1981 Volkswagen Rabbit

Pickup Truck

1.6 Diesel

Manual

1V1KG0178BV172690

Clear

Diesel

I initially had this truck listed as a project truck but I am re-listing because of a non payer and I totally mechanically rebuilt this truck. I did some more research and found out that this truck was parked do to a blow head gasket.I mentioned this before but what I did not know there was a rebuilt engine put in and was never put back on the road. The head gasket blew because of a clogged radiator and bad fan switch.Although I am tired of projects I decided to fix the problem.I took the head off and everything looked good. From what I can see someone did a rebuild on it because you can still see the hash marks on the cylinder walls where a bubble honer was used.Very clean inside.I do not know what extent was done to the engine but the pistons, valves,and cylinders all looked good. The head was checked and no cracks and is straight.Head was pressure tested and a valve job done.I pop tested the injectors and the spray pattern was excellent and they all popped at 130 bar as they should.Glow plugs were also checked.Injector pump totally rebuilt not just resealed.Viton seals used.New glow plug injectors and relay.So a new timing belt, water pump,radiator,fan switch,and belts were replaced.New clutch and engine and front transmission seals,master cylinder,brake booster,front and rear wheel bearings,front struts and rear shocks, alternator,front calipers pads, and rotors, rear wheel cylinders and shoes,tie rod ends were also replaced.I flushed the engine out so it is all clean inside.This engine runs excellent.Tires are excellent on Golf rims.A/C blows cold. I just charged it and it has been converted to 134.It appears to be good but time will tell since it has been sitting a while.So I am not sure of the system.Excellent pressures.Body in really nice condition for it age.It is not perfect but way above average for it age.I had this truck up on my lift and I did not see any damage on the underside showing frame repairs.It is straight. Front horns straight.This is a Texas truck so no rust except for what was mentioned earlier. Truck has been undercoated.There are two spots one by the camper top and the other by the windshield as seen in the pictures but no rust through I can see.There are a couple of dings on the roof.Strut towers are excellent. Bed is in good shape and has not been abused.Tailgate has a small dent but operates just fine.Dash has some cracks and the front glass has been replaced. Back glass is the VW factory sliding window.Hood needs to be adjusted since it looks like someone opened the hood to wide.I can be reached at 817-371-7706 between 9AM-9PM central time.The truck has the actual truck 4 speed which is excellent for a non turbo engine.It runs like a scared rabbit. Hardly any smoke out the exhaust.For those who require a 5 speed I will include it with all that is needed to convert it for an additional 150.00.A lot of work has been done to this truck.With a little body work and a dash cover you will have one nice truck.Baring any parts failure(I use OEM parts when available) this truck should last a long time. On Mar-04-13 at 06:31:19 PST, seller added the following information: The half shafts,front K mount,battery,and radiator are new also.PLEASE READ: As I mentioned I will include a 5 speed plus parts for an additional 150.00.However I will not install them.I have had a few people ask this. I have over 80 hours in this truck.More than what I wanted to do and I just do not have the time or energy to do so.The truck as far as I can see needs nothing mechanical.Even the seat belt warning and key in the ignition warning buzzer works.The clock is intermittent. I believe the clip fell off behind the dash that hold the circuit board.ANOTHER NOTE: I AM GOING TO PENNSYLVANIA IN APRIL SO I MAY BE ABLE TO TRAILER THE TRUCK TO YOU.IF THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU BID SO WE CAN WORK OUT A FAIR PRICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND SEE IF THIS WORKS FOR BOTH OF US. On Mar-04-13 at 17:59:12 PST, seller added the following information: New headliner installed.