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For Sale: '82 VW Rabbit with turbodiesel and 5-sp from '91 Jetta, $1   Message List  
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Re: For Sale: '82 VW Rabbit with turbodiesel and 5-sp from '91 Jetta, $1,250 OBO

What kind of money are you wanting?
--- In suncoast-biofuel@yahoogroups.com, "imcisto" <livewyer@...> wrote:
>
> 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.
>





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