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Model Specific Questions and Info => MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher => Topic started by: 82EtherBunny on October 07, 2015, 06:21:00 am

Title: How many ?
Post by: 82EtherBunny on October 07, 2015, 06:21:00 am

I've searched the internet and can't find any of the info I'm looking for.  I have an 82 4 door Rabbit, diesel 5 speed.  Just want to know how many came with the 5 instead of the 4 speed.

Thanks

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: ORCoaster on October 07, 2015, 12:47:10 pm

I thought that by Mid 81 most of the transmissions were the 5 not 4 speed one.  Weren't they looking for mileage at that point in the game?  That is why they changed the 5th ratio

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: Dakotakid on October 08, 2015, 11:19:32 am

Right in there, VW started fitting that annoying "3+E" dreaded 4-speed trans apparently as a way to cut costs? That may have been in that '82 model year.

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: 82EtherBunny on October 20, 2015, 10:52:24 am

Another question:

How many were produced with the rear wiper ?

Thanks

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: Dakotakid on October 20, 2015, 08:20:16 pm

I don't think your car is destined for Jay Leno's garage...if THAT is the question here.

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: 82EtherBunny on October 21, 2015, 02:33:17 am

Nope, don't think so either.  Just read somewhere that it was a dealer installed option.  Any truth to that ?  I keep looking for a site that lists production numbers and other info, not so much luck.  A little on Samba, some on Rusty Rabbit, some on VWVortex and CabbyInfo.  Trying to get to know the rabbit that bears me.

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: Dakotakid on October 21, 2015, 09:49:08 pm

Well in that case.....I bet you have an "LS" model car. Those had the upper-trim stuff.

Seeing how it is an '82, you may have an 11 mm head bolt engine OR a 12 mm head bolt engine. If you have a "JK" code engine that will be the 12 mm and the JK blocks are pretty darn good blocks. If you have a "CK" code....don't plan on rebuilding it. THAT will be an 11 mm.

The poor Rabbits were notorious for leaking water around that driver-side windshield and zorching the fuse box down there. Look for evidence of corrosion on the fuse panel. If it is clean now....be happy. If you see corrosion....determine how to tackle the problem very soon.

Other than the above, I can't remember any "landmark" aspects of '82 models. Seems like they were heavy on the velour (ick!). Some of them had the stupid passive-restraint belts. The Rabbits of that era will take a pretty good 360 degree roll. All bets are off on the second 360 though!

Title: Re: How many ?
Post by: 82EtherBunny on October 22, 2015, 05:48:00 am

Thanks for the info.  I'll check the fusebox.  There does seem to be more rust on the driver's side than the passenger's.  As long as it's not structural, I'm planning on using clear Por-15 to seal it off.  I like patina.  As for trim, it has a woodgrain dash, ugly as sin cloth seats, fender flairs and black painted bumpers.  I read about a "Black Tie" edition, but not sure what else to look for.  I'll check the engine codes and see what I have there. 

For now, I'm ordering struts, springs and anything else I find when I'm doing the suspension.  Got my 80's era Panasonic cassette radio, Kenwood EQ Amp and Pioneer 4"X6" speakers for all 4 corners.

You have no idea how glad I am that the shifter is tight, I hate rebuilding them.  Probably the biggest reason I bought the car.

Thanks again for all the info.