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FAQ1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet Cabby 1.7L Manual Trans
| Condition: | Used |
| Make: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Rabbit |
| Type: | Hatchback |
| Trim: | Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Year: | 1982 |
| Mileage: | 138,000 |
| VIN: | WVWCA0150CK002344 |
| Color: | White |
| Engine: | 1.7L 1715CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated |
| Cylinders: | 4 |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive type: | FWD |
| Interior color: | Red |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Item location: | Yorkville, Illinois, United States |
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Convertible |
| Listed by |
| Private seller |
 Enquire |
Description of 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit |
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My dad and I picked up this car 2 years ago. We've been working on it a fair amount during that time. The goal was to get it up and running and use it as a weekend cruiser. When we bought it we were told it only needed a fuel pump. Well, that turned out to not be the case. We've put a ton of time and parts into this to get it where it is. It starts/runs/drives, but it does still need a few items to be a good weekend cruiser. Overall, it's a great MK1 cabriolet that isn't all rusted out. The car was repainted at some point in its life. It isn't perfect, but it cleans up nicely. My dad and I have lost interest in working on it together, so that is why I am selling the car. Here's the list of all the work we've done: New battery Removed alternator and had it checked New fuel tank New fuel lines front to rear New fuel pump New fuel filter New fuel pump relay Cleaned CIS fuel distributor Cleaned fuel injectors and verified spray pattern New fuel inject seals New distributor cap and rotor New spark plugs New spark plug wires New rear brakes New rear brake cylinders New rear brake lines from front to rear Replaced rear brake proportioning valve New oil and filter New valve cover gasket New front strut tower bushings New front lower control arms and bushings New front ball joints New shifter bushings New premium carpet throughout New muffler, tail pipe, and mid pipe....basically new exhaust from the downpipe back New exhaust hangers The front strut towers are solid. The only real rust area is in the front passenger inner fender well. The rest of the car is really solid. The floors are great and all of the exterior body is great, which is likely due to the repaint at whatever point in its life. Known issues: Exhaust leak in the flexible portion of the downpipe...that's the only part of the exhaust that wasn't replaced. There is a "whirring" noise that is coming from the front end that is not engine/trans related. If I had to guess, I would say it is either a wheel bearing or CV joint. Clunking in the front end over bigger bumps. Dad lives on a gravel road and that is when you notice it the most. My guess would be front strut or wheel bearing. There is an oil indicator light/buzzer that comes on after 2,000 rpm. There is not an oil pump/oil pressure issue. It is supposed to just be the sensor. We replaced the sensor, but the light/buzzer are still happening. It could be that the new sensor ($15) is bad or it could be a wiring issue. The tires are in good condition, but are probably old. They do hold air just fine. Could likely use an alignment. The top has been patched in a couple of areas. Let me know if you have any questions. Keywords: Cabby, Caddy, Rabbit, Golf, VR6, MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4, Euro, GTI, Jetta, Coupe |
