I have a 1983 VW Rabbit convertible that has been converted into a diesel vehicle (bio, anyone?) This car is in immaculate shape...the roof is in excellent condition, everything is clean and the car is virtually rust-free- The only complaint I have is when I have to drive it in the rain, the water comes in over the place where the window meets the gasket along the soft-top, usually immediately to the left of the driver's side seat and to the right of the passenger's side seat. The water doesn't pour in, it just drips. I could deal with the inconvenience if the seats didn't get wet and the interior didn't end up smelling like a pond after a few days...and because the car is so amazing on fuel, I want to keep driving it as much as possible (I do park it in the garage for the winter- it has not seen snow)Does anyone know if VW (or any other convertible company) makes an after-market rubber gasket that can be fitted to the window to help seal the area I am referring to? Thank you!!!!
yes , i had a similar problem, and found out that it is a window replacement shop that fixes those type of things. not a car upholstery or body shop. call your local window installment for vehicles they do seal replacement as well.
The fuse box commonly burnt out on Rabbits. The fuel pump would start pulling too much current from a pump going bad (ran out of fuel) and the fuse box would burn the fuel pump circuit. Search the internet for new/old stock. A used one might not last long. Also make sure the fuel pump is not pulling too much amperage. Also, add lubricant to your gasoline every time you fill up to prevent it all from happening again. The oil in the gas keeps the pump lubed preventing burn out and over current situation. I use about 1 to 2 ounces of clean motor oil in every tankful of gas. Also, don't run out of gas.
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