[Vwdiesel] '81 Rabbit questions

[mark shepherd]

1)Maybe nothing.

2)Try checking coolant pressure cap.

3)A sick shock absorber could be the problem or if its like a Quantum a 
subframe bush failed.

4)Sounds like the fingers on the end of the lock barrel snapped off . Only 2 
screws to remove handle (one behind trim insert on handle and othe inside 
door edge. Removing will reveal all :o)

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rolf Pechukas" <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 12:56 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] '81 Rabbit questions


> new-to-me 26-yr-old Rabbit with a handful of issues
> thought I'd throw them there:
>
> 1. running HOT
> yesterday on the highway got up into the red
> got out, checked her over thoroughly, topped up coolant
> made it the rest of the way driving @ 55
> but still flirting with the red
> and few minutes ago the oil light was a faint dull red for a minute
> or two after a short local drive
> possibly oil filter? oil pressure? hate to admit I haven't put a new
> filter on there since I bought it
>
> 2. leak
> don't know if this is related, but where the PCV hose comes into the
> air filter it's wet on top of the filter housing - I assume oil, but
> maybe had a little diesel smell to it?
> excessive blow-by?
> head gasket?
> but the coolant has no sign of oil
> anyway, damp up there
>
> 3. klunk
> OK, on to the suspension
> pass side gives an alarming clunk occasionally going over bumps or
> around corners - anytime flexing of or shock to the frame
> not sure whether from or rear - SOUNDS like front when I'm driving,
> but when I get out and shake the tires I hear it in the rear
> any ideas what this might be/where I should look?
>
> 4. door locks
> driver's side door will not lock w/ the key
> I have to reach in from the passenger's side to lock or unlock
> how to fix?
>
>
> I'm sure there's more, but this off the top of my head
> thanks for any thoughts
> -- 
>
> Rolf in MA
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