Motor
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Asked by Seth Dec 14, 2016 at 08:29 PM about the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Dr LS Hatchback

Question type: Car Customization

Have an 82 VW Rabbit 1.6 diesel 4 speed. Was
wondering if there was a different motor possibly
with a turbo that would bolt up fairly easy.

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Seth answered 7 years ago

The engine has 357 thousand miles on it, was thinking of rebuilding it or replacing it but haven't decided yet. And it's to rusty to go electric.

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