Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:46 -0700
Reply-To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
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You have beacoup du options Alistair!
It seems either swap would be more ideal with use of an adaptor plate
and likely one of Karl Mullendores starter adaptors.
Have no fear! If *I* can rebuild an engine (15K miles, so far so good)
I'd suggest most handy DIY types can. Of note, I regret not having the
head re-valved on my ABA rebuild; it only saw new valve seals (by
machine shop). But, I understand. If it was me on a budget, I'd just
open up the 2.1 then if journals et al are in spec, do a bearing,
ring, hone job and call it done. But if the hoses need replacement,
might be a ripe time to convert.
Just IMO but even the ABA Motronic wiring harness can be "old". I was
surprised at just how much corroded wire I saw in mine on my last ABA
swap. I'd suggest the same is potentially true for a Subara harness.
If I didn't have time, minor proclivity towards electrical, Id go with
the newest low mile platform I could.
i.e. I'd equate a failed solder joint to something like an
intermittently failing wire or connector.
On 4/1/20, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi Neil,
>
> I’m scared of rebuilding engine. Yes, I am. My initial desire was an in-line
> 2.0 ABA motronic. I have the old 1.8 that did so well in my 82 van. Have the
> diesel bell housing and carrier bars and pan etc.
>
> Also have. 2.0 ABA block and head that might be rebuildable.
>
> And I have a spare 2.1 block, with heads that have inter valve cracks.
>
> And I have a 2.2 legacy in driveway.
>
> The Syncro makes some difficulty with inline four. Either find a diesel fuel
> tank or buy a conversion adapter plate.
>
> The spare wbx attracts me more than I would have imagined. But I need
> handholding for the assessment of the pistons and jugs, and the bottom end
> (I should split case right?) plus I need new heads. And I’m less than
> enamoured with the wbx digifant intake.
>
> I dither and I procrastinate.
>
> Alistair
>
>> On Apr 1, 2020, at 9:58 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Alistair.
>>
>> A fellow with your skills would have no problem rebuilding or at least
>> refreshing your given engine of choice.
--
Neil n
VE7TBN
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VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
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