I have a 1982 VW Rabbit Pickup, with turbodiesel engine and 5-speed
transmission from a 1991 Jetta, that I'm selling. I'd love to see it
continue with someone who will run biodiesel or veg through it. I
love this truck, but it just won't suit my needs anymore.

The engine has just over 80,000 miles on a rebuild. I still have the
notes I took talking with the person who rebuilt it. This is a classic
and a project.

The front suspension, drive shafts, clutch, and washer fluid reservoir
are the primary work needs. The clutch feels like it's about gone and
slips at certain speeds (gear number times ten for the speed).

I have the jack. The title is a NC-rebuilt. The right part of the
rear bumper was pushed inward slightly in a wreck before I bought it.

I changed the return lines on the injectors, the return line on the
injection pump and the injection pump supply line to viton for
biodiesel. The fuel line that supplies to the fuel filter needs
replacement very soon though, as the biodiesel has started to wear
through (I couldn't get the camera to focus on the wear spot due to
its location). I have the hose needed.

The truck has a new starter (spring '08), newly-rebuilt fuel injection
pump (replaced spring '08), new brake servo and master cylinder
(replaced spring '07), one new fuel injection pipe with a spare set of
used injection pipes and new glow plugs (spring '08). The spacer that
fits around the pushrod for the servo is not on because it was too
long. Been meaning to take a hacksaw to it to fit it in. A few
panels are primer and the rest is painted.

The AC compressor doesn't hold a charge. I have another compressor
that came with the truck when I bought it. The seller said it would
work but I haven't tried it out. I also have a spare rack and pinion.
The truck has original vinyl seats, but I also have an additional set
of cloth seats that are more comfortable. It has a Jetta steering
wheel. The original radio is in, but doesn't work.

There's a few rust spots in the bed, but nothing major. The strut
towers are completely rust-free. I bought the truck in the Raleigh,
NC, area in early 2007.

Everyone tells me its the peppiest diesel they've ever driven and that
it has a good engine. It gets 35 to 40 mpg, which could easily be
improved with some repairs. These trucks regularly get 40 to 50 mpg.
I love this truck and hate to let it go. I would make the repairs,
but this truck no longer suits my needs.

I've only used Rotella oil, making sure to change the oil every 3,000
miles or every 3 months, whichever has come first. The tag and
insurance are current. It's run on 50% biodiesel for almost 2,000
miles with a new fuel filter and no mishap.

If you would like to see the truck, contact me and we can set up a
time. I also have about seven gallons of biodiesel I can send you
with and cleaner for the re-useable air filter.

I have a bunch of pictures I can send too, if you like.