what would you replace ABF engine

Discussion in '16-valve' started by atlas2l8v, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. atlas2l8v Forum Member

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    going for an ABF for mk1 conversion and should be picking it up at weekend.

    Its done 140k but runs perfect ,,,,,just interested in what people would change before putting it in the car ?
     
  2. Matt82

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    a few leaking gaskets, ones that are proper gay to get to

    you keeping the crank sensor? change that, or at lease the rubber seal

    just oil leaks really. they dont die
     
  3. Collie Forum Junkie

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    timing belt and tensioner, front main oil seal while the belt is off.
     
  4. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    crank & ecu temp sensors definitly swap, ecu temp sensor is the 2 pin white, cheap from VAG. crank sensor can get from GSF. apart from that vac pipes, and check the hose to the PCV this is often all soft and split.
     

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