1980 VW Rabbit Caddy Turbo Diesel Swap 1

[@cutworm59]

Another reason to call you Awesome! You are smoke free! Before I even had a VW I enjoyed watching you. Thank you very kindly.

[@vw64manyrd]

+cutworm59 Quitting the smokes after 40 years has been tough but I will manage...Problem is the only other addiction I have is cars and I don't really want to quit those just cut down a bit maybe... Thanks for watching!

[@cutworm59]

+vw64manyrd You are my Hero!

[@dubTuube]

Hey man, I realize this video is super old but just wanted to thank you for posting this. Very helpful information. And also congratulate you on the smoking situation. Hoping that still the case today but very commendable!

[@vw64manyrd]

Thanks for watching

[@TheEZGZ]

Nice job. That turbo diesel will be sweet. Congratulations on giving up the smokes. I am proud of you. One of the hardest things I ever did but worth it for me now. Be Strong

[@vw64manyrd]

+TheEZGZ This was a strong engine in the rabbit I used to have it in...I may actually not keep it in this truck but we will see.Thanks for watching!

[@ziggassedup]

Props to you mate for quitting the bungers...I'll be next...I know that when I don't go in the shed for a while I'm finding stuff I forgot I had.

[@vw64manyrd]

+ZIGgassedUP usually remember what I have but not always where it is... especially when I have made changes or cleaned up. Thanks for watching!

[@thomas1971ish]

moving along nicely on your little rabbit you be up and running before you know it

[@vw64manyrd]

+thomas1971ish Sure hope it goes smoothly. We will see. Thanks for watching!

[@geargriden19]

Nice progress thus far. Congrats on the kicking the bad habit once again. Have a good'nnn

[@vw64manyrd]

+geargriden19 A tough habit to break for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@queenofyeay]

Is that an old Chicago Pneumatic 1/2" impact? I had one of those I got used 35 years or so ago, it was wore out too, I got new a red painted CP gun about 25 years ago and wore THAT one out! Then I got a new Ingersol Rand and I'll never buy anything else again! It was almost like going from a 1/2" impact to a 3/4"! It's a monster. If you ever see an IR gun at a yardsale or on Craigslist cheap, buy it, you'll be very happy, probably would not have had to torch that lug nut at all, almost certain of it.

[@vw64manyrd]

+MISTERComaToes yes it is a Chicago I bought in about 1982 or so. I will be looking for a new one even though it did have the oomph to break my 30mm socket. Those are locking nuts on the axle and really didn't need to be as tight as they were. This truck had most work done on it by students and I have found some bolts too tight as well as some too loose. I will be looking for an ingersol unless I can score a used snap-on I know of in some sort of trade. Thanks for watching!

[@queenofyeay]

Well if you score that Snap-on it's more than likely it'll be an Ingersol, some years ago Ingersol started making Snap-on's air tools

[@gple87]

Man I know that feeling. Its 11 already? Nice work sir! Sorry I'm a week late commenting, trying to get caught up on YT vids

[@vw64manyrd]

+gple87 I get behind as well. Thanks and Thanks for watching!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Almost half way home. You will be glad that you quit smoking for sure even though it may take time to completely overcome it.

[@vw64manyrd]

+The Shade Tree Fix-it Man I hope the install goes as well as the almost removal. As far as quitting the smoking I know the urge will never go away but actually I am sure of success. Thanks for watching!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

+vw64manyrd The urge will go away if you choose for it to. I quit more than 30 years ago, and when I did the urge went with it, though I have had help in that area, I committed my whole life to Christ and he took away the desire for it and some other things that needed changing in my life. I am forever grateful. Blessings my friend.

[@mustie1]

quitting an addiction and getting fustrated working on cars is a bad mix for sure,and how many times did ya go back to where the socket should be, even though you knew it wasent there,,

[@GregsGarage]

+Mustie1 LOL! I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that.

[@queenofyeay]

+Mustie1 Oh boy I know that feeling... " I KNOW it was right there!" "Nope it's not here, or here, or there... it was right HERE"

[@vw64manyrd]

+Mustie1 I dumped that drawer 3 times! I knew I had moved it and had a picture in my mind of where it was. I looked there several times as well and finally saw it. It had rolled under another tool. At least I finally found it as it also had a bit of sentimental value. Thanks for watching!

[@ImmortalOnenesss]

@@queenofyeay 😂😂

[@luke_almquist]

Would you ever sell that 911/912 in the background ?

[@WallysPlace66]

Congrats for quitting tobacco. Can be tough I know. Looks like a fun project.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Cigarette addictions are very tough to break. Congratulations on getting this close and stick with it!

[@vw64manyrd]

+JohnCarey1963Jag I should be able to stay off the smokes... I know my Dad had quit when he was about 30 years old and still craved them from time to time even when he was in his 80's. Thanks for watching!

[@busman5429]

have you pulled one of these motors before?? good luck with putting the smokes away..put one of the pop corn machines in the shop maybe that will help car dirt makes a great topping for popcorn. enjoyed the video

[@vw64manyrd]

+Dan “Busman54” Love Have done a swap or 2 yes. Car dirt might be ok but diesel sludge is a bit of overkill even for popcorn. Thanks for watching!

[@jonlaws4493]

You never mentioned undoing the exhaust, hope you remember :) Good that you have quit the cigarettes, although did I spot an ashtray on the windscreen panel at 4.07? :)

[@vw64manyrd]

+Jon Laws Attention to detail... I did remember the exhaust. The video was getting windy so the reference had not made the edited cut. I think the object (blue?) you mentioned is actually a roll of blue tape as I did label the oil sending unit wire to distinguish it from the temp sending wires. Thanks for watching!

[@thisandthatwithchris1984]

Your vidoes are awesome! I recently got into old rabbits and I find your videos super useful for fixing my own Rabbit. Are you still working on that rabbit you were in the process of painting? I subscribed to your channel and thank you again.

[@vw64manyrd]

+This and That with Chris I need to get that 77 rabbit painted this spring once the weather warms up so I can put it back together and get it out of my shop. I had sort of lost interest in it but really need to complete it. Thanks for watching!

[@thisandthatwithchris1984]

Cant wait to see her rolling out of that barn!

[@Buckswoodshop]

Big job. Cool man

[@vw64manyrd]

+Buckswoodshop Thanks and Thanks for watching!

[@spanermantim]

Fun fun I have just changed with help my 1998 passat tdi engine that has an awful lot more wiring.

[@vw64manyrd]

+spanermantim I am very afraid of the ALH TDI. I have a 2000 TDI beetle I bought for the engine to do a swap into a rabbit but the computer and wires =:/ Thanks for watching!

[@spanermantim]

Yep apparently you need everything even the dash.

[@fastinradfordable]

Or do what I’ve had. Install a Land Rover 300tdi injection pump. I installed that on an ahu Tdi. This is The one you want for the mk1 swap. You can bolt on original flanges and sensors (and use original hoses) On my 1981 rabbit pickup. The only thing is I swapped in an 02a transmission out of a corrado. Because the clutch on the 020 is tiny. Haven’t taken either one back out in 9 years. Fingers crossed.

[@fastinradfordable]

Ahu Tdi because then all your original mounts are a direct swap. But definitely run the alh variable turbo. Makes you realize the old 1.6 turbos are a JOKE. 25 psi on a k24 or t3 Is equivalent to a vnt15 @ 10psi

[@bartasimmins5572]

This is just a 1.6 td? Right

[@vw64manyrd]

+Barta Simmins Yes this is a little 1.6 Turbo diesel from an 85 or 86 jetta. hanks for watching!

[@lsswappedcessna]

Man, mechanical injection sounds so weird. Not used to hearing the injection pump burble or loud injector tick from a road car, just my tractor!

[@vw64manyrd]

These old engines do very well for what they are. Great mileage too. Thanks for watching.

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@vw64manyrd]

+wtbm123 Thanks for watching!

[@rheidtech]

don't smash the windshield out of it man. keep yur kool. lol. mickey would have been dead with me. hide the 3lb sledgehammers.

[@vw64manyrd]

+R HEIDEMAN LOL I actually quit throwing things back during puberty...Figured out it was harder to fix what I broke than what I was working on in the first place. Thanks for watching!

[@rheidtech]

Not me. Nec Art. 250 smash 42 (c) (1) exc. 1 tells me i shall. Everything goes to ground.

[@americas1stfreedom338]

vw64manyrd, is it possible to give you my e-mail? I have a Project and could use your Expertise.

[@vw64manyrd]

I am no expert. the youtube user canadacatalyst is the vw diesel guy. I just tinker. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesdyer2376]

MICKEY MOUSE , WHAT !

[@vw64manyrd]

+Charles Dyer ...Just seems that way sometimes. Thanks for watching!