Have you done so much to the car today that it just doesn't fit into one section, or are you too damn lazy to split it all up? Either way, this is the section for you.
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Fri May 22, 2020 2:09 pm
The past week in Car repair
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Calimus »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:03 am
So the cabby is the only car that dind't require any wrenching in the last week.
Here's the tally:
Jetta - New veriable intake rod bushings and new...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun May 31, 2020 4:35 pm
Loose Steering column
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MilesCamp »
Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:27 am
My wife bought a 1990 Cabriolet that she paid too much for. It looks very nice however it has some issues. One is the steering column - it moves....
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:28 am
I hate Plastic Parts......
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Briano1234 »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:12 am
Yesterday, I had a blinking low coolant level indicator, ok, I didn't look at the engine for a week..
But I popped the top on that.
There was my...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu May 09, 2019 6:31 pm
Washer jug meets Pulley
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Briano1234 »
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:12 am
Evidently the last time I removed my washer jug for a photo op for a Tex'er, I didn't get the jug properly seated.
Driving my car Top up a/c on the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:12 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:04 pm
Asking for Opinions
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84Vert »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:46 am
Ok here it is, not that the Rabbit is running eventually I will be having it painted and putting on a net top frame and top. So the question is, put...
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Last post by 84Vert
Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:38 am
Cutting Rubber made easy.
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Briano1234 »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:58 am
Have you ever tried to whittle a hunk of rubber for a car project?
Well I have, and always had to resort to a Sawz-All.
Not any more thanks to 2...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:38 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:41 pm
Ordered some material
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Briano1234 »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:19 pm
Got tricked on to this fabric, Cordura Ballistic Nylon. So I ordered some swatches, as I want to do my seats, but to be honest, I wasn't impressed...
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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:24 pm
I hate water pump leaks.
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Briano1234 »
Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:49 am
For the last couple of months I have had a coolant leak on the cabby, that I couldn't trace....UV light no sign of leak under the car............
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu May 12, 2016 8:57 am
nifty suspension solution.
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Briano1234 »
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:23 pm
Well while working on the green cabby, I needed to replace the Passenger side control arm.
When taking it loose from the Knuckle I said this was too...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:43 pm
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Last post by SANANNRITTER
Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:36 pm
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Last post by Calimus
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:42 pm
Hood Vent Leaf Guard
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:36 pm
Hood Vent Leaf Guard DIY.
It is that time of year when leaves fill the rain tray plugging the drain holes with crap, well no more….. here are the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:59 pm
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Last post by Calimus
Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:36 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:47 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:20 am
Got those RTV Hardened Tube Blues....
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Briano1234 »
Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:53 pm
How many times have you bought a tube of RTV to use it, then cap it and leave it in a drawer for 2 weeks to 2 months before you need it again.. The...
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri May 29, 2015 10:19 pm
Almost That Time
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CalAltaDubber »
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:46 pm
I've been hibernating.
Well pretty soon it'll be time to revive the bunnies for the summer.
Here's how the have been since October.
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:01 am
It's a GOOD DAY AT THE YARD
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Briano1234 »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:45 pm
1st I forgot to get the vin number off of 2 in the yard, sorry Kamz.
But I got an unbroken inner upper door trim passenger side.
I got the missing...
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Last post by 84Vert
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:34 pm
It wouldn't be Christmas.........
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Briano1234 »
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:28 pm
It wouldn't be Christmas if the Cabbies didn't require Service.
Daughter Called, the Blue Cabby has a flat tire.
Throw the Jack in the Van along with...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:28 pm
EBay
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84Vert »
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:20 am
Is it weird to spend your lunch time scanning EBay looking for Rabbit parts:) I really need to work on mine again
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:06 am
Drove It Top Down in Late Oct
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karmannut »
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:18 am
Just got to drive mine with the top down :mrgreen: here in NE Ohio any time we get to do that in late Oct it's rare occasion :thumbup: nothing like a...
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Last post by karmannut
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:56 pm
got my first vw
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jenkinskg »
Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:01 pm
Its an 88 cabriolet Karmen addition
Has many miles, 1.8 cis auto
I think it is first have of 87 prodution date from its hardware.
It has 4...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:05 am
Is it worth it? Damaged in accident.
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nabeelr »
Fri May 02, 2014 10:31 am
Hey all,
I'm in Ontario Canada.
The long and short of it is I bought this 88 cabby last year for $4200, put about $1500 in work into it recently,...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun May 04, 2014 10:47 pm
My Seat rocks and is hard to slide.
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Briano1234 »
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:51 pm
My Seat rocks, and is hard to slide?
First go to Ebay or to your Dealer and get a
Slide Kit.
Scoot the Seat forward, and fold it over....
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Last post by ninaathorn
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:26 am
New Radio Install
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GreenCabbie »
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:01 pm
8) I have a new radio to install in my 1992 Cab and been having trouble with the circuit that is activated when I put the key in the ignition. I had...
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Last post by ninaathorn
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:25 am
Cabby Resto Project
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by
RabbidCabby9 »
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:33 pm
i am going to start this and see how long i can keep up. i am currently unemployed, so i have time to work on my cabby, post pictures, and figure out...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:51 pm
Winter cover up
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E30blitz »
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:59 pm
I may be putting my mk1 cab outside for the winter
Through no fault of my own
Does any one use a good custom got type cover for there's
Any links...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:02 am
Why is it?
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Briano1234 »
Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:04 am
Why is it that when I want to sell a car, little things keep popping up that tells me... I am glad it is going to go.
As I was closing the drivers...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:04 am
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:22 am
Tachometer hookup
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Thicketmatt »
Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:50 pm
I would like to set my timing on my 93 cabby. I don't have anyone to watch the tach inside the car, so I was hoping to use an old tach/dwell meter I...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:11 am
#3 fuse blown
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kstanle2 »
Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:47 pm
So, driving down the road when my radio goes out (after market in car when I got it) so I went investigating the fuses. There was a 25 in slot 3 and...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:51 pm
Jom or race land long term test
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E30blitz »
Fri May 24, 2013 11:55 pm
Has anyone used or is useing the Jom or race land coilovers
On there cabs for a while
Just wanted to know if there is any failures
I know they...
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Last post by E30blitz
Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:02 am
How to relace a front strut or mount
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Briano1234 »
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:42 pm
How do you tell your Strut and Mounts are bad?
This is a bad mount:
This is a good strut mount beside a bad one.
How do I fix it?
Take off...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:29 pm
1984 Rebuild
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84Vert »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:23 am
Since it is taking so long ot get the Rabbit on the road I thought I would start a rebuild thread and track the progress. Here is what it looked like...
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Last post by 84Vert
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:14 am
Towing a trailer
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CR500Rider »
Sun May 26, 2013 12:55 pm
Not sure which section this goes in so I apologize in advance. I would like to pull a small Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer loaded with one dirt bike. The...
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Last post by E30blitz
Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:45 am
Bringing her back to life
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J-Dub »
Sat May 18, 2013 2:56 pm
Haven't been on here in a while so figured I would check in and show whats been going on. Thanks Calimus for helping me with my password issues! I've...
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Last post by 84Vert
Tue May 28, 2013 10:56 am
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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 3:46 pm
Fluid Additives
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by
bfrey003 »
Tue May 08, 2012 1:30 am
just wondered what everyone's take on all the different additives out there that go in oil, gas, etc.... any of them worth it??
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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 3:17 pm
Well I did it again!
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CalAltaDubber »
Wed May 09, 2012 2:47 pm
A couple of years ago I bought one of those Bodi-Windshoz deflectors for the Topless Bunny . I am so happy with it, that I have it in the car all the...
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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 2:28 am
Keeping your rabbit alive
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Hoppy »
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:52 am
Just thought I'd share this about this good book that has helped me over the years keeping my early watercoolers alive, well worth having a copy on...
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Last post by pewellrconnor
Sat May 11, 2013 5:50 am
81 cabby 1.7 5 speed
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roadtech »
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:46 pm
Ok guys I am going after the fuel system, I have ordered a guage and o-rings and inserts. read up on the different proceedures. I have been told that...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:29 pm
More questions 81 cabby 1.7 gas 5mt
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roadtech »
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:37 am
Ok I have been through a lot. worked most of my wiring problems, got the engine timed but not gone through the dwell tune up proceedures. I ran into...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:38 pm
wheel bearings
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eric4321 »
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:24 am
Well it is time to relpace the front wheel bearings on my 93 Cab. I have read the write up in neo bentlley but have a few questinons. I plan on...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:54 pm
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:49 pm
Relaying my headlights... Loom done!
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fredges »
Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:47 am
Got my loom ready to go and will put it in tomorrow when I have daylight!
Here's hoping I did it right!! :D
Oh.... So what kind of headlights...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:40 am
1980 (basket case) rabbit convertible
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roadtech »
Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:10 pm
Purchased a real project. working on the dash, cleaning things, checking connections and vac lines. I found a couple of 82's at pull a part, look...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:36 pm
Help me with my 80's theme?
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fredges »
Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:42 am
I'm working on making my car look like it's 1987 all over again. I'm even considering an Eddie Van Halen stripe job across one corner of the...
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Last post by fredges
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:02 pm
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:10 pm
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