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  1. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    New to the forum but could use some advice Recently purchased a VW caddy and have been having some issues starting the vehicle. Replaced the battery and it ran for a few days then died again and wouldn’t turn over. Recharged the battery and it started but ran for 20-30 seconds then died again...
  2. RABBIT OWNERS CLUB
    i just purchased this 1981 yellow rabbit pickup off fb marketplace because at $4,000, it was way too cute to pass up (I've literally never even heard of a rabbit until now). In the post, he mentioned that it hadn't been driven in almost 3 years, and didn't know if it would start. I messaged...
  3. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Howdy, I'm putting a turbo on my 81 diesel. Did they use a different head? If not, different head bolts, gaskets? Thanks...
  4. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    '81 pickup charges at about 13.3 volts with no accessories on----with the lights or heater fan on, it dro[s to about 12.7 volts. I think I have a 55 amp. alternator and it is fairly new. I'm thinking of getting a 65 amp alternator (I don't have air conditioning), But maybe some one can suggest...
  5. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    my radiator fan on an '81 rabbit pickup (gas) keeps running after the engine has stopped and the key has been removed from the ignition---I suspect the radiator fan switch at the radiator, but am open to other possibilities (?)
  6. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I'm looking for tailgate straps for 81 vw rabbit pickup. They're very difficult to find. Someone suggested that I use tailgate straps from a different pickup. Anybody have any helpful ideas?
  7. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1981 VW rabbit pickup that I installed a 1983 engine and 5 speed out of a 1983 turbo Jetta. My question, When I change the oil I put in 4.5 qts of oil. The level on the dipstick is quite a ways up from the marks. I have tried looking for the oil capacity of a turbo jetta and can't find...
  8. MK1 Rabbit Body
    I would like to replace the floor of my 1982 Rabbit pickup bed, mainly between the wheel wells. Searching internet hasn't been productive. Any ideas? Thanks, Carsonic
  9. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    Can't remember if I posted this question before and I'm not able to find any threads. Sorry if this a repeat. My ammeter (dash light) on my 1982 VW Rabbit pickup stays on constantly..no flickering or change in brightness with engine revving. Volt meter showed a charging voltage of 14 volts...
  10. 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...
  11. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1988 Caddy diesel pickup that was built in Germany for the German Red Cross. Has 10,000 orig. km but my mechanic says the injector pump is bad. Any idea where I may find one, what differences are, or if anyone rebuilds them? they are having no luck finding one, but it has a german vin...
  12. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1981 VW Rabbit Pick (1.6) up that needed a battery so I let it sit for a season. When I installed a new battery and cranked it, it smokes really bad, is skipping, and wont idle. The smoke out of the tailpipe is a dusty type black. I thought that it may be an injector so I took them out...
  13. Private Party Car 'For Sale' Classifieds
    1980 rabbit truck AND MORE Price: $2000 pros: RUNS AND DRIVES new battery new clutch new axles last oil change 600miles ago converted to a 5spd transmission from 83 cabriolet canopy is sealed and dry cons: sitting since 2016 minor sun roof leak canopy window-screens ripped EXTRAS...
  14. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I havent started the truck in a while, charged and hooked up the battery and started the truck, it was making a funny noise, so i turned the ignition off, and the starter was still running, then i unhooked the battery, took the key out if the ignition and hooked the battery back up starter...
  15. Touareg Owners Club
    For Sale Set (4) VW Touareg OEM R-line alloy wheels 20"X 9" Exc. Cond. 5K mi ! For Sale Set (4) VW OEM R-line alloy " Mallory " wheels 20"X 9" Exc. Cond. !!! Used only 5K mi in 2016 Stored cleaned in basement MSRP New (2016) $825.00 + Tax per wheel ( Have original dealer invoice )...
  16. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    on my 1981 VW pickup 1.6l diesel when I try to start it there is a leak of diesel fuel somewhere on the back left side of the motor. ????????
  17. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I can't start my '81 CIS pickup. I read to check the coil, you should ground a test light and touch on the positive terminal (15) to see if you have voltage, and that it should be 12v or about the same as your battery with the ignition switch on. I had 13 volts at my battery. When I checked the...
  18. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I'm thinking of using a spare diesel starter on my gas truck---can it be done and would it be more durable?
  19. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    I want to eliminate my upshift unit entirely from my '82 Rabbit Pickup with newly installed 1Y diesel engine (1.9L). Is it just a matter of disconnecting all the wires to the relay/transmission/instrument panel or do I need to "jump" some connections in order for everything else to work...
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