Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta Diesel Service Manual: 1977-1984

This is one of the most complete but concise repair manuals I have ever used. Having been a mechanic for many years, I have had to make use of repair manuals constantly. Most are lacking in some aspect; not this one!

This is the most complete book on the vw diesel models Just about everything you might ever need to know is here. Well worth its price if you are serious about keeping your vw diesel.

I have been curious about automotive repair since I own a rabbit with 303,000 miles and counting. I needed to replace the rear struts and wheel bearings, glow plugs, lights, and oil pump. The book covers all areas well with very good details and drawings. However, for the glow plugs it says something stupid as "it's like changing a spark plug" and that was it. No it's not. It's pure hell. You have to remove the injector lines and hoses and the first 2 injectors to have some work space and replace the heat shields on the first 2 injectors when putting it back. Other that I have really enjoyed this book.

I picked up my copy of Volkswagen Rabbitt/Jetta Diesel Service Manual Including Pickup Truck and Turbo-Diesel 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 used in an Albuquerque, New Mexico junkyard. I knew little more than how to put gas in, but since my purchase I have replaced or repaired the radiator, brake servo vacuum pump, hoses, window cranks and battery. All I needed to make the car run great was the parts and this book. Perfect for those brave souls willing to get grease under their nails.

This is almost the last word on Rabbit diesels if you have to know how to fix just about anything on the car no other book even comes close to being as thorough as this one, I have just about worn out my copy, but that's after ten years and at least as many Rabbit diesels.