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  1. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Hey there guys. Just bought a '79 Rabbit with a 1.9 conversion and its got a veggie oil conversion for 1500$ 4 door. Really great condition! Head liner isnt ever sagging! Couple small issues but most things I know how to fix are waiting on the amazon guy to bring me parts. 4 questions total for...
  2. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Just found a 2nd hand I.P to replace the one that wasn't spittin fuel real good. I installed this one & timed it with the dial gauge. This replacement I.P though seems to be stuck in high RPM as soon as the engine starts up. LOTS of blue smoke Word is, this is the governor sticking - and...
  3. Private Party 'Wanted' Classifieds
    I cannot find a used tail light for a 1981 Rabbit Pickup anywhere except new for 130$ a piece. I was wondering if anyone had a parts car that they were willing to sell a tail light. My GF has a veggie oil converted pickup that she cannot drive legally until she gets this one part replaced and we...
  4. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Sometimes the simple act of purchasing another rabbit can be hilarious. My lodger was looking for one, and we responded to this C/l ad yesterday: (the only photo in the ad:) "Up for sale is my amazing little 4 speed biodiesel rabbit. It has the engine of a newer Golf, ran great until several...
  5. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Hi! First post on here, and I'm new to all this, so please go easy. I've got an 81 Rabbit that a friend converted to run on veggie oil. I haven't been able to start it since the weather got cold. I've tested everything from the ignition to injector pump (glow plugs, solenoid, changed fuel...
  6. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Diesel injector"bar"ratings for 81 rabbit & later? Mercedes injectors? How to clean? 81 diesel rabbit p.u. truck, had engine changed at a shop to a slightly later one (maybe an A2?). Hard starting on veggie oil mix, so pulled injectors, they were glunked up a bit, they are rated "130 bar". I...
  7. VW Tiguan Technical
    I have been a little out of the loop for a while and was wondering if there was any new news about TDI Tigs making it to the US anytime soon? Thanks in advance!
  8. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Hey all. I love my 1980 Rabbit so effin much - driving her is an absolute dream. I'm very conscious about my environmental footprint and all that jazz though... I grow my own veggies, only shop at the farmers market, get all my belongings used, ride my bike mostly, etc... you know the kind...
  9. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    hello, i saw an 84 rabbit for sale, it was 4 speed and the ad stated that the cars diesel engine gets about 50 miles/gallon. I was wondering if I could get more info on the diesel engine or any other engines. I drive alot, going to school, work, and driving family around and having a really...
  10. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    So I have accepted the fact that my diesel engine is about to die.. It exhibits all the symptoms of low compression/worn rings. I would love to drop in a little more modern engine that would give me POWER and maybe I could trick out one day. I'd like to swap the tranny also, and get a 5-speed...
  11. TDI General Discussion
    I would like to get some input from all of the veg-heads out there. Do you have a reactor? appleseed other? What ratios work for you? Do you run diesel secret? Do you cut with 89 octain? Do you mix with kero, motor oil or ATF? What year is your VW or other veggie? What type of injector pump...
  12. MKV Rabbit FAQs & Newbies
    Hey guys, I am new to rabbits. Just bought an 81 Diesel. The P.O. was trying to run veggie oil. He sold it to a guy that put everything back and then I bought it. It starts but dies, I cant seem to get it running and stay running. Im not sure if this is the place to ask the questions but I am...
  13. Private Party 'Wanted' Classifieds
    I'm looking for a 80's Rabbit for a veggie oil conversion. I'm a senior in high school doing a year long research project on the use of vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel vehicles. Part of my project is to finish with a fully functional car. I'm in Ojai California and I'm trying to find...
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