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'80s Rabbit diesels had many difficulties with sub-zero weather. Sometimes they'd start but would be unable to achieve any rpm above idle. Part of the problem was not having proper fuel in the tank- it was basically a tank full of jelly. We had a wood stove so we'd place a pan full of hot coals under the tank.
I'd love to have a Rabbit diesel again but as long as I live in this god-forsaken frozen tundra, my plan now would be to not fight that 5 or so months when it's too cold for the diesel by having a gas beater for winter.
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