1979 Vw Rabbit Mk1

The Drive Home

Left Front

Right Front

Right Rear

Left Rear

ENGINE:
Number of Cylinders: 4
Bore x Stroke: 3.01" x 3.15" / 76.5mm x 80mm
Displacement: 89.7 cu. inches / 1471cc. (1.5L)
Compression Ratio: 23.5 to 1
Valve Arrangement: Overhead cam, spur belt-driven
Horsepower: 48 @ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque: 56.5 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm
Fuel requirement: No. 2 diesel fuel
Ignition: Compression Ignition
Design: Cylinder block in line, cast ironCylinder head, aluminum alloy
Cooling System: Water-cooled, Electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized.
Fuel System: Spur belt-driven distributor-injection pump, diesel injectors, "swirl chambers" and glow plugs.

DRIVE TRAIN:
5-speed, transverse, front-mounted, fully synchronized transaxle
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.97 to 1
5th gear: 0.76 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1

FINAL DRIVE: Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints.
Clutch: Single disc, dry

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Frame: Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders, two-door and four-door hatchback models.
Front Suspension: Independent coil/shock absorber struts, negative steering roll radius
Rear Suspension: Independent stabilizer axle with coil/shock absorber struts
Service Brake: Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal circuit, disc front; drums rear; Brake-pressure regulator, rear* - Only on models w/automatic transmissions.
Parking Brake: Mechanical, operated on rear drums
Rim Size: 4½ j x 13, steel rim
Tire Size: Rabbit - 155 x 13 "C" and "L" - 155 SR13 Steel belted
Steering: Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Rated Voltage: 12 Volt, 55 Amp alternator (1.5) Diesel
Battery: 12 Volt, 63 Amp/hour (1.5) Diesel

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 94.4 inches (2400mm)
Length: 155.3 inches
Width: 63.4 Inches
Height (Unloaded): 55.5 inches
Track, front/rear:Front: 54.7" (1390mm) Rear: 53.5" (1358mm)
Ground Clearance: (Loaded) 4.9 inches (125mm)
Hatchback opening: Height: 51 3/4" Width: 29 1/2" Diagnal: 48 1/32"
Turning Circle: 31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb

CAPACITIES:
Fuel Tank: 10.6 US Gallons (40 litres)
Engine Oil: 3.7 US quarts (3.5 litres)
Coolant: 1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres)
Luggage Space: Seat up: 15.0 cubic feet Seat down: 22.6 cubic feet

PERFORMANCE:
Top Speed: 87 mph (diesel)
0-50 mph time: 8.3 sec. (Basic Rabbit model)
Fuel Consumption: Highway: 38 mpg City: 25 mpg

Steel Wheels:
Size: 5j x 13, ET45 offset - Tires: 175 / 70 R13
Weight: 16 lbs.
Finish: Silver steel

wow! what a breakdown of information that is!

thats really smart, cant wait to see what its like clean

whats the deal with the two fuel caps and the tow bar on the bumper?

The Tow Hook Has A Slot For CB Radio
And It's A Extra Auxiliary Tank

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After

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Whats that catch on the b pillar for?

Passive Restraint Seat Belts

Radiator Fan Switch Disconnected

Fuel/ Water Separator Disconnected

Bad Water Pump

Broke license plate light trying to remove, Good thing cause it was corroded pretty bad and was stuck in the socket!
Removed both and replacing them tomorrow with better one's

Before

After

Went to Autozone and found out Alternator and Battery were both good!
Looked closely and found this:

Wasnt plugged in, Guessing this is the Excitor Wire ive been told about
Need help on finding out where this goes?

Good to see a series 1 diesel