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1982 Volkswagen Rabbit

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!982 Vw Rabbit By Matthew

It is a 1982 vw rabbit 5-speed stick, with less than 100,000 km on it. No rust ANYWERE and i mean it even under the car is shiny. The car has never seen wheather. Me and My dad rebuilt the engine and ... Read More

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1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Overview

The 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit was essentially a retread of the '81 version. The standard powerplant was a four-cylinder, 1.7-liter single-overhead-cam gas engine that generated 74 horsepower. Also available was an optional 1.6-liter diesel engine, which generated 52 horsepower.

Drivers could choose from a two-door or four-door hatchback, as well as a Rabbit pickup and a Rabbit convertible. MacPherson struts, large disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and energy-absorbing bumpers were all standard equipment. Other standard features and options included an AM/FM radio, color-coordinated interiors, reclining front seats, a rear window defogger, a wood-grained dash, and air conditioning.

Drivers generally were favorable in their comments about the Rabbit, with the vehicle's reliability, quickness, gas mileage, and durability often cited as positive points. Drivers also noted the Rabbit was fun to drive, which certainly was a large part of its appeal.

Volkswagen Rabbit Questions

fang16
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82 Vw Pickup Starts, Runs For About 10 Seconds, Can't Start Again For 15-20...

after start, runs about ten seconds then have to wait about 15-20 mintues before it will start again, for about 10 seconds. Gas injected engine. Been setting about 2 years.

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Gene321
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Fuel Pump Isn't Running

I also don't hear the familar sound at the fuel pump (gas shut off ?) when I first try to start engine. If I jump terminals 30 and 87 pump will run. Help !

276 views with 4 answers (last answer 6 months ago)
urb2165
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Starts Good... Loses Power As It Acelerates. What Would Cause This That I N...

101 views with 1 answer (last answer about a year ago)
runningrabbit
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How Can I Replace 82 Gas Engine With 81 Diesel Engine In My 82 Vw Rabbit Co...

I have a 1982 VW Rabbit Conv. that has a blown gas engine. I want to pull this engine and replace it with a 81 Diesel. I intend to use an external (not stock) switch to operate teh stop solenoid on ...

975 views with 5 answers (last answer 3 years ago)
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