Auto aaz?

[Ian0391]

I've been thinking of building a 3 speed for my aaz but I've heard the starter won't clear the block, has anyone ever tried this?

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[RabbitJockey]

i know i have posted that it wouldn't fit before, but it can and it has been done, i think it just depends on the starter, but there are definitely aba swapped cars with the 3 speed automatic and if it fits with an aba then it will fit an aaz since they are both the newer block, u might just have to go through a couple starters

[burn_your_money]

The diesel starter will not fit. I ground a lot of my block away trying to get it to fit but no chance. I also had to grind most of the turbo oil return bung away but it still wouldn't go. You will need to use a gas starter. I suspect with the exception of winter you will be fine.

[Ian0391]

I was going to use a gas starter as it's thinner and I'm not planning on driving it I  the winter anyways. I'm starting to think I might be screwed though as my turbo is flipped upside down. Do you mean it hit the oil return banjo?

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[RabbitJockey]

tdi has the same block, it depends on which starter you have.

http://vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php/topic,35969.0.html

[burn_your_money]

Do you mean it hit the oil return banjo?

I was using the diesel starter and it was hitting the oil return boss that is cast into the block.

The gas starter is a lot shorter so that won't be an issue.

I think you'll do fine with a healthy starter and warm temperatures. Synthetic oil might help, and a block heater might even be necessary but I wouldn't think so unless you are near the end of the season.

[Ian0391]

Yeah this car won't see cold days and will have gold synthetic so I'm not to worried about the gas starter being able to spin  it.  I am worried about the solenoid hitting my turbo since the manifold if flipped. I wonder if I can rotate the starter so the solenoid I'd on the bottom. I'm picking up the trans and starter tomorrow so I'll find out soon what I'm dealing with

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