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• Rabbit is back on the road--photos by v8volvo on 04 Sep, 2005 20:54
• Finally got the smoke issue fixed. It was worn rings, like everyone always said. Just had to bite the bullet and do the rings. I'm very happy with it, it now runs perfect, starts great, uses ZERO oil, and does not smoke at all. I even made it look nice and pretty. Here are some photos. Yes, it's just a little 1.6L NA, but it's good enough for me until my 2.4L Volvo turbodiesel monster machine comes to live in 10 years.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  There are some more photos at the car's website (click the www button link at the bottom of the post) and I will hopefully continue to add them as I proceed with the restoration. Next phase: interior refurbishment (yuck).
• #1 by VW Scully on 08 Sep, 2005 19:57
• It's so cute, I love it!  Engine looks great; you put me to shame; I really need to clean mine up in there  :oops:
  
  From one BioDiesel Rabbit driver to another ,  Share the BunnyLuv  
• #2 by Clydesdale on 16 Oct, 2005 20:37
• Did you rebuild the engine without pulling it?  Your picture makes me think so.  If so, would you pull the engine if you had to do it again?
  
  At some point I need new rings on my 1.6 Diesel pickup and wonder if it can be easily done without pulling the engine.
• #3 by Master ACiD on 16 Oct, 2005 22:06
• my dad has done rings and bearings on a rabbit without pulling the motor. it makes it easier if you dont have a good way to lift the motor out of the car.
• #4 by towns on 19 Oct, 2005 09:26
• Did you replace just the rings?  My 1.6TD has the same problem (smoking, oil consumption, as well as coolant consumption) and has 350 000kms/219 000miles. Im wondering if this would help me out too?
• #5 by BlackTieTD on 19 Oct, 2005 10:41
• Quote from: "Master ACiD"

  my dad has done rings and bearings on a rabbit without pulling the motor. it makes it easier if you dont have a good way to lift the motor out of the car.

  
  
  drop it out the bottom
  
  nice lookin rabbit!  
• #6 by v8volvo on 19 Oct, 2005 12:41
• Yep, re-ringed it with the block in the car. Thanks for the compliments--I too really like the car. Body is the straightest old VW chassis I've ever seen, no accidents ever, no rust. Totally original. I ain't lettin' it go!
  
  George
• #7 by v8volvo on 19 Oct, 2005 12:43
• And yeah, if low compression, oil consumption, and coolant use are your woes, a set of rings and a headgasket might be just the tip. However, with mileage like yours, just replacing the rings might not do it; your bores might be worn enough to need a rebore and set of oversize pistons too. At that point, it has to come out of the car, and I would do bearings and all gaskets as well.