ABA

[Scirocco-Al" <scirocco-Al@insight.rr.com (Scirocco-Al)]

Is the ABA block the bubble block that came out in the Golf/Jetta 3?  Where
can you get a short block for $400?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kervin Ridgley" <kervinridgley@earthlink.net>
To: "Cheapass Ron Pieper" <rapieper@yahoo.com>
Cc: <derrickmd18@juno.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: major motor problem


> I thought of doing that to my 1.8 8v, but when I looked at all the
> costs, I picked up a ABA short block and all of the needed gaskets and
> the total out lay is about $400.  I know it will take more time to do,
> but it might be a way to get more displacement for the same dollars as
> fixing your 1.8.
>
>
>
> > Sliding in a new set of main and rod bearings is pretty easy too while
> > the pan is off.  The whole job - rod and main bearings, oil pump,
> > gasket, oil, filter - will probably cost you in the range of $250 if
> > you do it all yourself.  A good upgrade is the 2.0L 16V oil pump, these
> > are in the range of what, $135?  but worth it.
>
> --
> Kervin
> 80 1.7 8v Crack free dash
> 82 1.7 8v The gift
> 86 1.8 8v My everyday ride
> 00 tt600 more HP than my car
> 00 Habanero my cheap ti ride
> 00 IF Delux XT-Bomber
>
>
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