Dan's mk2 8v to ABF project **Build For Le Mans??**

[Diamond Hell]

Keep it, with the chip in the key and the ring around the ignition barrel.

That way no one can drive it off when you're there and you can tell your insurer that you have an OEM immobiliser.

[tech1889]

I dont have the key or ring no more mate as didnt have time to remove the ring befopre getting the mk3 scrapped..  is there anywhere that does immob delete that you know mate ??

Or would it be easier to just buy ECU.. keys and ring off someone breaking a 16v ??

[tech1889]

Anyone advice on immobiliser ??

[Diamond Hell]

These guys have just done one for a project down here:

http://ecudecode.go-ecommerce.com/shopping/mall/ecudecode/Homepage/

[tech1889]

Thanks mate will give them a call tomo.. doesnt seem to expensive either..

Once the car is finished it will have a cat1 alarm fitted..

[tech1889]

Well a good friend of mine who is also a dub fanatic and a mechanic has just rebuilt a ABF for his mk2... then bought a mk2 with a 4.2 v8 RWD.. So he now has his ABF up for sale for a cheap price.. Going to have a look at it tomorrow to check it over and see what kind of price he after.. If it a good price will buy it and just sell my other ABF as this one is ready to rock and roll just need my wiring looms done..

its had this done so far jsut need building up..

Skimmed and pressure tested head
New oil stem seals
recut valve heads
new timing chain and timing adjuster
Crank been recut and polished
new main bearings
conrod bearings
new piston rings
new bottom feed oil jackets

[Diamond Hell]

You already have a motor that you know runs and is comfortably bedded down.

I wouldn't muck about buying a box of bits, if I were you.

[tech1889]

Right well this is still moving on... slowly lol..

Sent the wiring looms all off today to get spliced so should have them back in 2-3 weeks...

Still havent decided whether to buy the engine off my mechanic or do mine not sure if i have the time..

Engine bay is half stripped of paint and such will probably spend some time on it over the weekend

[tech1889]

Right well my wallet is much much lighter after today.. I've bought a fully rebuilt abf at a price I couldnt say no to.. I also now have a abf box with a longer 4th and 5th the box has been fully rebuilt with all new seals etc.. Is still going to run cable clutch.. Going to get help fitting mk3 shifter linkages etc.. The engine has new oil and waterpump as well.. Also it has a transporter power steering pump which should be better and more reliable.. Also loads of other bits and bobs my mate has lying around like new clutch cable.. Bigger brake adaptors..

All I need to get is mk3 linkage stuff it has turret fitted to box..

I am a very happy boy  pick the engine up end of next week 

[Neo Badness]

Right well my wallet is much much lighter after today.. I've bought a fully rebuilt abf at a price I couldnt say no to.. I also now have a abf box with a longer 4th and 5th the box has been fully rebuilt with all new seals etc.. Is still going to run cable clutch.. Going to get help fitting mk3 shifter linkages etc.. The engine has new oil and waterpump as well.. Also it has a transporter power steering pump which should be better and more reliable.. Also loads of other bits and bobs my mate has lying around like new clutch cable.. Bigger brake adaptors..

All I need to get is mk3 linkage stuff it has turret fitted to box..

I am a very happy boy  pick the engine up end of next week 

Nice wee haul there by the sounds of things. 
I'll watch with interest how you get on with the g/box side of things. I'm running mine on rod change for time being. I fitted 280mm brakes, aside from getting the old ones off and snapping a bleed nipple it was doddle