As I found out tonight this forum limits the Img files and or Text that one can associate with a given thread to 16 images and 100000 characters which isn't a bad thing. It is just that some of mine Exceed that amount by a small bit.
For those that don't know me on this forum well enough, I have owned and repaired Diesel Rabbits and Cabbies since 1981, and bought my first real car when I was 13. I have worked on Old MG's Sprites, and Rovers as well as on various other motors and engines as well. I have written a few how-to's that while not fully a older mk1 designed are for mk1 frames, and for Cabriolets. As I don't really want to post 4 and 5 and 6 part threads, I have created a post where all my how to's are. While some of you are old school, there may be a few newbies that will find the information helpful.
I have included at no additional Charge my most popular how-to which gets improved with every top I install.... running total is 8...
How to replace your Convertible Top and Pad:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...php?f=8&t=2224
Spanish version:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2061
Here they are:
How to Install a True Oil-Cooler:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1892
Oil Filter reference:
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy-german.html#ph2870a
How to change your In-Tank Fuel Pump 85-93
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=20
How to change plugs, cap, rotor and wires.
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3139
Installing a water pump:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2178
Tightening the Water Pump/ A/C belt:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...viewtut&id=100
Transmission
How to change a Torque Converter Seal:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1932
How to make a weighted shifter rod:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2056
How to change a differential seal
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2267
Cooling/Heating
Converting your A/C to 134a
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=90
Flushing your Radiator
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/s...298#post211298
How to repair floppy vents
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?n...&p=57758#57758
A/C cut out switch with pics.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2036
Radiator Shroud trimming
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...+shroud#p19154
Changing your water pump:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2178
Electrical
How to test a Flaky Water Temp gauge in the car.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2302
How to repair your defroster grid:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=32
Radio wiring 82-93 Rabbit / Cabriolet
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3182
Where are my battery grounds?
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3185
How to repair your flaky Water Temp Gauge.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2042
How to replace the heater Fascia bulb
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...php?f=27&t=726
Laymans Guide to Electrics
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...&p=50313#50313
How to install Headlight Relays
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1986
How to remove your Alternator:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=99
How to change out a starter in a Automatic A1
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=3110
How to fix your windshield washer switch:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=25
How to correct a 90-93 automatic no-start:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1667
Lightbulb Reference Cabriolets
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3193
Exterior/Body
Repairing a clipper Kit Arch.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...php?f=27&t=944
How to Remove your door locks and Grease them
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2024
Replacing your Roll Bar Foam
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2085
How to repair Split cardboard:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1911
How to repair a broken grille mount:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1592
How to re-condition your badges:
http://mk1dubs.com/modules.php?name=...ewtopic&t=2492
How to clean your yellow headlight lenses:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1723
How to fix a Saggy door:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=21
Getting Factory colors in a Spray can:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1624
Make your own Leaf guard:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1509
How to use a 89 door in a 90 cabby:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=92
How to Tighten your Water Pump/ Ac belt:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...viewtut&id=100
Interior
Repairing floppy vents:
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3373
Gelding your Badges:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=30
My Seat Rocks, and Don't Slide.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...p=20311#p20311
Repairing Broken Seat Release Cables.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2060
How to remove a doorcard and adjust the window stop
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1773
Replacing the Rear Seat Pull
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1497
Template for rear cardboard covers (cabriolet)
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?n...&p=54221#54221
Repairing a broken heater control mount
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1615
How to remove the glovebox lid on a Cabriolet:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=43
Misc
Build your own Power bleeder
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2135
How to keep thy hood rod from popping out:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=29
How to repair your Bentley:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=93
How to mend your Windshield Washer Jug.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2193
Top/leaks
How to deep clean your boot cover:
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3305
How to change your tops latch out:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=2200
Cost effective Strut replacements.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/s...your-Cabriolet
Where is my Trunk Leaking from.
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3166
How to plump out your "B" pillar seals
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=37
Where to Oil your convertible frame:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=94
Cleaning your "A" Pillar:
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=2717
How to fix leaky tops:
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3087
Another Drippy Knee Fix.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeromodif...st&id=61086750
Make your own rain gutters:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=39
Where is my top leaking:
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3087
Suspension
How to keep the rear shock bolt from Seizing:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?na...=viewtut&id=75
How to replace your Struts, and Mounts:
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1783
How to preset your alignment
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/...hp?f=27&t=1346
How to press in the control arm bushing with no press.
http://www.the152.com/modules.php?na...ewtopic&t=3151
Last edited by briano1234; 08-05-2010 at 03:34 AM. Reason: seo
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
All good stuff, and only time will tell when I get through these, since I do.
Two things...on the lubing of your top frame I see the picture, but am I missing what you use for lube...lithium white grease, 3-n-1 oil? Also, I hear that the vinyle tops need a conditioner so that the typical spots where the top will crack due to being folded up may occur, is there a brand or clue as to what to do to treat the top to keep it from wear-n-tear? Secondly the link to the fixing leaky tops has no info on the MK1's sight.
BTW for anyone into MK1's in general, the neoBently on the MK1Dubs sight is uberkewl.
My winter project 92 Cabby) is to shore up the suspension and steering. Issues: seems like it has neg camber in front along with bushings are all oval shaped. And the shifting has some QT time coming to it with new bushings and short shifter. Then onto lowering it, slightly, nothing radical. Thinking I may go with Billistein's and sport springs in lieu of cupkit since I do plan on dropping in a "heavier" motor later on.
Maybe next winter will be the 16V ABA swap. And going rat stylez in preperation for the following year.
Then the third winter will be the body and rims.
His: 07 MK5 CW 4dr,std: Rabbit bump vinyls, 18" RML Snowflakes w/ 215/40/18 Falken 912's, K&N airfilter
Hers: 08 MK5 Salsa Jetta 4dr, Tiptronic: Hankook Ventus V4 ES on 16" MUGELLO's
Ours: 92 MK1 green/white Cabby: Koni STRT's, H&R 1.25" springs, 16" Borbet Type T's
The missing url was there a week ago, but as I understand it, they are being moved to a new server, and that link isn't active yet. Unfortunately that was the only location I ever posted that information.
I am one of the original members of the MK1dubs, and to say that, is well an understatement.
They have just opened it to the MK1 crowd whole hog.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
You are the stickiest guy I know.
Just from reading your posts I know more about MkIs than a lot of MkI owners :D.
08 GTI / 90 Miata / 00 S2000
Feel your ball
Originally Posted by djwhiplash2001
I hope you mean thread wise, and not hygiene....
Thank you
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
I'm not so much on the MK1 sight since there seems to be very little activity. But it is an awesome forum. And I was pleased as punch to see Lucky and Ugly Bastid tie'ng the knot
His: 07 MK5 CW 4dr,std: Rabbit bump vinyls, 18" RML Snowflakes w/ 215/40/18 Falken 912's, K&N airfilter
Hers: 08 MK5 Salsa Jetta 4dr, Tiptronic: Hankook Ventus V4 ES on 16" MUGELLO's
Ours: 92 MK1 green/white Cabby: Koni STRT's, H&R 1.25" springs, 16" Borbet Type T's
Updated the Link to the leaky top how-to, and included the couple of new ones that I did.
One for modifying the Radiator Shroud to make it easier to install and remove.
One for the a/c cut out switch so you don't have to run the compressor when wanting heated defrost...
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
added a couple of new ones...
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
Brian,
As another guy who has been around cars all my life, let me say THANK YOU for all these links and this info! I am the guy making a diesel cabby out of 2 cars and I will be referring to these links A LOT. I am one that always does all my own work to all the cars.
Thanks again!
--Brooks in Dallas
added some new ones
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
added new one.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
Added new how to.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
Added a how to build a cheap assed power bleeder.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
...would you know of a DIY for replacing the tie-rods (not just the ends). My inner tie-rods are loose where the attach to the steering rack. I was going to DIY my progress if there isn't one out there to refer to for my own sanity.
So far I believe the removal of the steering rack is the best course of action, but if I'm already on my back catching rust in the eyes, can't I just replace the whole t-rods. It would probably benefit the car to yank out the rack and replace the PS fluid, but I want to enjoy it this summer.
His: 07 MK5 CW 4dr,std: Rabbit bump vinyls, 18" RML Snowflakes w/ 215/40/18 Falken 912's, K&N airfilter
Hers: 08 MK5 Salsa Jetta 4dr, Tiptronic: Hankook Ventus V4 ES on 16" MUGELLO's
Ours: 92 MK1 green/white Cabby: Koni STRT's, H&R 1.25" springs, 16" Borbet Type T's
Didn't catch this earlier (so sorry).....
There is a inner tie-rod tool that you can rent from autozone and the like, but they are only 50 bucks at harbor freight.
Remove the outer rod.
The tool slides over the inner rod, you place the wrench part in it and using a pipe wrench or bar as some have a steel bar you can use to un tighten them it is a piece of cake to do the inners and you don't have to remove the rack off the car.
Removing the rack is a major PAIN IN THE arse as you have to drop the down pipe, and removing the tranny make a whole lot more room.
There isn't a DIY that I know of for the inners
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
Added a couple of new links....
Let me tell you the easier way to change a water pump even if you buy only the pump.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
added new.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
how doI fix a sweatie air conditioner its getting my carpets in front all wet?!982 Rabbit L Diesel
Updated the installing your top how-to.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
Kinda sorted by group.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
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