Well this is my introduction of my 1983 VW Rabbit. A few years back I had a Mkv Reflex Silver GTI. Unfortunately I traded it for a TDI Jetta because I ride on emotional roller coasters for fun. I've regretted that everyday after so about 3 months ago I started the search. I was Looking for Mkv's relentlessly but my wife reminded me we are on a debt-free by 30 journey. So we changed up the search just a little bit. Now, looking for something older in decent shape. I probably over paid for it but she's a gem in my eye. My daughter, wife and a coworker drove 3hrs down the road to get her. She made the trip pretty easy but the gas mileage is way to short.
Somehow I managed to lose the keys after having her for two weeks. I towed it up to Everything Euro to have them help me out with and at the same time they checked it out for me.
So here are the notes from Tom:
- P/S Engine mount torn through. Engine is sagging on that side.
- D/S outer boot torn( axle looks aftermarket)
- D/S wheel bearing very noisy
- P/S tie rod end boot torn. They both look kinda poopy. Prob just do all of them. inners too.
- Oil pressure sensor leaking.
- Throttle cable sticks when coming off throttle. Looks like the linkage needs to be tightened up. reassess after that.
- Fuel pump is zip tied in place, kind of hanging down.
- Breaks up when getting toward half throttle. Maybe carb rebuild or cleaning or something.
- Exhaust is factory just cut off muffler. Needs more pretty new. Also leaking at the toilet bowl or the manifold, Hard to tell.
- Alignment woes.
- Shifter bushing for the rod is worn and soiled in oil. Maybe just do whole kit.
- Dipstick tube is not there.
- Should prob put some sort of filter on the carbs.
- Crankcase vent on valve cover is venting to atmosphere.
- Distributor has no vacuum going to the vacuum advance.
- E-brake no worky.
- Coolant leaking out the res cap.
- Drive belt is loose.
- Battery not very secure. Terminal for positive side kinda scary(sticks up)
- Needs better brake booster hose.
- Radiator not very secure(only by one zip tie)
- Tripometer and odometer do not work. Speedo does.
- Tachometer does not work.
- Fan does not come on until car is shut off.
The list was a little longer than I thought it was going to be but hey that comes with the game. A few things that I really think I lucked up on is the overall condition of the body. No rust at all baby and she has a 1.7 carb'ed engine.
For now here are pics.
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Somehow I managed to lose the keys after having her for two weeks. I towed it up to Everything Euro to have them help me out with and at the same time they checked it out for me.
So here are the notes from Tom:
- P/S Engine mount torn through. Engine is sagging on that side.
- D/S outer boot torn( axle looks aftermarket)
- D/S wheel bearing very noisy
- P/S tie rod end boot torn. They both look kinda poopy. Prob just do all of them. inners too.
- Oil pressure sensor leaking.
- Throttle cable sticks when coming off throttle. Looks like the linkage needs to be tightened up. reassess after that.
- Fuel pump is zip tied in place, kind of hanging down.
- Breaks up when getting toward half throttle. Maybe carb rebuild or cleaning or something.
- Exhaust is factory just cut off muffler. Needs more pretty new. Also leaking at the toilet bowl or the manifold, Hard to tell.
- Alignment woes.
- Shifter bushing for the rod is worn and soiled in oil. Maybe just do whole kit.
- Dipstick tube is not there.
- Should prob put some sort of filter on the carbs.
- Crankcase vent on valve cover is venting to atmosphere.
- Distributor has no vacuum going to the vacuum advance.
- E-brake no worky.
- Coolant leaking out the res cap.
- Drive belt is loose.
- Battery not very secure. Terminal for positive side kinda scary(sticks up)
- Needs better brake booster hose.
- Radiator not very secure(only by one zip tie)
- Tripometer and odometer do not work. Speedo does.
- Tachometer does not work.
- Fan does not come on until car is shut off.
The list was a little longer than I thought it was going to be but hey that comes with the game. A few things that I really think I lucked up on is the overall condition of the body. No rust at all baby and she has a 1.7 carb'ed engine.
For now here are pics.
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