘81 rabbit diesel stalled on me when going from 4th gear to neutral. It would start right back up but then any time I would try to get moving in 1st again it would start stalling. I can’t for the life of me figure out what it could be, any suggestions?
  4. General Volkswagen Discussion
    My e brakes work when I pull up the handle but handle will not lock in place. The handle just falls down when I release it and the breaks release as well. When I push the button on the handle it pops out again. what could this mean? I’m guessing it’s not the e brake cables anything under the...
  5. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I when to put all new brakes on my 1981 Rabbit pickup. Having trouble finding the right rear wheel cylinders. I have ordered twice now. The old ones I took off have a smoot end cap and the other ones I have got have a metal end with a groove. Theses are a bit to long and I can't get the drum on...
  6. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I am seeing a 81 VW Rabbit for sale and the seller says 3 cylinder, but it must be a 4 cylinder. Lower miles at 120,000 so what can go wrong? Timing belt is good for how many miles?
  7. Your VW Rabbit Photo Gallery
    Drug this out of a mans yard. I got the engine running, replaced the clutch and have started working on the interior. A lot of work left to do but very proud of my truck!
  8. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    hey y'all, recently discovered some dirt had gotten into the fuel tank, looking to drop the tank and get it clean. Having the same issues thehive76 had, can't post links yet but you'll find it under: 1981 Diesel Rabbit 1.6NA Fuel Starved Air in Lines going to follow his process and see if it...
  9. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Need instructions on removal of hatch lock for 1981 Rabbit. Have tried to remove as instructed in the Service Manual - but cannot remove the lock. Thanks
  10. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    1981 rabbit pickup - replacing both front brake hoses. Do I need to bleed all 4 or just the front? BTW - everything I have read, it should have Girling or ATE calipers. It dosen't.
  11. MK1 Rabbit Body
    will tail light lens off any other vw fit my pickup or are pickup lens exclusive?...are there any aftermarket available?
  12. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    anyone know how to locate a full exhaust system listing? Need full exhaust from front to back on the Rabbit I will likely purchase tomorrow. Just a bit worried that the exhaust will cost more than the car is worth.
  13. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    we are new to this club we are the proud owners of a 1981 rabbit conv. would any one know if the foam seat forms are available the ones in our rabbit are so dried out they have crushed into dust. the seat cover's are in real good shape. thanks for the help
  14. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Anyone in the fond du lac, Wi area. I picked up this rabbit for $700 and the outside doesn't look to bad but when you dig into under the hood the kick panels it gets bad. Looking for some help on this, debating if I should fix it or buy this 4 door rabbit that I found that needs an engine for...
  15. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    hi any mk1 1981 rabbit / golf owners know if the spare wheel well from a cabriolet mk1 golf/ rabbit will fit in tho a trunk of a 4 door car thanks
  16. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Mi 1981 rabbit won't star or is very hard to star when warm,change fuel pump and fuel pump relay
  17. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Does anyone know where to purchase a new dash board for my 1981 rabbit pu? thanks , Ron
  18. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have tried to work on my 1981 Rabbit Convertible, but I'm not mechanically inclined. I really need help! Does anyone know of someone in my area that can help me? I don't expect the work to be done for free, but the only quote I got from the one shop willing to replace the clutch was $850. I...
  19. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I am looking for a piston for a 1981 rabbit pickup-1.6 liter engine. If you have one please respond to barrypenny1@netzero.com
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