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  1. Golf MK7 / 2015 and up
    Got a 1.6 MK7 diesel golf. It doesn't like motorways/highways going uphill and overtaking, you have to put it into manual, stay in 5th, and sit in the slow lane at 50ish mph, until you go downhill or level out. A mechanic said DPF issue. Called a mobile DPF cleaner. He checked everything, and...
  2. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    So I have a 1979 Rabbit diesel L and the glow plug light will come on but they seem to not be heating, the engine will not start no matter how many cycles I would do. I am thinking it is the relay and if it is this would be helpful to know but on the side I noticed there is a 20 second relay and...
  3. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Are there any special markings on the cylinder head that help identify the head being for a 1.6 Diesel caddy pickup ? I actually have a cylinder head laying around. Not sure if it belongs to the block next to it that is for a 1.6 diesel according to the markings. I have multiple caddys (Gas and...
  4. Golf Owners Club
    1995 mk3 golf gl 1.9 tdi 2 keys central locking and alarm Bluetooth radio and wind deflectors only things done other wise completely standard 162k will go up as still used daily Runs perfect with no issues had a service 5k ago Sunroof headliner is sagging common issue all electric...
  5. 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...
  6. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Have a 81 rabbit that one very cold day went out to start it and the battery was died (very rare occasion) and ever since then it hasn't started in the cold. As I'm cranking it I get white smoke out the exhaust so I'm get fuel. Thinking I may have left the keys on and killed to glow plugs I...
  7. Volkswagen Technical Discussions - General
    Hi guys. Looking to replace my rear passenger door on my MK6 Golf 1.6 Diesel Hatch. Do you know if the 1.4 Petrol door will fit on mine? Thanks in advance
  8. MK1 Rabbit Engine
    Hello, I cant quite afford a Bentley, I'm a college student in a garage with this 1983 Rabbit IDI. I am trying to figure out how to time this engine in order to make it run and I cant for the life of me find any info online. Can someone please help? I set the cams up properly, making sure the...
  9. GTI MK1 / 1983-1984
    So I'm new here but looking to further my knowledge of these fantastic vehicles, i approximately purchased a 1984 vw rabbit gti with a lot of extra parts dash etc etc. The catch other then some body rust the floors were shot, I'm the midst of removing and fabbing up some floors, but am here...
  10. TDI / Diesel Owners Club
    Hello all I’m new to this forum and I need some advice regarding my situation! I’ll try to explain with as much detail as possible.. The car is a 1981 vw rabbit pickup with a turbo Diesel engine out of a mk2 Jetta. I believe the engine code is MF. So it started running hot towards the end of the...
  11. Jetta MK2 / 1984-1992
    Hi there - I'm new to the forum and am posting to share this beauty that I got my hands on recently, and also to ask for some advice on maintenance and repairs (as I am not very experienced with these old VWs). The car is in incredible shape overall, inside and out. When it is up and running...
  12. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    What is the rated GPM requirements of the IP in the 1.6 NA? I'm looking to do a 2-tank system in the near future on the 80 Caddy and POSSIBLY the '84 HB I as well. Need a couple 3-way solenoid valves to make it work and my selection is currently set on 2 different sizes. One varies between...
  13. 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...
  14. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    My exhaust pipe fell off while driving my 1980 Rabbit (Diesel). How is it secured? Wondering if I need to get it towed. Thanks.
  15. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    hello guys i am new to this form and i am in need of some help. i have tried posting in other posts and creating my own fourm and i have had no luck..... so i am sorry if this violates this form....... i have a 1981 vw rabbit diesel manual. heres the full story. everything was working great...
  16. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    So I've recently came into possession of a 79 rabbit rally edition with the 1.5l diesel engine. I am having trouble getting it to stay running let alone starting. I've replaced the battery, starter, alternator, glow plugs, fuel pump and wiring.. could cleaning the Injectors help? Willing to...
  17. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    hello guys i am new to this form and i am in need of some help. i have a 1981 vw rabbit diesel manual. heres the full story. everything was working great. then one morning my dome lights did not come on when i opened the door. so after a few days of driving (put on 70 miles a day) i had some...
  18. Golf MK2 / 1983-1992
    Been contemplating an engine conversion for my 85 Golf Diesel. After repeatedly seeing the black soot spewing out of the tailpipe, I'm giving serious thought to converting to a lesser polluting gas engine or going full electric. Any thoughts on this are most appreciated!
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