Re: '84 Rabbit

On 25 Apr 2007 21:50:35 -0700, Ears <bubblegumgorilla@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello! I picked up an '84 Rabbit L for a fun/project/daily driver and
had a few questions:

Where do I find a VW badge for the front grill?


Seems for a time these VW logos were a collectable item for
street punks. A junk/recycle yard would be a good place
and if the mounting tips snap off you can rtv (silicone) it in place.
Or your local vw dealer.


Why do the dashboard electronics (dash lights, odometer, clock, etc.)
work intermittently and how big a project is it to get in there and
fix those?


The dash cluster removes fairly easily except for getting the speedometer
cable off the back. Removeing the left hand vent and pushing the duct work
back and out of the way is the only way I can get my bighands to
the sp/cable release. Bulbs can be purchased at the dealer.
The clock also is a recycle/parts yard item.
The odometer/trip meter isn't a electronical / electrical problem.
Ususally on the tripmeter there is one gear that slips on it's shaft
causing the trouble.


Also, the car seems to run hot-- after about ten minutes of driving-
the temp guage runs up to the red but not quite in the red.


As a test : put your heater controls to high heat and the air directed
all to the defrost ( if your car has a/c disconnect the clutch wire on it
so it's not running) .. After it's up to temp. you should "JUST" be able
to hold and KEEP your fingers in the air out of the defroster with the fan
on high. The position of your gauge just might be normal on your car.
Does it get hotter if driven further? Let us know your test results..
Using the heater and its fan can help cool the engine if the thermostat
is not operating up to par or the radiator itself is in poor condition, or
if you're in town and the radiator fan isn't kicking on.


That's it for now. Thanks in advance.


.

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