1980 Caddy ABA swap (ND)
Posted: Oct Mon 10, 2011 5:33 am
I could tell you a million reasons why I need to shed cars...but I am sure you dont care.
Engine
ABA from a 97 Jetta GLS (obd2) stock
welded skid plate on oil pan
I did the easy swap with two fuse boxes to get it running. requires 5 wires IIRC
( I just needed it mobile)
Stock alternator as I did not have the proper pulleys to go with the serp set up
10w30 synthetic oil
Averaged 32 MPG on a 1200 mi trip
Cooling fan must be turn on manually.
The battery was relocated behind the drivers seat with a battery disconnect. ( it was the only option I had at the time. (winter with no garage)
Transmission
FN 5 speed.
Stock 1.6 clutch. just starting to slip. I drove it 1200 mi to and from MSP for EW with no probs. Just to hammer each gear. ( I can replace it if its a deal breaker)
Suspension
Racelands adjustable coil overs up front
3' drop plates in rear
Tires
Front: Toyo Extensa HP (1200 mi on them since new)
Rear: Hankook Ventus RS2 ( at wear bars)
Exhaust:
ABA stock Cat with both O2 sensors installed and a Cherry Bomb Vortex suitcase muffler. Sounds good. Nothing loud, but a distinct ABA sound.
Body
There is some in the inner fender wells. and rust along the driver side rockers. Floors may need replaced...or fixed. I am not sure.
The grill is in great shape. No cracks and all mounting hardware is intact
Slider rear window
flip up sun roof
I had the windshield replaced this summer with a new one from Safelite
NAPA gauge pod with mechanical oil psi, volts and water temp.
Paint was destroyed by the PO with a brush, I started to sand it down.
PO ruined dash with bedliner
Brakes
stock front (non vented)
rear drums
Overall, I would say this caddy is in pretty decent shape. The only issue, an intermittent one, was it had no throttle response, I believe the throttle may be going bad. I have an extra one. Although it only happened when the battery was low on volts. Not sure what was going on there.
Fastest way to get a hold of me is my cell
701-340-6011
$2000 OBO/trades for a MK3
Willing to work something out to get to MSP next weekend
As it sits now.
Found gobs and gobs of putty...great.
found a piece of metal covering up the rust
Tails and tailgate in good shape.
This side isnt as bad.
fenders and fitment may need some attention
Replaced the windshield....Notice that the farmer tried to putty the dash and paint it with bedliner.....great
Wiring mess.
CE2 fuse box in the bay
Keep the lube in there
Josh
Engine
ABA from a 97 Jetta GLS (obd2) stock
welded skid plate on oil pan
I did the easy swap with two fuse boxes to get it running. requires 5 wires IIRC
( I just needed it mobile)
Stock alternator as I did not have the proper pulleys to go with the serp set up
10w30 synthetic oil
Averaged 32 MPG on a 1200 mi trip
Cooling fan must be turn on manually.
The battery was relocated behind the drivers seat with a battery disconnect. ( it was the only option I had at the time. (winter with no garage)
Transmission
FN 5 speed.
Stock 1.6 clutch. just starting to slip. I drove it 1200 mi to and from MSP for EW with no probs. Just to hammer each gear. ( I can replace it if its a deal breaker)
Suspension
Racelands adjustable coil overs up front
3' drop plates in rear
Tires
Front: Toyo Extensa HP (1200 mi on them since new)
Rear: Hankook Ventus RS2 ( at wear bars)
Exhaust:
ABA stock Cat with both O2 sensors installed and a Cherry Bomb Vortex suitcase muffler. Sounds good. Nothing loud, but a distinct ABA sound.
Body
There is some in the inner fender wells. and rust along the driver side rockers. Floors may need replaced...or fixed. I am not sure.
The grill is in great shape. No cracks and all mounting hardware is intact
Slider rear window
flip up sun roof
I had the windshield replaced this summer with a new one from Safelite
NAPA gauge pod with mechanical oil psi, volts and water temp.
Paint was destroyed by the PO with a brush, I started to sand it down.
PO ruined dash with bedliner
Brakes
stock front (non vented)
rear drums
Overall, I would say this caddy is in pretty decent shape. The only issue, an intermittent one, was it had no throttle response, I believe the throttle may be going bad. I have an extra one. Although it only happened when the battery was low on volts. Not sure what was going on there.
Fastest way to get a hold of me is my cell
701-340-6011
$2000 OBO/trades for a MK3
Willing to work something out to get to MSP next weekend
As it sits now.
Found gobs and gobs of putty...great.
found a piece of metal covering up the rust
Tails and tailgate in good shape.
This side isnt as bad.
fenders and fitment may need some attention
Replaced the windshield....Notice that the farmer tried to putty the dash and paint it with bedliner.....great
Wiring mess.
CE2 fuse box in the bay
Keep the lube in there
Josh
Hope you made it home safe. Thanks for going the xtra mile!