abf question

[weazgti]

Managed to secure an abf lump ready for me to pick up in the next few weeks but one thing im not sure about is the air con. What do i do just leave it or remove it and change the belt set up?

[Wayne]

Remove it and run a shorter belt.

 

[Diamond Hell]

Tensioner set up from a 2.0 8V motor fits up, IIRC.

Should be easier to find in a scrappy than a non-aircon ABF.

[weazgti]

Thats made it easier then, allways 8v mk3s up the scrappy.
Thanks for the replys.

[weazgti]

Been doing my homework and it seems the shift box needs slightly modifiying to bolt up under the car. Can anyone shed some light on this? Going for the complete cable change mk3 set up because the 8v one in mine has seen better days.

[Diamond Hell]

Seal off the hole and run with the shifter on top of the tunnel.

 

[weazgti]

Would be cool but its a daily so the centre console will be going back in. After searching last night it seems the bolt holes dont line up and ill have to drill or cut out new ones.
Does anyone have a definative answer for the driveshafts? some say driveshafts off the digi mk2 bolt up and some say the ns shaft will but the other side wont.

[Diamond Hell]

My answer would be no on the driveshafts, as IIRC the 02A is wider than the 020.

also IIRC (so could well be wrong) the Golf4 shifter is a more compact unit and if bought with the shift tower and cables that does bolt right up.

[weazgti]

Spotted a golf 4 up scrappy today. Going up tomorrow so ill have a closer look at that. So the whole lot will fit if i get it all? Can the cables be swapped around for the mk3 ones just incase they dont reach?
Also what car would i looking for to pinch driveshafts?
Sorry bout all the questions but i use this car daily so i need to do it all in one go and not have to worry about getting extra bits.

[Diamond Hell]

Ibiza or Cordoba with an 02A gearbox - 16V or TDI.

Or a Corrado 16V or 8V.

You need the long shaft, the short shaft will be fine.