Alright guys so I've put 20k literally care free enjoyable miles on my 240D. It's needed nothing other than routine maintenance and I've been very proactive about replacing pretty much all the rubber hoses (fuel & coolant related) and belts when I got it as to avoid problems from old rubber parts.

I'm checking out an 83 Diesel rabbit sat that I'm hoping to replace my 240D with.
I love the 240D and want to keep it out of winters path since the roads are so heavily salted in PA. I also don't love street parking it and would prefer to keep it in my parents garage when not in use.

So.. I'm not afraid of DIY work and am at this point used to the issues a 30+ year old car may have. My basic concern is that I know nothing about VW diesels and am curious if they are built as tough as MB diesels?

Thoughts? Are the injection systems similar?

thanks!