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Hi! On May 14th I purchased a one way ticket to White Bluff, TN to pick up 1983 Rabbit 2 dr NA diesel. Saw some pictures of it that the guy texted me, looked pretty solid for what he was asking. It also came with an engine rebuild kit, so i figured, what could go wrong? It had a stupid exhaust on it, but otherwise solid.
This was the photo in the ad
This was right when I showed up to pick it up
This is after I drove it to the AirBnB, it was a fun drive getting to know her.
I had a LONG drive ahead of me.
My first stop to make sure the fuel gauge was working. I think it averaged 46mpg
After I got her home! Cleaned it up a bit, and realized it was leaking A LOT of fluid
First up was a head gasket replacement.
And brakes
And making it shift better.
Current situation is complete engine rebuild. I will continue to post pictures as i get closer to completion.
Transmission cleaned up nicely.
I can't wait to drive this cool little Rabbit again!
This was the photo in the ad
This was right when I showed up to pick it up
This is after I drove it to the AirBnB, it was a fun drive getting to know her.
I had a LONG drive ahead of me.
My first stop to make sure the fuel gauge was working. I think it averaged 46mpg
After I got her home! Cleaned it up a bit, and realized it was leaking A LOT of fluid
First up was a head gasket replacement.
And brakes
And making it shift better.
Current situation is complete engine rebuild. I will continue to post pictures as i get closer to completion.
Transmission cleaned up nicely.
I can't wait to drive this cool little Rabbit again!
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