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02-24-2005, 06:02 PM | #1 | |
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82 rabbit may need engine, I need advice
My one owner 1982 rabbit cabriolet with 185K made a couple loud clanks while fast idling and stopped. It was loud so I thought it threw a rod or broke the timing belt. It was however able to crank and sounded like it was out of gas or no spark. I checked for fuel and spark which there was both. I checked inside the fuel distributer which smells normal like fuel and even tried ether (which worked well for vapor lock problem years ago). The distributer rotor was found to have a big burn crater midway along the conducting arm. So, of course I replaced the rotor, cap, and wires. I could see spark but still it would not fire. It had not passed emissions for several years and I knew it would be needing an engine anyway. It should run but the loud clank is a mystery. The car otherwise is very solid and in very good looking condition with new top, tires, paint, and clutch, gas tank and fuel lines. I'm considering getting a used or rebuilt engine or rebuilding this one. I wouldn't do it myself however. I see a lot of modded rabbits online so I know there are experts out there. I am a rabbit amateur but I'm devoted. My questions are mainly what is the best engine option and what should it cost. I would like to be able drive it to the shop. I'm not in a rush and can afford about $1500 but of course I'd like to go the cheapest route. I'm in San Francisco where this is a common car. Thanks for reading and will greatly appreciate any advise.
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02-25-2005, 02:08 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 82 rabbit may need engine, I need advice
Do a compression check.
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05-10-2005, 06:52 AM | #4 | |
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Re: 82 rabbit may need engine, I need advice
Is it running? Get a G-60 turbo swap for it... Lightweight and faster than a VR6 if done right. In a lightweight rabbit with the smaller G-60, you will fly past VRs.
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