Rabbit Hatchback L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust
Also for this vehicle: Rabbit Convertible L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC (1982), Rabbit Hatchback L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC (1982), Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGP) (2006), Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGQ) (2008), Rabbit L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2008), Rabbit Pickup L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1982).
Diagnostics
Maintenance
Engine
Transmission
Brakes
Electrical
Steering & suspension
Heating & A/C
Body & interior
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Engine133 pages
- Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods6 pages
Camshaft, Engine › Component Information5 pages
- Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
Cylinder Block Assembly13 pages
- Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Connecting Rod Bolt - Stretch Bolt Tightening Procedure
- Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information6 pages
- Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Clearance to Cylinder Head2
Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information3 pages
Cylinder Head Assembly12 pages
Valve Clearance › System Information4 pages
- Valve Guide › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
- Valve Seat › Component Information › Specifications
Valve Spring › Component Information4 pages
- Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications
Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories13 pages
Drive Belt › Component Information8 pages
Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
- Customer Interest: › 139201 › Jan › 92 › Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load2
All Technical Service Bulletins for Drive Belt:3 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt: › 139001 › Apr › 90 › Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
- Specifications › Belt Tension Specifications - New Belts2
Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
- Customer Interest: › 139201 › Jan › 92 › Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load2
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 139201 › Jan › 92 › Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt Tensioner: › 249401 › Jan › 94 › Engine - Poor Driveability
- All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt Tensioner: › 249401 › Jan › 94 › Engine - Poor Driveability
Engine Lubrication24 pages
Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
Engine Oil › Component Information5 pages
Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
- Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
- Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations
- Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Locations
Seals and Gaskets, Engine6 pages
- Camshaft Oil Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Cylinder Head Gasket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Cylinder Head Bolts - Tightening Procedures2
- Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
Sensors and Switches - Engine2 pages
Timing Components11 pages
Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks24 pages
- Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Locations
Idle Speed › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins3 pages
- All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › NHTSA85V015000 › Feb › 85 › Recall 85V015000: Throttle Shaft Breakage
- Recalls for Idle Speed: › NHTSA85V015000 › Feb › 85 › Recall 85V015000: Throttle Shaft Breakage
- By Symptom for Idle Speed: › NHTSA85V015000 › Feb › 85 › Recall 85V015000: Throttle Shaft Breakage
Fuel Filter › Component Information12 pages
Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
- Customer Interest: › 209402 › Dec › 94 › Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance23
All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuel Filter:5 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Fuel Filter: › 238306 › Aug › 83 › Fuel Filter - Installing Water Indicator Kit2
- Service and Repair › Replacing Fuel Filter2
- Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
- Spark Plug › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
- Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
Valve Clearance › System Information4 pages
- Vacuum Pump, Diesel › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
Water Pump › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins7 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins:3 pages
- Customer Interest: › 199301 › Jun › 93 › Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Water Pump: › 909203 › Feb › 92 › Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Water Pump: › 909203 › Feb › 92 › Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
Cooling System148 pages
- Coolant › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fluids and Lubricants - Warranty Reimbursements23
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 908703 › Jul › 87 › Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
- Customer Interest: › 908703 › Jul › 87 › Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Level Sensor:2 pages
All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Level Sensor:0 pages
- 968801 › Feb › 88 › Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- 968701 › Jul › 87 › Interior Light - Inoperative
Radiator Cooling Fan28 pages
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
- Fan Clutch › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch22 pages
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
- Customer Interest: › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 978308 › Oct › 83 › Battery - Corrosion on Ground Cable/Starting Problems
- All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 978308 › Oct › 83 › Battery - Corrosion on Ground Cable/Starting Problems
Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
- Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
- Heater Control Valve › Component Information › Locations
Heater Core › Component Information4 pages
Lamps and Indicators - Cooling System27 pages
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 909203 › Feb › 92 › Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp2
- Customer Interest: › 909203 › Feb › 92 › Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Level Indicator Lamp: › 488302 › Dec › 83 › Power Steering System - Knocking Noise
- All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Level Indicator Lamp: › 488302 › Dec › 83 › Power Steering System - Knocking Noise
Temperature Gauge › Component Information16 pages
Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins:2 pages
- Customer Interest: › 908703 › Jul › 87 › Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
All Other Service Bulletins for Temperature Gauge:2 pages
All Other Service Bulletins for Temperature Gauge:0 pages
- 968801 › Feb › 88 › Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- 968701 › Jul › 87 › Interior Light - Inoperative
- Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011
Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins for Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator:3 pages
Customer Interest for Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator:3 pages
Relays and Modules - Cooling System4 pages
Coolant Level Indicator Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
Sensors and Switches - Cooling System24 pages
Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch22 pages
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
- All Technical Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
- Customer Interest for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
- Customer Interest: › 249304 › Nov › 93 › MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Temperature Sensor: › 708701 › Jul › 87 › Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Temperature Sensor: › 708701 › Jul › 87 › Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
Temperature Gauge › Component Information15 pages
Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins for Temperature Gauge:2 pages
- Customer Interest: › 908703 › Jul › 87 › Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
- All Other Service Bulletins for Temperature Gauge: › 908800 › Oct › 88 › Voltage Stabilizer - Adding Diode to Circuit After R&R
- Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011
Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins for Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator:3 pages
Customer Interest for Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator:3 pages
Water Pump › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins for Water Pump:3 pages
- Customer Interest: › 199301 › Jun › 93 › Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Water Pump: › 198308 › Nov › 83 › Water Pump - Testing Procedure
Exhaust System6 pages
- Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe
- Exhaust Manifold › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - R&R Spring Clamps Using Wedge Tool Set2
- Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - R&R Spring Clamps Using Wedge Tool Set2
- Exhaust Sample Port › Component Information › Locations