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REVNIT, how bad is the rust? I have an 81 that I was planning on shipping back in the near future when I move back but has the usual cancer

Speaking from Experience, replacing the 4sp with a 5sp in a 1.5 is not going to get you much except a lot more shifting on the slightest incline. My 82 was great to drive with a 4sp but struggled...

I am looking for more info on this topic also, I currently own 2 rabbits and one soon to be 2 caddy's and want to bring back at least 2 of them when I move back after living stateside for over 20...

I am on the hunt for the following gauges for my 79 diesel Rabbit (in the US)

Tach - I had one on my 1.5L when I owed it upto about 18 years ago :(
Exhust temp
oil temp

1.6L swap AAZ Turbo...

have a 79 Deisel in MN with factory AC. My compressor is much smaller than the Gas engine models been there need to be room for the injector pump. This last spring I was able to get it vacuumed...

Paul, The cluster etc is a mess also I think it is from a 76. I do have an extra 1.8L harness and fuse box etc. so I will most likely go that route. the 1.8 swap I have has a fresh rebuilt head...

So I have all but given up on the 82 westy I was working on, lack of been able to finish the body work and still be able to afford to paint it. It will be going to a new home next week. but in...

man time has gone by! The plan to move back down under is getting closer Question is been it has rust and needs to be converted to RH drive if it comes with me do I cut the front end off and find a...

Well After been on the road way to much with my last job for the last 4 years I am back in a bike shop again so I can hopefully get back at this project :dance: The big question is do I mock it up...

new rear wheel cylinders and pads, along with a quick and dirty bleed. and new glow plugs (replacing the originals from what I could tell from 79!) soon the front brakes need to get done, suspension...

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I just picked up an 81 rabbit pickup.

Good news is I got it for a great price, bad news is I have rust that has to be taken care of. More than likely a graft from a donor car.

Has anybody...

After I pick up my 81 Caddy I will be replacing the engine (current engine is in the bed in back with a bad crank bearing). Not sure if I want to replace it with another 8v (one is available locally...

Just a heads up for you guys ordering parts from the US, the US Postal service is no longer offering surface mail to Australia:mad: So you will want to look at other options for shipping that are...

Look around I have seen a couple of tire well tanks on ebay the last year or so gives you another 5gal or so I think

16V rocco headers are the ticket thats what I will be running when I get mine all together!

The car has been stripped and waiting to be crushed I believe! Now driving a 4 door, the same color!

The whole pass side of the front end is too far gone to straighten and fix.

Should I stack them flat or stand them up on a rack?

I know the steering wheel is on the other side but if it turns out right it will come back with me Down Under when the time comes and if I have the cash maybe a Caddy shell or complete truck! ...

:driver: did you see where I am living at the moment? Minnesota USA, but if the car turns out right i may think about bringing it back down under when I move back down the road. This car is very...

more pics :drinkbeer:

More progress

OK I have been making some good progress since the end of winter up here in Minnesota. You can follow the progress on my Project tread on eurowerks.org /www.eurowerks.org/showthread.php?t=8639 but I...

Use penatrol it is an oil paint aditive works great.

Please don't use PhotoF!@#et it really makes it hard to read though your tread.